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Where is Lombardia located

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Central North Italy

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What are the borders of Lombardia

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Switzerland in the North
Veneto and Alto Adige in the East
Piemonte in the west and
Emilia Romagna in the south

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What are the four sectors in which Lombardia can be divided

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Alps
Pre Alps
Padana Plain
Apeninnes Foothills

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How is the climate in general in Lombardia

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Continental

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What are the three lakes in Lombardia

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Lake Como
Lake Iseo
Lake Garda

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What is the influence of the lakes in the climate

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Moderates the climate

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What is Lombardia’s most planted grape

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Croatina red grape (Native)

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How is Croatina called in Oltrepò Pavese

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Bonarda

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What are the traditional grapes in Lombardia

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Barbera and Nebbiolo

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What are the main international grapes in Lombardia

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Chardonnay, Pinot Nero

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What are the main sub-regions of Lombardia

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Valtelina
Bergano Hills
Franciacorta
Oltrepò Pavese
Garda Lombardia
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Which type of wine is famous in Franciacorta

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Sparkling wine

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What method is used in sparkling Franciacorta wine

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Traditional Method

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Who is responsible for experimentation of sparkling wine in Franciacorta

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Franco Ziliani

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What is metodo classico

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Classic or Traditional method

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What is Millesimato

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Vintage wine

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17
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What is Satèn

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Chardonnay based blanc de blanc
Max 5 atm
finish as Brut
Min 24 months on lees

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Where is Franciacorta located

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Northwest of the city Brecia in the South of Lake Iseo

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Which grapes are allowed in Franciacorta

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Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco and Erbamat (max 10%)

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What is the ageing time for non vintage Franciacorta

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18 months

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What is the ageing time for rose Franciacorta

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24 months

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What is the ageing time for rosé vintage

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30 months

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What is the ageing time for Riserva Franciacorta

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60 months

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What is the most common dosage level in Franciacorta

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Brut
Extra Brut
Brut Nature (Zero dosage)

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Which grape is used for the production of the renowned Red Passito in the hills of Bergamo
Moscato di Scanzo
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In Valtellina, Nebbiolo goes by the name of…
Chiavennasca
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Where is Valtellina located
In the north of Lombardia
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What is the river that goes across Valtellina
Adda River
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Where are the vineyards located in Valtellina
On the north bank of Adda River south facing
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Valtellina is largest wine area fo Nebbiolo outside Piemonte yes or no
Yes
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What are the three appellations of Valtellina
Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG Valtellina Superiore DOCG Rosso di Valtellina DOC
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What is the percentage of Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) in Valtellina appellations
90% (most are 100%)
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How is Sforzato also known locally in Valtellina
Sfursat
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What is the method used for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCGc
Appassimento. | Air-dried Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) for 3 months
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What is the minimum alcohol in Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
Min 14%
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What is the ageing time for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
20 months Min 12 in oak
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What is the difference between Sforzato and Amarone
Sforzato is less powerful and structure but more approachable and lighter
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What is the percentage of Nebbiolo in Valtellina Superiore DOCG
100%
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What is the ageing time for Valtellina Superiore DOCG
2 years in 1 in oak
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What is the ageing time for Valtellina Superiore Riserva DOCG
3 years 1 in oak
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What are the 5 sub-zones of Valtellina
``` Maroggia SASSELLA Grumello Inferno Valcella ```
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Which grape is at the base of Lugana DOC
Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana)
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Turbiana is genetically identical to which grape
Verdicchio
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How Trebbiano di Lugano is known in Veneto
Trebbiano di Soave
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What is the percentage of Trebbiano grape on Lugana DOC
90%
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Where is Lugana DOC located
Southern side of Lake Garda
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Lugana DOC is an inter-regional DOC with which region
Lombardia and Veneto
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What are the three categories of Lugana DOC
Lugana DOC Lugana Superiore DOC Lugana Riserva DOC
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What is the red grape variety historically widespread on the western side of Lake Garda
Gropello
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What is Garda DOC currently called
Riviera del Garda Classico DOC
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What is the largest and most productive sub-regions of Lombardia
Oltrepò Pavese
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What is the most planted grape in Oltrepò Pavese
Pinot Nero for sparkling wine
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What is the method used for sparkling wine in Oltrepò Pavese
Traditional method
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What is the percentage of Pinot Nero in Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
70%
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Which other comes along with Pinot Nero in Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio
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What is the ageing time on lees for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Non-Vintage 15 months | Vintage 24 months
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What is the name for the rosé style for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Cruasé
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What is the name of the DOC that is primarilly based on Croatina
Bonarda dell'Oltrepo Pavese DOC
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What is the percentage of Croatina in Bonarda dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC
85%
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What is the traditional style for Bonarda dell'Oltrepò Pavese DOC
Frizzante
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What is the other historic and renowned area for red wines Oltrepò Pavese
Buttafuoco DOC
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What are the grapes in Buttafuoco DOC
Croatina (Bonarda) and Barbera
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Name and describe the rivers of Lombardia?
Po - longest river forms S border with EM Adda - influences Valtellina Ticino - forms part of the Piemonte border Oglio - separates Franciacorta from Bergamo Hills

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