Lombardia DOCGs

Question 1

Describe Valtellina Superiore DOCG:

Answer 1

Min 90% Chiavennasca DOCG producing: Superiore Superiore Riserva Superiore w/ subzone “Stagafassli” (bottled in Switzerland, aging may occur there as well) Subzones: Valgella Inferno Maroggia Sassella Grumello

Question 2

What is the minimum aging for Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?

Answer 2

NV: Min 15 mos on lees from January 1 of the year following the harvest Millesimato: Min 24 mos on lees from January 1 of the year following the harvest

Question 3

What is Sforzato di Valtellina?

Answer 3

AKA Sfursat di Valtellina of Sfursat Valtellina Sforzato is a style similar to recioto, produced from Chiavennasca grapes (90%) that are dried prior to fermentation, yielding no more than half the equivalent juice content of a freshly harvested grape. The resulting wine is aged for at least two years, is dry in character, and has a minimum 14% alcohol content.

Question 4

What is the assemblage for of Franciacorta DOCG?

Answer 4

Franciacorta: Pinot Nero and Chardonnay Max 50% Pinot Bianco Franciacorta Satèn: Chardonnay and max 50% Pinot Bianco Franciacorta Rosé: Min 25% Pinot Nero Max 50% Pinot Bianco

Question 5

What styles are made in Franciacorta DOCG? (5)

Answer 5

Franciacorta Franciacorta Satèn Franciacorta Rosé Franciacorta Millesimato (85% from vintage) Franciacorta Riserva (85% from vintage)

Question 6

What styles are made in Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?

Answer 6

Metodo Classico (70% PN) Metodo Classico Rosé (70% PN) Metodo Classico Pinot Nero (85% PN) Metodo Classico Pinot Nero Rosé (85% PN)

Question 7

What are the additional requirements for Franciacorta DOCG ‘Saten’?

Answer 7

Chardonnay and max 50% Pinot Bianco Max RS 20 g/l prior to tirage (Released Brut or drier) Max 5 atmospheres pressure

Question 8

What is the minimum aging for Franciacorta DOCG?

Answer 8

Franciacorta: Min 18 months on lees, 25 mos total Franciacorta Satèn & Rosé: Min 24 mos on lees, 31 mos total Franciacorta Millesimato: Min 30 mos on lees, 37 mos total Franciacorta Riserva: Min 60 mos on lees, 67 mos total

Question 9

What is Scanzo?

Answer 9

AKA Moscato di Scanzo DOCG Passito style made from 100% Moscato di Scanzo (red) and aged at least 2 years (not in wood!) Usually bottled in the slender 500 mL futura Min 14% ABV (17% potential)