Mainly N Italy - KM Questions 03.11.20

Question 1

Which mountains form the spine of Italy?

Answer 1

Apennine

Question 2

Which three provinces account for the majority of grape growing in Piedmont?

Answer 2

Asti
Cuneo
Alessandria

Question 3

Which DOC has Barolo and Barbaresco within its boundaries?

Answer 3

Langhe DOC

Question 4

Which villages of Barolo have Tortonian soils?

Answer 4

La Morra and Barolo - high proportion of calcareous marl, known for softer style of wines

Question 5

Which are the other Barolo villages not included in famous five?

Answer 5

Diano d’Alba, Novello, Verduno, Cheresco, Roddi, Grinzano Cavour

Question 6

What is Menzioni Geografica Aggiuntiva in Barolo and Barbaresco?

Answer 6

The crus of Barolo and Barbaresco - sites specially designated for higher quality

Question 7

What are the ageing requirements for Barolo?

Answer 7

Barolo - 38 months, 18 in wood
Riserva - 62 months, 18 in wood

Question 8

Which Barolo cru is a monopole of Giacomo Conterno?

Answer 8

Francia

Question 9

What were the three major clones of Nebbiolo explicitly required earlier for Barbaresco?

Answer 9

Michet, Rose, Lampia

Question 10

What is the minimum ageing required for Barbaresco?

Answer 10

Barbaresco - 26 months (9 in wood)
Riserva - 50 months (9 in wood)

Question 11

Which is the largest cru in Barbaresco?

Answer 11

Ovello in the town of Barbaresco

Question 12

Name some famous crus of the town of Neive?

Answer 12

Bordini, Gallina, Rivetti, Curra, San Cristoforo, Albesani, Bricco di Neive, Serraboella

Question 13

Which river does Gattinara and Ghemme straddle?

Answer 13

Sesia river

Question 14

What are the varietal and ageing requirements for Nizza DOCG?

Answer 14

100% Barbera grape
Rosso/Rosso Vigna - min 18 months (6 in oak)
Rosso Riserva/Riserva Vigna - Min 30 months (12 in Oak)

Question 15

Which Valle d’Aosta subregions are known for Petit Rouge based wines?

Answer 15

Torette, Chambave, Enfer d’Avrier

Question 16

What are the DOC and IGT that cover still wines of Franciacorta?

Answer 16

Curtefranca DOC, Sebino IGT

Question 17

How much Pinot Nero is required for Franciacorta Rose?

Answer 17

Min 35%

Question 18

What are the subzones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

Answer 18

Grumello, Sasella, Valgella, Inferno, Moraggia

Question 19

What shape and size is Moscato di Scanzo DOCG bottled in?

Answer 19

500 ml bottle named Futura, slender shaped, similar to inniskillin

Question 20

Which DOC’s focus on Pigato based white wines in Liguria?

Answer 20

Colli di Luni, Riviera Ligure di Ponente

Question 21

Name some famous producers of Romagna Albana?

Answer 21

Fattoria Zerbina, Umberto Cesari

Question 22

What kind of wines does Lago di Coldaro DOC make?

Answer 22

Schiava based reds - similar to Santa Maddalena subzone of Alto Adige

Question 23

What are Colli Scaligeri in Soave?

Answer 23

Hillsides outside of classico zone are allowed to be grouped as Colli Scaligeri

Question 24

What are the subzones of classico zone in Valpolicella?

Answer 24

Fumane, Negrar, Marano, Sant Ambrogio, Sant Pietro in Cariano

Question 25

Which subregion of Valpolicella is home to Dal Forno Romano?

Answer 25

Illasi

Question 26

What is the min RS required in Recioto di Soave DOCG?

Answer 26

70 g/l

Question 27

What wine of Gambellara is accorded DOCG?

Answer 27

Recioto di Gambellara - made from 100% dried Garganega grapes, both still and sparkling

Question 28

What grapes are required for Prosecco Rose?

Answer 28

Glera and 10 - 15% Pinot Nero

Question 29

What kind of wines are produced in Lison DOCG?

Answer 29

Dry white wines from Tai (Friulano) grape

Question 30

Which producer bought back Schiopettino from extinction?

Answer 30

Ronchi di Cialla (Paolo Rapuzzi)

Question 31

What kind of wine is produced in Ramondolo DOCG?

Answer 31

Verduzzo Gialla based passito style white wines

Question 32

What style of wines are produced in Rosazzo DOCG?

Answer 32

Blends of majorly Friulano (50% min) with Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Ribolla. Inspired by Livio Felluga’s iconic Terre Alte wine

Question 33

What is Muscadel in South Africa?

Answer 33

Muscat Blanc et Petit Grains

Question 34

What are the 5 regions in Western Cape GU?

Answer 34

Breede River Valley, Klein Karoo, Olifants River, Cape South Coast, Coastal Region

Question 35

Which two major districts were once wards of Overberg district?

Answer 35

Walker Bay, Elgin

Question 36

Which two districts were merged in Cape Town district?

Answer 36

Cape Peninsula and Tygerberg

Question 37

Name two great first growths of Tokaji

Answer 37

Mezes Maly, Szarvas

Question 38

Terrantez Madeira is comparable to which other Madeira in sweetness?

Answer 38

Verdelho

Question 39

What is Estagio?

Answer 39

Process of minimum 90 days rest to Madeira after estufagem is completed, before transferring to cask for further ageing

Question 40

What is the name of David lett’s first vineyard?

Answer 40

Eyrie Vineyard in Dundee Hills 1965