Lombardia (IT) Flashcards
How many DOCGs and DOC in Lombardia?
5 Docg
22 DOC
Name the DOCG of Lombardia
Franciacorta DOCG, Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG, Valtellina Superiore DOCG, Sforzato di Valtellina (Sfurzat di Valtellina) DOCG, Scanzo (Moscato di Scanzo) DOCG
Can Franciacorta be released as still?
No under Franciacorta. They can use Curtefranca DOC
Which Franciacorta house released the region’s first modern sparkling wines in the early 1960s?
Guido Berlucchi
Who produce Annamaria Clementi ?
Maurizio Zanella of Ca’Del Bosco. AVG 8 to 9 yrs on lees
Rose is 100% PN
What’s the assemblage for Franciacorta?
Pinot Nero and/or Chardonnay
Maximum 50% Pinot Bianco
Maximum 10% Erbamat
What’s the assemblage for Franciacorta Saten?
Chardonnay and a maximum 50% Pinot Bianco
What’s the assemblage for Franciacorta Rose?
Minimum 35% Pinot Nero
Maximum 65% Chardonnay
Maximum 50% Pinot Bianco
Maximum 10% Erbamat
From which year Erbamat was introduced in Franciacorta?
From 2017
Franciacorta aging requirements:
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)
What are the sweetness level for Franciacorta and Rose?
Dosaggio Zero (non-dosage), Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, Sec, Demi-Sec
What is the sweetness level for Franciacorta Satèn?
Franciacorta Satèn: Brut only
What is the sweetness level for Franciacorta Millesimato?
Franciacorta Millesimato: Dosaggio Zero, Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry
What is the sweetness level for Franciacorta Riserva?
Franciacorta Riserva: Dosaggio Zero, Extra Brut, Brut
What is the maximum pressure for Franciacorta Saten?
5 atmospheres
What’s the soil of Franciacorta?
Moraine, limestone and volcanic material
What’s the percentage of wine from stated vintage for Millesimato and Riserva?
85%
What method is used in Franciacorta for rose?
Blending (min 35% Pinot Nero)
What’s the river of Franciacorta?
Oglio river
Moscato di Scanzo DOCG where is it?
North West of Franciacorta, on the other side of Oglio RIiver
Where is the Oltrepo’ Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?
South-West of Lombardia
What’s the Oltrepo’ Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG for?
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Rosé
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero Rosé
What’s the Oltrepo’ Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG based on?
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
What’s the aging requirement for Oltrepo’ Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
NV 15 M lees
millesimé: 24 M lees
Can Oltrepo’ Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG be still?
no, but still wines can be labeled under the Oltrepò Pavese DOC (Pinot Grigio/Pinot Nero)
What is the Scanzo (Moscato di Scanzo) DOCG based on ?
100% Moscato di Scanzo (red)
What style is allowed in the Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?
Moscato di Scanzo Passito
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
For how long grapes must be dried for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?
Minimum 21 days after harvest
What are the Aging Requirements for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?
Minimum 2 years
Where would you find in Lombardia the area of Valtellina?
In the North, Partly bordering Switzerland
What is the synonyms of Nebbiolo in Valtellina?
Chiavennasca
Valtellina DOC is an appellation for which style of wine?
Red only, min 90 % Chiavennasca min abv 11%
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.
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
Name the sub zone east to west:
Valgella, Inferno, Grumello, Sassella, Maroggia
What’s the river of Valtellina?
Adda
What Stagafassi means if found on a label?
if bottled in neighboring Switzerland. Aging may occur there as well.
What’s the style of Sforzato di Valtellina (Sfurzat di Valtellina) DOCG?
Appassimento.
What’s the grape of Sforzato di Valtellina (Sfurzat di Valtellina) DOCG?
Min 90% Chiavennasca
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
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.
What is the Bonarda dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC for?
Rosso (secco, abboccato, amabile)
May additionally be Frizzante
*Based on Min. 85% Croatina (Bonarda)
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
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.
What is a “portini?”
This is a harvest basket that was traditionally used in the Valtellina region.
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.
What is “Saten”?
Franciacorta Satèn:
Chardonnay and a maximum 50% Pinot Bianco
