Lombardy Flashcards

1
Q

What is the capital city of Lombardy?

A

Milan

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2
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What is the most important DOCG zone in Lombardy?

A

Franciacorta DOCG

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3
Q

In what year was Franciacorta granted DOCG status?

A

1995

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4
Q

Franciacorta DOCG only permits what style of wine production?

A

Sparkling wines made via Traditional Method

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5
Q

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

A

Curtefranca DOC

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6
Q

Name the three permitted varietals under Franciacorta DOCG.

A

Chardonnay
Pinot Nero
Pinot Bianco

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7
Q

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

A

Maximum 50%

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8
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What is the required elevage for non-vintage Franciacorta?

A

18 months on lees

May not be released until 25 months

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9
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What is the required elevage for vintage dated Franciacorta?

A

Minimum 37 months

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10
Q

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

A

85% minimum

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11
Q

What is “Satèn”?

A

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

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12
Q

Rosé Franciacorta requires what minimum percentage of Pinot Nero?

A

25%

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13
Q

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

A

True

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14
Q

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

A

5 years on lees

Not released before 67 months

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15
Q

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

A

Champagne

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16
Q

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

A

Pinot Nero

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17
Q

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

A

70%

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18
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What is the required elevage for non-vintage Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico wines?

A

15 months lees aging

19
Q

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

A

2 years on lees

20
Q

Do still wines from Oltrepò Pavese qualify for DOCG status?

A

No. They are released under Oltrepò Pavese DOC

21
Q

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

A

Valtellina

22
Q

In relation to Franciacorta, where is Valtellina located?

A

North

23
Q

What is Chiavennasca?

A

A synonym for Nebbiolo in Valtellina

24
Q

Describe how Chiavennasca from Valtellina differs from Nebbiolo from Piemonte.

A

Lighter, more angular style

25
Q

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

A

True

26
Q

Does the Valtellina zone qualify as DOC or DOCG?

A

DOC

27
Q

How many DOCG subzones exist within Valtellina DOC?

A

2

28
Q

Name the DOCG subzones of Valtellina

A

Valtellina Superiore DOCG

Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG

29
Q

How many subzones exist within the Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

A

5

30
Q

Name the subzones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG.

A
Valgella
Inferno
Grumello
Sassella
Maroggia
31
Q

What is Stagafassli?

A

Valtellina Superiore DOCG wines that are bottled in Switzerland

32
Q

Describe the elevage for Valtellina Superiore DOCG wines.

A

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

33
Q

Describe the elevage for Valtellina Superiore wines labelled “riserva”.

A

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

34
Q

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

A

Valtellina Sfurzat

35
Q

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

A

They are dried prior to fermentation

36
Q

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

A

To raise potential alcohol from 11 to 14%

37
Q

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

A

Sweet passito wines

38
Q

What is the grape of Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?

A

Red Moscato (Moscato di Scanzo)

39
Q

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

A

False

40
Q

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

A

Futura

41
Q

Name two important figures in the development of Franciacorta.

A

Guido Berlucchi

Maruicio Zanella

42
Q

“Annamaria Clementi” is the prestive cuvée of what Franciacorta house?

A

Ca’Del Bosco

43
Q

What is “millesimato”?

A

Italian term for vintage-dated