Lazio

Question 1

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

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Trebbiano Toscano

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Frascati DOC

Question 4

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

Answer 4

FALSE

Question 5

Malvasia del Lazio is also referred to as Malvasia ….

Answer 5

Puntinata (dotted)

Question 6

Name Lazio’s most widely planted grape

Answer 6

Malvasia Bianca di Candia

Question 7

Which sweet wine appellation shares the same winegrowing area as Frascati DOC?

Answer 7

Cannellino di Frascati DOCG

Question 8

Frascati Superiore DOCG has higher minimum alcohol level but same maximum yields than Frascati DOC. True or false?

Answer 8

FALSE

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Malvasia del Lazio

Question 10

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

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

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

Answer 11

FALSE

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Cesanese

Question 13

Name Lazio’s most widely planted red grape

Answer 13

Merlot

Question 14

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

Answer 14

FALSE

Question 15

What is Italy’s most widely planted Malvasia?

Answer 15

Malvasia Bianca di Candia

Question 16

Is Lazio predominantly planted to red or white grapes?

Answer 16

White grapes

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Malvasia Bianca di Candia & Malvasia del Lazio