Northern Italy - Lombardy Flashcards
1
Q
Main Grapes
A
Red: Nebbiolo
White: Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay
2
Q
Wine Styles
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Still and Sparkling Whites
Intense Dry Whites
3
Q
DOCGs (5)
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Franciacorta DOCG Moscato di scanzo (Scanzo) Oltrepo Pavese Sforzato di Valtellina Valtellina Superiore
4
Q
Franciacorta DOCG
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Sparkling Wine “Metodo Classico”
Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Nero
White or Rose
Non Vintage Min 18 months Aging, Beginning Feb 1st
Can’t be sold prior to 25 months from Harvest Date
Vintage Min 30 months aging from date of Harvest
Saten (Blanc de Blanc, 5 PSI) and Rose Style Min 24 Months or less
5
Q
Sforzato di Valtellina
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Dry
High Alcohol
Late Harvested Nebbiolo
6
Q
Valtellina Superiore
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Nebbiolo “Chiavennasca”
90% for Superiore
80% for Rosso DOC
7
Q
Valtellina Subzones
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Grumello Inferno Morrggia Sassella Taggafassli Valgella