northern italy Flashcards
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Max RS for Amarone
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max 9 g/l RS ***don’t forget the exceptions: for every 0.10% of alcohol exceeding 14%, an additional 0.10 g/l of residual sugar is allowed
For every 0.10% of alcohol exceeding 16%, an additional 0.15 g/l of residual sugar is allowed
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Name the 3 Nebbiolo-producing communes of Cuneo that may produce Moscato d’Asti / Asti DOCG
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Serralunga d’Alba, Neive, Treiso
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Asti DOCG subzones & permitted styles
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Canelli (Moscato d’Asti), Strevi (Moscato d’Asti), Santa Vittoria d’Alba (Moscato d’Asti & Moscato d’Asti VT)
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Carema DOC lies on what river?
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Dora Baltea R (borders Valle d’Aosta)
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How much ripasso can be made from unpressed skins that produced 100L of Amarone or Recioto?
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Max 200L (the unpressed skins cannot yield > than 2x the volume of the Amo / Recio must)
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Name the Lambrusco DOCs of Emilia Romagna
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Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce
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What color grape is Marzemino & where is it grown?
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RED; Trentino
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What is the grape of Cantina Terlano’s “Vorberg”?
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Pinot Bianco
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Antinori owns what estate in Barolo?
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Prunotto
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Name 3 DOCs Dolcetto
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Dolcetto d’Alba, Dolcetto d’Asti, Dolcetto di Ovada, Dolcetto d’Acqui ***Dogliano is ONLY superiore / DOCG
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What style of wine is produced under Moscato di Scanzo DOCG? What region? RS min?
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Sweet passito RED (Lombardia); min 50 g/l RS (max 100)
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What is the #1-planted grape of Trentino Alto-Adige?
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Chardonnay!
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What region in Italy is known for its Terra Rossa soils?
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Carso DOC!
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What is the IGT that covers Trentino Alto-Adige?
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Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
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Assemblage of Amarone della Valpolicella
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a) 45-95% Corvina / Corvinone b) 5-30% Rondinella c) max 25% OARG (@ 10% each!)
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1st single-vineyard bottling in Piedmont; year? producer?
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*according to Masnaghetti: Rocche di Castiglione & Bussia were the 1st to be officially declared on a Barolo label (in the modern era) in 1961
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What is the signature grape of Oslavia?
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Ribolla Gialla! (native to Collio / Brda)
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What is the soil shared by Friuli Colli Orientali & Collio?
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Ponca aka Flysch di Cromons: marl & sandstone w/ marine fossils***called Opoka in Grska Brda
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What are the grapes of Buttafuoco dell’Oltrepo Pavese?
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Barbera & Croatina (mand blend)
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What are Picaio / Picai?
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Refers to the hanging of Garganega bunches on twine to dry for Reciotto (vs on graticci bamboo mats)
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Gaja’s Conteisa comes from what vineyard?
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Cerequio (La Morra)
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What divides Emilia Romagna from Lombardia to the north?
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Po River
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What are graticci?
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Bamboo mats that Garganega is dried on for recioto production
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Rocche is a famed cru shared between what 2 communes?
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(Full name “Roche di Castiglione”); Castiglione F + Monforte; ***borders Bussia - Bussia has a sub-parcel called “Rocche” which is an extension of this vineyard
25
Tenuta San Leonardo is a producer located in what Italian wine region? Known best for what style of wine?
Trentino! BDX reds
26
Lake Iseo is a moderating feature of what wine region?
Franciacorta
27
In what decade is the Martinoti method developed?
1895; 1907 perfected by frenchman giving it the Charmat name
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What divides Friuli from Veneto to the West?
Livenza River
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What was the 1st vintage of Monfortino? What was the 1st vintage of Cascina Francia?
a) 1924; b) 1978 ***Francia vineyard purchased 1974 then replanted
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What is unique about Moscato di Scanzo elevage?
No oak permitted
31
Min abv for Barolo & Bbsco
Blo: 13%; Bbsco: 12.5%
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Alta Langa DOCG aging reqs
N: min 30 mo; Rsva: min 36 mo; ***not sure about lees requirements - I believe CDC says min 30 / 36 months refer to lees aging but compendium states total aging time
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Lees aging for Oltrepo Pavese; grapes permitted & %s?
NV: 15 mo; V: 24 mo ***same as Trento DOC; min 70% PN + PB / PG / CH
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What is the river that flows through Conegliano-Valdobbiadene?
Piave River
35
In what region is the Lison DOCG? Style & grape?
Veneto & Friuli; Dry / still W from Friulano (Tai)
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What is the grape of Ormeasco di Pornassio DOC?
Dolcetto (Ormeasco = Dolcetto in Liguria)
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What is the maximum % of Erbamat permitted in Franciacorta? What styles is is not permitted in?
max 10%; not permitted in Saten
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What 2 characteristics make Garganega ideal for the apassimento process?
a) thick skins deter mold growth b) loose clusters encourage movement of air
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What is the grape of Santa Maddalena?
Schiava! (Alto-Adige)
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1st vintage of "Ca' d'Morissio"
1993
41
Anselmi is located in what region? What appellation does he produce under?
Soave; Veneto IGT
42
What is the top-producing wine region of Liguria (in volume)?
Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC
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What is Ormeasco?
Dolcetto in Liguria
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What is Italy's northern-most wine region?
Alto Adige
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How does the "Asti Method" differ from the Charmat Method?
Asti Method undergoes a single fermentation (partially-fermented must is placed in autoclave), whereas Charmat undergoes two.
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Min abv for Gattinara normale & riserva
a) N: 12.5%; b) 13%
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Asti DOCG undergoes what method to gain its bubbles?
Charmat / Martinotti Method ***Asti "Metodo Classico" is a separate style
48
What does "Flétrie" indicate on a bottle of wine? Where?
Passito from Valle d'Aosta (Chambave) & Switzerland (Valais)
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Name 3 subzones of Valle d'Aosta that produce reds from Petit Rouge
Chambave, Torrette, Enfer d'Arvier
50
Soil of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene
Conegliano (E): clay & LS; Valdobbiadene (W): moraine, SS, clay
51
Main grape of Cinque Terre DOC
Bosco (+ Albarolo / Vermentino)
52
What is the most widely-planted Nebbiolo clone in Piedmont?
Lampia
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Delle Venezie DOC covers what regions?
Delle Venezie DOC (Veneto, Friuli, Trentino)
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Monfortino comes from what vineyard in what commune? In what year does Conterno purchase the vineyard?
Francia (Serralunga - monopole); 1974 for production 1978 (prev purchased from multiple sources); 1920 1st V
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Name all 7 Nebbiolo-based DOCGs of Italy
Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero DOCG, Valtellina Superiore, Sforzata della Valtellina, Ghemme, Gattinara
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Croatina is a synonym of what grape in Oltrepo?
Bonarda
57
What is the wind of Valtellina that keeps vines warm in winter & cold in spring?
La Breva (from Lake Como)
58
Name 4 DOCGs in Piedmont that permit sparkling wines
Roero, Gavi, Erbaluce di Caluso, Brachetto d'Acqui, Alta Langa, Asti
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Styles of wine permitted under Roero DOCG
W, R, Spumante
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G/S Gavi DOCG
W, Frizzante, Spumante (Spumante & TM); 100% Cortese
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What was Italy's 1st white wine DOCG? When?
Romagna Albana DOCG (1987) ***DOC in 1967
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Where is Lago di Caldaro DOC? What styles of wine are permitted? Grape / grapes?
Shared w/ Trentino & Alto-Adige; SCHIAVA; Dry & Sweet ("scelto") RED only
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Vin Santo in Trentino is made from what grape?
Nosiola
64
Name the MGA & producer of "Vigna la Rosa"
a) Fontanafredda (Serralunga); b) Fontanafredda
65
Vigna San Giuseppe comes from what MGA? Who produces it?
a) Bricco Boschis b) Cavalotto
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min % Chiavenasca in Valtellina appellations
90% ***same as Gattinara
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What is the DOCG of Veneto that permits Bordeaux varietals?
Montello Rosso DOCG; 40-70% Cab / 30-60% MRT
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Who was the 1st Soave producer to employ new oak / 1st Soave to see new oak
Pieropan (La Rocca bottling in 1978)
69
Gries & Bassa Atesina are unofficial subzones in Alto-Adige known for what grapes respectively?
Gries: Lagrein; Bassa Ateisna: PN
70
What is Fratelli Lunelli Ferrari's top bottling?
"Giuliano Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore"
71
Producer & MGA of "Vigna Elena"
a) Ravera (Novello + Barolo) b) Elvio Cogno
72
Name the communes of the following wines: Sperss, Conteisa, Dagromis
Sperss (Serralunga)
Conteisa (La Morra: Cerequio)
Dagromis (Serralunga / La Morra)
***all Barolo DOCG as of 2013
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Name the overarching appellation of Piedmont
Piemonte DOC
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Name the communes that make up the "classico" area of Valpolicella W to E
Fumane, Negrar (home to Quintarelli), Marano, Sant'Ambrogio, San Pietro in Cariano ***W to E: Some (Sant'Ambrogio), Favor (Fumane) Sugar (Sant'Ambrogio) Me (Marano) Never (Negrar)
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Subzones of Valtellina West to East
MSGIV (MSG is viscious)
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How many DOCGs of Lombardy are there? Please name them
(5); Valtellina Superiore, Sforzato di Valtellina, Franciacorta, Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico, Moscato di Scanzo
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Largest production DOCG wine in Italy
Asti DOCG
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Stagafassli indicates what on a bottle of ___ DOCG wine?
a) bottled & / or aged in Switzerland; b) Valtellina Superiore DOCG
79
Les Cretes is a producer in what region?
Valle d'Aosta
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Azienda Agricola Falletto is synonymous with what producer?
Bruno Giacosa
81
Alta Langa minimum elevation
250m
82
Name 3 producers of Cannubi
Francesco Rinaldi, Giuseppe Rinaldi, Brezza, Chiara Boschis, Barale, Terre del Barolo...
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Name 3 MGAs that may label under "Cannubi"
Cannubi Moscatel, Cannubi San Lorenzo, Cannubi Boschis, Cannubi Valletta
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Name 3 producers of Bussia
Aldo Conterno, Prunotto, Conterno Fantino, Giacomo Fenocchio
85
Tirage for Franciacorta cannot occur until what date? (lees aging for Franciacorta elevage starting when?); Champagne?
February 1; Champagne = January 1
86
What town is the home of Orange wines in Italy? In what appellation?
Oslavia (Collio DOCG)
87
What is the over-arching IGT of Valtellina?
Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio IGT ***in reference to Alpi Retiche
88
How long does Franciacorta rosé have to age for? Minimum % PN?
a) 31 months total (24 mo lees); b) 35% PN
89
What is the grape of Casteller DOC? Where is it located?
R: min 50% MRT; Trentino
90
Merlot-based DOC of Trentino
Casteller DOC
91
Name 2 single-vineyard bottlings from Giacosa
Barbaresco: Asili, Santo Stefano di Neive; Barolo: Falletto (Serralunga), Rocche del Falletto, Arione (Serralunga), Bussia, Ginestra...
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Appellation & grape associated w/ "kretzer"?
Lagrein (rose from Trentino DOC)
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What is the commune in which Quintarelli is located? Del Forno?
Negrar; Illasi (E)
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Arrange in order from WEST to E: Bardolino Superiore DOCG, Valpo Classico, Valpo Valpentena, Soave DOC, Soave Classico, Gambellara DOC / Reciotte di Gambellara DOCG
(W) Bardolino Superiore DOCG, Valpo Classico, Valpo Valpentena, Soave DOC, Soave Classico, Gambellara DOC / Reciotte di Gambellara DOCG (E)
95
In what year does Gaja go back to producing under the Barolo / Barbaresco DOCGs?
2013
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Piedmont claims how many DOCGs?
17
97
1st vintage of Giacosa's "Rocche del Falletto"
1997 (old vines w/i his monopole vineyard Falletto, Serralunga)
98
Name the 2 monopole MGAs of Barolo
Francia, Falletto
99
MGA & producer of "Otin Fiorin Pie Franco" & "Otin Fiorin Rupestris"
a) Cappellano b) Gabutti (Serralunga)
100
Carso DOC "rosso" is based on what grape / what %?
min 70% Terrano (variety of Refosco family distinct from Refosco del Peduncolo Rosso)
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Top PN of Italy comes from what region?
Oltrepo Pavese
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What is the minimum % Albana in Romagna Albana DOCG? What styles are permitted?
min 95% Albana; Still W (dry to sweet) & Passito / Passito Rsva (Rsva = SGN)
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Carlo Gancia is associated with what Italian wine region?
Asti DOCG; ***produces 1st sparkling Asti
104
What is the major grape of Gaja's Darmagi?
Cabernet "what a pity" ***don't confuse with Dagromis Barolo
105
Breganze DOC is best known for what style of wine? What is the grape and top producer?
Torcolato (sweet / passito white from Vespaiolo); Fausto Maculan; min 35 g/l RS
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In what commune is the Villero vineyard?
Castiglione Falletto
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Name the 4 communes of production for Barbaresco
Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso, San Rocco Senodelvio (part of Alba)
108
The "Breva" wind is a feature of what wine region?
Valtellina (warm wind off Lago di Como)
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In what DOC are the following subzones located: Costa de Posa, Costa de Sera, Costa de Campu
Cinque Terre
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Name 3 MGAs that Barolo & La Morra share; which commune holds the majority for each?
Brunate (La Morra), Cerequio (La Morra), Fossati (Barolo)
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What is the largest Barolo cru?
Bricco San Pietro (Monforte)
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Bussia is split between what 2 communes?
292 ha in Monforte + 7 ha in Barolo
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How are ripasso wines made?
Young wine referments with the UNPRESSED skins of Amaron or Recioto must
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Pignoletto is a synonym for what grape?
Grechetto di Todi (also Alionzina); ***distinct from Grechetto di Orvieto aka Grechetto Bianco
115
What is the #1-grown RED grape of Trentino Alto-Adige?
Schiava (Vernastch)
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Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG permitted styles? What is the min % Erbaluce?
100% Erbaluce; still, spumante, passito; passito passito soave soave-sito!!!!
117
The Adda River is a feature of what Italian wine region?
Valtellina
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Bruno Giacosa's Santo Stefano di Neive (produced until 2011) came from what vineyard?
Albesani (Treiso)
119
Max residual sugar permitted for Amarone at the following abvs: a) 14% b) 15% c) 16% d) 17%
a) 14%: 9 g/l b) 15%: 10 g/l c) 16%: 11 g/l d) 17%: 12.5 g/l RS
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Franciacorta sits below what body of water?
Lago d'Iseo
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Alta Langa lies on what bank of the Tanaro R?
Right; ***"Alta Langa originates in the hills of the provinces of Asti, Alessandria and Cuneo on the right bank of the River Tanaro." https://www.altalangadocg.com/en/alta-langa-docg/the-production-area-and-the-vineyard/
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Aging for Monfortino varies, but is never less than how many years in cask?
min 7 yrs cask (vs 4 yrs for normale)
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Which DOCG of Dolcetto lies within the Barolo production zone?
Diano d'Alba (1 of the 11 communes of Barolo)
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What is the overarching DOC of Trentino Alto-Adige?
Valdadige DOC
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What style of wine are produced under Trento DOC?
Traditional Method Sparkling White & Rose wines; W & Ro NV, W & Ro V, W Riserva
126
Name the producer & commune of "Bricco Boschis"
a) Castiglione Falletto; b) Cavalotto
127
Name the vineyard of the following wines:
Sori San Lorenzo
Sori Tildin
Costa Russi
Sori San Lorenzo: Secondine
Sori Tildin: Rncagliette
Costa Russi: Roncagliette
128
Name the DOCGs of Emilia Romagna
Romagna Albana DOCG & Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG
129
Who is responsible for bringing (TM) sparkling wines to Franciacorta? In what decade?
a) Guido Berlucchi; b) 1961 ***same yr Richard Sommers bring PN to OR
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Overaching DOC of Alessandria and Asti
Monferrato DOC
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Who produces "Calvarino" & "La Rocca"?
Pieropan single-vineyard bottlings
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Grape of Arnad Montjovet?
Pico Tendro
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Still wines of Franciacorta may produce under what DOC?
Curtefranca DOC
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Chionetti & Pecchenino are producers in what appellation?
Dogliano DOCG
135
Name 2 producers who pioneered single-vineyard Barolo
Beppe Colla, Vietti, Giacosa, Marcarini
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What was the first vintage of Giacosa's Santo Stefano di Neive? What MGA does it sit within? Last vintage?
1964-2011; Albesani
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1st single-vineyard Barbaresco
a) 1964 b) Bruno Giacosa's Santo Stefano di Neive (Albesani)
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What is Quintarelli's declassified Amarone?
Rosso del Beppi IGT
139
What is the largest commune of Barolo?
La Morra
140
Min % Cortese in Gavi DOCG
1
141
Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG grapes/styles
ROSÉ & RED; still / sparkling / passito; 97% Brachetto ***most are fizzy / low alc / sweet
142
3 major W grapes of Alto Adige
PG, PB, Chardonnay
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Dual-variety wines of Alto Adige DOC must contain what % of each grape?
min 15%
144
What does "Franciacorta" translate to?
Francae = exempt from taxes / Curtes = communes; ***area was exempt from taxes in Middle Ages
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Name 2 monopole MGAs of Barolo & the 1 monopole MGA of Barbaresco
Francia (Serralunga - Conterno), Falletto (Serralunga - B Giacosa); Martinenga (Marchesi di Gresi)
146
Camillo Benso (aka the Count of Cavour) is associated with what wine region?
Piedmont (Langhe)
147
What is the grape of Gaja's "Gaia e Ray"?
Chardonnay from Treiso; named after daughter & grandmother
148
What is the geographic difference among Valpolicella DOC, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC, Amarone DOCG & Recioto della V DOCG?
They are geographically identical!
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Franciacorta soils
Morrainic (glacial), Limestone, Volcanic
150
DOC of Trentino focused exclusively on Teroldego
Teroldego Rotaliano DOC (100%); Rose (Kretzer) & R
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What is the grape grown on the Campo Rotaliano?
Teroldego Rotaliano DOC (100%); Rose (Kretzer) & R
152
The Rhaetian Alps are a feature of what Italian wine region?
Valtellina (Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio IGP)
153
What are the mtns of Valtellina?
Rhaetian Alps / Alpi Retiche
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Describe the difference in character between wines made from Teroldego & wines made from Lagrein
Teroldego: soft, fruity, more early-drinking; Lagrein: TANNIC / FB & AW
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How long does Amarone normale & riserva have to age for?
N: 2 yrs from Jan 1; Rsva: 4 yrs from Nov 1 ***both require 2 yrs oak
156
What was Piedmont's 1st W wine DOCG?
a) Gavi DOCG; b) 1998; ***vs Romagna Albana DOCG in 1987
157
Lambruschi calls what region home?
Liguria
158
Name the 2 subzones of Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Colli Astiani & Tinella
159
Bricco Rocche is a MGA of what commune?
Castiglione Falletto; Ceretto
160
In what region is Piave Melanotte DOCG? Style & grape?
Raboso; Amarone-like reds (15-30% dried grapes)
161
Name the dry W DOCGs of Friuli; the sweet DOCGs?
Lison DOCG, Rosazzo DOCG; Ramandolo DOCG, Colli Orientali del Friuli Piccolit DOCG
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What are the major grapes of Rosazzo DOCG
Friulano (min 50%), Sauv Blanc (20-30%), PB / CH (20-30%)
163
Styles of wine permitted under Asti DOCG
Moscato d'Asti (Frizz), Moscato d'Asti VT, Spumant ("Asti") & Asti TM
164
Minimum % Moscato in Asti DOCG
97% ***same as Brachetto
165
Minimum atmospheric pressure for EU (fully) sparkling wine
3 atm
166
Difference in pressure between Moscato d'Asti & Asti
max 2.5 / min 3 ***EU standard
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Min / max abv (A) for Moscato d'Asti
min 4.5% abv / max 6.5% abv
168
Which Barbera DOCG requires the longest amount of aging?
Nizza DOCG; 18 mo from Jan 1 (incl 6 mo oak)
169
Pressing method for Franciacorta DOCG
Whole-pressed (except for Pinot N for rose)
170
How many DOCGs of Italy are there?
76 (Tullum was 75th, Terre Alfieri was 76 in 2020)
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What is Piedmont's newest DOCG?
Terre d'Alfieri in 2020
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What are the grapes of Terre d'Alfieri DOCG?
Arneis & Nebbiolo (Roero twin)
173
What wine styles are permitted under Valle d'Aosta DOC?
W, Rose, R; Passito & VT (VT must be varietal)
174
E-most SZ of Valle d'Aosta
Donnas
175
#1 planted R & W grape of Piedmont
R: Barbera; W: Moscato ***Barbera #1 overall
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What is the W grape of Chambave?
W: Moscato Bianco (MBaPG); R: Petit Rouge
177
Min. % Barbera for the following appellations: Barbera d'Asti DOCG, Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG, Nizza DOCG
90%, 85%, 100%
178
What is the most-planted Lambrusco grape?
Lambrusco Salamino
179
The Oglio River forms the western boundary of what wine region?
Franciacorta
180
Molsino, Valferana & Osso San Grato are vineyards located in what DOCG?
Gattinara DOCG
181
What does "bricco" refer to as it relates to wines from the Langhe? "Sori"?
a) Bricco = hilltop; b) Sori = favorable S-facing site (where snow melted 1st)
182
Cleto Chiarli is a top producer of what style of wine?
Name 2 producers of Lambrusco
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Name 2 producers of Lambrusco
Cleto Chiarli, Vittorio Graziano, Paltrinieri, Banfi
184
What % of a producer's wine destined for Amarone can be added to ripasso?
max 15%
185
What is the overarching DOC of Soave & Valpolicella?
Garda DOC (all styles)
186
Min % Pinot Noir in Franciacorta rose
min 35%
187
Fausto Maculan is associated with what appellation?
Breganze DOC
188
Color & region of Pignolo
R grape from Friuli
189
What is the last vintage that Gravner will produce international varietals? What grape varietals does he currently grow?
2012 he grubs up all vineyards except for Ribolla G & Pignolo
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Pigato is a synonym of what grape? Where?
Vermentino! Liguria
191
What is the river that forms the valley of Valtellina?
Adda R (flows E - W into Lake Como)
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Nascetta under Langhe DOC can append what village name?
Novello
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What was the 1st vintage of Gaja's "Sori San Lorenzo"?
1967
194
Name 2 vinification methods mandatory for Franciacorta
a) whole-bunch press b) fractional pressing ***same as Champagne
195
Max atm pressures for Satèn
5 atm
196
Classico & Valpentena are official subzones of what appellations?
Valpo / Ripasso / Amo / Reciotto (b/c geo boundaries the same)
197
What is the top-producing region by volume in Italy? Smallest?
Veneto; Valle d'Aosta
198
What province is Gavi DOCG located in? What styles are permitted?
a) Alessandria; b) still / frizz / spumante
199
Harvest method for Franciacorta DOCG
HAND HARVEST
200
Name the communes of the following crus:
Mosconi
Arborina
Cerequio
Brunate
Rocche dell'Annunziata
Bricco delle Viole
Liste
Mosconi: a) Monforte d'Alba b) Domenico Clerico's 'Percristina'
Arborina: a) La Morra b) Altare, Bovio
Cerequio: a) La Morra & Barolo; b) Ceretto, Voerzio
Brunate: a) La Morra & Barolo; b) Voerzio, Rinaldi
Rocche dell'Annunziata: a) La Morra b) Voerzio, Paolo Scavino, Renato Ratti
Bricco delle Viole: a) Barolo b) Vajra, Viberti
Liste: a) Barolo b) Borgogno
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Name the 11 communes of Barolo
Barolo, La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Monforte d'Alba, Serralunga d'Alba, Novello, Verduno, Grinzane Cavour, Diana d'Alba, Cherasco, Roddi
202
Which bottlings in Soave must be bottled under cork (not screw cap)?
Soave Superiore DOCG "Classico" - new ruling in 2012 permitted DOCGs to be bottled under alternative closures (including synthetic corks) except for DOCGs w/ subzone or name of vineyard https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/which-italian-wines-may-be-screwcapped
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Name the commune of production of Pajorè
Treiso
204
Moscato di Scanzo is sold in what type of bottle? What is the size?
Futura (500ml) ***same as ice wine bottles
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Which Dolcetto DOCG permitts official vineyard mention? What are they referred to as here?
Diano d'Alba DOCG; Sorí
206
Name the appellation for Vermouth in Italy
Vermouth di Torino IG
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Where is the "Sangue di Giuda DOC" & what styles of wine are permitted?
Sweet R wines (still, frizz, spum; 80gl); Oltreo Pavese
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What is the smallest Barolo cru?
Bricco Rocche (Castiglione Falletto)
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In what commune is the Fiasco vineyard? Name 2 producers
a) Castiglione Falletto; b) Paolo Scavino, Azelia
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Name the largest crus of Barolo & Barbaresco
a) Blo: Bricco San Pietro ; b) Bbsco: Ovello
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Basic Franciacorta must age for how long?
25 months total (18 mo lees)
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"Scelto" refers to what on a bottle of Italian wine
Auslese (style under Lago di Caldaro DOC)
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Aging requirements for Gattinara DOCG; Ghemme?
Gattinara N: 35 mo from Nov 1 (2 yrs oak)
Gattinara Rsv: 47 mo from Nov 1 (3 yrs oak)
Ghemme N: 3 yrs from Jan 1 (1.5 yrs oak / 6 mo bo)
Ghemme Rsva: 4 yrs from Jan 1 (2 yrs oak / 6 mo bo)
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Where are the subzones Isera, Ziresi, Castel Beseno, Sorni & Val di Cembra?
Trentino Alto-Adige
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The Lazzarito cru is within what commune?
Serralunga
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Name the commune of Vignarionda
(Serralunga) Massolino, Oddero, L Pira, Giovanni Rosso
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When do MGAs b/c official (Barolo vs Barbaresco)? If one is listed on a label, what % of grapes must come from cru?
Cru / Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive; 2010 vs 2007 for BBSCO; 85% grapes must come from cru ***reason why Rinaldi can have up to 15% Le Coste in his Brunate!
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How many times is Moscato d'Asti fermented?
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ABV of Valpolicella Ripasso
N: 12.5%, S: 13%
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What is the top wine of Ca del Bosco? Who is it dedicated to?
Anna Maria Clementi (named after Maurizio Zanella's mother, also founder of estate)
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How long do Roero DOCG reds have to age in oak for?
N & Rsva: 6 mo oak
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What is the maximum % of a producer's total annual production that may be produced as Amarone?
max 65% ***keep in mind that 15% of wine destined for Amarone can be added to a producer's ripasso wine
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Inama, Pra & Pieropan are all members of what producer organization?
Vigniaioli del Soave
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What is the min % Pignoletto mandatory in Colli Bolognesi Classico Pignoletto DOCG?
95% ***same as Romagna Albana
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Where are the Monti Lessini Mountains?
Valpolicella
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What DOC do Liguria & Tuscany share?
Colli di Luni DOC
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Who produces Vittorio Moretti?
Bellavista
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Grape requirements for Soave DOC & Soave Superiore DOCG
min 70% Garganega + max 30% Trebbiano di Soave / Chardonnay; max 5% OAWG (incl Trebbi T) ***same for both!
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Min RS Reciotto di Soave DOCG
70 g/l RS
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If a cru or MeGA is listed on a bottle of Barolo or Barbaresco, what % of the grapes must come from stated cru?
min 85%; ***if "vigna" follows the MeGA, 100% from "vigna"
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What is I Dolomitici?
Producer organization in Trentino; 10 producers make wine together
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What are the grapes permitted under Trento DOC?
CH / PB / PN / PM
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Nino Franco is a producer in what appellation?
Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG
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1st SV Moscato d'Asti
Spinetta's Bricco Quaglia
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Of Barolo's 2 signature soils, which is the oldest & which is the youngest?
Tortonian: oldest; Helvetian: youngest
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In what region is Bagnoli Friularo DOCG? Style & grape?
Veneto; R from Raboso (dry / (dry) VT / passito)
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What style of wine is Sciacchetrà & where will you find it? DOC
Sweet passito W; Cinque Terre DOC
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Total aging for Franciacorta considers what?
additional 7 months from harvest date ***much of that time already accounted for since harvest occurs late Aug
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What river divides Friuli Colli Orientali from Collio?
Judrio R (share similar climate & soil)
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The Langhe lies to on what bank of the Tanaro R? Roero?
a) Langhe: Right-bank / E & S; b) Roero: Left-Bank / N
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Maurizio Zanella is associated with what wine region?
Franciacorta ***Ca del Bosco founder
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Who produces "Alzero" and what is the grape/s?
Alezero Veneto IGT; Quintarelli; labeled "Cabernet" but includes CS / CF + some MRT
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Name the producer & commune of the "Pira" cru
Castiglione Falletto; Roagna
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Where is Torrette and what is the grape?
Valle d'Aosta; Petit Rouge <3
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What is the soil of Carso?
Iron-rich Terra Rossa over hard LIMESTONE
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Colli Asolani DOCG shares the same geographic boundaries as what other DOCG?
Montello Rosso DOCG
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Name the 2 DOCGs for Prosecco
Conegliano-Valdo & COLLI ASOLANI DOCG
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In what region is Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio DOCG? Style & grape?
Sweet (often sparkling) passito from Moscato Giallo
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The hills of Cuneo
Langhe Hills
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Name the commune of Cerretta & 2 producers
Serralunga; Giacomo Conterno & Elio Altare
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What is the river that forms the western border of Franciacorta?
Oglio River
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When do Barolo / Barbaresco gain DOC & DOCG status?
1966; 1980
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Name 3 requirements of "Rive" wines
Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG; a) Vintage b) Hand Harvest c) Superiore styles only (so fully sparkling / 11% abv)
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What is col fondo and where is it produced?
Sparkling wine that is bottled with its lees ***undergoes 2ndary fermentation in bottle but NOT DISGORGED - therefore very dry & has lees sediment; Prosecco DOC & Conegliano-Valdobbiadene (different from Pet Nat because 2ndary fermentation in bottle, vs putting wine in bottle b/f fermentation is complete)
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3 producers of Rabaja
Bruno Rocca, Produttori del Barbaresco, Giuseppe Cortese, Vietti,
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Name the producer, region & grape of the wine "Calvari"
Miani, Collio DOC, Refosco
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Is Monfortino a barrel selection or vineyard selection?
Parcel selection made just b/f harvest (NOT a barrel selection)
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T or F: Alta Langa DOCG mandates a vintage
TRUE! NO NV!
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Alternative Soave & Recioto di Soave appellations; grape reqs? Where are they located in reference to Soave?
Gambellara DOC (80% Garganega); Recioto di Gambellara DOCG (100% Garganega); ***EAST of Soave
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Pajè is an MGA located in what commune? Name the top producer
a) Barbaresco; b) Roagna, Produttori del B
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What is the name for the area where grapes for Amarone are dried?
Fruttaio
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Giacomo Conterno produces Barolos from what 3 MGAs?
Francia (Serralunga), Cerretta (Serralunga - 2010 1st V), Arione (Serralunga - 2015 1st V)
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Percristina comes from what commune and cru? Producer?
Domenico Clerico; Monforte; Mosconi
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What are the lees aging reqs for Trento DOC?
a) NV (W / Ro): 15 mo b) V (W / Ro): 24 mo c) Riserva (W only): 36 mo; ***from January 1; same as Rioja VEC
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What is the minimum % Pinot Noir in Oltre Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?
70% PN
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Maximum atmospheric pressure for Moscato d'Asti
max 2.5 bars (only 1 fermentation / frizzante)
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What 2 mountain ranges protect Friuli?
Carnic Alps (N) & Julian Alps (E: divide Italy from Slovenia)
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33 MGAs were just approved for use in the Soave region. Which appellation are these specifically for and name 2 examples
Soave DOC (NOT Superiore DOCG); Carbonare, Colombara, Croce, Foscarino, Monte Grande
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Max elevation for Barolo & Barbaresco respectively
Blo: max 540m; Bbsco: max 550m
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Popular cooper for Slavonian oak in Piedmont
Garbellotto
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In what commune is the Falletto vineyard? Who owns it?
Serralunga d'Alba; Bruno Giacosa (M)
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What is the white & red grape of Colli di Luni DOC?
W: Vermentino; R: Sangiovese ***think Tuscany!
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Sweet red wine of the Monferrato Hills
Bracchetto d'Acqui DOCG
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Which Dolcetto DOCG is superiore only? (aka no normale)
Ovada/Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore DOCG
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What is the river that flows west of Valpolicella?
Adige River
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Tondo, Lungo & Nostrano are all clones of what grape?
Glera
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Wines labeled "Langhe Nebbiolo" can contain up to what % international grapes?
15%; ***follows standard EU min 85% for varietal
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What appellation may list a "rive" on the label? Name 2 examples
Colbertaldo, Ogliano, Santo Stefano, San Pietro di Barbozza
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What 2 subzones of Valle d'Aosta produce wines from Nebbiolo?
Donnas, Arnad-Montjovet
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Prosecco DOC permitted wine styles
W Still, W Frizzante, W Spumante, Rosé Spumante (only in fully sparkling styles)
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Permitted methods for Prosecco DOC sparkling wines
Sparkling must be fermented in pressurized tanks or autoclaves; except for rifermentazione in bottiglia?
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Max RS for Prosecco Spumante W & Rose
Spumant W: max demisec (max 50 g/l); Spumante Rosé: max extra dry (max 17)
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Two requirements for Prosecco Rosé
a) spumante styles only b) max extra dry c) VINTAGE
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What is the assemblage of Prosecco Rosé?
85-90% Glera + 10-15% PN (vinified as R wine) ***blending for rosé mandatory
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Name 2 complimentary grapes for Prosecco
Chardonnay, PN, Bianchetta Trevigiana, Verdiso
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How is Franciacorta rosé permitted to get its color?
Blending or Saignée
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The hills of Alessandria
Monferrato Hills
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Name 3 differences between Soave DOC & Soave Superiore DOCG
a) alcohol - Soave DOC: 10.5% / 11% (sub-zones) vs Soave Sup DOCG: 12% / 12.5% (Sup-Rsva); b) Soave DOC permits spumante c) no "Colli Scaligeri" under Soave Sup ***Superiore only includes hillsides, but extends way beyond classico zone so the territory isn't much of a differentiator
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What are Tortonian soils?
Calcareous marl
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What is Dolcetto locally called in Liguria?
Ormeasco
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Name the 3 DOCs that cover 100% of Friuli
Prosecco DOC, Friuli DOC, delle Venezie DOC
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What is Ponca and where will you find it?
a) Flysch de Cormons (marl & sandstone soil) b) Friuli Colli Orientali & Colio DOCs
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What mountains lie to the north of Friuli?
Carnic Alps
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What mountains lie to the east of Friuli?
Julian Alps
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The Bora wind affects what region of Friuli?
Carso DOC
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What is the wind that affects Friuli
Bora Wind
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Cormons, Dolegna & Oslavia are unofficial areas in what DOC?
Collio DOC
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What is "Brisko" vino? What country?
Rebulla-based blends from Slovenia
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"Terrano Classico" is a style under what Italian DOC?
Carso DOC
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Carso DOC sits on what body of water?
Gulf of Trieste
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3 synonym for Friulano
Sauvignanasse, Sauvignon Vert, Tai
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Name 2 DOCGs focused on Friulano
Lison DOCG & Rosazzo DOCG
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Name the sweet appellations of Friuli
Colli Orientali del Friuli Piccolit DOCG & Ramandolo DOCG
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What styles of wine are permitted under Ramandolo DOCG? Grape/s?
a) sweet W (LH / passito); b) 100% Verduzzo Gialla
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Schioppettino di Prepotto is a subzone of what DOC?
Friuli Colli Orientali
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What is the grape of Friuli Colli Orientali's Prepotto subzone?
Schioppettino ("Schioppettino di Prepotto")
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What style of wine is produced under Colli Orientali del Friuli Piccolit DOCG?
Sweet W (LH & passito or combo of both)
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Official subzone of Colli Orientali del Friuli Piccolit DOCG; producer?
a) Cialla b) monopole of Ronchi di Cialla
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Producer & DOCG of Terre Alte
a) Rosazzo DOCG b) Livio Felluga
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3 native R grapes of Friuli
Schioppetino, Refosco, Pignolo, Tazzelenghe
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Schiopetto & Borgo del Tiglio are located in what DOC?
Collio DOC
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Who is responsible for modernizing Collio DOC?
Mario Schiopetto
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As of 2012, Gravner only produces wines from what 2 grapes?
Ribolla & Pignolo
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1st vintage that J Gravner uses amphora
2001
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Who produces "Breg"?
J Gravner (W & R versions)
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Miani produces under what DOC?
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
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Name 3 producers in Collio
J Gravner, Borgo del Tiglio, Schiopetto, Radikon
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Name 3 producers in Slovenia
Edi Simcic, Marjan Simcic, Movia ***Miani is in Friulli Colli Orientali
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Country of origin "Radikon"
Italy (Collio)
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Grapes of Rosazzo
(dry / still W) min 50% Friulano / 20-30% SB / 20-30% PB CH
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What sweet wine appellation of Italy features Verduzzo Gialla?
Ramandolo DOCG
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Top volume-producing DOC of Friuli
Friuli Grave DOC
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What Italian wine region sits on the Istrian Peninsula?
Carso DOC
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What is Tazzelenghe?
R grape from Friuli
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Who makes Gajun & Camp Gros? Vineyard source?
Marchesi di Gresi; MARTINENGA
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Name the only monopole MGA in Barbaresco & the owner
Martinenga; Marchesi di Gresi
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Franz Haas & Hofstatter are producers in what appellation?
Alto Adige
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Mazon Cru in Alto Adige is best known for what grape?
Pinot Noir cru in Alto Adige; Franz Haas & Hostatter
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Top 3 Barolo vintages of the 1980s
1982, 1985, 1989
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Top 3 Barolo vintages of the 1990s
1990, 1996, 1999
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What are the drying racks for Amarone called?
Arelle
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What are the soils of Soave?
Volcanic
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What direction does the Francia vineyard face?
West (vs Falletto S-facing)
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What is the S-most Barolo cru?
Bricco San Pietro (also the biggest!)
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Who did Conterno purchase his Arione vineyard from
Gigi Rosso (was entirely owned by Gigi Rosso before)
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Provinces of Ghemme for Gattinara
Gattinara: Vercelli (W of Sesia R); Ghemme: Novara (E of Sesia R)
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Rucché-based DOCG of Italy; % Rucché
Rucché di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG; 90%
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What are the 2 supplementary grapes of Gattinara & Ghemme?
Uva Rara & Vespolina
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Ioppa & Cantalupo are producers in what DOCG?
Ghemme
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Minimum % alcohol for Amarone della Valpolicella @ harvest vs post-drying
min 11%; min 14% post-drying ***3 % increase during appassimento! same as Sforzato di Valtellina
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2 affects of appassimento
a) decreases acidity b) increases glycerine ***reason why grapes for drying are harvested EARLIER
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Franciacorta styles & lees aging
NV: 18 months
Rose: 24 months
Satèn: 24 months
Millesimato: 30 months
Riserva: 60 months
***Millesimato & Riserva require min 85% vintage; add 7 mo for total aging
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Satèn sweetness level
Brut only
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Which 2 styles of Franciacorta must carry a vintage?
Millesimato (30) & Riserva
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"Famiglie Storiche" is a producer association in what region? Name 3 producers please
Valpolicella; Allegrini, Tommasi, Masi
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How long must Amarone age in wood?
Minimum 2 years (for normale & riserva)!!!
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What wine regions border Valpolicella to the W & E respectively?
W: Bardolino; E: Soave
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Minimum alcohol for Soave DOC vs Soave Sup DOCG
10.5% vs 12%
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Describe the boundaries of Soave vs Soave Superiore
Same boundaries except Superiore includes HILLSIDES ONLY
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Quintarelli produces Amarone from what commune?
Negrar (closest to Verona / same as Allegrini)
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What are the subzones of Soave DOC?
Colli Scaligeri & Classico
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Name 2 geographic features of Valpolicella that mitigate the climate and limit rainfall
(Warm winds from) Lake Garda (W) & Lessini Mountains (N)
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Where are the Scaligeri Hills?
Soave DOC
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Colors & styles permitted Friuli Colli Orientali DOC & Collio DOC
(same) dry / still WHITE & RED ONLY ***Picolit permitted as sweet wine
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Please name 3 producers in Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
Ronco del Gnemiz, Ronchi di Cialla, Livio Felluga, Miani
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Who produces Vintage Tunnina?
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Name 3 producers of Soave
Inama, Pieropan, Pra, Suavia
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"Col Fondo" is a style under what appellation / appellations? What style is it?
Prosecco DOC, Conegliano Valdo DOCG, Colli Asolani DOCG; interchangeable with "Sui Lieviti" - bottle-fermented / undisgorged / Brut Natur
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What 2 subzones of Friuli Colli Orientali became separate DOCGs in 2011?
Ramandolo DOCG & Rosazzo DOCG
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Assemblage of wines labeled "Cabernet" under Friuli Colli Orientali DOCG & Collio DOCG
min 85% Cab Sauv / Cab Franc & / or Carmenère
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What are the 2 red-only subzones of Friuli Colli Orientali DOC?
Refosco di Faedis
Schioppettino di Prepotto
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Name 3 communal DOCs of Friuli; styles permitted?
Friuli Grave, Friuli Colli Orientali, Collio (Collio Goriziano), Friuli Isonzo
Dry - Sweet White, Red, "Cabernet", Varietally-Labeled Wines ***all still
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What grape varietal can come from the "Classico" zone of Carso DOC & be written as such?
Terrano "Classico" (85% grape)
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Name 3 subzones of Alto Adige AOC & permitted styles
Colli di Bolzano (R: Schiava)
Meranese (R: Schiava)
Santa Maddalena (R: Schiava)
Terlano (W)
Valle Isarco / Valle Venosta (W/R)
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What is the grape of Colli di Bolzano, Meranese & Santa Maddalena?
Red-only (Schiava) subzones of Alto Adige
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Grapes destined for Amarone must be dried until when? Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?
Amarone: Dec 1 ("grapes can't be vinified before Dec 1)
Sforzato della Valetllina: Dec 10
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2 producers from Liguria
Punta Crena, Lambruschi
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What are 3 DOCGs for reciotto?
Reciotto di Soave, Reciotto della Valpo, Reciotto di Gambellara
