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Liguria Flashcards

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1
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What is the name for Dolcetto (R) in Liguria?

A

Ormeasco?

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Bianchetta Genovese (W) is genetically identical to what other Ligurian Grape?

A

Albarola (W)

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3
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T or F - Bosco (W) is a native grape to Liguria

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True

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4
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What is the % of Rossese (R) in Rossese di Dolceacqua DOC?

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95%

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In which part of Liguria would Pigato likely be grown, East or West?

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Western Riviera

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6
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Costa de Sera, Costa de Campu and Costa de Posa are subzones of what DOC?

A

Cinque Terre

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7
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Rossese is known as what grape in France?

A

Tibouren

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8
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What is the first Ligurian wine to receive DOC status?

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Dolceacqua DOC

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9
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What wine can be labelled Sciac -trà?

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Ormeasco di Pornassio Rosato

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10
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What grape joins Vermentino (W) and Albarola (W) in the Cinque Terre DOC blend?

A

Bosco (W)

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11
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What city Liguria is a major commercial port in Italy?

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Genova

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12
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When is the sweet passito Cinque Terre Sciacchetra’ made?

A

Only in the best years
And made in tiny quantities

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13
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What are the blending requirements of Cinque Terre DOC?

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Min 40% Bosco (W)
Max 40% Albarola (W) and/or Vermentino (W)
Aux grapes up to 20%

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14
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What is the Rosato style of wine made in the Ormeasco di Pornassio DOC called?

A

Sciac -trà.

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15
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What type of wine production is the Western Riviera di Ponente focused on?

A

Single Varietals

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16
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What is the traditional vine training system in the Riviera di Levante?

A

The overhead Pergola system

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17
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What is the traditional vine training system in the Riviera di Ponente?

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Alberello (Head Training)

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18
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Which wine growing region is Bosco (W) primarily grown in?

A

Riviera di Levante

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19
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Ormeasco (R) is a synonym for what grape variety

A

Dolcetto

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20
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Which grape variety is Liguria’s most planted red grape?

A

Rossese (R)

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21
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Which grape variety is the most planted grape in Liguria?

A

Vermentino (W)

22
Q

T or F - The mountain ranges offer protection from cold northerly winds?

A

True

23
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What are the seasons like in Liguria?

A

Spring - Mild with little rain
Summer - Warm and dry
Autumn - Mild and rainy
Winter - Mild on coast cold inland significant rain

24
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Why is the Riviera di Levante wetter than the Riviera do Ponente?

A

It is due to the prevailing southern winds

25
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Who settled in and planted the first vines in Liguria?

A

The Liguri Tribe

26
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How big is Liguria?

A

3rd smallest region in Italy

27
Q

What type of grape is used in Ormeasco di Pornassio DOC?

A

Dolcetto

28
Q

What was Liguria’s first DOC?

A

Rossese di Dolceacqua DOC (min 95% Rossese)

29
Q

What is Liguria’s most planted red grape?

A

Rossese (R)
Traditional of Western Liguria
Rossese di Dolceacqua DOC

30
Q

Rossese (R) is genetically identical to?

A

Tibouren (R)

31
Q

What is Liguria’s largest and most productive DOC?

A

Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC

32
Q

Colli Di Luni DOC is an inter-regional DOC shared between which regions?

A

Liguria and Toscana
- Most of the DOC is in Liguria
- Tuscan influence Sangiovese (R), Trebbiano Toscano (W)

33
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What do the two Cinque Terre DOC’s make for wines?

A

Cinque Terre DOC - Dry White
Cinque Terre Sciacchetra - Sweet Passito

34
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What is Sciacchetra?

A

An ancient rare passito wine

35
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What are the principle appellation of the Riviera di Levante?

A
  1. Cinque Terre - Cinque Terre Sciacchetra DOC
  2. Colli di Luni DOC
36
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What are the principle appellations of the Riviera di Ponente?

A
  1. Riviera Liguria di Ponente DOC
  2. Rossese di Dolceacqua DOC
  3. Ormeasco di Pornassio
37
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What are the need NTK grapes in Liguria?

A
  1. Vermentino (W)
  2. Pigato (W)
  3. Rossese (R)
  4. Ormeasco (R)
  5. Bosco (W)
38
Q

What % of wine in Liguria is white?

A

70%

39
Q

T or F - Even though genetically identical Pigato (W) and Vermentino (W) have different wine profiles.

A

True

40
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What is Liguria’s most widely planted grape?

A

Vermentino

41
Q

In Liguria, Pigato (W) is genetically identical to?

A

Vermentino

42
Q

Describe the Riviera di Levante.

A

Steep capes and cliffs
Very Narrow, steep terraced vineyards
Pergola method of vine training
Mix of clay, sand and limestone

43
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Describe the Riviera di Ponente.

A
  • Largest, driest & most diverse
  • Largest area under vine and wine production
  • Alberello method of vine training “A little Tree”
  • Reddish calcareous marl
44
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What does “Levante” and “Ponente” mean?

A

Levante means “ where the sun rises”
Ponente means “Where the sun sets”

45
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What is the eastern half of Liguria called?

A

Riviera di Levante

46
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What is the western half of Liguria Called?

A

Riviera di Ponente

47
Q

What are the 4 provinces of Liguria from W to E?

A
  • Imperia
  • Savona
  • Genoa
  • La Spezia
48
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What 2 mountain ranges make up Liguria?

A
  1. Maritime Alps to the west
  2. Ligurian Apennines to the east
49
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What is the climate of Liguria?

A

Meditteranean

50
Q

What is the topographical make up of Liguria?

A

65% Mountain
35% Hills

51
Q

What is the captial city of Liguria?

A

Genoa

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