Northern Italy

Question 1

Select the grape(s) permitted in the production of Franciacorta Saten.
A. Pinot Bianco
B. Chardonnay
C. Pinot Grigio
D. Pinot Noir
E. Pinot Meinier

Answer 1

Chardonnay
Pinot Bianco

Question 2

What is the minimum length of time that Barbaresco Reserve wine is required to spend in oak?
A. 9 mth
B. 18 mth
C. 24 mth
C. 26 mth

Answer 2

9 months

Question 3

Petit Rouge is the principal grape in the red wines of which of the following Valle d’Aosta DOC sub zones?
A. Arnad Montjovet
B. Chambave
C. Donnas
D. Enfer d’Arvier
E. Torette

Answer 3

Chambave
Torette
Enfer d’Arvier

Question 4

What is the highest ABV that a Moscato d’Asti DOCG wine can possess?
A. 6.0%
B. 6.5%
C. 7.5%
D. 8.5%
E. 10%

Answer 4

6.5%

Question 5

Place the following wines in order of average release price (1= least $, 4= most $)
A. Giuseppe Mascarello ‘Monprivato’
B. G.D. Vajra ‘Albe’
C. Roberto Voerzio ‘Rocche dell’Annunziata Torrigl’
D. Domenico Clerico ‘Ciabot Mentin’

Answer 5

1. G.D. Vajra ‘Albe’
2. Domenico Clerico ‘Ciabot Mentin’
3. Giuseppe Mascarello ‘Monprivato’
4. Roberto Voerzio ‘Rocche dell’Annunziata Torrigl’

Question 6

Match the following Barolo crus to their commune of origin.
A. Arborina
B. Vigna Rionda
C. Bussia
D. Bricco della Viole

1. Barolo
2. La Morra
3. Castiglione Falletto
4. Monforte d’Alba
5. Serralunga d’Alba

Answer 6

A.
B. Serralunga d’Alba
C.
D.
E. Castiglione Falletto

Question 7

Match the following grapes to their synonyms.
A. Picoutener
B. Ormeasco
C. Trebbiano di Soave
D. Favorita

1. Verdicchio
2. Dolcetto
3. Chiavennasca
4. Vermentino

Answer 7

A. Chiavennasca
B. Dolcetto
C. Verdicchio
D. Vermentino

Question 8

Select the appellations permitting sparkling wine production.

A. Valle d’Aosta Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle
B. Erbaluce di Caluso
C. Grignolino d’Asti
D. Roero
E. Lago di Caldaro/Kalterersee

Answer 8

Valle d’Aosta Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle
Erbaluce di Caluso
Roero

Question 9

Select the commune(s) of the Valpolicella Classico zone.
A. Fumane
B. Sorni
C. Valpantena
D. Negrar
E. Enfer d’Arvier

Answer 9

Fumane
Negrar

Question 10

What is the minimum percentage of Corvina required in a Valpolicella DOC blend?
A. 25%
B. 45%
C. 50%
D. 60%
E. 70%

Answer 10

45%

Question 11

Which of the following Barolo vintages is the highest quality?
A. 1971
B. 1979
C. 1986
D. 1993
E. 2002

Answer 11

1971

Question 12

The maximum residual sugar for a 16% ABV Amarone della Valpolicella wine is 12 grams per liter. T/F

Answer 12

False (10g/l?)

Question 13

The Call sub zone can be found in which DOCG?
A. Colli Orientali del Picolit DOCG
B. Rosazzo DOCG
C. Ramandolo DOCG
D. Lison DOCG
E. Colli Orientali Fior d’Arancio DOCG

Answer 13

Colli Orientali del Picolit DOCG

Question 14

The Valpantena sub zone of the Valpolicella region lies in what direction from the Classico sub zone?
A. West
B. North
C. East
D. South
E. It lies within the Classico region

Answer 14

East

Question 15

Match the following wines to their producer.
A. Quartz
B. Percristina
C. Cuvee Annamaria Clementi
D. Alerzo
E. Puro

1. Ca’ del Bosco
2. Domenico Clerico
3. Giuseppe Quintarelli
4. Cantina Terlano
5. Movia

Answer 15

A. Cantina Terlano
B. Domenico Clerico
C. Ca’ del Bosco
D. Giuseppe Quintarelli
E. Movia

Question 16

Which of the following styles requires the longest aging period before release?
A. Roero Riserva
B. Gattinara Riserva
C. Franciacorta Riserva
D. Amarone della Valpolicella

Answer 16

Franciacorta Riserva, 67 total months

Question 17

Which of the following Valle d’Aosta DOC sub zones produces dry varietal Moscato Bianco wines?
A. Nus
B. Torrette
C. Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle
D. Chambave
E. Donnas

Answer 17

Chambave

Question 18

Which of the following statements best describes the styles of wine that are made in the Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?
A. Moscato di Scanzo DOCG wines are sweet, sparkling rosato styles.
B. Moscato di Scanzo DOCG wines are sweet, white sparkling styles.
C. Moscato di Scanzo DOCG wines are passito style dessert reds.
D. Moscato di Scanzo DOCG wines are dry red table wines.
E. Moscato di Scanzo DOCG wines are passito style dessert wines.

Answer 18

Moscato di Scanzo DOCG wines are passito style dessert reds

Question 19

The single sub zone of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG is known as ____, and is known for producing some of the highest quality wines in the region.

Answer 19

Cartizze

Question 20

Select the grape(s) permitted in the production of Ghemme DOCG.
A. Nebbiolo
B. Barbera
C. Uva Rara
D. Vespaiola
E. Vespolina

Answer 20

Nebbiolo
Uva Rara
Vespolina

Question 21

What is the most planted grape in Alto Adige?
A. Pinot Grigio
B. Gewürztraminer
C. Schiava
D. Chardonnay
E. Pinot Nero

Answer 21

Schiava

Question 22

Put the following grapes in order of their ripening schedule (1 = earliest, 3 = latest).
A. Nebbiolo
B. Barbera
C. Dolcetto

Answer 22

1. Dolcetto
2. Barbera
3. Nebbiolo

Question 23

Select the grape(s) permitted in Barbera d’Asti DOCG.
A. Grignolino
B. Freisa
C. Nebbiolo
D. Dolcetto

Answer 23

Grignolino
Freisa
Dolcetto

Question 24

What is the minimum required elevation for vineyards used to produce Barolo DOCG wines?
A. 100m
B. 170m
C. 220m
D. 250m
E. 300m

Answer 24

170m

Question 25

Alto Adige DOC white blends require a minimum 75% of which grape(s)? A. Sauvignon Blanc B. Pinot Grigio C. Chardonnay D. Gewürztraminer E. Pinot Bianco

Answer 25

Pinot Grigio Chardonnay Pinot Bianco

Question 26

Select the requirement(s) of "Rive" wines in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG. A. Vintage-dated B. Metodo Classico C. Hand-harvested D. 100% Glera E. Aged on the lees for a minimum of 36 months

Answer 26

Vintage-dated Hand-harvested

Question 27

Select the grape(s) permitted in the Alta Manga DOCG. A. Cortese B. Moscato Bianco C. Chardonnay D. Pinot Bianco E. Pinot Meunier F. Pinot Noir

Answer 27

Pinot Noir Chardonnay

Question 28

The Cialla sub zone can be found in which DOCG? A. Colli Orientali del Picolit DOCG B. Rosazzo DOCG C. Ramandolo DOCG D. Lison DOCG E. Colli Orientali

Answer 28

Colli Orientali del Picolit DOCG