N Italy - ST Questions 28.07.20 Flashcards
In what Italian wine region would you find the Enantio grape, formerly known as Lambrusco a Folglia Frastagliata?
Trentino
What is Stagafassli?
A Valtellina Superiore bottled in Switzerland.
List the subs of Valle d’Aosta.
Arnad-Montjovet, Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle, Chambave, Donnas, Enfer d’Arvier, Nus, Torrette
What does the term Vigna signify in Barolo?
Single Vineyard wine 100% of grapes must come from named vineyard.
What is the minimum aging period for Barolo and Barbaresco including how long in oak and the additional aging for Riserva?
Barolo – 3 years, 5 years Riserva, both including 18 months in oak or chestnut, Barbaresco – 2 years, 4 years Riserva both including 9 months in oak or chestnut
In which communes would you find the following crus?
Pajore
Lazzarito
Ginestra
Albesani
Pajore – Treiso
Lazzarito – Serralunga d’Alba
Ginestra – Monforte d’Alba
Albesani – Barbaresco
Name 3 traditional Barolo producers.
Giacomo Conterno, Giuseppe Rinaldi, Bruno Giacosa, Giuseppe Mascarello, Bartolo Mascarello.
List the 8 communes that are only partially included in the Barolo DOCG.
(x8) Monforte d’Alba, La Morra, Diano d’Alba, Novello, Verduno, Grinzane Cavour, Cherasco, Roddi
Name 4 wines made by Gaja under the Langhe DOC.
Sori Tildin, Sperss, Sori San Lorenzo, Costa Russi
Who owns the monopole Cascina Francia and what other wine is made from this Cru?
Giacomo Conterno, Monfortino
Who owns the Monprivato Cru and in which commune is it located?
Giuseppe Mascarello, Castiglione Falletto
Barolo and Barbaresco are located next to what river and in which province?
Tanaro river, Cuneo province
What are the aging requirements on the lees for Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico NV and vintage?
From Jan 1st NV – 15 months Vintage – 2 years
What style of wine is Carema DOC and what is the main grape?
Still red, Nebbiolo
Which of the following DOCGs doesn’t produce sparkling wine? Caluso, Roero, Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato, Gavi, Alta Langa, Nizza, Brachetto d’Acqui.
Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato, Nizza.
In which DOCG would you find the Erbemat grape?
Franciacorta
What is the name of the bottle type for Moscato di Scanzo and how many Litres does it hold?
Futura, 0.5L
List the subzones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG.
Inferno, Grumello, Sassella, Maroggia, Valgella
Name a synonym for Vermentino particular to Liguria.
Pigato
From what grape would a Trentino Vin Santo be made?
Nosiola
List the subzones of Alto Adige DOC.
Colli di Bolzano, Meranese, Santa Maddalena, Terlano, Valle Isarco, Valle Venosta.
What is the main grape for Bagnoli Friularo?
Raboso Piave
Which sweet wine DOC would you associate with the producer Maculan and which is the grape used?
Torcolato Breganze, Vespaiolo
Name 2 Prosecco DOCGs.
Asolo Prosecco and Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco
Which DOCG is shared between Veneto and Friuli and what is the main grape?
Lison, Tai
What are the subzones of Valpolicella Classico?
Fumane, Negrar, Marano, Saint Ambroggio, Saint Pietro Cariano
What is the name of the lofts where the Appassimento process takes place for Amarone della Valpolicella?
Fruttai
What is the minimum alcohol and minimum aging for Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva, Ripasso and Ripasso Superiore?
14% (same as normale), 4 years Ripasso 12.5%, Superiore 13%
Carat, Bechar, Munjebel and Sassaia are all examples of ____________.
Orange wines
Name two sweet wine DOCGs from Friuli and their grapes.
Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit (Picolit) and Ramondolo (Verduzzo Gialla)
Where would you find DOC Talha and what is it?
It can appear on the label of Alentejo DOP wines and is a style made in clay amphorae, sometimes protected with a thin layer of olive oil floating on top.
What is the minimum alcohol and aging for a Dao Tinta Reserva?
11.5% and 24 months
Name 3 wards with no district in the Northern Cape.
Central Orange River, Prieska, Hartswater
Who makes The Stork and Gravel Hill?
Hartenberg
In which district would you find Greyton?
Overberg
Nagambie lakes is a sub region of which GI?
Goulbourn Valley
What are the ranges of aging and residual sugar for a Rutherglen Rare Muscat?
20+ years and 270-400 g/l
In which Austrian sub region would you find the producers Bernhard Ott and Stift Klosterneuberg?
Wagram
What is the minimum alcohol for a single vineyard Wiener Gemischter Satz?
12.5%
In which counties would you find the following wineries? Denbies Three Choirs Rosemary vineyard Ridgeview
Denbies – Surrey
Three Choirs – Gloucestershire
Rosemary vineyard – Isle of Wight
Ridgeview – Sussex
