Lazio Flashcards
Name Lazio’s most widely planted red grape
Merlot
The majority of Orvieto DOC area and production falls within Lazio. True or false?
FALSE
Which sweet wine appellation shares the same winegrowing area as Frascati DOC?
Cannellino di Frascati DOCG
Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC is a white and red wine DOC. True or false?
FALSE
Malvasia del Lazio is also referred to as Malvasia ….
Puntinata (dotted)
Frascati Superiore DOCG must be aged for a minimum of 12 months. True or false?
FALSE
Which was the first appellation of Lazio to receive the DOC status?
Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC
Which grape variety is considered Lazio’s most significant and promising native red grape?
Cesanese
Is Lazio predominantly planted to red or white grapes?
White grapes
Which are the two principal grapes that can be used for the production of Frascati DOC?
Malvasia Bianca di Candia & Malvasia del Lazio
Frascati Superiore DOCG has higher minimum alcohol level but same maximum yields than Frascati DOC. True or false?
FALSE
What historic DOC is considered Lazio’s claim to fame?
Frascati DOC
Name Lazio’s most widely planted grape
Malvasia Bianca di Candia
Which Malvasia variety is considered native to Lazio & among the most distinctive Malvasias?
Malvasia del Lazio
What is the dominant grape variety in the blend of Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC?
Trebbiano Toscano