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Northern Italy Flashcards

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1
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What is the major river of the Valle d’Aosta

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Dora Baltea

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What is the predominant grape of the Torrette subzone of Valle d’Aosta

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Petit Rouge

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What is the traditional vine training system of Valle d’Aosta

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Pergola

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4
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What does “fletri” denote on a label?

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Passito Style

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What is the predominant grape of the subzone Donnas of Valle d’Aosta?

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Nebbiolo

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What is the predominant grape of the subzone Arnad-Montjovet in the Valle d’Aosta?

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Nebbiolo

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7
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In Valle d’Aosta, Malvoise is actually what grape?

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Pinot Grigio

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8
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Where is the traditional home of Moscato Bianco in Valle d’Aosta?

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Chambave

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9
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How many DOCs are in Valle d’Aosta

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One- Valle d’Aosta

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10
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What is the IGP for the Valle d’Aosta?

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There is none

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11
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Which subzone of the Valle d’Aosta is unaffected by phylloxera

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Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle

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12
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What is Italy’s smallest wine region?

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Valle d’Aosta?

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13
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What is another name for Nebbiolo in Valle d’Aosta?

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Picotendro

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What is the grape of the subzone Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle in Valle d’Aosta?

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Priè Blanc

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15
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Franciacorta is located just south of which lake?

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Lake Iseo

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16
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What is the name of the smallest DOCG in Italy?

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Moscato di Scanzo

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17
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What still wine DOC covers the same geographic area as Franciacorta?

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Curtefranca DOC

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18
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Which lake is Lugana DOC located on?

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Lake Garda

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19
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What grape is known as Bonarda in Oltrepò Pavese?

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Croatina

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20
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What style of wine is Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

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Nebbiolo-based wine made via the appassimento process

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21
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What is the minimum lees aging required for vintage Franciacorta?

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30 months

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22
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Grumello is a subzone of what Appellation?

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Valtellina Superiore DOCG

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23
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What is the most widely planted grape in Lombardia?

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Croatina

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24
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What are the four major lakes of Lombardia?

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Iseo, Garda, Como and Maggiore

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What is the of the largest subzone of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

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Valgella

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26
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What is the minimum lees aging required for Franciacorta Rosè?

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24 months

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27
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What is the name of the DOC that uses Lambrusco in Lombardia?

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Lambrusco Mantovano DOC

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28
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What are the two principal grape varieties of Buttafuoco DOC?

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Croatina and Barbera

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29
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What is the predominant grape in Oltrepò Pavese sparkling wine?

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Pinot Nero

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30
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What is Satèn?

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A brut style of Blanc de Blancs made with lower pressure

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31
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What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

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90

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32
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Define Chiaretto

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A term for Rosato style used in specific Appellations around Lake Garda

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33
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Which River runs through Valtellina?

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Adda

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34
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What is Nebbiolo called in Valtellina?

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Chiavennasca

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35
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Which river separates the DOCGs of Gattinara and Ghemme?

A

Sesia River

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36
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Who produced the first commercial Vermouth in 1786?

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Carpano

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37
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What is the most planted grape in Piedmont?

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Moscato Bianco

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38
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Define “Sori”

A

A sunny well exposed site

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39
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What is the principal clone of Nebbiolo?

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Lampia

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40
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Why is Erbaluce suitable for passito wines?

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Its thick skin and high acidity

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41
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In Northern Piemonte, which river separates the Vercelli hills from the Novara hills?

A

Sesia

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42
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Boca DOC is in which winegrowing region of Piemonte?

A

Northern Piemonte

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43
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Dogliani DOCG is based on which grape?

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Dolcetto

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44
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Grignolino gets its name from what?

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The high number of pips ( Grignole in Italian)

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45
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Approximately when did Barolo transition into a dry wine?

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Mid 19th century

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46
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What is the principal grape of Caluso?

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Erbaluce

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47
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The Nizza DOCG is based on what grape variety?

A

Barbera

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48
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How many MGAs are there in Barolo DOCG?

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181

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49
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How many communes can make Barolo?

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11

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50
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What is the minimum percentage of Dolcetto in Diano d’Alba DOCG?

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100%

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51
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What is the largest subzone of Moscato d’Asti DOCG?

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Canelli

52
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What village is closely associated with the Nascetta grape?

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Novelli

53
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The first MGAs created in Piemonte were in which DOCG?

A

Diano d’Alba

54
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What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Ghemme DOCG?

A

85%

55
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What is the minimum aging for Dogliani Superiore DOCG

A

1 year

56
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Define “Barolo Chinato”

A

Aromatized, fortified wine produced using Barolo Wine

57
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Why would Freisa wines traditionally been finished with some residual sugar?

A

To offset Freisa’s characteristic bitterness

58
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The town of Castagnole is associated with what aromatic red grape variety?

A

Ruchè

59
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What is the maximum pressure (atm) of Moscato d’Asti DOCG?

A

2.5 atm

60
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What is the most widely planted grape in Piedmont?

A

Barbera

61
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Which clone of Nebbiolo is considered lesser quality and higher yielding?

A

Bolla

62
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What DOC traditionally adopts the Topia vine training system?

A

Carema DOC

63
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Define “Bricco”

A

A superior site on the higher part of the hill

64
Q

The Roero and Langhe hills of Piemonte are divided by which river?

A

Tanaro

65
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What are the names of the three villages of Barbaresco?

A

Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso

66
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What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Roero DOCG?

A

95%

67
Q

Favorita is genetically identical to which popular grape from Sardegna?

A

Vermentino

68
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How many MGAs are there in Barbaresco?

A

66

69
Q

What is the approximate alcohol content in Moscato d’Asti DOCG?

A

5-5.5% abv

70
Q

What is Nebbiolo called in Northern Piemonte?

A

Spanna

71
Q

Timorasso is grown mostly around what area of Piemonte?

A

The hills of Tortona

72
Q

What is the percentage of Cortese required in Gavi DOCG?

A

100%

73
Q

What is the production method for Alta Langa DOCG?

A

Traditional method sparkling

74
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In which village would you most likely find the grape Pelaverga Piccolo?

A

Verduno

75
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Barbaresco is on which bank of the Tanaro River?

A

Right

76
Q

What is the grape Uva Rara called in Northern Piemonte?

A

Bonarda

77
Q

What is the Nebbiolo-based DOC in Piemonte that borders Valle d’Aosta?

A

Carema DOC

78
Q

What are the names of the two geologic formations in Barolo DOCG?

A

Tortonian and Helvetian/Serravallian

79
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What is the minimum lees aging for Alta Langa DOCG?

A

30 months

80
Q

What was the first DOC in Liguria?

A

Rossesse di Dolceaqua DOC

81
Q

In which wine region is Bosco a native grape?

A

Liguria

82
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What is the percentage of Rossese in Rossesse di Dolceaqua DOC?

A

95%

83
Q

In which part of Liguria would Pigato likely be grown, the Western or Eastern Riviera?

A

Western Riviera

84
Q

Rossese is known as what grape in France?

A

Tibouren

85
Q

What style of wine is Cinque Terre Schiacchetrá?

A

Sweet white passito

86
Q

What are the 3 main grapes of Cinque Terre?

A

Bosco, Albarola, Vermentino

87
Q

What is the name of Dolcetto in Liguria?

A

Ormeasco

88
Q

Costa de Sera, Costa de Campu and Costa da Posa are subzones of what DOC?

A

Cinque Terre DOC

89
Q

Bianchetta Genovese is genetically identical to what other Ligurian grape?

A

Albarola

90
Q

Which Lambrusco variety produces the lightest style?

A

Lambrusco di Sorbara

91
Q

What is the maximum percentage of Lambrusco Salamino allowed in Lambrusco di Sorbara?

A

40%

92
Q

What was Italy’s first white DOCG?

A

Romagna Albana DOCG

93
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Which Lambrusco variety produces the darkest, most full bodied style?

A

Lambrusco Grasparossa

94
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On what grape is Romagna Cagnina DOC based?

A

Terrano

95
Q

Pignoletto is genetically identical to which Umbrian grape?

A

Grechetto di Todi

96
Q

Which variety of Malvasia is grown in Emilia-Romagna?

A

Malvasia di Candia Aromatica

97
Q

Which two grapes are in the blend of Gutturnio DOC?

A

Barbera and Croatina

98
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Why are Lambrusco di Sorbara and Lambrusco Salamino often planted together?

A

Lambrusco di Sorbara needs Salamino to act as a pollinator

99
Q

Which variety of Trebbiano is the most planted white in Emilia-Romagna?

A

Trebbiano Romagnolo

100
Q

In what region is the Fortana variety principally grown?

A

Emilia-Romagna

101
Q

Lison-Pramaggiore is an inter regional DOC shared between which two regions?

A

Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia

102
Q

Which three regions are included in the Vigneti della Dolomiti IGT?

A

Trentino, Alto Adige and Veneto

103
Q

Ortrurgo is a grape native to which Italian wine region?

A

Emilia-Romagna

104
Q

In which region of Italy is the Dolomites range located?

A

Trentino-Alto Adige

105
Q

In which region is the term “ronchi” mainly used?

A

Friuli Venezia Giulia

106
Q

What is the meaning of “Muffa Nobile”?

A

Noble rot

107
Q

What is Italy’s northernmost winegrowing area?

A

Valle Isarco

108
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The Lugana DOC is an inter-regional Appellation shared between which two regions?

A

Lombardia and Veneto

109
Q

Colli di Luni DOC is shared between which two regions?

A

Liguria and Toscana

110
Q

The Istituto Agrario di San Michele (Fondazione Edmund Mach) is in what region?

A

Trentino

111
Q

Schioppetto is a famous producer in what region?

A

Friuli Venezia Giulia

112
Q

In which region is the Rauscedo grapevine nursery located?

A

Friuli Venezia Giulia

113
Q

Which two provinces may affix their name to Prosecco DOC?

A

Trieste and Treviso

114
Q

What is Italy’s smallest region?

A

Valle d’Aosta

115
Q

The Isarco River is in which region

A

Alto Adige

116
Q

Which Trentino grape was mentioned by Mozart in Don Giovanni?

A

Marzemino

117
Q

What is the most common vine training system in Trentino?

A

Pergola Trentina

118
Q

What style of wine is produced in Trento DOC?

A

Traditional Method sparkling wine

119
Q

Define “Maso”

A

Typical rural homestead in Trentino and Alto Adige

120
Q

What is the minimum percentage of Teroldego required in Teroldego Rotaliano DOC?

A

100%

121
Q

Isera in Trentino is a specific subzone for what grape?

A

Marzemino

122
Q

What is the grape used for Vino Santo produced in Trentino?

A

Nosiola

123
Q

What grape is considered the “prince of Trentino”?

A

Teroldego

124
Q

What is the “Ora del Garda”

A

A breeze that blows northward across Lake Garda

125
Q

Does Trentino produce more red or white wine?

A

White wine

126
Q

The Trentino Vino Santo sub-zone covers which valley within Trentino?

A

Valle dei Laghi (Valley of the Lakes)

127
Q

Müller Thurgau is a cross between which two grapes?

A

Riesling and Madeline Royale

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