Lombardy Flashcards
Still wines of Franciacorta DOCG
Maybe released as Curtefranca DOC or Sebino IGT
Name DOCGs of Lombardy
Franciacorta, oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico, Valtellina Superiore, Sforzato di Valtellina, Moscato di Scanzo
Grapes of Franciacorta
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and maximum of 50% Pinot Bianco.
Aging of NV Franciacorta
Min 18 months maturing on the lees and may not be released until 25 months after harvest
What “Saten” means in Franciacorta
Must include white grapes only and bottles at less then 5 atmospheres.
Franciacorta rose grape
Min 25% of Pinot Nero and produced by blending
Aging vintage Franciacorta
Min 37 months, 85% of the grapes must be harvested of the states year.
Aging vintage Riserva Franciacorta
Min 5 years on the lees and release after min 67 months.
Another DOCG for traditional method of sparkling besides Franciacorta
Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG. Pinot Nero at least 70%. If 85% of Pinot Nero, it may be labeled by variety.
Aging of Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico
NV must spend 15 months on lees and vintage must spend 2 years on lees
How still wines of Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico released
Oltrepo Pavese DOC
Local name for Nebbiolo in Valtellina
Chiavennasca
Sub zones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Valgella, Inferno, Grumello, Sassella, Maroggia
Define Stagafassli
Valtellina Superiore bottled in territory of Switzerland
Aging of Valtellina Superiore
24 months, 12 in cask, Riserva aged 3 years prior release