Lombardia Flashcards
What is the most populated region of Italy?
Lombardia
What is the capital city of Lombardia?
Milan
Who is it believed introduced French grapes (like Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc) to Lombardia? When?
Napoleon
~1800
What are the major rivers of Lombardia and where are they?
Po= S border with E-R Ticino= from Maggiore, west border with Piemonte Adda= from Como, through Valtellina Oglio= runs through Iseo, separates Franciacorta/Brescia Hills from Bergamo hills
What are three three climatic zones of Lombardia?
- Alpine (highest rainfall)
- Lake (mediterranean influence)
- Padana Plain
What are the more common names (3) for Trebbiano di Lugana?
Turbiana
Verdicchio
Trebbiano di Soave
What is the most widely planted grape variety of Lombardia?
Croatina
What is the most important variety of the Groppello group? What is its most common wine style?
Gropello = group with characteristics (like Schiava)
Gropello Gentile is leader in acreage and quality.
Known for Rosatos (Lake Garda)
What is Ughetta known as in Piemonte?
Vespolina
What is the second-most planted grape variety of Lombardia?
Pinot Nero
What created the soils of Valtellina?
What are the soils made of?
Erosion and ancient glaciers.
Granite sand, broken schist, alluvial material
All three DOC/Gs of Valtellina require what shared minimum % of Chiavennasca?
90%
Grapes for Sfurzato di Valtellina must legally be dried until what date?
How long is it typical to dry the grapes for Sfurzato di Valtellina?
Dec. 10th but more common to dry for 3-4 months
What is the minimum ABV and aging for Sfurzato di Valtellina?
20/12
14%
What is the minimum aging period for Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
24/12
What are Valtellina’s 5 subzones and characteristics?
(East to West)
- Valgella (eastern/largest, softer and more floral)
- Inferno - structured, tannic, austere
- Grumello- fragrant, soft tannins
- Sassella- elegant, longstanding reputation
- Maroggia- newest, western most. Velvety with firm tannins.
What is the minimum aging requirement for Rosso di Valtellina?
6 months
Who began the modern history of Franciacorta? At which winery did they work?
Franco Zilliani
Berlucchi Winery