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Lombardia W Flashcards

1
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Where is Lombardia located

A

Central North Italy

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2
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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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3
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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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4
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How is the climate in general in Lombardia

A

Continental

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5
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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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6
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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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7
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What is Lombardia’s most planted grape

A

Croatina red grape (Native)

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8
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How is Croatina called in Oltrepò Pavese

A

Bonarda

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9
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What are the traditional grapes in Lombardia

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Barbera and Nebbiolo

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10
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What are the main international grapes in Lombardia

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Chardonnay, Pinot Nero

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11
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What are the main sub-regions of Lombardia

A 
Valtelina
Bergano Hills
Franciacorta
Oltrepò Pavese
Garda Lombardia
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12
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Which type of wine is famous in Franciacorta

A

Sparkling wine

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13
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What method is used in sparkling Franciacorta wine

A

Traditional Method

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14
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Who is responsible for experimentation of sparkling wine in Franciacorta

A

Franco Ziliani

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15
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What is metodo classico

A

Classic or Traditional method

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16
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What is Millesimato

A

Vintage wine

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17
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What is Satèn

A

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

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18
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Where is Franciacorta located

A

Northwest of the city Brecia in the South of Lake Iseo

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19
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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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20
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What is the ageing time for non vintage Franciacorta

A

18 months

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21
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What is the ageing time for rose Franciacorta

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24 months

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22
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What is the ageing time for rosé vintage

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30 months

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23
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What is the ageing time for Riserva Franciacorta

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60 months

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24
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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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25
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Which grape is used for the production of the renowned Red Passito in the hills of Bergamo

A

Moscato di Scanzo

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26
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In Valtellina, Nebbiolo goes by the name of…

A

Chiavennasca

27
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Where is Valtellina located

A

In the north of Lombardia

28
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What is the river that goes across Valtellina

A

Adda River

29
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Where are the vineyards located in Valtellina

A

On the north bank of Adda River south facing

30
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Valtellina is largest wine area fo Nebbiolo outside Piemonte yes or no

A

Yes

31
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What are the three appellations of Valtellina

A

Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Rosso di Valtellina DOC

32
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What is the percentage of Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) in Valtellina appellations

A

90% (most are 100%)

33
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How is Sforzato also known locally in Valtellina

A

Sfursat

34
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What is the method used for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCGc

A

Appassimento.

Air-dried Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) for 3 months

35
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What is the minimum alcohol in Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG

A

Min 14%

36
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What is the ageing time for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG

A

20 months Min 12 in oak

37
Q

What is the difference between Sforzato and Amarone

A

Sforzato is less powerful and structure but more approachable and lighter

38
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What is the percentage of Nebbiolo in Valtellina Superiore DOCG

A

100%

39
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What is the ageing time for Valtellina Superiore DOCG

A

2 years in 1 in oak

40
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What is the ageing time for Valtellina Superiore Riserva DOCG

A

3 years 1 in oak

41
Q

What are the 5 sub-zones of Valtellina

A 
Maroggia
SASSELLA
Grumello
Inferno
Valcella
42
Q

Which grape is at the base of Lugana DOC

A

Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana)

43
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Turbiana is genetically identical to which grape

A

Verdicchio

44
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How Trebbiano di Lugano is known in Veneto

A

Trebbiano di Soave

45
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What is the percentage of Trebbiano grape on Lugana DOC

A

90%

46
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Where is Lugana DOC located

A

Southern side of Lake Garda

47
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Lugana DOC is an inter-regional DOC with which region

A

Lombardia and Veneto

48
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What are the three categories of Lugana DOC

A

Lugana DOC
Lugana Superiore DOC
Lugana Riserva DOC

49
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What is the red grape variety historically widespread on the western side of Lake Garda

A

Gropello

50
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What is Garda DOC currently called

A

Riviera del Garda Classico DOC

51
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What is the largest and most productive sub-regions of Lombardia

A

Oltrepò Pavese

52
Q

What is the most planted grape in Oltrepò Pavese

A

Pinot Nero for sparkling wine

53
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What is the method used for sparkling wine in Oltrepò Pavese

A

Traditional method

54
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What is the percentage of Pinot Nero in Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

A

70%

55
Q

Which other comes along with Pinot Nero in Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

A

Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio

56
Q

What is the ageing time on lees for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

A

Non-Vintage 15 months

Vintage 24 months

57
Q

What is the name for the rosé style for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

A

Cruasé

58
Q

What is the name of the DOC that is primarilly based on Croatina

A

Bonarda dell’Oltrepo Pavese DOC

59
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What is the percentage of Croatina in Bonarda dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC

A

85%

60
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What is the traditional style for Bonarda dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC

A

Frizzante

61
Q

What is the other historic and renowned area for red wines Oltrepò Pavese

A

Buttafuoco DOC

62
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What are the grapes in Buttafuoco DOC

A

Croatina (Bonarda) and Barbera

63
Q

Name and describe the rivers of Lombardia?

A

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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