Liguria

Question 1

Bianchetta Genovese is genetically identical to what other Ligurian grape?

Answer 1

Albarola

Question 2

What is the name for Dolcetto in Liguria?

Answer 2

Ormeasco

Question 3

In which region is Bosco a native grape?

Answer 3

Liguria

Question 4

In which part of Liguris would Pigato likely be grown, the Western or Eastern Rivier?

Answer 4

Western Riviera

Question 5

Rossese is known as what grape in France?

Answer 5

Tibouren

Question 6

What style of wine is Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà?

Answer 6

Sweet white passito

Question 7

What are the three main grapes of Cinque Terre DOC?

Answer 7

Bosco, Albarola, Vermentino

Question 8

What was the first DOC in Liguria?

Answer 8

Rossese di Dolceaqua DOC

Question 9

What is the percentage of Rossese in Rossese di Dolceaqua DOC?

Answer 9

95%

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Cinque Terre DOC

Question 11

Name the three sub-zones of Cinque Terre.

Answer 11

Costa de Sera, Costa de Campu and Costa da Posa

Question 12

Location of Cinque Terre and Cinque Terre Schiacchetrà DOC

Answer 12

Narrow coastal strip from Monterosso to La Spezia.

Question 13

How are grapes transported in Narrow coastal strip from Monterosso to La Spezia?

Answer 13

Monorail

Question 14

Does Cinque Terre produce red or white wine?

Answer 14

Only white wines, with a blend of minimum 40% Bosco, up to 40% Albarola and/or Vermentino, and up to 20% other authorized white grapes.

Question 15

What is Cinque Terre Schiacchetrà?

Answer 15

Rare, sweet passito style white, known for its intensity and complexity, with aromas of white flowers, dried fruits, honey, almonds, and spices. Produced in tiny quantities only in the best years.

Question 16

Where is Colli di Luni DOC located?

Answer 16

Inter-regional DOC shared between Liguria and Tuscany.