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Northern Italy Flashcards

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DOC system established in …

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1963

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DOCG system established in … but first DOCG not awarded until …

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1963 / 1980

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Which mountain range gives Piedmont a RS effect?

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The Alps

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Regions must have DOC status for _ years before applying for DOCG status

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This grape indigenous to Piedmont is tannic, fruity, low acid

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Dolcetto

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Barolo and Barbaresco are located along the ____ River

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Tanaro

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Within how many communes may Barolo be produced?

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Red Roero DOCG wines are made with 95% of this grape

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Nebbiolo

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White Roero DOCG is made with this grape

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Arneis

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This DOCG located opposite of Barbaresco and made reds from Nebbiolo and whites from Arneis

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Roero DOCG

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Nebbiolo from Roero DOCG is planted on ____ soil and results in a ____ character than Barolo and Barbaresco

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Sandy / lighter

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Nizza DOCG is approved for 100% varietal wines made with this grape

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Barbera

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Dogliani DOCG is made with 100% …

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Dolcetto

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First still white wine to be promoted to DOCG status in Piedmont

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Gavi

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Gavi DOCG wines are made with this grape

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Cortese

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Differences between Asti and Moscato d’Asti

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Moscato d’Asti:
riper grapes
rarer
frizzante (slightly sparkling)
lower ABV (4.5% - 6.5%)
fragrance is preserved more effectively with Moscato d’Asti

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DOCG in Piedmont known for making serious sparkling wines from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the traditional method

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Alta Langa DOCG

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The sole DOC of Valle d’Aosta

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Valee d’Aosta DOC

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This region ranks 20 out of 20 for wine production

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Valle d’Aosta

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20
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Most important DOCG of Lombardy

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Franciacorta

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The DOC title for still wines produced in the Franciacorta valley

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Curtefranca DOC

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The two key wine styles of Curtefranca DOC

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Bianco: Chard & Pinot Bianco (varietally or blended)
Rosso: Cab Franc and/or Sauv, blended with small amounts of Chiavennasca, Barbera, Merlot

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The maximum amount of Pinot Bianco allowed in Franciacorta DOCG

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50%

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Franciacorta’s equivalent to Champagne’s Blanc de Blanc

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Saten

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How is Franciacorta Rose produced?
Blending (as opposed to saignee)
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Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG exists in which administrative region?
Lombardy
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This DOC is considered the Pinot Noir capital of Italy
Oltrepo Pavese (Lombardy)
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Name the other prominent DOCG in Lombardy for traditional method sparkling wine
Oltrepo Pavese Metodo CLassico DOCG
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Oltrep Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG must contain a minimum 70% of ...
Pinot Nero
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Which has longer aging requirements: Franciacorta DOCG or Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?
Franciacorta DOCG
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Lombardy's most important area for red wine
Valtellina DOC
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Where is Valtellina DOC?
Lombardy
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Nebbiolo is known as .... in Valtellina
Chiavennasca
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Name the 2 DOCG subzones of Valtellina DOC
Valtellina Superiore Valtellina Sforzato
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Valtellina Sforzato is made with ... grapes
dried Nebbiolo
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The top 2 reds of Trentino Alto Adige
Schiava + Lagrein
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There are many different white varities found in Trentino Alto Adige. Name some popular ones
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Muller-Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurtztraminer
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This red grape often planted in Trentino Alto Adige is known as Trollinger in Germany
Schiava
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Recioto della Valpolicella and Amorne wiens made with the .... process
apassimento
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Valpolicella requires 45-95% of this grape
Corvina
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in which region is Valpolicella found?
Veneto
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This region is known for producing a sea of PG and sparkling wines
Veneto
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Entry level Valpolicella can be compared to ....
Beaujolais ; light easy drinking fruity pizza wine
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Like its neighbour Valpolicella, this wine is made from Corvina and Rondinella
Bardolino DOC
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Corvina's signature characteristic
sour chery
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Why are many top Corvina wines in Veneto classified as an IGT?
Local DOCs and DOCGs require a blend; 100% Corvina must be labeled IGT
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Most important white wine zone in Veneto
Soave DOC
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Soave DOC is made primarily from this grape
Garganega
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The two DOCGs of Soave
Recioto di Soave DOCG Soave Superiore DOCG
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This DOC to the east of Soave DOC also produces dry white wines based on Garganega
Gambellara DOC
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Name some pairings for Soave DOC wine
Rich seafood dishes. Rissotto, gnocchi, squid ink linguini
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Describe Soave DOC wine
Dry, light, citrus zest, similar to PG but with a smooth oily richness
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t/f: still and rose Prosecco exists
true
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Prosecco rose is made with 10-15% of this grape
Pinot Nero
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Is Dolce Prosecco allowed?
no
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5 sweetness levels for Prosecco, and which one is the typical style
Brut Nature Brut <> Dry Demi-Sec
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What does the term "Rive" indicate on a Prosecco label?
Wine made with grapes from 1 of the 43 certified areas within the Conegliano-Valdobbiandene Prosecco Superiore region
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What does "Millesimato" indicate on a wine label
vintage
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The 2 DOCGs for Prosecco
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Asolo Prosecco DOCG
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This most prestigious town for Prosecco
Cartizze
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What is the "Fruilian" style
crisp, aromatic fruit driven varietal wines
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This region is known for making orange wines in ancient Slavic fashion
Friuli Venezia Guilia
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Appassimento synonym
Passito
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Name some popular international grapes in Friuli Venezia Guilia
Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc
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Name two DOCG zones in FVG famous for dessert wines
Ramandolo DOCG Colli Orientali del Friuli-Picolit DOCG
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FVG's most significant red
Merlot
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FVG's 2 most quality minded DOCs
Collio DOC Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC
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FVG's most prolific DOC
Friuli Grave DOC (aka Grave del Friuli DOC)
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t/f: Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit must be made in the appassimento method
false. lots of options; appassimento, late harvest, botrytis
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Where is the grape Schiopppettino native to?
Friuli-Venezia Guilia
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Schioppettino wine is typically...
medium bodied, red fruit aromatics with earthy & peppery "spicy" palate
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Ramandolo DOCG is found ....
Friulu-Venezia Giulia
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Ramandolo DOCG is made with this grape
Verduzzo
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Where will you find the Schiava grape?
Trentino Alto Adige
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Lago di Garda has a significant moderating effect for which region?
Valpolicella
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Where is Carema DOC?
Piedmont
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What is the principal grape variety used in the wines of the Carema, Boca, and Lessona DOCs?
Nebbiolo
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Where is Boca DOC located?
Piedmont
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Most planted grape variety in Alto Adige
Shiava
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t/f: "Rive" prosecco must be hand harvested and vintage dated
true
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t/f: "rive" prosecco must be made from 100% Glera
false

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