Lombardy

Question 1

What is the capital city of Lombardy?

Answer 1

Milan

Question 2

What is the most important DOCG zone in Lombardy?

Answer 2

Franciacorta DOCG

Question 3

In what year was Franciacorta granted DOCG status?

Answer 3

1995

Question 4

Franciacorta DOCG only permits what style of wine production?

Answer 4

Sparkling wines made via Traditional Method

Question 5

Still wines from the Franciacorta zone are released under what appellation?

Answer 5

Curtefranca DOC

Question 6

Name the three permitted varietals under Franciacorta DOCG.

Answer 6

Chardonnay
Pinot Nero
Pinot Bianco

Question 7

Pinot Bianco may account for what percentage of the Franciacorta DOCG blend?

Answer 7

Maximum 50%

Question 8

What is the required elevage for non-vintage Franciacorta?

Answer 8

18 months on lees

May not be released until 25 months

Question 9

What is the required elevage for vintage dated Franciacorta?

Answer 9

Minimum 37 months

Question 10

If a vintage is declared for Franciacorta, what percentage of grapes are required to come from that particular year?

Answer 10

85% minimum

Question 11

What is “Satèn”?

Answer 11

Franciacorta designation for blanc de blancs (only Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco allowed)
Bottled unter 5 atms
Aged minimum 24 months on lees
Only “brut” in style

Question 12

Rosé Franciacorta requires what minimum percentage of Pinot Nero?

Answer 12

25%

Question 13

True/False: Rosé Franciacorta is always produced through blending.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What is the required elevage for Franciacorta labelled “riserva”?

Answer 14

5 years on lees

Not released before 67 months

Question 15

The dosage scale used in Franciacorta matches what other sparkling wine appellation?

Answer 15

Champagne

Question 16

What is the dominant grape of Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?

Answer 16

Pinot Nero

Question 17

What percentage of Pinot Nero is required for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?

Answer 17

70%

Question 18

What is the required elevage for non-vintage Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico wines?

Answer 18

15 months lees aging

Question 19

What is the required elevage for vintage Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico wines?

Answer 19

2 years on lees

Question 20

Do still wines from Oltrepò Pavese qualify for DOCG status?

Answer 20

No. They are released under Oltrepò Pavese DOC

Question 21

What is the most important zone in Lombardy for red wines?

Answer 21

Valtellina

Question 22

In relation to Franciacorta, where is Valtellina located?

Answer 22

North

Question 23

What is Chiavennasca?

Answer 23

A synonym for Nebbiolo in Valtellina

Question 24

Describe how Chiavennasca from Valtellina differs from Nebbiolo from Piemonte.

Answer 24

Lighter, more angular style

Question 25

True/False: Valtellina is the northernmost outpost for Nebbiolo in Italy.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Does the Valtellina zone qualify as DOC or DOCG?

Answer 26

DOC

Question 27

How many DOCG subzones exist within Valtellina DOC?

Answer 27

2

Question 28

Name the DOCG subzones of Valtellina

Answer 28

Valtellina Superiore DOCG | Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG

Question 29

How many subzones exist within the Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

Answer 29

5

Question 30

Name the subzones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG.

Answer 30

``` Valgella Inferno Grumello Sassella Maroggia ```

Question 31

What is Stagafassli?

Answer 31

Valtellina Superiore DOCG wines that are bottled in Switzerland

Question 32

Describe the elevage for Valtellina Superiore DOCG wines.

Answer 32

Aged a minimum 24 months, 12 of which must be in cask.

Question 33

Describe the elevage for Valtellina Superiore wines labelled "riserva".

Answer 33

Aged a minimum of 3 years, 12 months of which are in cask

Question 34

What other name may be used for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG wines?

Answer 34

Valtellina Sfurzat

Question 35

How are Nebbiolo grapes processed for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG wines?

Answer 35

They are dried prior to fermentation

Question 36

What is the purpose for drying grapes in Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

Answer 36

To raise potential alcohol from 11 to 14%

Question 37

What style of wine is produced under Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?

Answer 37

Sweet passito wines

Question 38

What is the grape of Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?

Answer 38

Red Moscato (Moscato di Scanzo)

Question 39

True/False: Oak aging is permitted for Scanzo DOCG.

Answer 39

False

Question 40

What is the Italian name for the 500ml bottle commonly used for Scanzo DOCG?

Answer 40

Futura

Question 41

Name two important figures in the development of Franciacorta.

Answer 41

Guido Berlucchi | Maruicio Zanella

Question 42

"Annamaria Clementi" is the prestive cuvée of what Franciacorta house?

Answer 42

Ca'Del Bosco

Question 43

What is "millesimato"?

Answer 43

Italian term for vintage-dated