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1
Q

What is considered the most distinctive red grape in Lazio?

A

Cesanese

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2
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Which grapes is Malvasia del Lazio a natural cross of?

A

Muscat of Alexandria (Zibibbo) and Schiava Grossa

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3
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What are the 2 types of Cesanese?

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Cesanese Comune and Cesanese d’Affile

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4
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Cesanese del Piglio is the only red DOCG of Lazio. True or false?

A

TRUE

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5
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Which are the two principal grapes that can be used for the production of Frascati DOC?

A

Malvasia Bianca di Candia & Malvasia del Lazio

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6
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Which sweet wine appellation shares the same wine-growing area as Frascati DOC?

A

Cannellino di Frascati DOCG

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7
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Which grape variety is considered Lazio’s most significant and promising native red grape?

A

Cesanese

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8
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Which was the first appellation of Lazio to receive the DOC status?

A

Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC

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9
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Malvasia del Lazio is also referred to as Malvasia ….

A

Puntinata (dotted)

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10
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Which Malvasia variety is considered native to Lazio & among the most distinctive Malvasias?

A

Malvasia del Lazio

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11
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Frascati Superiore DOCG must be aged for a minimum of 12 months. True or false?

A

FALSE - There is no minimum ageing, however, it can be released as a riserva with 12 mths ageing

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12
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What historic DOC is considered Lazio’s claim to fame?

A

Frascati DOC

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13
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Name Lazio’s most widely planted red grape

A

Merlot

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14
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Frascati Superiore DOCG has a higher minimum alcohol level but the same maximum yields as Frascati DOC. True or false?

A

FALSE, it also requires lower maximum yields as well as higher minimum alcohol than the DOC

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15
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Is Lazio predominantly planted to red or white grapes?

A

White grapes

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16
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Name Lazio’s most widely planted grape

A

Malvasia Bianca di Candia

17
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Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC is a white and red wine DOC. True or false?

A

FALSE - It is only white wine

18
Q

What is the dominant grape variety in the blend of Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC?

A

Trebbiano Toscano

19
Q

The majority of Orvieto DOC area and production falls within Lazio. True or false?

A

FALSE - It falls mostly in Umbria

20
Q

Name the 3 mountain ranges in the northwest of Lazio of volcanic origin.

A

Volsini, Cimini and Sabatini

21
Q

Name the 3 Lakes formed from volcanic craters.

A

Bolsena, Vico and Bracciano

22
Q

What river crosses through Lazio into the Tyrrhenian Sea?

A

The Tevere River

23
Q

Name a volcanic mountain range southeast of Rome.

A

Colli Albani

24
Q

Which grapes feature in Piglio DOCG?

A

Malvasia Bianca di Candia & Malvasia del Lazio

25
Q

Malvasia del Lazio is prone to botrytis. True or False?

A

TRUE - When affected by noble rot, it produces rich and luscious wines

26
Q

What was the traditional style of Cesanese?

A

Sweet and fruity, today its mostly dry and still

27
Q

What grape is Aleatico related to?

A

Moscato Bianco (Muscat a petite grains blanc)

28
Q

Which are is native to Aleatico in Lazio?

A

Lake Bolsena

29
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What style is associated with Aleatico?

A

Sweet red passito wines

30
Q

What grapes feature in Orvieto DOC?

A

Grechetto and/or Trebbiano Toscano

31
Q

Which appellation is ideal for noble rot?

A

Cannellino di Frascati DOCG

32
Q

What winemaking technique is used for Cannellino di Frascati DOCG

A

Late harvest (light appasimento and noble rot is permitted but not mandatory)

33
Q

Where is the appellation of Cesanese del Piglio DOCG located?

A

In the foothills of the Central Appennines east of Rome

34
Q

Which area is native to Malvasia del Lazio?

A

Castelli Romani

35
Q

Name the 3 DOCGs of Lazio

A

Cannellino di Frascati, Cesanese del Piglio and Frascati Superiore

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