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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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15
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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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17
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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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22
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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

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Tenuta San Leonardo is a producer located in what Italian wine region? Known best for what style of wine?

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Trentino! BDX reds

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26
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Lake Iseo is a moderating feature of what wine region?

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Franciacorta

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27
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In what decade is the Martinoti method developed?

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1895; 1907 perfected by frenchman giving it the Charmat name

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28
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What divides Friuli from Veneto to the West?

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Livenza River

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What was the 1st vintage of Monfortino? What was the 1st vintage of Cascina Francia?

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a) 1924; b) 1978 ***Francia vineyard purchased 1974 then replanted

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What is unique about Moscato di Scanzo elevage?

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No oak permitted

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Min abv for Barolo & Bbsco

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Blo: 13%; Bbsco: 12.5%

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Alta Langa DOCG aging reqs

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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?

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NV: 15 mo; V: 24 mo ***same as Trento DOC; min 70% PN + PB / PG / CH

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34
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What is the river that flows through Conegliano-Valdobbiadene?

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Piave River

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35
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In what region is the Lison DOCG? Style & grape?

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Veneto & Friuli; Dry / still W from Friulano (Tai)

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36
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What is the grape of Ormeasco di Pornassio DOC?

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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?

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max 10%; not permitted in Saten

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38
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What 2 characteristics make Garganega ideal for the apassimento process?

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a) thick skins deter mold growth b) loose clusters encourage movement of air

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What is the grape of Santa Maddalena?

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Schiava! (Alto-Adige)

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40
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1st vintage of “Ca’ d’Morissio”

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1993

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41
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Anselmi is located in what region? What appellation does he produce under?

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Soave; Veneto IGT

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42
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What is the top-producing wine region of Liguria (in volume)?

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Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC

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43
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What is Ormeasco?

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Dolcetto in Liguria

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44
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What is Italy’s northern-most wine region?

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Alto Adige

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45
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How does the “Asti Method” differ from the Charmat Method?

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Asti Method undergoes a single fermentation (partially-fermented must is placed in autoclave), whereas Charmat undergoes two.

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46
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Min abv for Gattinara normale & riserva

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a) N: 12.5%; b) 13%

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47
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Asti DOCG undergoes what method to gain its bubbles?

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Charmat / Martinotti Method ***Asti “Metodo Classico” is a separate style

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48
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What does “Flétrie” indicate on a bottle of wine? Where?

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Passito from Valle d’Aosta (Chambave) & Switzerland (Valais)

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49
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Name 3 subzones of Valle d’Aosta that produce reds from Petit Rouge

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Chambave, Torrette, Enfer d’Arvier

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Soil of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene

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Conegliano (E): clay & LS; Valdobbiadene (W): moraine, SS, clay

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51
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Main grape of Cinque Terre DOC

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Bosco (+ Albarolo / Vermentino)

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What is the most widely-planted Nebbiolo clone in Piedmont?

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Lampia

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53
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Delle Venezie DOC covers what regions?

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Delle Venezie DOC (Veneto, Friuli, Trentino)

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54
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Monfortino comes from what vineyard in what commune? In what year does Conterno purchase the vineyard?

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Francia (Serralunga - monopole); 1974 for production 1978 (prev purchased from multiple sources); 1920 1st V

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55
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Name all 7 Nebbiolo-based DOCGs of Italy

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Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero DOCG, Valtellina Superiore, Sforzata della Valtellina, Ghemme, Gattinara

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56
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Croatina is a synonym of what grape in Oltrepo?

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Bonarda

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57
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What is the wind of Valtellina that keeps vines warm in winter & cold in spring?

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La Breva (from Lake Como)

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Name 4 DOCGs in Piedmont that permit sparkling wines

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Roero, Gavi, Erbaluce di Caluso, Brachetto d’Acqui, Alta Langa, Asti

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Styles of wine permitted under Roero DOCG

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W, R, Spumante

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G/S Gavi DOCG

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W, Frizzante, Spumante (Spumante & TM); 100% Cortese

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What was Italy’s 1st white wine DOCG? When?

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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?

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Shared w/ Trentino & Alto-Adige; SCHIAVA; Dry & Sweet (“scelto”) RED only

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63
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Vin Santo in Trentino is made from what grape?

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Nosiola

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64
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Name the MGA & producer of “Vigna la Rosa”

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a) Fontanafredda (Serralunga); b) Fontanafredda

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Vigna San Giuseppe comes from what MGA? Who produces it?

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a) Bricco Boschis b) Cavalotto

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66
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min % Chiavenasca in Valtellina appellations

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90% ***same as Gattinara

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67
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What is the DOCG of Veneto that permits Bordeaux varietals?

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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

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Pieropan (La Rocca bottling in 1978)

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Gries & Bassa Atesina are unofficial subzones in Alto-Adige known for what grapes respectively?

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Gries: Lagrein; Bassa Ateisna: PN

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What is Fratelli Lunelli Ferrari’s top bottling?

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“Giuliano Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore”

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Producer & MGA of “Vigna Elena”

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a) Ravera (Novello + Barolo) b) Elvio Cogno

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Name the communes of the following wines: Sperss, Conteisa, Dagromis

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Sperss (Serralunga)
Conteisa (La Morra: Cerequio)
Dagromis (Serralunga / La Morra)
***all Barolo DOCG as of 2013

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73
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Name the overarching appellation of Piedmont

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Piemonte DOC

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74
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Name the communes that make up the “classico” area of Valpolicella W to E

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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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75
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Subzones of Valtellina West to East

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MSGIV (MSG is viscious)

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76
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How many DOCGs of Lombardy are there? Please name them

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(5); Valtellina Superiore, Sforzato di Valtellina, Franciacorta, Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico, Moscato di Scanzo

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77
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Largest production DOCG wine in Italy

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Asti DOCG

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78
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Stagafassli indicates what on a bottle of ___ DOCG wine?

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a) bottled & / or aged in Switzerland; b) Valtellina Superiore DOCG

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79
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Les Cretes is a producer in what region?

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Valle d’Aosta

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80
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Azienda Agricola Falletto is synonymous with what producer?

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Bruno Giacosa

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81
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Alta Langa minimum elevation

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250m

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82
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Name 3 producers of Cannubi

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Francesco Rinaldi, Giuseppe Rinaldi, Brezza, Chiara Boschis, Barale, Terre del Barolo…

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83
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Name 3 MGAs that may label under “Cannubi”

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Cannubi Moscatel, Cannubi San Lorenzo, Cannubi Boschis, Cannubi Valletta

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Name 3 producers of Bussia

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Aldo Conterno, Prunotto, Conterno Fantino, Giacomo Fenocchio

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85
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Tirage for Franciacorta cannot occur until what date? (lees aging for Franciacorta elevage starting when?); Champagne?

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February 1; Champagne = January 1

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86
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What town is the home of Orange wines in Italy? In what appellation?

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Oslavia (Collio DOCG)

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What is the over-arching IGT of Valtellina?

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Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio IGT ***in reference to Alpi Retiche

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88
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How long does Franciacorta rosé have to age for? Minimum % PN?

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a) 31 months total (24 mo lees); b) 35% PN

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89
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What is the grape of Casteller DOC? Where is it located?

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R: min 50% MRT; Trentino

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90
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Merlot-based DOC of Trentino

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Casteller DOC

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91
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Name 2 single-vineyard bottlings from Giacosa

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Barbaresco: Asili, Santo Stefano di Neive; Barolo: Falletto (Serralunga), Rocche del Falletto, Arione (Serralunga), Bussia, Ginestra…

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92
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Appellation & grape associated w/ “kretzer”?

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Lagrein (rose from Trentino DOC)

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93
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What is the commune in which Quintarelli is located? Del Forno?

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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

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(W) Bardolino Superiore DOCG, Valpo Classico, Valpo Valpentena, Soave DOC, Soave Classico, Gambellara DOC / Reciotte di Gambellara DOCG (E)

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In what year does Gaja go back to producing under the Barolo / Barbaresco DOCGs?

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2013

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96
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Piedmont claims how many DOCGs?

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17

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97
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1st vintage of Giacosa’s “Rocche del Falletto”

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1997 (old vines w/i his monopole vineyard Falletto, Serralunga)

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98
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Name the 2 monopole MGAs of Barolo

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Francia, Falletto

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99
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MGA & producer of “Otin Fiorin Pie Franco” & “Otin Fiorin Rupestris”

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a) Cappellano b) Gabutti (Serralunga)

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100
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Carso DOC “rosso” is based on what grape / what %?

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min 70% Terrano (variety of Refosco family distinct from Refosco del Peduncolo Rosso)

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101
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Top PN of Italy comes from what region?

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Oltrepo Pavese

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102
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What is the minimum % Albana in Romagna Albana DOCG? What styles are permitted?

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min 95% Albana; Still W (dry to sweet) & Passito / Passito Rsva (Rsva = SGN)

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103
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Carlo Gancia is associated with what Italian wine region?

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Asti DOCG; ***produces 1st sparkling Asti

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104
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What is the major grape of Gaja’s Darmagi?

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Cabernet “what a pity” ***don’t confuse with Dagromis Barolo

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105
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Breganze DOC is best known for what style of wine? What is the grape and top producer?

A

Torcolato (sweet / passito white from Vespaiolo); Fausto Maculan; min 35 g/l RS

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106
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In what commune is the Villero vineyard?

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Castiglione Falletto

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107
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Name the 4 communes of production for Barbaresco

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Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso, San Rocco Senodelvio (part of Alba)

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108
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The “Breva” wind is a feature of what wine region?

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Valtellina (warm wind off Lago di Como)

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109
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In what DOC are the following subzones located: Costa de Posa, Costa de Sera, Costa de Campu

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Cinque Terre

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110
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Name 3 MGAs that Barolo & La Morra share; which commune holds the majority for each?

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Brunate (La Morra), Cerequio (La Morra), Fossati (Barolo)

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111
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What is the largest Barolo cru?

A

Bricco San Pietro (Monforte)

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112
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Bussia is split between what 2 communes?

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292 ha in Monforte + 7 ha in Barolo

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113
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How are ripasso wines made?

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Young wine referments with the UNPRESSED skins of Amaron or Recioto must

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114
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Pignoletto is a synonym for what grape?

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Grechetto di Todi (also Alionzina); ***distinct from Grechetto di Orvieto aka Grechetto Bianco

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115
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What is the #1-grown RED grape of Trentino Alto-Adige?

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Schiava (Vernastch)

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116
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Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG permitted styles? What is the min % Erbaluce?

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100% Erbaluce; still, spumante, passito; passito passito soave soave-sito!!!!

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117
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The Adda River is a feature of what Italian wine region?

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Valtellina

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118
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Bruno Giacosa’s Santo Stefano di Neive (produced until 2011) came from what vineyard?

A

Albesani (Treiso)

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119
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Max residual sugar permitted for Amarone at the following abvs: a) 14% b) 15% c) 16% d) 17%

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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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120
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Franciacorta sits below what body of water?

A

Lago d’Iseo

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121
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Alta Langa lies on what bank of the Tanaro R?

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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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122
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Aging for Monfortino varies, but is never less than how many years in cask?

A

min 7 yrs cask (vs 4 yrs for normale)

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123
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Which DOCG of Dolcetto lies within the Barolo production zone?

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Diano d’Alba (1 of the 11 communes of Barolo)

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124
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What is the overarching DOC of Trentino Alto-Adige?

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Valdadige DOC

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125
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What style of wine are produced under Trento DOC?

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Traditional Method Sparkling White & Rose wines; W & Ro NV, W & Ro V, W Riserva

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126
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Name the producer & commune of “Bricco Boschis”

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a) Castiglione Falletto; b) Cavalotto

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127
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Name the vineyard of the following wines:
Sori San Lorenzo
Sori Tildin
Costa Russi

A

Sori San Lorenzo: Secondine
Sori Tildin: Rncagliette
Costa Russi: Roncagliette

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128
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Name the DOCGs of Emilia Romagna

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Romagna Albana DOCG & Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG

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129
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Who is responsible for bringing (TM) sparkling wines to Franciacorta? In what decade?

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a) Guido Berlucchi; b) 1961 ***same yr Richard Sommers bring PN to OR

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130
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Overaching DOC of Alessandria and Asti

A

Monferrato DOC

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131
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Who produces “Calvarino” & “La Rocca”?

A

Pieropan single-vineyard bottlings

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132
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Grape of Arnad Montjovet?

A

Pico Tendro

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133
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Still wines of Franciacorta may produce under what DOC?

A

Curtefranca DOC

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134
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Chionetti & Pecchenino are producers in what appellation?

A

Dogliano DOCG

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135
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Name 2 producers who pioneered single-vineyard Barolo

A

Beppe Colla, Vietti, Giacosa, Marcarini

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136
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What was the first vintage of Giacosa’s Santo Stefano di Neive? What MGA does it sit within? Last vintage?

A

1964-2011; Albesani

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137
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1st single-vineyard Barbaresco

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a) 1964 b) Bruno Giacosa’s Santo Stefano di Neive (Albesani)

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138
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What is Quintarelli’s declassified Amarone?

A

Rosso del Beppi IGT

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139
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What is the largest commune of Barolo?

A

La Morra

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140
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Min % Cortese in Gavi DOCG

A

1

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141
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Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG grapes/styles

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ROSÉ & RED; still / sparkling / passito; 97% Brachetto ***most are fizzy / low alc / sweet

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142
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3 major W grapes of Alto Adige

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PG, PB, Chardonnay

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143
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Dual-variety wines of Alto Adige DOC must contain what % of each grape?

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min 15%

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144
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What does “Franciacorta” translate to?

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Francae = exempt from taxes / Curtes = communes; ***area was exempt from taxes in Middle Ages

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145
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Name 2 monopole MGAs of Barolo & the 1 monopole MGA of Barbaresco

A

Francia (Serralunga - Conterno), Falletto (Serralunga - B Giacosa); Martinenga (Marchesi di Gresi)

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146
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Camillo Benso (aka the Count of Cavour) is associated with what wine region?

A

Piedmont (Langhe)

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147
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What is the grape of Gaja’s “Gaia e Ray”?

A

Chardonnay from Treiso; named after daughter & grandmother

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148
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What is the geographic difference among Valpolicella DOC, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC, Amarone DOCG & Recioto della V DOCG?

A

They are geographically identical!

149
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Franciacorta soils

A

Morrainic (glacial), Limestone, Volcanic

150
Q

DOC of Trentino focused exclusively on Teroldego

A

Teroldego Rotaliano DOC (100%); Rose (Kretzer) & R

151
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What is the grape grown on the Campo Rotaliano?

A

Teroldego Rotaliano DOC (100%); Rose (Kretzer) & R

152
Q

The Rhaetian Alps are a feature of what Italian wine region?

A

Valtellina (Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio IGP)

153
Q

What are the mtns of Valtellina?

A

Rhaetian Alps / Alpi Retiche

154
Q

Describe the difference in character between wines made from Teroldego & wines made from Lagrein

A

Teroldego: soft, fruity, more early-drinking; Lagrein: TANNIC / FB & AW

155
Q

How long does Amarone normale & riserva have to age for?

A

N: 2 yrs from Jan 1; Rsva: 4 yrs from Nov 1 ***both require 2 yrs oak

156
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What was Piedmont’s 1st W wine DOCG?

A

a) Gavi DOCG; b) 1998; ***vs Romagna Albana DOCG in 1987

157
Q

Lambruschi calls what region home?

158
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Name the 2 subzones of Barbera d’Asti DOCG

A

Colli Astiani & Tinella

159
Q

Bricco Rocche is a MGA of what commune?

A

Castiglione Falletto; Ceretto

160
Q

In what region is Piave Melanotte DOCG? Style & grape?

A

Raboso; Amarone-like reds (15-30% dried grapes)

161
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Name the dry W DOCGs of Friuli; the sweet DOCGs?

A

Lison DOCG, Rosazzo DOCG; Ramandolo DOCG, Colli Orientali del Friuli Piccolit DOCG

162
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What are the major grapes of Rosazzo DOCG

A

Friulano (min 50%), Sauv Blanc (20-30%), PB / CH (20-30%)

163
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Styles of wine permitted under Asti DOCG

A

Moscato d’Asti (Frizz), Moscato d’Asti VT, Spumant (“Asti”) & Asti TM

164
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Minimum % Moscato in Asti DOCG

A

97% ***same as Brachetto

165
Q

Minimum atmospheric pressure for EU (fully) sparkling wine

166
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Difference in pressure between Moscato d’Asti & Asti

A

max 2.5 / min 3 ***EU standard

167
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Min / max abv (A) for Moscato d’Asti

A

min 4.5% abv / max 6.5% abv

168
Q

Which Barbera DOCG requires the longest amount of aging?

A

Nizza DOCG; 18 mo from Jan 1 (incl 6 mo oak)

169
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Pressing method for Franciacorta DOCG

A

Whole-pressed (except for Pinot N for rose)

170
Q

How many DOCGs of Italy are there?

A

76 (Tullum was 75th, Terre Alfieri was 76 in 2020)

171
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What is Piedmont’s newest DOCG?

A

Terre d’Alfieri in 2020

172
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What are the grapes of Terre d’Alfieri DOCG?

A

Arneis & Nebbiolo (Roero twin)

173
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What wine styles are permitted under Valle d’Aosta DOC?

A

W, Rose, R; Passito & VT (VT must be varietal)

174
Q

E-most SZ of Valle d’Aosta

175
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1 planted R & W grape of Piedmont

A

R: Barbera; W: Moscato ***Barbera #1 overall

176
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What is the W grape of Chambave?

A

W: Moscato Bianco (MBaPG); R: Petit Rouge

177
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Min. % Barbera for the following appellations: Barbera d’Asti DOCG, Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG, Nizza DOCG

A

90%, 85%, 100%

178
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What is the most-planted Lambrusco grape?

A

Lambrusco Salamino

179
Q

The Oglio River forms the western boundary of what wine region?

A

Franciacorta

180
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Molsino, Valferana & Osso San Grato are vineyards located in what DOCG?

A

Gattinara DOCG

181
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What does “bricco” refer to as it relates to wines from the Langhe? “Sori”?

A

a) Bricco = hilltop; b) Sori = favorable S-facing site (where snow melted 1st)

182
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Cleto Chiarli is a top producer of what style of wine?

A

Name 2 producers of Lambrusco

183
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Name 2 producers of Lambrusco

A

Cleto Chiarli, Vittorio Graziano, Paltrinieri, Banfi

184
Q

What % of a producer’s wine destined for Amarone can be added to ripasso?

185
Q

What is the overarching DOC of Soave & Valpolicella?

A

Garda DOC (all styles)

186
Q

Min % Pinot Noir in Franciacorta rose

187
Q

Fausto Maculan is associated with what appellation?

A

Breganze DOC

188
Q

Color & region of Pignolo

A

R grape from Friuli

189
Q

What is the last vintage that Gravner will produce international varietals? What grape varietals does he currently grow?

A

2012 he grubs up all vineyards except for Ribolla G & Pignolo

190
Q

Pigato is a synonym of what grape? Where?

A

Vermentino! Liguria

191
Q

What is the river that forms the valley of Valtellina?

A

Adda R (flows E - W into Lake Como)

192
Q

Nascetta under Langhe DOC can append what village name?

193
Q

What was the 1st vintage of Gaja’s “Sori San Lorenzo”?

194
Q

Name 2 vinification methods mandatory for Franciacorta

A

a) whole-bunch press b) fractional pressing ***same as Champagne

195
Q

Max atm pressures for Satèn

196
Q

Classico & Valpentena are official subzones of what appellations?

A

Valpo / Ripasso / Amo / Reciotto (b/c geo boundaries the same)

197
Q

What is the top-producing region by volume in Italy? Smallest?

A

Veneto; Valle d’Aosta

198
Q

What province is Gavi DOCG located in? What styles are permitted?

A

a) Alessandria; b) still / frizz / spumante

199
Q

Harvest method for Franciacorta DOCG

A

HAND HARVEST

200
Q

Name the communes of the following crus:
Mosconi
Arborina
Cerequio
Brunate
Rocche dell’Annunziata
Bricco delle Viole
Liste

A

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

201
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Name the 11 communes of Barolo

A

Barolo, La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Monforte d’Alba, Serralunga d’Alba, Novello, Verduno, Grinzane Cavour, Diana d’Alba, Cherasco, Roddi

202
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Which bottlings in Soave must be bottled under cork (not screw cap)?

A

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

203
Q

Name the commune of production of Pajorè

204
Q

Moscato di Scanzo is sold in what type of bottle? What is the size?

A

Futura (500ml) ***same as ice wine bottles

205
Q

Which Dolcetto DOCG permitts official vineyard mention? What are they referred to as here?

A

Diano d’Alba DOCG; Sorí

206
Q

Name the appellation for Vermouth in Italy

A

Vermouth di Torino IG

207
Q

Where is the “Sangue di Giuda DOC” & what styles of wine are permitted?

A

Sweet R wines (still, frizz, spum; 80gl); Oltreo Pavese

208
Q

What is the smallest Barolo cru?

A

Bricco Rocche (Castiglione Falletto)

209
Q

In what commune is the Fiasco vineyard? Name 2 producers

A

a) Castiglione Falletto; b) Paolo Scavino, Azelia

210
Q

Name the largest crus of Barolo & Barbaresco

A

a) Blo: Bricco San Pietro ; b) Bbsco: Ovello

211
Q

Basic Franciacorta must age for how long?

A

25 months total (18 mo lees)

212
Q

“Scelto” refers to what on a bottle of Italian wine

A

Auslese (style under Lago di Caldaro DOC)

213
Q

Aging requirements for Gattinara DOCG; Ghemme?

A

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)

214
Q

Where are the subzones Isera, Ziresi, Castel Beseno, Sorni & Val di Cembra?

A

Trentino Alto-Adige

215
Q

The Lazzarito cru is within what commune?

A

Serralunga

216
Q

Name the commune of Vignarionda

A

(Serralunga) Massolino, Oddero, L Pira, Giovanni Rosso

217
Q

When do MGAs b/c official (Barolo vs Barbaresco)? If one is listed on a label, what % of grapes must come from cru?

A

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!

218
Q

How many times is Moscato d’Asti fermented?

219
Q

ABV of Valpolicella Ripasso

A

N: 12.5%, S: 13%

220
Q

What is the top wine of Ca del Bosco? Who is it dedicated to?

A

Anna Maria Clementi (named after Maurizio Zanella’s mother, also founder of estate)

221
Q

How long do Roero DOCG reds have to age in oak for?

A

N & Rsva: 6 mo oak

222
Q

What is the maximum % of a producer’s total annual production that may be produced as Amarone?

A

max 65% ***keep in mind that 15% of wine destined for Amarone can be added to a producer’s ripasso wine

223
Q

Inama, Pra & Pieropan are all members of what producer organization?

A

Vigniaioli del Soave

224
Q

What is the min % Pignoletto mandatory in Colli Bolognesi Classico Pignoletto DOCG?

A

95% ***same as Romagna Albana

225
Q

Where are the Monti Lessini Mountains?

A

Valpolicella

226
Q

What DOC do Liguria & Tuscany share?

A

Colli di Luni DOC

227
Q

Who produces Vittorio Moretti?

A

Bellavista

228
Q

Grape requirements for Soave DOC & Soave Superiore DOCG

A

min 70% Garganega + max 30% Trebbiano di Soave / Chardonnay; max 5% OAWG (incl Trebbi T) ***same for both!

229
Q

Min RS Reciotto di Soave DOCG

230
Q

If a cru or MeGA is listed on a bottle of Barolo or Barbaresco, what % of the grapes must come from stated cru?

A

min 85%; ***if “vigna” follows the MeGA, 100% from “vigna”

231
Q

What is I Dolomitici?

A

Producer organization in Trentino; 10 producers make wine together

232
Q

What are the grapes permitted under Trento DOC?

A

CH / PB / PN / PM

233
Q

Nino Franco is a producer in what appellation?

A

Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG

234
Q

1st SV Moscato d’Asti

A

Spinetta’s Bricco Quaglia

235
Q

Of Barolo’s 2 signature soils, which is the oldest & which is the youngest?

A

Tortonian: oldest; Helvetian: youngest

236
Q

In what region is Bagnoli Friularo DOCG? Style & grape?

A

Veneto; R from Raboso (dry / (dry) VT / passito)

237
Q

What style of wine is Sciacchetrà & where will you find it? DOC

A

Sweet passito W; Cinque Terre DOC

238
Q

Total aging for Franciacorta considers what?

A

additional 7 months from harvest date ***much of that time already accounted for since harvest occurs late Aug

239
Q

What river divides Friuli Colli Orientali from Collio?

A

Judrio R (share similar climate & soil)

240
Q

The Langhe lies to on what bank of the Tanaro R? Roero?

A

a) Langhe: Right-bank / E & S; b) Roero: Left-Bank / N

241
Q

Maurizio Zanella is associated with what wine region?

A

Franciacorta ***Ca del Bosco founder

242
Q

Who produces “Alzero” and what is the grape/s?

A

Alezero Veneto IGT; Quintarelli; labeled “Cabernet” but includes CS / CF + some MRT

243
Q

Name the producer & commune of the “Pira” cru

A

Castiglione Falletto; Roagna

244
Q

Where is Torrette and what is the grape?

A

Valle d’Aosta; Petit Rouge <3

245
Q

What is the soil of Carso?

A

Iron-rich Terra Rossa over hard LIMESTONE

246
Q

Colli Asolani DOCG shares the same geographic boundaries as what other DOCG?

A

Montello Rosso DOCG

247
Q

Name the 2 DOCGs for Prosecco

A

Conegliano-Valdo & COLLI ASOLANI DOCG

248
Q

In what region is Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG? Style & grape?

A

Sweet (often sparkling) passito from Moscato Giallo

249
Q

The hills of Cuneo

A

Langhe Hills

250
Q

Name the commune of Cerretta & 2 producers

A

Serralunga; Giacomo Conterno & Elio Altare

251
Q

What is the river that forms the western border of Franciacorta?

A

Oglio River

252
Q

When do Barolo / Barbaresco gain DOC & DOCG status?

A

1966; 1980

253
Q

Name 3 requirements of “Rive” wines

A

Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG; a) Vintage b) Hand Harvest c) Superiore styles only (so fully sparkling / 11% abv)

254
Q

What is col fondo and where is it produced?

A

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)

255
Q

3 producers of Rabaja

A

Bruno Rocca, Produttori del Barbaresco, Giuseppe Cortese, Vietti,

256
Q

Name the producer, region & grape of the wine “Calvari”

A

Miani, Collio DOC, Refosco

257
Q

Is Monfortino a barrel selection or vineyard selection?

A

Parcel selection made just b/f harvest (NOT a barrel selection)

258
Q

T or F: Alta Langa DOCG mandates a vintage

A

TRUE! NO NV!

259
Q

Alternative Soave & Recioto di Soave appellations; grape reqs? Where are they located in reference to Soave?

A

Gambellara DOC (80% Garganega); Recioto di Gambellara DOCG (100% Garganega); ***EAST of Soave

260
Q

Pajè is an MGA located in what commune? Name the top producer

A

a) Barbaresco; b) Roagna, Produttori del B

261
Q

What is the name for the area where grapes for Amarone are dried?

262
Q

Giacomo Conterno produces Barolos from what 3 MGAs?

A

Francia (Serralunga), Cerretta (Serralunga - 2010 1st V), Arione (Serralunga - 2015 1st V)

263
Q

Percristina comes from what commune and cru? Producer?

A

Domenico Clerico; Monforte; Mosconi

264
Q

What are the lees aging reqs for Trento DOC?

A

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

265
Q

What is the minimum % Pinot Noir in Oltre Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?

266
Q

Maximum atmospheric pressure for Moscato d’Asti

A

max 2.5 bars (only 1 fermentation / frizzante)

267
Q

What 2 mountain ranges protect Friuli?

A

Carnic Alps (N) & Julian Alps (E: divide Italy from Slovenia)

268
Q

33 MGAs were just approved for use in the Soave region. Which appellation are these specifically for and name 2 examples

A

Soave DOC (NOT Superiore DOCG); Carbonare, Colombara, Croce, Foscarino, Monte Grande

269
Q

Max elevation for Barolo & Barbaresco respectively

A

Blo: max 540m; Bbsco: max 550m

270
Q

Popular cooper for Slavonian oak in Piedmont

A

Garbellotto

271
Q

In what commune is the Falletto vineyard? Who owns it?

A

Serralunga d’Alba; Bruno Giacosa (M)

272
Q

What is the white & red grape of Colli di Luni DOC?

A

W: Vermentino; R: Sangiovese ***think Tuscany!

273
Q

Sweet red wine of the Monferrato Hills

A

Bracchetto d’Acqui DOCG

274
Q

Which Dolcetto DOCG is superiore only? (aka no normale)

A

Ovada/Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore DOCG

275
Q

What is the river that flows west of Valpolicella?

A

Adige River

276
Q

Tondo, Lungo & Nostrano are all clones of what grape?

277
Q

Wines labeled “Langhe Nebbiolo” can contain up to what % international grapes?

A

15%; ***follows standard EU min 85% for varietal

278
Q

What appellation may list a “rive” on the label? Name 2 examples

A

Colbertaldo, Ogliano, Santo Stefano, San Pietro di Barbozza

279
Q

What 2 subzones of Valle d’Aosta produce wines from Nebbiolo?

A

Donnas, Arnad-Montjovet

280
Q

Prosecco DOC permitted wine styles

A

W Still, W Frizzante, W Spumante, Rosé Spumante (only in fully sparkling styles)

281
Q

Permitted methods for Prosecco DOC sparkling wines

A

Sparkling must be fermented in pressurized tanks or autoclaves; except for rifermentazione in bottiglia?

282
Q

Max RS for Prosecco Spumante W & Rose

A

Spumant W: max demisec (max 50 g/l); Spumante Rosé: max extra dry (max 17)

283
Q

Two requirements for Prosecco Rosé

A

a) spumante styles only b) max extra dry c) VINTAGE

284
Q

What is the assemblage of Prosecco Rosé?

A

85-90% Glera + 10-15% PN (vinified as R wine) ***blending for rosé mandatory

285
Q

Name 2 complimentary grapes for Prosecco

A

Chardonnay, PN, Bianchetta Trevigiana, Verdiso

286
Q

How is Franciacorta rosé permitted to get its color?

A

Blending or Saignée

287
Q

The hills of Alessandria

A

Monferrato Hills

288
Q

Name 3 differences between Soave DOC & Soave Superiore DOCG

A

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

289
Q

What are Tortonian soils?

A

Calcareous marl

290
Q

What is Dolcetto locally called in Liguria?

291
Q

Name the 3 DOCs that cover 100% of Friuli

A

Prosecco DOC, Friuli DOC, delle Venezie DOC

292
Q

What is Ponca and where will you find it?

A

a) Flysch de Cormons (marl & sandstone soil) b) Friuli Colli Orientali & Colio DOCs

293
Q

What mountains lie to the north of Friuli?

A

Carnic Alps

294
Q

What mountains lie to the east of Friuli?

A

Julian Alps

295
Q

The Bora wind affects what region of Friuli?

296
Q

What is the wind that affects Friuli

297
Q

Cormons, Dolegna & Oslavia are unofficial areas in what DOC?

A

Collio DOC

298
Q

What is “Brisko” vino? What country?

A

Rebulla-based blends from Slovenia

299
Q

“Terrano Classico” is a style under what Italian DOC?

300
Q

Carso DOC sits on what body of water?

A

Gulf of Trieste

301
Q

3 synonym for Friulano

A

Sauvignanasse, Sauvignon Vert, Tai

302
Q

Name 2 DOCGs focused on Friulano

A

Lison DOCG & Rosazzo DOCG

303
Q

Name the sweet appellations of Friuli

A

Colli Orientali del Friuli Piccolit DOCG & Ramandolo DOCG

304
Q

What styles of wine are permitted under Ramandolo DOCG? Grape/s?

A

a) sweet W (LH / passito); b) 100% Verduzzo Gialla

305
Q

Schioppettino di Prepotto is a subzone of what DOC?

A

Friuli Colli Orientali

306
Q

What is the grape of Friuli Colli Orientali’s Prepotto subzone?

A

Schioppettino (“Schioppettino di Prepotto”)

307
Q

What style of wine is produced under Colli Orientali del Friuli Piccolit DOCG?

A

Sweet W (LH & passito or combo of both)

308
Q

Official subzone of Colli Orientali del Friuli Piccolit DOCG; producer?

A

a) Cialla b) monopole of Ronchi di Cialla

309
Q

Producer & DOCG of Terre Alte

A

a) Rosazzo DOCG b) Livio Felluga

310
Q

3 native R grapes of Friuli

A

Schioppetino, Refosco, Pignolo, Tazzelenghe

311
Q

Schiopetto & Borgo del Tiglio are located in what DOC?

A

Collio DOC

312
Q

Who is responsible for modernizing Collio DOC?

A

Mario Schiopetto

313
Q

As of 2012, Gravner only produces wines from what 2 grapes?

A

Ribolla & Pignolo

314
Q

1st vintage that J Gravner uses amphora

315
Q

Who produces “Breg”?

A

J Gravner (W & R versions)

316
Q

Miani produces under what DOC?

A

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC

317
Q

Name 3 producers in Collio

A

J Gravner, Borgo del Tiglio, Schiopetto, Radikon

318
Q

Name 3 producers in Slovenia

A

Edi Simcic, Marjan Simcic, Movia ***Miani is in Friulli Colli Orientali

319
Q

Country of origin “Radikon”

A

Italy (Collio)

320
Q

Grapes of Rosazzo

A

(dry / still W) min 50% Friulano / 20-30% SB / 20-30% PB CH

321
Q

What sweet wine appellation of Italy features Verduzzo Gialla?

A

Ramandolo DOCG

322
Q

Top volume-producing DOC of Friuli

A

Friuli Grave DOC

323
Q

What Italian wine region sits on the Istrian Peninsula?

324
Q

What is Tazzelenghe?

A

R grape from Friuli

325
Q

Who makes Gajun & Camp Gros? Vineyard source?

A

Marchesi di Gresi; MARTINENGA

326
Q

Name the only monopole MGA in Barbaresco & the owner

A

Martinenga; Marchesi di Gresi

327
Q

Franz Haas & Hofstatter are producers in what appellation?

A

Alto Adige

328
Q

Mazon Cru in Alto Adige is best known for what grape?

A

Pinot Noir cru in Alto Adige; Franz Haas & Hostatter

329
Q

Top 3 Barolo vintages of the 1980s

A

1982, 1985, 1989

330
Q

Top 3 Barolo vintages of the 1990s

A

1990, 1996, 1999

331
Q

What are the drying racks for Amarone called?

332
Q

What are the soils of Soave?

333
Q

What direction does the Francia vineyard face?

A

West (vs Falletto S-facing)

334
Q

What is the S-most Barolo cru?

A

Bricco San Pietro (also the biggest!)

335
Q

Who did Conterno purchase his Arione vineyard from

A

Gigi Rosso (was entirely owned by Gigi Rosso before)

336
Q

Provinces of Ghemme for Gattinara

A

Gattinara: Vercelli (W of Sesia R); Ghemme: Novara (E of Sesia R)

337
Q

Rucché-based DOCG of Italy; % Rucché

A

Rucché di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG; 90%

338
Q

What are the 2 supplementary grapes of Gattinara & Ghemme?

A

Uva Rara & Vespolina

339
Q

Ioppa & Cantalupo are producers in what DOCG?

340
Q

Minimum % alcohol for Amarone della Valpolicella @ harvest vs post-drying

A

min 11%; min 14% post-drying ***3 % increase during appassimento! same as Sforzato di Valtellina

341
Q

2 affects of appassimento

A

a) decreases acidity b) increases glycerine ***reason why grapes for drying are harvested EARLIER

342
Q

Franciacorta styles & lees aging

A

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

343
Q

Satèn sweetness level

344
Q

Which 2 styles of Franciacorta must carry a vintage?

A

Millesimato (30) & Riserva

345
Q

“Famiglie Storiche” is a producer association in what region? Name 3 producers please

A

Valpolicella; Allegrini, Tommasi, Masi

346
Q

How long must Amarone age in wood?

A

Minimum 2 years (for normale & riserva)!!!

347
Q

What wine regions border Valpolicella to the W & E respectively?

A

W: Bardolino; E: Soave

348
Q

Minimum alcohol for Soave DOC vs Soave Sup DOCG

A

10.5% vs 12%

349
Q

Describe the boundaries of Soave vs Soave Superiore

A

Same boundaries except Superiore includes HILLSIDES ONLY

350
Q

Quintarelli produces Amarone from what commune?

A

Negrar (closest to Verona / same as Allegrini)

351
Q

What are the subzones of Soave DOC?

A

Colli Scaligeri & Classico

352
Q

Name 2 geographic features of Valpolicella that mitigate the climate and limit rainfall

A

(Warm winds from) Lake Garda (W) & Lessini Mountains (N)

353
Q

Where are the Scaligeri Hills?

354
Q

Colors & styles permitted Friuli Colli Orientali DOC & Collio DOC

A

(same) dry / still WHITE & RED ONLY ***Picolit permitted as sweet wine

355
Q

Please name 3 producers in Friuli Colli Orientali DOC

A

Ronco del Gnemiz, Ronchi di Cialla, Livio Felluga, Miani

356
Q

Who produces Vintage Tunnina?

357
Q

Name 3 producers of Soave

A

Inama, Pieropan, Pra, Suavia

358
Q

“Col Fondo” is a style under what appellation / appellations? What style is it?

A

Prosecco DOC, Conegliano Valdo DOCG, Colli Asolani DOCG; interchangeable with “Sui Lieviti” - bottle-fermented / undisgorged / Brut Natur

359
Q

What 2 subzones of Friuli Colli Orientali became separate DOCGs in 2011?

A

Ramandolo DOCG & Rosazzo DOCG

360
Q

Assemblage of wines labeled “Cabernet” under Friuli Colli Orientali DOCG & Collio DOCG

A

min 85% Cab Sauv / Cab Franc & / or Carmenère

361
Q

What are the 2 red-only subzones of Friuli Colli Orientali DOC?

A

Refosco di Faedis
Schioppettino di Prepotto

362
Q

Name 3 communal DOCs of Friuli; styles permitted?

A

Friuli Grave, Friuli Colli Orientali, Collio (Collio Goriziano), Friuli Isonzo
Dry - Sweet White, Red, “Cabernet”, Varietally-Labeled Wines ***all still

363
Q

What grape varietal can come from the “Classico” zone of Carso DOC & be written as such?

A

Terrano “Classico” (85% grape)

364
Q

Name 3 subzones of Alto Adige AOC & permitted styles

A

Colli di Bolzano (R: Schiava)
Meranese (R: Schiava)
Santa Maddalena (R: Schiava)
Terlano (W)
Valle Isarco / Valle Venosta (W/R)

365
Q

What is the grape of Colli di Bolzano, Meranese & Santa Maddalena?

A

Red-only (Schiava) subzones of Alto Adige

366
Q

Grapes destined for Amarone must be dried until when? Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

A

Amarone: Dec 1 (“grapes can’t be vinified before Dec 1)
Sforzato della Valetllina: Dec 10

367
Q

2 producers from Liguria

A

Punta Crena, Lambruschi

368
Q

What are 3 DOCGs for reciotto?

A

Reciotto di Soave, Reciotto della Valpo, Reciotto di Gambellara

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