Liguria Flashcards

1
Q

In relation to Piemonte, where is Liguria located?

A

South

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2
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Is Ligura a coastal or inland area?

A

Coastal

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3
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What is the general climate type experienced in Liguria?

A

Mediterranean

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4
Q

Pigato is a synonym for what grape variety?

A

Vermentino

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5
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Name two DOC zones in Liguria that are based on Pigato/Vermentino.

A

Colli di Luni DOC

Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC

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6
Q

Is Rossese a red or white grape?

A

Red

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7
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Name a DOC zone based on Rossese.

A

Rossese di Dolceacqua DOC

Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC (Rosso)

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8
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The Rossese di Dolceacqua grape also goes by what other name?

A

Tibouren

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9
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What is the most well known Ligurian DOC?

A

Cinque Terre DOC

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10
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Wines from Cinque Terre DOC are based on what grape?

A

Bosco

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11
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True/False: Rossese di Campochiesa and Tibouren are identical.

A

False

Recent DNA profiling shows they are different, though they remain commonly confused.

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12
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What is Sciacchetrà?

A

Sweet white wines produced in the Cinque Terre DOC

passito bianco

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13
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In addition to Bosco, what are two other prominent white grapes in Cinque Terre DOC?

A

Albarola

Vermentino

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14
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There are two grapes authorized to produce varietally labelled wines in Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC. Name them.

A

Rossese

Granaccia (Grenache)

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15
Q

What grapes may be released as varietal wines under Colli di Luni DOC?

A

Vermentino

Albarola

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16
Q

Bianchetta Genovese is a synonym for what neutral Ligurian white?

A

Albarola