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1
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What is Franciacorta Saten and how long must it be aged?

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  • White grapes only: Chard, max 50% Pinot Bianco
  • Saten: min 24 mos on lees/31 total
  • 5 atm of pressure
  • millesimato, riserva
  • Brut only
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How many atmospheres are required for standard Franciacorta bottlings?; what about Saten?

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  • Franciacorta - 5-6 atm
  • Saten - less than 5 atm
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What is the common bottle of Moscato di Scanzo?

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Futura

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What are the DOCGs of Lombardy?

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  • Franciacorta
  • Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico
  • Valtellina Superiore
  • Sforzato di Valtellina
  • Moscato di Scanzo
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What DOC is for still wines from Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico?

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Oltrepo Pavese DOC

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What is the aging requirement for Franciacorta non-vintage?

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  • min 18 months on lees
  • not released until 25 months after harvest
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What grapes are permitted for Franciacorta?

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  • Chard
  • Pinot Nero
  • max 50% Pinot Bianco
  • max 10% Erbamat
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8
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How long must Franciacorta Millesimato be aged?

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  • min 30 mos on lees/37 total
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What % of a stated vintage is required for Franciacorta Millesimato?

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min 85%

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10
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What does Riserva mean on a bottle of Franciacorta?

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60 mos on the lees/67 total

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How long must NV Franciacorta age en tirage?

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18 mos

  • Released 25 mos after harvest
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What is the assemblage of Franciacorta Rosé?

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min 35% Pinot Nero

  • min 35% PN, max 65% Chard, max 50% PBianco, max 10% Erbamat
  • Made by blending
  • 24 mo lees/31 mos
  • millesimato, riserva
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13
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What is satèn?

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Blanc de Blancs Franciacorta

  • Chardonnay, max 50% Pinot Bianco
  • min 24 mo lees, 31 mo before release
  • may be millesimato or riserva
  • max 5 atm of pressure (vs 5-6 atm Franciacorta)
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14
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What is the max. bottling pressure for Satèn?

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5 atm

  • vs Franciacorta - 5-6 atm
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What is the min. time en tirage for Satèn and Franciacorta Rosé?

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24 mos on lees/31 total

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T/F: Franciacorta uses the champagne dosage scale.

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True

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17
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Name two pioneers of Franciacorta.

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  • Guido Berlucchi
  • Mauricio Zanella (Ca’Del Bosco)
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What are the still wine appellations for Franciacorta DOCG?

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  • Curtefranca DOC
  • Sebino IGT
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What is Lombardy’s other DOCG for sparkling wine (other than Franciacorta)?

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Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

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Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG Assemblage?

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  • min. 70% Pinot Nero
  • plus Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio
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21
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What is the min. % Pinot Nero for varietal labeling in Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico?

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85% for Pinot Nero/Pinot Nero Rosé

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What is the min. aging regimen for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico?; Millesimato?

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  • NV: 15 mo lees from Jan 1 after harvest
  • Millesimato: 24 mo lees from Jan 1 after harvest
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23
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What are the 2 DOCG’s within Valtellina?

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Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG

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24
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What is Italy’s northernmost growing region for Nebbiolo?

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Valtellina DOC

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What are the 5 subzones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG (W to E)?

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Maroggia, Sassella, Grumello, Inferno, Valgella

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26
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The Moscato di Scanzo DOCG surrounds what town?

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Bergamo

  • W of Franciacorta
  • sweet passito red from red Moscato grape
  • min 2 years, NO wood
  • often bottled in slender 500 mL futura (similar to Inniskillin icewine)
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27
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What are the aging requirements for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?

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2 years, NO wood

  • surrounds town of Bergamo, W of Franciacorta
  • sweet passito red wines from a red Moscato grape
  • often bottled in a slender 500 mL futura (similar to Inniskillin icewine)
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When are Vatellina Superiore wines are labeled as Stagafassli?

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If bottled in the neighboring territory of Switzerland

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29
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How long is Valtellina Superiore aged?; riserva?

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  • 2 years, 1 year in cask
  • riserva: 3 years
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30
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What is the aging and min alcohol requirement for Sforzato di Valtellina?

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  • min 2 years age
  • min 14% alcohol
  • dried prior to fermentation, yielding no more than half the equivalent juice content of a freshly harvested grape
  • dry in character
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31
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What grapes are permitted in Franciacorta DOCG?

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Pinot Nero, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco (max 50%)

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How long must NV Franciacorta age en tirage?

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18 mos (released 25mos after harvest)

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33
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How long must vintage/millesimato Franciacorta age en tirage?

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30 mos (released 37mos after harvest)

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34
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What does Riserva mean on a bottle of Franciacorta?

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5 years on the lees (released 67 months after harvest)

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35
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What % of the wine must be from a single harvest for millesimato?

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85%

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36
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What is the assemblage of Franciacorta Rosé?

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Franciacorta Rosé:
Minimum 35% Pinot Nero
Maximum 65% Chardonnay
Maximum 50% Pinot Bianco
Maximum 10% Erbamat

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37
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What is satèn?

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Blanc de Blancs Franciacorta (must be Brut)

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38
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What is the maximum bottling pressure for Satèn?

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5 atmospheres

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39
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What is the minimum time en tirage for Satèn and Franciacorta Rosé?

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24mos (not released before 31 months after harvest).

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40
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T/F: Franciacorta uses the champagne dosage scale

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True

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41
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Name two pioneers of Franciacorta

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Guido Berlucchi
Mauricio Zanella (Ca'Del Bosco)
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What are the still wine appellations for Franciacorta DOCG?

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Curtefranca DOC
Sebino IGT

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43
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What is Lombardy’s other DOCG for sparkling wine (other than Franciacorta)?

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Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

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Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Assemblage?

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min. 70% Pinot Nero, plus Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio

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45
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What is the minimum % Pinot Nero for varietal labeling in Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico?

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85% for Pinot Nero/Pinot Nero Rosé

46
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What is the minimum aging regimen for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico?Millesimato?

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NV: 15mos.

Millesimato: 24mos.

47
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Still wines from Oltrepò Pavese may be released as…

A

Oltrepò Pavese DOC

48
Q

What is Italy’s northernmost growing region for Nebbiolo?

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Valtellina DOC

49
Q

What are the two DOCG’s within Valtellina?

A

Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG

50
Q

What are the five subzones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG (west to east)?

A

Moraggia
Sassella
Grumello
Inferno
Valgella

51
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Which subzone of Valtellina Superiore DOCG is in Switzerland?

52
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What does Stagafassli mean?

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Bottled in Switzerland

53
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Valtellina Superiore? For Riserva?

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Superiore: 1 in wood/2 years total

Riserva: 3 years

54
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What is the Lombardy synonym for Nebbiolo?

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Chiavennasca

55
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What is Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

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Dry recioto Chiavennasca

56
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What is the minimum aging and abv for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

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2 years
14% abv

57
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To what percent are the grapes for Sforzato di Valtellina dehydrated?

58
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Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG is also known as:

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Valtellina Sfurzat DOCG

59
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Around what town is the Moscato di Scanzo DOCG located?

60
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What is the style of Moscato di Scanzo DOCG? The aging?

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Passito red Moscato, aged reductively for minimum two years

61
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What is a Futura?

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The traditional bottle for Moscato di Scanzo

62
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What are the DOCG zones of Lombardy?

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Franciacorta
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico
Valtellina Superiore
Sforzato di Valtellina
Moscato di Scanzo

63
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Which designation on the Champenoise Dosage scale does not apply in Franciacorta?

64
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What is the Italian synonym for Non-Dosé?

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Pas Dosé or Pas Operé

65
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What is the Italian term for tap wine?

66
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What are the two subzones of Oltrepò Pavese DOC?

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Buttafuoco
Sangre di Giuda

67
Q

The vineyards of Valtellina run along what river?

A

the Adda River

68
Q

Azienda Agricola translates to what?

A

Agricultural Firm

69
Q

Great vintages for Valtellina

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1985, 1988
1990, 1995, 1997-1999
2000, 2001

70
Q

What is the major soil type of the Valle d’Aoste?

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Glacial Moraine (rocky, gritty, semi-fertile)

71
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What is Flétri?

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The French equivalent of passito; used in Italy in the Valle d’Aoste

72
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What are the subzones of Valtellina Superiore West to East?

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Maroggia-Sassella-Grumello-Inferno-Valgella

73
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Casera and Bitto from Valtellina are what?

A

DOP cheeses

CaseraDOP is cow’s milk, hard cheese, semi-skimmed dating back to the 6th century.

Bitto DOP is cow’s milk, and up to 10% goats milk that is aged 18 years!

74
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What is Pizzocheri alla Valtellina?

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IGP short cut, tagliatelle ribbon pasta made with majority buckwheat flour. Classic dish is made with the pasta, potatoes, savoy cabbage, butter, and Bitto cheese.

75
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Match the Valtellina subzone with its description:

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Maroggia ____ b
Sassella ____ e; soils called “Sassi”
Grumello ____ c
Inferno ____ a
Valgella ____ d
a. Warmer climate, rocky slopes make for most structured, long lived style
b. Newest & smallest subzone
c. Steep slopes, some highest in Valtellina, deeper soils make fragrant, richer style, ageable
d. Largest, easternmost, floral, fruit-forward wines, soft tannins
e. Most prestigious, name derived from gravelly, stoney soils , elegant/structured, soft tannins

76
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What’s the name for Sassella’s gravelly, stoney soils?

77
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Which subzone does Ar. Pe. Pe. NOT have holdings in:

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Sassella
Valgella $$$
Grumello
Inferno

78
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Ok, Ok we get it- Ar. Pe. Pe. is a Somm Fav. Name 3 other notable producers:

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Nino Negri- Sassella- largest producer by holdings in Valtellina, 35 ha.
Aldo Rainoldi - Grumello
Sandro Fay - Valgella
Mamete Prevostini - Sassella
Dirupi - Grumello
Luca Fratelli - Grumello

79
Q

Name a producer who labels Stagafassli:

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Pietro Misani, Pietro Triaccia, I Vinautori

80
Q

Name 2 areas in Lombardy that produce Traditional Method sparkling wines?

A

Franciacorta DOCG
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

81
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Franciacorta still table wine is labeled as what appellation?

A

The Curtefranca DOC was created in 1995 as Terre di Franciacorta DOC. In 2008 the name was changed to Curtefranca DOC. This is the DOC that covers the still wines made within the area of the Franciacorta DOCG.

82
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T/F Botticino DOC produces Rosso, Bianco, and Rosato styles.

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False- Rosso/Rosso Riserva only

83
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Name the 5 denominazione for Franciacorta DOCG:

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Franciacorta
Franciacorta Satèn
Franciacorta Rosé
Franciacorta Millesimato (requires 85% from stated vintage)
Franciacorta Riserva (requires 85% from stated vintage)

84
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What are the 4 grapes allowable for Franciacorta DOCG?

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Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero, Erbamat

85
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T/F Erbamat is common in many Franciacorta producers’ vineyards as a work-horse blender.

A

False, was nearly extinct, and a few producers in Lago di Garda saved it from extinction and really is only used in experimental applications. Late ripening, very green.

86
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Provide time on lees for each denomizone of Franciacorta:

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Franciacorta: Min 18 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 25 months total from the date of harvest
Franciacorta Satèn & Rosé: Min 24 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 31 months total from the date of harvest. Both styles may also be Millesimato or Riserva.
Franciacorta Millesimato: Min 30 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 37 months total from the date of harvest
Franciacorta Riserva: Min 60 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 67 months total from the date of harvest

87
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What does Satén means in Italian?

A

Silk, referring to the texture

88
Q

Ferghettina, Bellavista and Barone Pizzini are famous producers of which style of wine?

A

Franciacorta

89
Q

T/F, Casteggio DOC is only a 4 hectares.

A

False, only 2 ha

90
Q

What is Croatina grape locally known as in Oltrepo Pavase?

91
Q

Name the river that runs through Valtellina Superiore DOC.

A

Adda River

92
Q

Name one lake in Lombardia.

A

Lake Garda
Lago D’Iseo
Lago Idro

93
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Valcalepio DOC wnes.

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Bianco (Wh): 55–80% Chardonnay and/or Pinot Bianco; 20–45% Pinot Grigio
Rosso (Rd): 40–75% Merlot; 25–60% Cabernet Sauvignon
Moscato Passito (RdSw): 100% Moscato di Scanzo and/or Moscato

94
Q

Lugana DOC wines:

A

Sparkling, white and dessert wines from Trebbiano Locally known as Turbiana

95
Q

What is Trebbiano locally known as?

96
Q

Northern most DOC of Lombardia?

A

Valtellina Rosso DOC
Sforzato de Valtellina
Valtellina Superiore

97
Q

When was Franciacorta elevated to DOCG status?

98
Q

After what date are the grapes for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG able to be vinified

99
Q

What is the minimum and maximum RS for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG

A

50-100 g/l

100
Q

DOCGs of Lombardia and their primary production style:

A

Franciacorta

Sparkling

Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico

Sparkling

Scanzo/Moscato di Scanzo

Red (Passito)

Sforzato (Sfursat) di Valtellina

Red (similar to Recioto)

Valtellina Superiore

Red

101
Q

Maximum % Pinot Bianco for Franciacorta:

102
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Lees/aging Requirements – Franciacorta DOCG:

A

Non-Vintage: 18/25

Rose/Saten: 24/31

Millesimato: 30/37

Riserva: 60/67

103
Q

Allowed sweetness level(s) of Satèn

104
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Varietal differences: Oltrepò vs Franciacorta

A

Oltrepo highlights pinot nero, requires 70%+, 85%+ allows varietal labeling

105
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Aging Requirements - Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG:

A

Non-Vintage: 15 months

Vintage: 24 months

106
Q

What is the cheese PDO of Lombardy?

A

Grana Padana PDO

a hard cheese made with cooked milk that undergoes slow natural maturation, and Gorgonzola, a straw-coloured cheese made with raw milk.

107
Q

What lake most influences Franciacorta?

A

Lake d’Iseo

108
Q

Name a DOC of Lombardia for the production of Rosato-style wines

A

Bardolino
Valtenesi

109
Q

What is the minimum required Merlot for the reds of Curtefranca DOC?

A

Rosso:
Min. 25% Merlot
Min. 20% Cabernet Franc and/or Carmenère
10-35% Cabernet Sauvignon
Max. 15% other red grapes suitable for production in Lombardia

110
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Who produces the Extra Brut bottling “Vittorio Moretti”?

A

Bellavista

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