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Northern Italy Flashcards

1
Q

What river runs through Valle d’Aosta?

A

Dora Baltea (lets out into the Po)

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2
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What grape varietals are permitted in Alta Langhe?

A

Pinot noir, chardonnay, max 10% other

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3
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What percentage of grapes must come from a cru if listed on a Barbaresco or Barolo label?

A

100%

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4
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Which Barolo cru just tripled in size to 85ha?

A

Cannubi

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5
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Falletto is a monopole of which producer?

A

Bruno Giacosa

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6
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What percentage of Dolcetto is required in the three Dolcetto DOCG’s

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100%

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7
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Name a white DOC of Liguria

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Riviera Ligure di Ponente, Cinque Terre / Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà, Colli di Luni, Colline di Levanto, Golfo del Tigullio-Portofino / Portofino, Pornassio / Ormeasco di Pornassio, Val Polcèvera

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8
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Who produces Cuvée AnnaMaria Clementi?

A

Ca’del Bosco

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9
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How long must Franciacorta Riserva age prior to release?

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60 months on lees, 67 months from harvest date

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10
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What is the majority grape varietal of Sforzato di Valtellina?

A

Chiavennasca (nebbiolo)

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11
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What is Curtefranca?

A

Still wine from Franciacorta (replaced Terre di Franciacorta DOC)

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12
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What grape varietals are permitted in Trentino DOC rosso wines?

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Cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, and/or merlot

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13
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What is the primary grape varietal in Santa Maddelena?

A

Schiava with a little Lagrien

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14
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What is the primary grape varietal of Ramandolo?

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Verduzzo Friulano

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15
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What body of water does the Valpolicella Classico region depend on?

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Lake Garda

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16
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What is the principal grape varietal of Lison?

A

Tai (friulano)

17
Q

What percentage of a producer’s total maximum yield is permitted to be used for making Amarone?

A

65%

18
Q

What is the minimum alcohol permitted for Recioto di Soave?

A

16%

19
Q

What region boasts Europe’s highest elevation vineyards?

A

Valle d’Aosta

20
Q

What was Italy’s first DOCG for white wine?

A

Albana di Romagna (1987)

21
Q

What grape is produced in Gattinara and Ghemme?

A

Spanna (Nebbiolo)

22
Q

What river does Roero rely on?

A

The Tanaro River

23
Q

Who produces Sori San Lorenzo?

A

Gaja

24
Q

If given the opportunity, would you choose a Barolo from 1976, 1978, or 1980?

A

1980 then 1978

25
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If given the opportunity, would you choose an Amarone della Valpolicella from 1992, 1996, or 1998?

A

1998 then 1996

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