Lombardy Flashcards
What is the capital city of Lombardy?
Milan
What is the most important DOCG zone in Lombardy?
Franciacorta DOCG
In what year was Franciacorta granted DOCG status?
1995
Franciacorta DOCG only permits what style of wine production?
Sparkling wines made via Traditional Method
Still wines from the Franciacorta zone are released under what appellation?
Curtefranca DOC
Name the three permitted varietals under Franciacorta DOCG.
Chardonnay
Pinot Nero
Pinot Bianco
Pinot Bianco may account for what percentage of the Franciacorta DOCG blend?
Maximum 50%
What is the required elevage for non-vintage Franciacorta?
18 months on lees
May not be released until 25 months
What is the required elevage for vintage dated Franciacorta?
Minimum 37 months
If a vintage is declared for Franciacorta, what percentage of grapes are required to come from that particular year?
85% minimum
What is “Satèn”?
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
Rosé Franciacorta requires what minimum percentage of Pinot Nero?
25%
True/False: Rosé Franciacorta is always produced through blending.
True
What is the required elevage for Franciacorta labelled “riserva”?
5 years on lees
Not released before 67 months
The dosage scale used in Franciacorta matches what other sparkling wine appellation?
Champagne
What is the dominant grape of Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?
Pinot Nero
What percentage of Pinot Nero is required for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?
70%