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What wine is Lombardy primarily known for?

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Franciacorta DOCG, a metodo classico sparkling wine primarily produced with Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and Pinot Nero grape varieties.

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How long must Francocortia be aged?

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Nonvintage: minimum of 18 months on the lees. Vintage: 30 months of lees aging
“Riserva”: 60 months
Satèn, a brut blanc de blancs with only 5 atmospheres of pressure, and rosé styles require 24 months on the lees.
For all versions of Franciacorta, the required time spent aging on the lees may not begin until February 1 of the year following the harvest.

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Where is the Valtellina appellation and what wine are they known for?

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Located in Lombardia, Valtellina is a long, narrow, east–west valley in the foothills of the Alps. This is one of the very few successful wines made outside Piedmont using the Nebbiolo grape, which is known locally as Chiavennasca.

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What are some of the subzones of the Valtellina DOCG?

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Grumello, Inferno, Maroggia, Sassella, Valgella

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SIx main wine areas of Lombardy?

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Valtellina, Garda, Oltrepo Pavese, Lambrusco Mantovano, Valcallepio, Franciacorta

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Seven DOCs in the Garda DOC?

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Lugana, Bianco di Custoza, Bardolino, San Martino della Battaglia, Riviera del Garda Classico/Valtenesi, Valdadige Terra dei Forti, Colli Mantovani

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Where does “Blood of Judas” wine come from?

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An eponymous DOC (Sangue di Giuda) producing a sweet/sparkling red wine from Oltrepo Pavese: Barbera, Croatina +UR, Vespaiolo and OARG

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Where is Valtellina and what grape is it known for?

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In Rhaetian Alps 1 hour from Milan on the Adda river. Known for Nebbiolo (aka Chiavennasca) which DaVinci wrote about!

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What is Valtellina ‘s answer to Amarone DOCG?

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Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG. Grapes are dried for 3-4 mo.’s and then aged for 2 years (1 year in barrel)

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What does the term “Stagafassli” mean on a Valtellina wine label?

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It indicates Valtellina Superiore wine that is bottled and/or cross the border in Switzerland.

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What other three native grape varieties are sometimes used in Valtellina Rosso?

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max 10% OANRG: Rossola, Pignola and Brugnola

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Which native grape is found in Lombaridan Alps and what DOC is it in?

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Incrocio Terzi (BarberaXCab Franc) aka “Gratena”, found in Valcalepio DOC

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What is the DOC/IGT for still wines from Franciacorta?

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Curtefranca

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What is the only Milanese province with a DOC and what native white grape is grown there?

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San Colombano al Lambro DOC. Also an IGT covering same area “Collina del Milnese”. Verdea (aka Colombana) is grown there

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What DOC is between Brescia and Lake Garda?

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Botticino DOC

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What are the requirements for a Lambrusco Mantovano wine?

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85% Maestri/Marani/Salamino and/or Viadenese and max 15% of Ancellotta, Brugnola, Grasparossa and/or Sorbara

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What DOC is east of Lake Garda / North of Brescia and what wine does it produce?

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Botticino DOC - Red blend of Barbera/Marzemino/SGV/Schiava (30%/20%/10%/10% min.)

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What small DOC is east of Lake Garda / South of Brescia and what wines does it produce?

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Capriano del Colle DOC
Rosso: Marzemino/Merlot/SGV (40%/10%/10% min.)
Bianco: 85% Trebbiano (Soave/Lugana/Toscano)

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What is the main DOC for Lake Garda and what wines does it produce?

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Riviera del Garda Classico DOC
Rosso: Gropello (30% min.)
Barbera/Marzemino/SGV (max 25% each)
OARG (max 25%)
Bianco: 50% Riesling/Riesling Italico + OAWG

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What are the subzones for Riviera del Garda Classico?

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Valtenesi for Chiaretto/Rosso/Rosso Riserva (only Classico wine can be made here)
Garda - Multiple varietals and:
Rosso: Min. 50% “cabs”/Merlot, Corvina A/O PN + OANRG
Bianco: Min. 50% Chard/PG/Garg/A/O TRebbiano Soave + OANWG

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What is all sparkling wine made in Garda DOC knowns as?

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Gardadoc

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Name three DOCs in Lake Garda region produce Chiaretto

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  1. Bardolino: made primarily from Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes
  2. Lugana: produces a blush pink to deep red Chiaretto from Groppello, Marzemino, Sangiovese, and Barbera
  3. Valtènesi: an indigenous grape called Groppello is used
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What wine is Lugana DOC known for?

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Trebbiano di Lugana (aka Verdicchio)

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