Lombardia W Flashcards
Where is Lombardia located
Central North Italy
What are the borders of Lombardia
Switzerland in the North
Veneto and Alto Adige in the East
Piemonte in the west and
Emilia Romagna in the south
What are the four sectors in which Lombardia can be divided
Alps
Pre Alps
Padana Plain
Apeninnes Foothills
How is the climate in general in Lombardia
Continental
What are the three lakes in Lombardia
Lake Como
Lake Iseo
Lake Garda
What is the influence of the lakes in the climate
Moderates the climate
What is Lombardia’s most planted grape
Croatina red grape (Native)
How is Croatina called in Oltrepò Pavese
Bonarda
What are the traditional grapes in Lombardia
Barbera and Nebbiolo
What are the main international grapes in Lombardia
Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
What are the main sub-regions of Lombardia
Valtelina Bergano Hills Franciacorta Oltrepò Pavese Garda Lombardia
Which type of wine is famous in Franciacorta
Sparkling wine
What method is used in sparkling Franciacorta wine
Traditional Method
Who is responsible for experimentation of sparkling wine in Franciacorta
Franco Ziliani
What is metodo classico
Classic or Traditional method
What is Millesimato
Vintage wine
What is Satèn
Chardonnay based blanc de blanc
Max 5 atm
finish as Brut
Min 24 months on lees
Where is Franciacorta located
Northwest of the city Brecia in the South of Lake Iseo
Which grapes are allowed in Franciacorta
Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco and Erbamat (max 10%)
What is the ageing time for non vintage Franciacorta
18 months
What is the ageing time for rose Franciacorta
24 months
What is the ageing time for rosé vintage
30 months
What is the ageing time for Riserva Franciacorta
60 months
What is the most common dosage level in Franciacorta
Brut
Extra Brut
Brut Nature (Zero dosage)
Which grape is used for the production of the renowned Red Passito in the hills of Bergamo
Moscato di Scanzo
In Valtellina, Nebbiolo goes by the name of…
Chiavennasca
Where is Valtellina located
In the north of Lombardia
What is the river that goes across Valtellina
Adda River
Where are the vineyards located in Valtellina
On the north bank of Adda River south facing
Valtellina is largest wine area fo Nebbiolo outside Piemonte yes or no
Yes
What are the three appellations of Valtellina
Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Rosso di Valtellina DOC
What is the percentage of Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) in Valtellina appellations
90% (most are 100%)
How is Sforzato also known locally in Valtellina
Sfursat
What is the method used for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCGc
Appassimento.
Air-dried Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) for 3 months
What is the minimum alcohol in Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
Min 14%
What is the ageing time for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
20 months Min 12 in oak
What is the difference between Sforzato and Amarone
Sforzato is less powerful and structure but more approachable and lighter
What is the percentage of Nebbiolo in Valtellina Superiore DOCG
100%
What is the ageing time for Valtellina Superiore DOCG
2 years in 1 in oak
What is the ageing time for Valtellina Superiore Riserva DOCG
3 years 1 in oak
What are the 5 sub-zones of Valtellina
Maroggia SASSELLA Grumello Inferno Valcella
Which grape is at the base of Lugana DOC
Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana)
Turbiana is genetically identical to which grape
Verdicchio
How Trebbiano di Lugano is known in Veneto
Trebbiano di Soave
What is the percentage of Trebbiano grape on Lugana DOC
90%
Where is Lugana DOC located
Southern side of Lake Garda
Lugana DOC is an inter-regional DOC with which region
Lombardia and Veneto
What are the three categories of Lugana DOC
Lugana DOC
Lugana Superiore DOC
Lugana Riserva DOC
What is the red grape variety historically widespread on the western side of Lake Garda
Gropello
What is Garda DOC currently called
Riviera del Garda Classico DOC
What is the largest and most productive sub-regions of Lombardia
Oltrepò Pavese
What is the most planted grape in Oltrepò Pavese
Pinot Nero for sparkling wine
What is the method used for sparkling wine in Oltrepò Pavese
Traditional method
What is the percentage of Pinot Nero in Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
70%
Which other comes along with Pinot Nero in Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio
What is the ageing time on lees for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Non-Vintage 15 months
Vintage 24 months
What is the name for the rosé style for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Cruasé
What is the name of the DOC that is primarilly based on Croatina
Bonarda dell’Oltrepo Pavese DOC
What is the percentage of Croatina in Bonarda dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC
85%
What is the traditional style for Bonarda dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC
Frizzante
What is the other historic and renowned area for red wines Oltrepò Pavese
Buttafuoco DOC
What are the grapes in Buttafuoco DOC
Croatina (Bonarda) and Barbera
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