N Italy - ST Questions 28.07.20

Question 1

In what Italian wine region would you find the Enantio grape, formerly known as Lambrusco a Folglia Frastagliata?

Answer 1

Trentino

Question 2

What is Stagafassli?

Answer 2

A Valtellina Superiore bottled in Switzerland.

Question 3

List the subs of Valle d’Aosta.

Answer 3

Arnad-Montjovet, Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle, Chambave, Donnas, Enfer d’Arvier, Nus, Torrette

Question 4

What does the term Vigna signify in Barolo?

Answer 4

Single Vineyard wine 100% of grapes must come from named vineyard.

Question 5

What is the minimum aging period for Barolo and Barbaresco including how long in oak and the additional aging for Riserva?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

In which communes would you find the following crus?

Pajore
Lazzarito
Ginestra
Albesani

Answer 6

Pajore – Treiso
Lazzarito – Serralunga d’Alba
Ginestra – Monforte d’Alba
Albesani – Barbaresco

Question 7

Name 3 traditional Barolo producers.

Answer 7

Giacomo Conterno, Giuseppe Rinaldi, Bruno Giacosa, Giuseppe Mascarello, Bartolo Mascarello.

Question 8

List the 8 communes that are only partially included in the Barolo DOCG.

Answer 8

(x8) Monforte d’Alba, La Morra, Diano d’Alba, Novello, Verduno, Grinzane Cavour, Cherasco, Roddi

Question 9

Name 4 wines made by Gaja under the Langhe DOC.

Answer 9

Sori Tildin, Sperss, Sori San Lorenzo, Costa Russi

Question 10

Who owns the monopole Cascina Francia and what other wine is made from this Cru?

Answer 10

Giacomo Conterno, Monfortino

Question 11

Who owns the Monprivato Cru and in which commune is it located?

Answer 11

Giuseppe Mascarello, Castiglione Falletto

Question 12

Barolo and Barbaresco are located next to what river and in which province?

Answer 12

Tanaro river, Cuneo province

Question 13

What are the aging requirements on the lees for Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico NV and vintage?

Answer 13

From Jan 1st NV – 15 months Vintage – 2 years

Question 14

What style of wine is Carema DOC and what is the main grape?

Answer 14

Still red, Nebbiolo

Question 15

Which of the following DOCGs doesn’t produce sparkling wine? Caluso, Roero, Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato, Gavi, Alta Langa, Nizza, Brachetto d’Acqui.

Answer 15

Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato, Nizza.

Question 16

In which DOCG would you find the Erbemat grape?

Answer 16

Franciacorta

Question 17

What is the name of the bottle type for Moscato di Scanzo and how many Litres does it hold?

Answer 17

Futura, 0.5L

Question 18

List the subzones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG.

Answer 18

Inferno, Grumello, Sassella, Maroggia, Valgella

Question 19

Name a synonym for Vermentino particular to Liguria.

Answer 19

Pigato

Question 20

From what grape would a Trentino Vin Santo be made?

Answer 20

Nosiola

Question 21

List the subzones of Alto Adige DOC.

Answer 21

Colli di Bolzano, Meranese, Santa Maddalena, Terlano, Valle Isarco, Valle Venosta.

Question 22

What is the main grape for Bagnoli Friularo?

Answer 22

Raboso Piave

Question 23

Which sweet wine DOC would you associate with the producer Maculan and which is the grape used?

Answer 23

Torcolato Breganze, Vespaiolo

Question 24

Name 2 Prosecco DOCGs.

Answer 24

Asolo Prosecco and Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco

Question 25

Which DOCG is shared between Veneto and Friuli and what is the main grape?

Answer 25

Lison, Tai

Question 26

What are the subzones of Valpolicella Classico?

Answer 26

Fumane, Negrar, Marano, Saint Ambroggio, Saint Pietro Cariano

Question 27

What is the name of the lofts where the Appassimento process takes place for Amarone della Valpolicella?

Answer 27

Fruttai

Question 28

What is the minimum alcohol and minimum aging for Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva, Ripasso and Ripasso Superiore?

Answer 28

14% (same as normale), 4 years Ripasso 12.5%, Superiore 13%

Question 29

Carat, Bechar, Munjebel and Sassaia are all examples of ____________.

Answer 29

Orange wines

Question 30

Name two sweet wine DOCGs from Friuli and their grapes.

Answer 30

Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit (Picolit) and Ramondolo (Verduzzo Gialla)

Question 31

Where would you find DOC Talha and what is it?

Answer 31

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.

Question 32

What is the minimum alcohol and aging for a Dao Tinta Reserva?

Answer 32

11.5% and 24 months

Question 33

Name 3 wards with no district in the Northern Cape.

Answer 33

Central Orange River, Prieska, Hartswater

Question 34

Who makes The Stork and Gravel Hill?

Answer 34

Hartenberg

Question 35

In which district would you find Greyton?

Answer 35

Overberg

Question 36

Nagambie lakes is a sub region of which GI?

Answer 36

Goulbourn Valley

Question 37

What are the ranges of aging and residual sugar for a Rutherglen Rare Muscat?

Answer 37

20+ years and 270-400 g/l

Question 38

In which Austrian sub region would you find the producers Bernhard Ott and Stift Klosterneuberg?

Answer 38

Wagram

Question 39

What is the minimum alcohol for a single vineyard Wiener Gemischter Satz?

Answer 39

12.5%

Question 40

In which counties would you find the following wineries?
Denbies 
Three Choirs 
Rosemary vineyard 
Ridgeview

Answer 40

Denbies – Surrey
Three Choirs – Gloucestershire
Rosemary vineyard – Isle of Wight
Ridgeview – Sussex