Lombardia Flashcards
Describe Curtefranca DOC
Same geographical area as Franciacorta DOCG but dedicated to still wines.
Whites: Franciacorta DOCG grapes
Reds: Bordeaux varieties
What are the allowed grapes for Franciacorta DOCG?
Pinot Nero and Chardonnay
Max 50% Pinot Bianco
Max 10% Erbamat
What is Franciacorta Satèn?
Blanc de Blanc style of Franciacorta
Max 50% Pinot Bianco
Can only be made as Brut
Min 24 months on the lees
Max 5 atmospheres of pressure (less bubbly)
What are the aging requirements for Franciacorta DOCG?
Franciactorta: 18 months
Satèn and Rosé: 24 months
Millesimato: 30 months
Riserva: 60 months
(Measured in months on the lees. All styles require an additional 7 months in bottle after disgorgement)
What are the DOCGs of Lombardia?
Franciacorta DOCG
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Scanzo (Moscato di Scanzo) DOCG
Sforzato di Valtellina (Sfurzat di Valtellina) DOCG
What is Lombardia’s most important red wine region in Lombardia?
Valtellina
Valtellina DOC shares the same geogrpahic area as:
Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
What is the primary grape of the Valtellina DOPs?
Nebbiolo
This is Nebbiolo’s northernmost outpost in Italy
Describe Svorzato di Valtellina DOCG
Passito-style wine made from dried Nebbiolo grapes
14% Minimum alcohol
aged 2 years with 1 in wood
What does “stagafassili” indicate on a bottle of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
If they are bottled in the neighboring territoy of Switzerland
What is a synonym for Nebbiolo in Lombardia?
Chiavennasca
What are the two traditional method DOCGs of Lombardia?
Franciacorta DOCG
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
What is the primary grape for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?
Pinot Nero
What is the minimum percentage of grapes required of a stated vintage of Franciacorta millesimato or riserva?
85%
What is the Lambrusco DOC in Lombardia?
Lambrusco Mantovano DOC
Borders Lambrusco Salomino di Santa Croce DOC in Emilia Romagna
