Lombardy Flashcards

1
Q

When was Franciacorta DOCG established

A

1995

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2
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Franciacorta Satèn:
Is allowed to be made in what dosage level
Pressure requirement

A

Brut only

Max. pressure of 5 atmospheres

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3
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Still wines from Franciacorta region may be released as what DOC

This DOC was created in which year, and it was formerly known as what but changed the name in which year

A

Curtefranca (formerly Terre di Franciacorta) DOC or Sebino IGT

It was created in 1995 as Terre di Franciacorta DOC

In 2008, the name was changed to Curtefranca DOC

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4
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Whose house released the region’s first modern sparkling wines in which year in Franciacorta

A

Guido Berlucci

1961

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5
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What is the prestige cuvée of Ca’Del Bosco

A

Annamaria Clementi

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6
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Vintage Franciacorta requires how many % of the grapes to be harvested in the stated year

A

Vintage Franciacorta requires only 85% of the grapes to be harvested in the stated year

Including:
- Franciacorta Millesimato
- Franciacorta Riserva

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7
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Still wines from Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico may be released as what appellation

A

Oltrepò Pavese DOC

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8
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Aging requirement of Franciacorta Normale, Satèn & Rosé, Millesimato, Riserva

A

Franciacorta: min. 18 months on lees; 25 months total (+7)

Satèn & Rosé: 24 months on lees; 31 months total

Millesimato: 30 months on lees; 37 months total

Riserva: 60 months on lees; 67 months total

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9
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DOCG of Lombardy

A

Franciacorta
Scanzo
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico
Sforzato di Valtellina
Valtellina Superiore

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10
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Wine styles and main grape of Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

A

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico & Rosé:
Min. 70% Pinot Nero

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero & Rosé:
Min. 85% Pinot Nero

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11
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Grapes of Franciacorta, Satèn, Rosé

A

Franciacorta:
Pinot Nero and/or Chardonnay
Maximum 50% Pinot Bianco
Maximum 10% Erbamat

Franciacorta Satèn:
Chardonnay and a maximum 50% Pinot Bianco

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

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12
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Aging requirement of Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico NV and Millesimato

A

NV:
Min. 15 months on the lees from 1/1 of the year following the harvest

Millesimato:
Min. 24 months on the lees from 1/1 of the year following the harvest

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13
Q

Local synonym of Nebbiolo in Valtellina

A

Chiavennasca

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14
Q

Bottle shape of Scanzo DOCG is known as what

A

Futura

500ml

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15
Q

What is Stagafassli

A

Valtellina Superiore may be labeled as “Stagafassli” if bottled in neighboring Switzerland
Aging may occur there as well

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16
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Subzones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG

A

Maroggia, Sassella, Grumello, Inferno, Valgella

(MSGIV)

17
Q

Lambrusco DOC in Lombardy

A

Lambrusco Mantovano DOC

18
Q

What is the top wine of Bellavista

A

Vittorio Moretti