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How many DOCGs and DOC in Lombardia?

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5 Docg

22 DOC

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Name the DOCG of Lombardia

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Franciacorta DOCG, Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG, Valtellina Superiore DOCG, Sforzato di Valtellina (Sfurzat di Valtellina) DOCG, Scanzo (Moscato di Scanzo) DOCG

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Can Franciacorta be released as still?

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No under Franciacorta. They can use Curtefranca DOC

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Which Franciacorta house released the region’s first modern sparkling wines in the early 1960s?

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Guido Berlucchi

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Who produce Annamaria Clementi ?

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Maurizio Zanella of Ca’Del Bosco. AVG 8 to 9 yrs on lees

Rose is 100% PN

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What’s the assemblage for Franciacorta?

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Pinot Nero and/or Chardonnay
Maximum 50% Pinot Bianco
Maximum 10% Erbamat

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What’s the assemblage for Franciacorta Saten?

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Chardonnay and a maximum 50% Pinot Bianco

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What’s the assemblage for Franciacorta Rose?

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Minimum 35% Pinot Nero
Maximum 65% Chardonnay
Maximum 50% Pinot Bianco
Maximum 10% Erbamat

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From which year Erbamat was introduced in Franciacorta?

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From 2017

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Franciacorta aging requirements:

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Franciacorta: 25 mth (18 months on the lees

Franciacorta Satèn & Rosé: 31 mth (24 months on the lees)

Franciacorta Millesimato: 37 mth (30 months on the lees)

Franciacorta Riserva: 67 mth (60 months on the lees)

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What are the sweetness level for Franciacorta and Rose?

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Dosaggio Zero (non-dosage), Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, Sec, Demi-Sec

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What is the sweetness level for Franciacorta Satèn?

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Franciacorta Satèn: Brut only

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What is the sweetness level for Franciacorta Millesimato?

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Franciacorta Millesimato: Dosaggio Zero, Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry

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What is the sweetness level for Franciacorta Riserva?

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Franciacorta Riserva: Dosaggio Zero, Extra Brut, Brut

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What is the maximum pressure for Franciacorta Saten?

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5 atmospheres

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What’s the soil of Franciacorta?

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Moraine, limestone and volcanic material

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What’s the percentage of wine from stated vintage for Millesimato and Riserva?

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85%

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What method is used in Franciacorta for rose?

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Blending (min 35% Pinot Nero)

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What’s the river of Franciacorta?

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Oglio river

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Moscato di Scanzo DOCG where is it?

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North West of Franciacorta, on the other side of Oglio RIiver

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Where is the Oltrepo’ Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?

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South-West of Lombardia

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What’s the Oltrepo’ Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG for?

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Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Rosé
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero Rosé

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What’s the Oltrepo’ Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG based on?

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Pinot Noir

Metodo Classico & Rosé: Minimum 70% Pinot Nero plus Combined maximum 30% Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero & Rosé:
Minimum 85% Pinot Nero and Combined maximum 15% Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco

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What’s the aging requirement for Oltrepo’ Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

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NV 15 M lees

millesimé: 24 M lees

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Can Oltrepo' Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG be still?
no, but still wines can be labeled under the Oltrepò Pavese DOC (Pinot Grigio/Pinot Nero)
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What is the Scanzo (Moscato di Scanzo) DOCG based on ?
100% Moscato di Scanzo (red)
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What style is allowed in the Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?
Moscato di Scanzo Passito
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What is the Minimum Must Weight (after drying) and the Minimum/Maximum Residual Sugar for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG ?
280 g/l, grapes must be dried for a minimum 21 days after harvest *50-100 g/l
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For how long grapes must be dried for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?
Minimum 21 days after harvest
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What are the Aging Requirements for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?
Minimum 2 years
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Where would you find in Lombardia the area of Valtellina?
In the North, Partly bordering Switzerland
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What is the synonyms of Nebbiolo in Valtellina?
Chiavennasca
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Valtellina DOC is an appellation for which style of wine?
Red only, min 90 % Chiavennasca min abv 11%
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Valtellina Superiore DOCG is an appellation for which style of wine?
Red only based on Minimum 90% Chiavennasca Valtellina Superiore Valtellina Superiore Riserva Valtellina Superiore with indication of subzone Valtellina Superiore may be labeled as "Stagafassli" if bottled in neighboring Switzerland. Aging may occur there as well.
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What is the min aging for Valtellina Superiore?
24 months from December 1 of the harvest year, including a minimum 12 months in wood *For riserva, Minimum 3 years
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Name the sub zone east to west:
Valgella, Inferno, Grumello, Sassella, Maroggia
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What's the river of Valtellina?
Adda
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What Stagafassi means if found on a label?
if bottled in neighboring Switzerland. Aging may occur there as well.
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What's the style of Sforzato di Valtellina (Sfurzat di Valtellina) DOCG?
Appassimento.
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What's the grape of Sforzato di Valtellina (Sfurzat di Valtellina) DOCG?
Min 90% Chiavennasca
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How long Sforzato di Valtellina grapes must be dried for?
Grapes are dried to increase potential natural minimum alcohol from 11% to 14%, and may not be vinified before December 10
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What is the min aging for Sforzato di Valtellina?
Wines must be aged for at least 20 months from April 1 of the year following the harvest, including at least 12 months in wood.
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What is the Bonarda dell'Oltrepò Pavese DOC for?
Rosso (secco, abboccato, amabile) May additionally be Frizzante *Based on Min. 85% Croatina (Bonarda)
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Which main Varieties are allowed for the Lambrusco mantovano DOC?
Min. 85% combined Lambrusco Viadenesi (Grappello Ruberti), Lambrusco Maestri (Grappello Maestri), Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Salamino
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Which region does the “Foehn” and “La Breva” wind impact?
Both are important in the Lombardy region. "La Breva" is a warm, gentle wind over Lake Como that reduces fungal disease. The "Foehn" wind is a dry Alpine wind that warms the valley. Also called the Tramontana wind.
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What is a “portini?”
This is a harvest basket that was traditionally used in the Valtellina region.
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What is the name of the terracing in Valtellina?
"Muretti a secco terraces" which are stone walls. You also see these in Sicily, Cinque Terre and other parts of Italy.
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What is "Saten"?
Franciacorta Satèn: | Chardonnay and a maximum 50% Pinot Bianco

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