Mainly N Italy - KM Questions 03.11.20 Flashcards
Which mountains form the spine of Italy?
Apennine
Which three provinces account for the majority of grape growing in Piedmont?
Asti
Cuneo
Alessandria
Which DOC has Barolo and Barbaresco within its boundaries?
Langhe DOC
Which villages of Barolo have Tortonian soils?
La Morra and Barolo - high proportion of calcareous marl, known for softer style of wines
Which are the other Barolo villages not included in famous five?
Diano d’Alba, Novello, Verduno, Cheresco, Roddi, Grinzano Cavour
What is Menzioni Geografica Aggiuntiva in Barolo and Barbaresco?
The crus of Barolo and Barbaresco - sites specially designated for higher quality
What are the ageing requirements for Barolo?
Barolo - 38 months, 18 in wood
Riserva - 62 months, 18 in wood
Which Barolo cru is a monopole of Giacomo Conterno?
Francia
What were the three major clones of Nebbiolo explicitly required earlier for Barbaresco?
Michet, Rose, Lampia
What is the minimum ageing required for Barbaresco?
Barbaresco - 26 months (9 in wood)
Riserva - 50 months (9 in wood)
Which is the largest cru in Barbaresco?
Ovello in the town of Barbaresco
Name some famous crus of the town of Neive?
Bordini, Gallina, Rivetti, Curra, San Cristoforo, Albesani, Bricco di Neive, Serraboella
Which river does Gattinara and Ghemme straddle?
Sesia river
What are the varietal and ageing requirements for Nizza DOCG?
100% Barbera grape
Rosso/Rosso Vigna - min 18 months (6 in oak)
Rosso Riserva/Riserva Vigna - Min 30 months (12 in Oak)
Which Valle d’Aosta subregions are known for Petit Rouge based wines?
Torette, Chambave, Enfer d’Avrier
What are the DOC and IGT that cover still wines of Franciacorta?
Curtefranca DOC, Sebino IGT
How much Pinot Nero is required for Franciacorta Rose?
Min 35%
What are the subzones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
Grumello, Sasella, Valgella, Inferno, Moraggia
What shape and size is Moscato di Scanzo DOCG bottled in?
500 ml bottle named Futura, slender shaped, similar to inniskillin
Which DOC’s focus on Pigato based white wines in Liguria?
Colli di Luni, Riviera Ligure di Ponente
Name some famous producers of Romagna Albana?
Fattoria Zerbina, Umberto Cesari
What kind of wines does Lago di Coldaro DOC make?
Schiava based reds - similar to Santa Maddalena subzone of Alto Adige
What are Colli Scaligeri in Soave?
Hillsides outside of classico zone are allowed to be grouped as Colli Scaligeri
What are the subzones of classico zone in Valpolicella?
Fumane, Negrar, Marano, Sant Ambrogio, Sant Pietro in Cariano
Which subregion of Valpolicella is home to Dal Forno Romano?
Illasi
What is the min RS required in Recioto di Soave DOCG?
70 g/l
What wine of Gambellara is accorded DOCG?
Recioto di Gambellara - made from 100% dried Garganega grapes, both still and sparkling
What grapes are required for Prosecco Rose?
Glera and 10 - 15% Pinot Nero
What kind of wines are produced in Lison DOCG?
Dry white wines from Tai (Friulano) grape
Which producer bought back Schiopettino from extinction?
Ronchi di Cialla (Paolo Rapuzzi)
What kind of wine is produced in Ramondolo DOCG?
Verduzzo Gialla based passito style white wines
What style of wines are produced in Rosazzo DOCG?
Blends of majorly Friulano (50% min) with Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Ribolla. Inspired by Livio Felluga’s iconic Terre Alte wine
What is Muscadel in South Africa?
Muscat Blanc et Petit Grains
What are the 5 regions in Western Cape GU?
Breede River Valley, Klein Karoo, Olifants River, Cape South Coast, Coastal Region
Which two major districts were once wards of Overberg district?
Walker Bay, Elgin
Which two districts were merged in Cape Town district?
Cape Peninsula and Tygerberg
Name two great first growths of Tokaji
Mezes Maly, Szarvas
Terrantez Madeira is comparable to which other Madeira in sweetness?
Verdelho
What is Estagio?
Process of minimum 90 days rest to Madeira after estufagem is completed, before transferring to cask for further ageing
What is the name of David lett’s first vineyard?
Eyrie Vineyard in Dundee Hills 1965
