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Lombardia Flashcards

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What are the 4 major lakes of Lombardia?

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Garda, Iseo, Maggiore, Como

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

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Curtefranca DOC

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

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Valgella

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Franciacorta is located just south of which lake?

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Lake Iseo

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What is the minimum lees aging required for Franciacorta rosé?

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24mths

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Define Chiaretto

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Rose made from grapes grown around Lake Garda

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Which lake is Lugana DOC located on?

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Lake Garda

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What is Nebbiolo called in Valtellina?

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Chiavennasca

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What are the 2 principal grape varieties of Buttafuoco DOC?

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Croatina and Barbera

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What is the most widely planted grape in Lombardia?

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Croatina

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

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Maroggia

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

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90%

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What is the predominant grape in Oltrepò Pavese sparkling wine?

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Pinot Nero

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What grape is known as Bonarda in Oltrepò Pavese?

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Croatina

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What is Satèn?

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Chardonnay based blancs des blancs made with 5atm pressure

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Which river runs through Valtellina?

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Adda

17
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Grumello is a subzone of which appellation?

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Valtellina Superiore DOCG

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What style of wine is Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

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Nebbiolo based appassamiento

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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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