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North Italy and others Flashcards

1
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Which mountains form the spine of Italy

A

Apennine

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2
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Which three provinces account for the majority of grape growing in Piedmont

A

Asti
Cuneo
Alessandria

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3
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Which DOC has Barolo and Barbaresco within its boundaries

A

Langhe DOC

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4
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Which villages of Barolo have Tortonian soils

A

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

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5
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Which are the other Barolo villages not included in famous five (Serralunga, La Morra, Barolo, Monferrato d’ Alba and Castiglione Falletto)

A 
Diano d'Alba
Novello
Verduno
Cheresco
Roddi
Ginzano Cavour
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6
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What is Menzioni Geografische Aggiuntive in Barolo and Barbaresco

A

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

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7
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What are the ageing requirements for Barolo

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

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8
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Which Barolo cru is a monopole of Giacomo Conterno

A

Francia

Arione (purchased from Gigi Rosso)

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9
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What were the three major clones of Nebbiolo explicitly required earlier for Barbaresco

A

Michet
Rose
Lampia

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10
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What is the minimum ageing required for Barbaresco

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

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11
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Which is the largest cru in Barbaresco

A

Ovello in the town of Barbaresco

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12
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Name famous crus of the town of Neive

A 
Bordini
Gallina
Rivetti
Curra
San Cristoforo
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13
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Which river does Gattinara and Ghemme straddle

A

Sesia river

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14
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What are the varietal and ageing requirements for Nizza DOCG

A

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

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15
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Which Valle d’Aosta subregions are known for Petit Rouge based wines

A

Torette
Chambave
Enfer d’Avrier

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16
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What are the DOC and IGT that cover still wines of Franciacorta

A

Curtefranca DOC

Sebino IGT

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17
Q

How much Pinot Nero is required for Franciacorta Rose

A

Min 35%

18
Q

What are the subzones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG

A 
Grumello 
Sasella 
Valgella 
Inferno 
Moraggia
19
Q

What shape and size is Moscato di Scanzo DOCG bottled in

A

500 ml bottle named FuturaSlender shaped, similar to inniskillin

20
Q

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

A

Colli di Luni

Riviera Ligure di Ponente

21
Q

Name some famous producers of Romagna Albana

A

Fattoria Zerbina

Umberto Cesari

22
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What kind of wines does Lago di Coldaro DOC makes

A

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

23
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What are Colli Scaligeri in Soave

A

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

24
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What are the subzones of classico zone in Valpolicella

A 
Fumane
Negrar
Marano
Sant Ambrogio
Sant Pietro in Cariano
25
Q

Which subregion of Valpolicella is home to Dal Forno Romano

A

Illasi

26
Q

What is the min RS required in Recioto di Soave DOCG

A

70 g/l

27
Q

What wine of Gambellara is accorded DOCG

A

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

28
Q

What grapes are required for Prosecco Rose

A

Glera and 10 - 15% Pinot Nero

29
Q

What kind of wines are produced in Lison DOCG

A

Dry white wines from Tai (Friulano) grape

30
Q

Which producer bought back Schiopettino from extinction

A

Ronchi di Cialla

31
Q

What kind of wine is produced in Ramondolo DOCG

A

Verduzzo Gialla based passito style white wines

32
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What style of wines are produced in Rosazzo DOCG

A

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

33
Q

What is Muscadel in South Africa

A

Muscat Blanc et Petit Grains

34
Q

What are the 5 regions in Western Cape GU

A

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

35
Q

Which two major districts were once wards of Overberg district

A

Walker Bay, Elgin

36
Q

Which two districts were merged in Cape Town district

A

Cape Peninsula and Tygerberg

37
Q

Name two great first growths of Tokaji

A

Mezes Maly, Szarvas

38
Q

Terrantez Madeira is comparable to which other Madeira in sweetness

A

Verdelho

39
Q

What is Estagio

A

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

40
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What is the name of David lett’s first vineyard

A

Eyrie Vineyard in Dundee Hills 1965

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