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Lombardia Flashcards

1
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What is the predominant grape in Oltrepò Pavese sparkling wine?

A

Pinot Nero

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Valgella, Inferno, Grumello, Sassella, and Maroggia are sub-zones of what appellation?

A

Valtellina Superiore DOCG

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3
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What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

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90%

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4
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What is the name of the smallest DOCG in Italy?

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Moscato di Scanzo DOCG

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5
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Describe the topography of Lombardia

A

Almost half is plains
Divided into 4 bands:
Alps, prealps and hills, Padana plain, Apennine foothills
Contains Lake Garda (biggest in Italy)

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6
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List the top 4 grapes in Lombardia

A

Croatina
Pinot Nero
Chardonnay
Barbera

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7
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What is Saten?

A

A brut style of Blanc de Blancs Franciacorta made with lower pressure

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8
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What is Nebbiolo called in Valtellina?

A

Chiavennasca

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9
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What still wine DOC covers the same geographic area as Franciacorta?

A

Curtefranca DOC

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10
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What are the four major lakes of Lombardia?

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Iseo, Garda, Como and Maggiore

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11
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What is the name of the largest subzone of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

A

Valgella

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12
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What style of wine is Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

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Nebbiolo-based wine made via the appassimento process

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13
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Which lake is Lugana DOC located on?

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Lake Garda

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14
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Define “Chiaretto”.

A

A term for rosato style used in specific appellations around Lake Garda

Term is used in Lombardia and Veneto.

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15
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What are the two principal grape varieties of Buttafuoco DOC?

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Croatina and Barbera

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16
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Franciacorta is located just South of which lake?

17
Q

What is the minimum lees aging required for vintage Franciacorta?

18
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What is the name of the DOC that uses Lambrusco in Lombardia?

A

Lambrusco Mantovano DOC

19
Q

What is the name of the most recent subzone of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

20
Q

What is the minimum lees aging required for Franciacorta Rosé?

21
Q

Which river runs through Valtellina?

22
Q

What is the most widely planted grape in Lombardia?

23
Q

What grape is known as Bonarda in Oltrepò Pavese?

24
Q

What type of wine is Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?

A

Sweet red passito wine

Belongs to Muscat family, but grape is red.

25
Q

What grape(s) are used in Lugana DOC?

A

Turbiana (AKA Trebbiano di Lugana)

26
Q

What grape(s) are used in Riviera del Garda Classico DOC?

A

Groppello

Rose is Chiaretto

27
Q

What is the minimum lees aging required for NV Franciacorta?

A

18 months

Longest in the world for NV traditional method wine

28
Q

What is Cruase?

A

A brand name for the best of Oltrepo Pavese’s Metodo Classico Rose wines

IWS Unit 1 (Northern Italy) (11 decks)

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