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Where is Romano Dal Forno located?

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Valpolicella

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Where is Allegrini located?

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Valpolicella

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What is the traditional aging vessel for Valpolicella?

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Large, neutral, Slavonian botti

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What rose is produced in Bardolino?

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Bardolino Chiaretto

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5
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What region is cheered by its own consorzio as “Europe’s largest vineyard”?

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Soave

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What are the two DOCGs of Soave?

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Recioto di Soave DOCG and Soave Superiore DOCG?

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In what vessel is Soave typically vinified?

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Stainless steel

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What vessel is often used to ferment Recioto di Soave DOCG?

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Barrel fermentation

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Is botrytis encouraged for Recioto di Soave DOCG?

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Yes

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What producer is known for Breganze Torcolato DOC wines?

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Fausto Maculan

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What are the two DOCG zones for Prosecco?

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Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG and Asolo Prosecco DOCG

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What was the former name of Asolo Prosecco DOCG?

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Prosecco Montello e Colli Asolani

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What is the most noteworthy Prosecco cru?

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Cartizze

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How are wines from Cartizze labeled?

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Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze

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Wines from the Prosecco region not at the DOC level must label their wines how?

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Glera

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In what province is Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG located?

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Verona

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What is the Classico zone of Valpolicella?

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Fumane, Negrar, Marano, Sant’Ambrogio and San Pietro in Cariano

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What is the varietal requirement for Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG and Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG?

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45-95% Corvina (Corvinone may substitute for up to 50%) 5-30% Rondinella

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What is the minimum potential alcohol for Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG?

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14% (grapes are harvested at 11% natural potential alcohol, then dried to achieve 14%)

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What is the minimum aging for Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG?

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Amarone della Valpolicella: Minimum 2 years from January 1 of the year following the harvest Riserva: Minimum 4 years from November 1 of the harvest year

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When is the earliest producers can vinify Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG?

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Dec-01

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What maximum percentage of a producer’s total maximum yield can be used to make Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG?

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65%

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When was Amarone della Valpolicella granted DOCG status?

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2010

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In what province is Bardolino Superiore DOCG located?

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Verona

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25
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When was Bardolino Superiore granted DOCG status?

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2001

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In what province is Colli Asolani (Asolo Prosecco) located?

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Treviso

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What is the varietal requirement for Colli Asolani (Asolo Prosecco) DOCG?

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Minimum 85% Glera (Prosecco) Maximum 15% combined Verdiso, Bianchetta Trevigiana, Perera, Glera Lunga Maximum 15% Pinot Nero (vinified as a white wine), Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, and Chardonnay (for Spumante wines only)

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If Colli Asolani Frizzante undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, how is this indicated?

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Rifermentazione in bottiglia

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When was Colli Asolani (Asolo Prosecco) granted DOCG status?

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2009

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In what province is Colli di Conegliano DOCG produced?

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Treviso

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What styles are permitted for Colli di Conegliano DOCG?

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Bianco Rosso Rosso Riserva Refrontolo (Rosso) Refrontolo Passito (Rosso) Torchiato di Fregona (Bianco Passito)

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What varieties are permitted for bianco Colli di Conegliano DOCG?

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Bianco: Min. 30% Manzoni Bianco, Min. 30% combined Chardonnay and/or Pinot Bianco, Max. 10% combined Sauvignon and/or Riesling

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What varieties are permitted for rosso Colli di Conegliano DOCG?

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Rosso: Min. 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, Min. 10% Cabernet Franc, Min. 10% Marzemino, 10-40% Merlot, Max. 20% combined Incrocio Manzoni and/or Refosco

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For how long must rosso and rosso riserva Colli di Conegliano DOCG be aged?

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Rosso: Min. 24 months from November 1 of the harvest year, including at least 6 months in wood and 3 months in bottle Rosso Riserva: Min. 36 months from November 1 of the harvest year, including at least 12 months in wood

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When was Colli di Conegliano granted DOCG status?

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2011

36
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In what province is Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio located?

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Padua

37
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What styles are permitted for Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG?

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Tranquillo (Secco or Dolce), Spumante, Passito

38
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What is the varietal requirement for Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio?

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Min. 95% Moscato Giallo Max. 5% Other Aromatic Varieties of “similar color” authorized in Padua

39
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What is the minimum alcohol required for Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG?

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Tranquillo: 10.5% (4.5% actual for dolce) Spumante: 10.5% (6% actual) Passito: 15.5% (11% actual)

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What is the minimum residual sugar for dolce, spumante, and passito Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG?

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50 g/L

41
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For how long must passito Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG be aged?

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Minimum one year from November 1 of the harvest year

42
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What is the minimum planting density of Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG?

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4,000 vines/ha

43
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What is the maximum yield of Colli Euganei Fior d’Aracio DOCG?

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12 tons/ha

44
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When was Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio granted DOCG status?

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2010

45
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In what province is Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG located?

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Treviso

46
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What does “rive” indicate on a Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG label?

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Hillside vineyard

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What are the varietal requirements for Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG?

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Minimum 85% Glera (Prosecco) Maximum 15% combined Verdiso, Bianchetta Trevigiana, Perera, Glera Lunga Maximum 15% combined Pinot Nero (vinified as a white wine), Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio (for Spumante wines only)

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What is the minimum required alcohol for Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco, Spumante Superiore, and Spumante di Cartizze?

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Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco: 10.5% Spumante Superiore: 11% Spumante di Cartizze: 11.5%

49
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How many single vineyards are eligible for “rive” labelling in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG?

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43

50
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What is the minimum planting density of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco?

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2,500 vines/ha

51
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What is the maximum press yield for Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG?

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70 L/100 kg of grapes

52
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What is the maximum yield for Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco, Spumante Superiore with “rive”, and Spumante Superiore di Cartizze?

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Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco: 13.5 tons/ha Spumante Superiore with mention of “Rive”: 13 tons/ha Spumante Superiore di Cartizze: 12 tons/ha

53
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In what province is Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG located?

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Padova

54
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What is the Classico zone of Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG?

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Bagnoli di Sopra

55
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What styles are permitted for Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG?

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Rosso, Riserva, Vendemmia Tardiva (dry), Friularo di Bagnoli Passito, Friularo di Bagnoli Classico (may also be riserva, vendemmia tardiva, or passito)

56
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What is the varietal requirement for Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG?

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Min. 90% Raboso Piave Max. 10% other red grapes suitable for cultivation in the province of Padova

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What is the minimum alcohol required for Friularo di Bagnoli, VT, Riserva, Passito?

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Friularo di Bagnoli and VT: 11.5% Friularo di Bagnoli Riserva: 12.5% Passito: 15.5% (12.5% acquired)

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What are the minimum aging requirements for Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG, Riserva, and Passito?

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Friularo di Bagnoli: min. 12 months from November 1 of the harvest year Riserva: min. 24 months, including at least 12 months in barrel from November 1 of the harvest year Passito: min. 24 months in barrel from November 1 of the harvest year

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For how long must be grapes for passito Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG be dried?

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Passito: Grapes must be dried until at least Dec. 8 following the harvest

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What percentage of VT Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG grapes must be harvested after November 11?

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VT: At least 60% of the grapes must be harvested and vinified after Nov. 11 (the feast of San Martino)

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What holiday is November 11 in Italy?

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The Feast of San Martino

62
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What is the minimum planting density of Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG?

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2,500 vines/ha

63
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What is the maximum yield of Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG and Classico?

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Friularo di Bagnoli: 12 tons/ha Friularo di Bagnoli Classico: 11 tons/ha

64
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When was Friularo di Bagnoli granted DOCG status?

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2011

65
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In what provinces is Lison DOCG produced?

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Venice, Treviso, and Pordenone

66
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What is the predominant grape of Lison DOCG and what minimum percentage is required?

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Minimum 85% Tai (Friulano)

67
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When can Lison DOCG wines be released?

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March 1 of the year following harvest

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When was Lison granted DOCG status?

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2010

69
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What is the minimum planting density of Lison DOCG?

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3,000 vines/ha

70
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In what province is Montello Rosso/Montello DOCG located?

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Treviso

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What are the varietal requirements of Montello Rosso/Montello DOCG?

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40-70% Cabernet Sauvignon 30-60% combined Merlot, Cabernet Franc and/or Carmenere Max. 15% other non-aromatic red grapes suitable for cultivation in Treviso

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What are the aging requirements of Montello Rosso/Montello DOCG?

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Montello Rosso: Min. 18 months from November 1 of the harvest year, including at least 9 months in oak and 6 months in bottle Montello Rosso Superiore: Min. 24 months from November 1 of the harvest year, including at least 12 months in oak and at least 6 months in bottle

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What is the minimum planting density of Montello Rosso/Montello DOCG?

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3,500 vines/ha

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What is the maximum yield for Montello Rosso/Montello DOCG?

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10 tons/ha

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When was Montello Rosso/Montello granted DOCG status?

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2011

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