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Level 3 Sommelier Italy Flashcards

1
Q

What is the Greek name for Italy?

A

Oenetria which means “Land of Staked Vines.”

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2
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What is the Climate of Italy?

A

Mediterranean

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3
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Which section of Italy is the Industrial Center?

A

North Italy, Milan

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4
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Which section of Italy is dominated by small, isolated towns and rustic wines?

A

Southern Italy

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5
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Which section of Italy is the cultural center?

A

Central Italy, Florence

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6
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Who it the Italian wine industry’s biggest client?

A

America

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7
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How many official wine grape varietals exist in Italy?

A

350

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8
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What are the 5 Major Wine Regions of Italy?

A 
Piedmont
Veneto
Tuscany
Abruzzo
Sicily
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9
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What is the grape used to make Prosecco?

A

Glera

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10
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What are the primary grapes of Veneto?

A

Corvino (R)
Rondinella (R)
Molinara (W)

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11
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What are the largest sub-regions of Vento?

A

Valpolicella
Amerone
Soave
Prosecco

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12
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What is the method used to make Amarone?

A

Appassimiento

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13
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What are the largest sub-regions of Tuscany?

A 
Chianti Classico
Brunello di Montacino
Nobile
Morellino di Scansano
Bolhgheri
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14
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What is the primary grape of Tuscany?

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Sangiovese - used in Chianti

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15
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What is the famous dessert wine of Tuscany?

A

Vin Santo - made from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes

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16
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What are the sub-regions of Piedmont?

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Langhe (Barolo, Barbera, and Barbaresco) and Asti

17
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What are the primary grapes of Piedmont?

A 
Arneis (W)
Moscato (W)
Nebbiolo (R)
Barbera (R)
Dolcetto (R)
18
Q

What are the Killer Bees?

A

Brunello (Sangiovese)
Barolo (Nebbiolo)
Barbaresco (Nebbiolo)

19
Q

What is the primary wine of Abruzzo?

A

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (only DOCG in Abruzzo)

20
Q

What are the major sub-regions of Sicily?

A

Marsala
Etna Rosso
Cerasuolo di Vittoria

21
Q

What are the most important Reds of Italy?

A 
Sangiovese
Montepulciano
Primitivo
Barbera
Corvina
Aglianico
Nebbiolo
Dolcetto
Nero d'Avola
Nerello Mascalese
22
Q

What are the most important Whites of Italy

A 
Arneis
Garganega
Glera
Muscato
Pinot Grigio
Catarratto
Trebbiano
23
Q

What are the 4 legal Italian wine classifications?

A

Vin di Tavola
IGT (Typical Geographic Identification)
DOC (Designations of Origin)
DOCG (Designations of Origin Guaranteed)

24
Q

How many appellations are in Italy?

25
Q

What are the Super Tuscans?

A

A blend of French Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese

26
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What does Superiore indicate in Italy?

A

Higher alcohol content than the DOC requirement

27
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What does Reserva mean in Italy?

A

a minimum of 3 years aging

28
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Where is Primitivo wine produced?

A

Puglia (the heel of the boot)

29
Q

What does Classico mean in Italian wine?

A

Produced using traditional methods

30
Q

What is Baby Amarone?

A

Valpolicella Ripassa

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