Lombardia IWS Flashcards

1
Q

Which appellation is shared between Lombardia and Veneto?

A

Oltrepo Pavese DOC

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2
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What does ‘Chiaretto’ mean?

A

A Rosati made in specific DOCs around Lake Garda

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3
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What does ‘Cruase’ mean?

A

A Rosati made in specific DOCs

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4
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What does ‘Vivace’ mean?

A

Lively

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5
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What does ‘Millesimato’ mean?

A

Vintage

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6
Q

What is the most widely planted grape in Lombardia?

A

Croatina

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7
Q

What style(s) of wine is Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?

A

A sweet passito wine made from a red grape

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8
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What 3 grape varieties are allowed in the Franciacorta DOCG?

A

Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco

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9
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What grape is associated with the Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

A

Nebbiolo

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10
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What grape is associated with the Franciacorta DOCG?

A

Chardonnay

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11
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What grape is associated with the Lugana DOC?

A

Turbiana

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12
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What grape is associated with the Riviera del Garda Classico DOC?

A

Groppello

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13
Q

Which lake is Lugana DOC located on?

A

Lake Garda

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14
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What still wine DOC covers the same geographic area as Franciacorta?

A

Curtefranca DOC

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15
Q

What grape is known as Bonarda in Oltrepo Pavese?

A

Croatina

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16
Q

What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

A

90%

17
Q

What is the name of the smallest DOCG in Italy?

A

Moscato di Scanzo DOCG

18
Q

What are the four major lakes of Lombardia?

A

Lake Iseo, Garda, Como and Maggiore

19
Q

What style of wine is Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

A

Nebbiolo-based wine made via the appassimento process

20
Q

Grumello is a subzone of what appellation?

A

Valtellina Superiore DOCG

21
Q

What is the most recent subzone of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

A

Maroggia

22
Q

What is Nebbiolo called in Valtelina?

A

Chiavennasca

23
Q

What is the minimum lees aging required for Franciacorta Rose?

A

24 months

24
Q

Franciacorta is located just South of which lake?

A

Lake Iseo

25
Q

What is the DOC that uses Lambrusco in Lombardia?

A

Lambrusco Mantovano DOC

26
Q

Which river runs through Valtellina?

A

Adda

27
Q

What is the name of the largest subzone of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

A

Valgella

28
Q

What are the 2 principal grape varieties of Buttafuoco DOC?

A

Croatina and Barbera

29
Q

What is the predominant grape in Oltrepo Pavese DOC sparkling wine?

A

Pinot Nero

30
Q

What is ‘Saten’?

A

A brut style of Blanc de Blancs made with lower pressure