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Lombardia Flashcards

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What is the name of the smallest DOCG in Italy

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Moscato di Scanzo

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2
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Which river runs through Valtellina

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Adda

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3
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What are the principle two grapes of Buttafuoco DOC

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Croatina and Barbera

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4
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What is the minimum % of Nebbiolo in Valtellina Superiore DOCG

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90%

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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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6
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Grumello is a subzone of what appellation

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Valtellina Superiore DOCG

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What is the minimum % of Pinot Nero in Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

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70%

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8
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What is Satèn

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A brut style of Blanc de Blancs made with lower pressure (near to Franciacorta)

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9
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Which lake is Lugana located on?

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Lake Garda

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10
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What is the minimum lees aging required for Franciacorta Rosé

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24/12

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11
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What style of wine is a Sangue di Guida DOC

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Sweet red and fizzy

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12
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What is the minimum lees aging for vintage Franciacorta

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30/12

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13
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What is the minimum lees aging for NV Franciacorta

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18/12

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What are the 4 major lakes of Lombardia

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Iseo, Garda, Maggiore and Como

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What is the main grape in Oltrepò Pavese sparkling wine

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Pinot Nero

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16
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What is the name of the most recent subzone of Valtellina Superiore DOCG

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Maroggia

17
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What is the most widely planted grape in Lombardia?

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Croatina

18
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Define ‘Chiaretto’

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A term for a Rosato style in specific appellations around Lake Garda

19
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What still wine DOC covers the same geographic area as Franciacorta

A

Curtefranca DOC

20
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What style of wine is Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG

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Nebbiolo based wine made via the appasimento method

21
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What is Nebbiolo called in Valtellina

A

Chiavennesca

22
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Franciacorta is located just south of which lake

A

Lake Iseo

23
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What are the sweetness levels in Franciacorta

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NV: Demisec, Sec, Extra Dry, Brut, Extra Brut, Brut Nature
V: Extra Dry, Brut, Extra Brut, Brut Nature
Riserva: Brut, Extra Brut, Brut Nature

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