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Northern Italy Flashcards

1
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What large river cuts through the heart of Piedmonte

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The Po River

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What do the alps provide to Piedmonte

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A Rain Shadow

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What two mountain ranges cradle Piedmonte

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The Alps
The Appennines

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What are the two most famous DOCGs in Piedmonte

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Barolo
Barbaresco

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What are the soils of Barolo DOCG

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Limestone Marl
Sandstone

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What is the sole grape allowed in Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG

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Nebbiolo

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What is the minimum aging required in Barolo DOCG

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38 months total aging
18 months in oak

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What is the minimum aging required in Barolo DOCG Riserva

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62 months total aging

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What is a notable structural element of Barolo wines

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Intense tannin

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What is the minimum aging required in Barbaresco DOCG

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26 months total aging
9 months in oak

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What is the minimum aging required in Barbaresco DOCG Riserva

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50 months total aging

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Who is a notable producer credited with popularizing Barbaresco DOCG for modern consumers

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Angelo Gaja

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What are the most popular red varietals made in Langhe DOC

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Nebbiolo
Barbera

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What are the most popular white varietals made in Langhe DOC

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Arneis
Cortese

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Where is the Langhe DOC located geographically

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The area surrounding Barolo and Barbaresco

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What is the primary red varietal of Roero DOCG

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Nebbiolo

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What is the primary white varietal of Roero DOCG

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Arneis

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What are the blending laws for red wine in Roero DOCG

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Must be at least 95% Nebbiolo

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How would a Roero DOCG red wine compare to a Barolo DOCG red wine in style

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Lighter and less tannic

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What river is located just south of Roero DOCG

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Tanaro River

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What is the primary red grape of Gattinara DOCG

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Nebbiolo

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What is the primary red grape of Ghemme DOCG

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Nebbiolo

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Name at least 2 grapes that may be used as blending partners with Nebbiolo in Gattinara DOCG

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Vespolina
Bonarda di Gattinara
Bonarda
Uva Rara

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What is the aging requirement for Barbera d’Asti DOCG

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Minimum 4 months total aging

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What is the aging requirement for Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG

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Minimum 14 months of aging
6 months in wood

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Does Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG utilize new oak or used wood

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Often new oak

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What is the primary grape varietal of Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG

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Ruché

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Name the three major DOCGs in Piedmonte for Dolcetto

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Dogliani DOCG
Dolcetto di Olvada Superiore
Dolectto di Diano d’Alba

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What is the aging requirement for Dolcetto di Olvada Superiore DOCG

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10 months minimum aging

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What styles of wine are authorized in Gavi DOCG

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White, frizzante, or spumante

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What is the sole grape varietal authorized in Gavi DOCG

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Cortese

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Where is Gavi located geographically in relation to the rest of Piedmonte

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Southern edge

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What styles of wine are produced in Asti DOCG

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Spumante from Charmat Method

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34
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What level of sweetness is Asti DOCG wine vinified to

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Off-dry to sweet

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35
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What is the grape authorized for production in Asti DOCG

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Moscato Bianco

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36
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What is different about Moscato d’Asti DOCG in comparison to Asti DOCG

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Moscato d’Asti is rarer and more artisanal Produced from riper Moscato grapes
Frizzante and sweet rather than spumante and off dry

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What style of wine is produced in Alta Langa DOCG

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Traditional method sparkling wine

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38
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What grapes are authorized in Alta Langa DOCG

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Chardonnay
Pinot Nero

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39
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What are the aging requirements for Alta Langa DOCG

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30 months sur lie

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40
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What are the aging requirements for Alta Langa DOCG

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3 years sur lie

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41
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What style of wine is produced in Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG

A

Sparkling red wine

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42
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What is the smallest & lowest production region in Italy

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Valle d’Aosta

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43
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What is the single DOC found in the Valle d’Aosta region

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Valle d’Aosta DOC

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44
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What is the climate of Valle d’Aosta

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Continental with alpine influence

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45
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What are some of the primary grapes grown in Valle d’Aosta

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Petit Rouge, Picotendro (Nebbiolo), Petit Arvine, Gamay, Fumin

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What is the synonym for Nebbiolo in Valle d’Aosta

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Picontendro

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47
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Where is Lombardy located geographically

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The area surrounding the city of Milan

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48
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What is the most famous DOCG for Sparkling Wines in Lombardy

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Franciacorta DOCG

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49
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What style of wines are made in Franciacorta DOCG

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Traditional method sparkling wines, the only true rival to Champagne in terms of quality and technique in Italy

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50
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What is the most notable producer in Franciacorta DOCG

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Ca’Del Bosco

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51
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What DOC may still wines be bottled under if made within Franciacorta DOCG

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Curtefranca DOC

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52
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What are the three authorized grapes and blending laws of Franciacorta DOCG

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Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero
Pinot Bianco may not exceed 50% of the blend

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53
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What are the aging requirements for Franciacorta DOCG

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25 months total aging
18 months sur lie

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54
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What is the term for a Blanc de Blancs Franciacorta

55
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What is the minimum percentage of Pinot Nero in a Rosé Franciacorta

56
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What are the aging requirements and blending laws for Franciacorta with a declared vintage

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37 months total aging
85% of grapes must be from declared vintage

57
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What are the aging requirements for Franciacorta DOCG Riserva

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67 months total
5 years sur lie

58
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What is the second most famous DOCG for traditional method sparkling wines in Lombardy

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Oltrepó Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

59
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What are the blending and aging requirements for NV and Vintage Oltrepó Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

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Must contain 70% Pinot Noir
NV must spend 15 months sur lie
Vintage must spend 2 years sur lie

60
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What are still wines produced within the Oltrepó Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG bottled as

A

Oltrepó Pavese DOC

61
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What style of wine is produced in Moscato di Scanzo DOCG

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Sweet passito red wines from Red Muscat grape

62
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What notable town is located within the production zone of Moscato di Scanzo DOCG

63
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What is the notable region dedicated to Nebbiolo in Lombardia

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Valtellina

64
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What is the synonym for Nebbiolo in Valtellina

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Chiavennasca

65
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What is the climate of Veltellina

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Alpine climate

66
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How does the high altitude of Valtellina affect the grape ripening process

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Abundant sunshine makes slow ripening possible

67
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How does Nebbiolo in Valtellina compare to Piedmonte in style

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More angular and lighter in Valtellina than Piedmonte

68
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What are the aging requirements for Valtellina Superiore DOCG

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24 months total aging
12 months in oak

69
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What are the aging requirements for Valtellina Superiore DOCG Riserva

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3 years total aging

70
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What are the 5 sub zones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG

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Valgella
Sassella
Maroggia
Inferno
Grumello

71
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What is Nebbiolo labeld as on the Swiss side of the border of Valtellina Superiore

A

Stagafassli

72
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What style of wine is produced in Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
What are the aging requirements

A

Recioto-esque Nebbiolo
Aged 2 years prior to release
Must be dry in style

73
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Where is Liguria located Geographically

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Thin stripe of land south of Piedmonte along the coast

74
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What is the most notable wine produced in Colli di Luna DOC

A

Vermentino

75
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What are the two primary grapes in Riviera Ligure di Ponete

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Vermentino
Rossese (native red grape)

76
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What is the notable DOC for Rossese in Liguria

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Rossese di Dolceacqua

77
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What is the most popular DOC in Liguria

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Cinque Terre DOC

78
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What is the white grape grown in Cinque Terre DOC

79
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What is notable about Romagna-Albana DOCG

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The first DOCG in Italy for white wines
Highly criticized for a lack of quality

80
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What is the white grape of Romagna-Albana DOCG

81
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What style of wine is produced in Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG

A

Tart dry whites from Grachetto (Pignoletto)

82
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What is the synonym for Grachetto in Emilia-Romagna

A

Pignoletto

83
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What is the notable DOC level wine produced in Emiglia Romagna

84
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What style of wine is Lambrusco

A

Frizzante red wines in varying levels of sweetness

85
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What producer and product catapulted Lambrusco to international acclaim in the 70s

A

Banfi ‘Riunite’

86
Q

What are the two semi-autonomous provinces of Trentino Alto-Adige

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Trentino
Alto-Adige (Südtirol)

87
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What is the umbrella appellation in Trentino Alto-Adige

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Valdadige AOC

88
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What are the primary red and white grapes of Trentino DOC

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White: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Bianco
Red: Schiava

89
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Are wines in Trentino DOC legally allowed to be labeled by varietal

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Yes, often labeled single varietal wines

90
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What are the primary red and white grapes of Alto-Adige DOC

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White: Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvaner and Pinot Bianco
Red: Schiava, Lagrein

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What is the flavor profile of Lagrein produced in Alto-Adige DOC

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Dense, spicy

92
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What style of wines are produced in Terlano DOC

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White blends of Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and Sauvignon Blanc

93
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What is the notable red wine produced in Santa Magdalener

94
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What style of wine is produced in Casteller DOC

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Reds comprised of Schiava blended with some Merlot and Lambrusco

95
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What style of wine is produced in Teroldego Rotaliano DOC

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Deep reds produced from Teroldego

96
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What international grapes have been increasing in plantings in Trentino Alto-Adige

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Pinot Nero

97
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What are the two famous mass produced wines of the Veneto

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Prosecco
Pinot Grigio

98
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What blends and style of wine is produced in Valpolicella DOC

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Reds of 45-95% Corvina blended with Rondinella
May also include some Molinara, Negrana, and/or Oseleta

99
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What is the aging requirement for Valpolicella DOC Superiore

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Minimum 12 months total aging

100
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Define Appassimento

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Wines are made from dry grapes in special lofts called fruttai concentrating sugars and extract over at least 3 months

101
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What are the special lofts used in Appassimento called

102
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What is the DOCG for wines in Veneto in the Valpolicella zone that undergo Appasimento

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Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

103
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To what level of sweetness is Amarone vinified to

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Dry to off-dry

104
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What is the requirement for Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG to be labeled ‘classico’

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Grapes must originate from the historical subzone of Valpolicella

105
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What process is used to make Valpolicella Ripasso DOC

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Wine is ‘re-passed’ & re-fermented with the unpressed skins of grapes used for Ripasso and/or Amarone

106
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What are the two primary grapes of Bardolina DOC

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Corvina
Rondinella

107
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What major geographical feature is Bardolina DOC located along

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Lake Garda

108
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What additional requirements does Bardolino DOC have to make Bardolino Superiore DOCG

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Minimum 12 months total aging
Requires an additional % of alcohol

109
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What is the primary grape in Soave DOC

110
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What grapes are allowed to be blended with Garganega in Soave DOC

A

Trebbiano di Soave
Chardonnay

111
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What is the aging requirement for Soave Superiore DOCG

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Minimum 6 months total aging

112
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What is the aging requirement for Soave Superiore DOCG Riserva

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Minimum 12 months total aging

113
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What is the style of wine produced in Recioto di Soave DOCG

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Vinified from dried grapes within Soave Superiore DOCG, sometimes affected by Botrytis
Can also be made Spumante

114
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What is the primary grape variety of Gambellara DOC

115
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What is the style of wine produced in Recioto di Gambellara DOCG

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Sweet and Spumante wines from 100% Garganega

116
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What is the primary grape varietal and style of Breganze Torcolate DOC

A

Passito wines from local Vespaiolo grape

117
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What is the primary grape varietal of Prosecco

118
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What method of sparkling wine production is used for Prosecco

A

Charmat method

119
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What is the quality subzone DOCG within the Prosecco zone of production

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Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG

120
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What are the requirements for Vintage Prosecco

A

Must be made up of at least 85% grapes from the stated vintage

121
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What is the synonym for the Glera grape within Prosecco DOC

122
Q

What ancient style of Slavic wine is popular in Friuli-Venezia-Guilia

A

Skin Contact

123
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What are the most popular native white varieties grown in Friuli

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Friulano, Ribolla Galla, Malvasia

124
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What are the most popular international white varieties grown in Friuli

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Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc

125
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What are the most popular native red varieties grown in Friuli

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Refosco, Schioppettino, Pignolo

126
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Whate are the most popular international red varieties grown in Friuli

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Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

127
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What is the primary wine authorized in the Rosazzo DOCG

A

Friulano-based white blends

128
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What are the primary wines authorized in Lison DOCG

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Friulano-based white blends
Single varietal Friulano

129
Q

What style of wine is produced in Ramandolo DOCG

A

Sweet passito wines of the Verduzzo Gailla (Ramandolo) grape

130
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What style of wine is produced in Orientali del Friuli-Picolit DOCG

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Sweet passito wines of the Picolit grape

131
Q

What region is the Collio DOC located in

132
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What region is the Grave del Friuli DOC located in

133
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What is the unique vinification technique used in the production of Ribolla Gailla

A

Aging in amphorae

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