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1
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DOC system established in …

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1963

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2
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DOCG system established in … but first DOCG not awarded until …

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1963 / 1980

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3
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Which mountain range gives Piedmont a RS effect?

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The Alps

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4
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Regions must have DOC status for _ years before applying for DOCG status

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5

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

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Dolcetto

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6
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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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11

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

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Nebbiolo

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9
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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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13
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Dogliani DOCG is made with 100% …

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Dolcetto

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14
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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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15
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Gavi DOCG wines are made with this grape

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Cortese

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16
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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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17
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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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18
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The sole DOC of Valle d’Aosta

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Valee d’Aosta DOC

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19
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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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21
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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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22
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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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23
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The maximum amount of Pinot Bianco allowed in Franciacorta DOCG

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50%

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24
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Franciacorta’s equivalent to Champagne’s Blanc de Blanc

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Saten

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25
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How is Franciacorta Rose produced?

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Blending (as opposed to saignee)

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26
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Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG exists in which administrative region?

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Lombardy

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27
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This DOC is considered the Pinot Noir capital of Italy

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Oltrepo Pavese (Lombardy)

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Name the other prominent DOCG in Lombardy for traditional method sparkling wine

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Oltrepo Pavese Metodo CLassico DOCG

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29
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Oltrep Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG must contain a minimum 70% of …

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Pinot Nero

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30
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Which has longer aging requirements: Franciacorta DOCG or Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?

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Franciacorta DOCG

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31
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Lombardy’s most important area for red wine

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Valtellina DOC

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32
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Where is Valtellina DOC?

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Lombardy

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33
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Nebbiolo is known as …. in Valtellina

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Chiavennasca

34
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Name the 2 DOCG subzones of Valtellina DOC

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Valtellina Superiore
Valtellina Sforzato

35
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Valtellina Sforzato is made with … grapes

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dried Nebbiolo

36
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The top 2 reds of Trentino Alto Adige

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Schiava + Lagrein

37
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There are many different white varities found in Trentino Alto Adige. Name some popular ones

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Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Muller-Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurtztraminer

38
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This red grape often planted in Trentino Alto Adige is known as Trollinger in Germany

39
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Recioto della Valpolicella and Amorne wiens made with the …. process

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apassimento

40
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Valpolicella requires 45-95% of this grape

41
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in which region is Valpolicella found?

42
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This region is known for producing a sea of PG and sparkling wines

43
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Entry level Valpolicella can be compared to ….

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Beaujolais ; light easy drinking fruity pizza wine

44
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Like its neighbour Valpolicella, this wine is made from Corvina and Rondinella

A

Bardolino DOC

45
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Corvina’s signature characteristic

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sour chery

46
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Why are many top Corvina wines in Veneto classified as an IGT?

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Local DOCs and DOCGs require a blend; 100% Corvina must be labeled IGT

47
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Most important white wine zone in Veneto

48
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Soave DOC is made primarily from this grape

49
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The two DOCGs of Soave

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Recioto di Soave DOCG
Soave Superiore DOCG

50
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This DOC to the east of Soave DOC also produces dry white wines based on Garganega

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Gambellara DOC

51
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Name some pairings for Soave DOC wine

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Rich seafood dishes. Rissotto, gnocchi, squid ink linguini

52
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Describe Soave DOC wine

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Dry, light, citrus zest, similar to PG but with a smooth oily richness

53
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t/f: still and rose Prosecco exists

54
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Prosecco rose is made with 10-15% of this grape

A

Pinot Nero

55
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Is Dolce Prosecco allowed?

56
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5 sweetness levels for Prosecco, and which one is the typical style

A

Brut Nature
Brut
<>
Dry
Demi-Sec

57
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What does the term “Rive” indicate on a Prosecco label?

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Wine made with grapes from 1 of the 43 certified areas within the Conegliano-Valdobbiandene Prosecco Superiore region

58
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What does “Millesimato” indicate on a wine label

59
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The 2 DOCGs for Prosecco

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Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
Asolo Prosecco DOCG

60
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This most prestigious town for Prosecco

61
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What is the “Fruilian” style

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crisp, aromatic fruit driven varietal wines

62
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This region is known for making orange wines in ancient Slavic fashion

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Friuli Venezia Guilia

63
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Appassimento synonym

64
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Name some popular international grapes in Friuli Venezia Guilia

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Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc

65
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Name two DOCG zones in FVG famous for dessert wines

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Ramandolo DOCG
Colli Orientali del Friuli-Picolit DOCG

66
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FVG’s most significant red

67
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FVG’s 2 most quality minded DOCs

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Collio DOC
Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC

68
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FVG’s most prolific DOC

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Friuli Grave DOC (aka Grave del Friuli DOC)

69
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t/f: Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit must be made in the appassimento method

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false. lots of options; appassimento, late harvest, botrytis

70
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Where is the grape Schiopppettino native to?

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Friuli-Venezia Guilia

71
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Schioppettino wine is typically…

A

medium bodied, red fruit aromatics with earthy & peppery “spicy” palate

72
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Ramandolo DOCG is found ….

A

Friulu-Venezia Giulia

73
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Ramandolo DOCG is made with this grape

74
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Where will you find the Schiava grape?

A

Trentino Alto Adige

75
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Lago di Garda has a significant moderating effect for which region?

A

Valpolicella

76
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Where is Carema DOC?

77
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What is the principal grape variety used in the wines of the Carema, Boca, and Lessona DOCs?

78
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Where is Boca DOC located?

79
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Most planted grape variety in Alto Adige

80
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t/f: “Rive” prosecco must be hand harvested and vintage dated

81
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t/f: “rive” prosecco must be made from 100% Glera

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