Lombardy

Question 1

Franciacorta DOCG

Answer 1

Fine sparkling wine region in Brescia (Traditional method)
gravely, stony soils
lake temperates climate
- Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco, Erbamat
min ageing: Franciacorta 18 months
Franciacorta Rose and Saten: 24 months (Chardonnay and pinot bianco)
Franciacorta Millesimato: 30 months
Franciacorta Riserva: 60 months

Question 2

Valtellina Superiore DOCG

Answer 2

Fine red fr min 90% Nebbiolo (local named Chiavennasca)
Valtellina Superiore 24 months age 12 in oak
Riserva 36 months in oak

Question 3

Sforzato Della Valtellina DOCG

Answer 3

Dry red fr dried grapes lokes Amarone

20 months age 12 in oak

Question 4

Valtellina DOC

Answer 4

Entry level red wine fr Nebbiolo (min 90%) age 6 months min

Question 5

Lugana DOC

Answer 5

White wine fr Turbiana (Trebbiano di lugana)

Question 6

Moscato di Scanzo DOCG

Answer 6

Sweet dessert wine fr 100% Moscato di Scanzo red grape

min age 2 years

Question 7

Grape varieties

Answer 7

1. Barbera
2. Chardonnay
3. Chiavennasca / Nebbiolo
4. Croatina / Bonarda
5. Moscato di Scanzo
6. Pinot Nero
7. Riesling