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Question 1

Who is La Solca In Gavi or Cortese di Gavi DOCG?

Answer 1

A modern Gavi pioneer who helped produce a great white wine with Cortese grapes in the 1960s and 1970s. Gavi DOCG must be 100% Cortese grape. Reserves from a single vineyard. Frizzante and Spumante versions are also produced

Question 2

Scottozone or Sub-Zone

Answer 2

More restricted area than DOCG and DOC, historical reputations or particular natural conditions. More stringent production rules than DOCG or DOC some do not.

Question 3

MGA Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva

Answer 3

The additional geographic designation, a more official restricted area of Production within a DOCG or DOC, smaller than a sub-zone, appears on labels, place of origin or higher level of distinction.

Question 4

What is Consorzio?

Answer 4

A voluntary organization formed by producers, merchants, cooperatives belonging to a particular DOCG or DOC. Goal is to protect, promote and develop the reputation and interests of the DOCG DOC,

Question 5

Lakes and Rivers in Northern Italy

Answer 5

Lakes and Rivers in Northern Italy

Major Rivers: Po River West to East largest in Italy with several tributaries: Tanoaro, Dora, Baltea, Sesia, Ticino, Adda and Oglio. Those flowing south are the Adige, Brenta and Tagliamento. Key lakes are Garda, Iseo, Como, and Maggiore.

Major Rivers: Po River West to East largest in Italy with several tributaries: Tanoaro, Dora, Baltea, Sesia, Ticino, Adda and Oglio. Those flowing south are the Adige, Brenta and Tagliamento. Key lakes are Garda, Iseo, Como, and Maggiore.

Question 6

Climate- what five factors influence in Northern Italy

Answer 6

Alpine area continental and alpine influences
Padana plain fully continental
Hills - semi-continental
Moderating influence played by the lakes
Mediterranean influence in the regions facing the sea.

Question 7

What are the 3 autonomous regions in N. Italy?

Answer 7

1. Valle d’Aosta 2. Trentino-Alto Adige 3. Friuli Venezia Current boundaries within Italy follow the 1861 unification.

Question 8

What are the modern wine training systems in Northern Italy?

Answer 8

ordone Speronato (spur-pruned cordon)
❑Guyot
Geneva Double Curtain (GDC) a high training system

Cordone Speronato (spur-pruned cordon)
❑Guyot
Geneva Double Curtain (GDC) a high training system