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1
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What is Barolo Chinato?

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This DOCG aromatized wine is flavored with quinine.

Cappellano is a notable producer of this style

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What is the Tanaro River?

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The river flows through Piedmont dividing the Roerofrom the Langhe and providing a moderating influence on the climate

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What are the five original villages of Barolo?

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La Morra
Castiglione folletto
Serralunga d' Alba
Monforte d' Alba 
Barolo
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4
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Kerner is a crossing of what grapes?

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Schiava Grossa X Riesling

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5
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What was Italy’s first white wine DOCG?

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Romagna Albana

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6
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Nebbiolo Synonyms?

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Spanna

Chiavennasea

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7
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Valtellina Superiore wine are label as _______ if bottled in the neighboring territory of Switzerland.

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Stagafasli

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What are the still wines called from Franciacorta DOCG?

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Curtefranca

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9
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On what river does Roero lie?

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Tanaro

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10
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Blending partner to Garganega in Soave(both names)?

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Trebbiano di Soave

Chardonnay

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11
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What style of wine is made in Nizza DOCG?

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Rosso
Rosso Riserva
Rosso/Rosso Riserva with Indication of Vigna(Single Vineyard )

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12
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Alta Langa wine must be vintage dated True/False

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True

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13
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What are the aging requirement for Barolo? Riserva?

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minimum 38 months at least 18 months in oak

reserve must be aged for 62 months with 18 months in Oak

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14
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A wine labeled “Derthona” is made primarily with what grape variety?

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Timorasso

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

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Tortonioan and Helvetian/Serravallion

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16
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How many communes can make Barolo DOCG?

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11

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17
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Rocche dell’ Annunziata is a cru of what Barolo commune?

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La Morra

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18
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What food ingredient is Piedmont known for?

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Truffles

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What does “bric” or “bricco” mean on Piedmont labels?

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Term used in parts of Piedmont to indicate a superior site on the higher part of the hill.

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20
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Name the 3 DOCG wines made from 100% Dolecetto?

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Diano d’ Alba DOCG
Dogliani DOCG
Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore DOCG

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21
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When did Roero become a DOCG?

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2004

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22
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How many atmosphere of pressure are allowed for Moscato d’ Asti?

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2 atm

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23
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Ronco delle Mele is a Sauvignon Cuvee made in Friuli by this producer

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Who is Venica & Venica

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24
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Contratto is known for Spumante wines in this Northern region.

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What is Piedmont?

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25
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Which Tretino grape was metaled by Mozart in Don Giovanni?

26
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Lorenzo Accomasso is a Traditional producer in this DOCG

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What is Barolo?

27
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What are the aging requirements for Gattinara DOCG?

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Disciplinare requires minimum 35 months of total aging which includes a minimum of 24 months in oak
Reserva must be aged for a total of 47 months with 36 months in oak

28
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This is a famed vineyard which name can be on thew label as “mention geografiche aggiuntive.” This “cru” is located in Castiglione Falleto along with Bricco Villero and Codana it is one of Giuseppe Mascarello’s best wines.

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What is Monprivato?

29
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Barolo wines that are aged for a minimum of 62 months from November 1 of the harvest year, including 18 months in wood can be labeled this

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What is Barolo Riserva?

30
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Atmospheric pressure of Frizzante Prosecco?

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1.0-2.5 atm

31
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The Trentino Vino Santo sub zone covers which valley within Trentino

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Valle dei Laghi ( valley of the Lakes)

32
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Name the 4 sub zones of Friuli Colli Oriental DOC.

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Cialla
Rosazzo
Faedis
Prepotto

33
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Define “Pastini.”

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The typical terraced vineyards of Carso

34
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What grapes are used to make Bardolino

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Chiaretto: 35 - 80% Corivna and/or Corvinone
10 -40% Rondinella
same for red wine

35
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What is the name of the DOC that uses Lambrusco in Lombardia?

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Lambrusco Montovano DOC

36
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Which three wine regions are included in the Vigneti della Dolomiti IGT?

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Trentino
Alto Adige
Veneto

37
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Schiopetto is a famous producer in which Italian wine region

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Friuli Venezia Giulia

38
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What is Italy’s northernmost wine growing region area?

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Valle Isarco

39
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Franciacorta Blanc de Blanc with less than 5 atm of pressure and in the Brut style, aged for at least 24 months on the lees

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What is Saten?

40
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What soil type characterizes the Carso plateau?

41
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The Lugana DOC is an interregional appellation shared between which two region?

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Lombardia and Veneto

42
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What was Friuli Venezia Giulia’s first DOCG?

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Ramandolo DOCG

43
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What is Nebbiolo called in Valtellina?

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Chiavennasca

44
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Grumello is a sub zone of what appellation?

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Valtellina Superiore DOCG

45
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What grape is known as Bonarda in Oltrepo Pavese?

46
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What is the meaning of “rive” in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco superior DOCG?

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Vineyards on a steep slope

47
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Define”Marogne.”

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Terraced vineyards typical of Valpolicella

48
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What is the term for a single variety Grappa?

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Monovitigno

49
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What is the minimum percentage of Corvina required in a Valpolicella DOC blend?

50
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From where does Refosco dal Penduncolo Rosso get its name?

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From the stalk that becomes red when the grapes are ripe

51
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Collio DOC soils consist of alternating layers of sandstone and calcareous marl called

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Flysch of Cormons

52
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Define “Vinacce.”

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leftover, unpressed skins and lees

53
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What is the river bordering Prosecco?

54
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What is the top unbaked Pieropan Cru?

55
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How many “rive” are there in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?

56
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What river separates Bardolino from Valpolicella?

57
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What was the first Italian Novello wine to receive DOC status?

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Bardolino Novello DOC

58
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What is the most planted variety in Lombardia?

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Croatina

Bonarda(Oltrepo Pavese)

59
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What type of soil is in the Isarco Valley?Eisacktal?

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weathered schist, gneiss and slate

60
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Friuli is home to two historically renowned sweet wine They are _______ and _______

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Picolit and Ramandolo

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