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Northern Italy - Sparkling Flashcards

1
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Climate of Northern Italy?

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Continental, rest of Italy is Mediterranean

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When did Glera become the official name for the Prosecco grape?

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2009 - adopted from a local Friulian name for the grape

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What is Italy’s largest DOP by volume?

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Prosecco DOC

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Prosecco Superiore DOCG was formerly what?

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Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG

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Where is Prosecco Superiore DOCG located?

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A much smaller area between the towns of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, the historical and original heart of Prosecco production

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Notable Prosecco producers?

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Carpenè Malvolti, Mionetto (one of oldest, since 1887), La Marca (quality coop), Ruggeri

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Italian term for tank method?

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Martinotti method

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Prosecco DOC Rosé requirements?

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New category, allows for 10-15% Pinot Nero, can range from brut nature to extra dry

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Subzone of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?

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Cartizze, on the finest and steepest slopes of the appellation. Often identified as Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG

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What is “Rive”?

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Rive translates as vineyards on steep slopes. 43 villages are allowed to append their village name to the word rive on wine labels. Rive sites are second only to Cartizze in reputation

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Sarde in saor

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Ancient technique of frying foods then preserving them in a marinade of cooked onions vinegar, sugar, pine nuts, and raisins. Method developed by fishermen looking to preserve their catch before the advent of refrigeration, and sardines (sarde) are the traditional base of this dish

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Granseola alla Veneziana

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Spider crab fished from Venice lagoon, boiled and seasoned with olive oil, garlic, parsley, lemon

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What is the minimum percentage of Glera required for Prosecco DOC and Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?

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Minimum 85% Glera, with up to 15% native blending grapes allowed

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What style of sparkling wine is nicknamed bollicine di montagna?

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Trento DOC - “Mountain Bubbles”

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What is the main trellising system for Trento DOC?

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Pergola

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What grapes are permitted for Trento DOC?

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Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco, Meunier

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What is the aging requirement for NV Trento DOC?

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Minimum 15 months lees aging

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What is the aging requirement for vintage Trento DOC?

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Minimum 24 months lees aging

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What is the aging requirement for Riserva Trento DOC?

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Minimum 36 months lees aging

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Notable producers of Trento DOC?

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Ferrari, Cavit, Mezzacorona, Letrari, Maso Martis, Cesarini Sforza

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Name 3 Trentino cheeses?

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Trentingrana DOP, Stravecchio di Fiemme DOP, Puzzone di Moena DOP

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What DOC covers the same area as Franciacorta DOCG, but for still white and red wines?

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Curtefranca DOC

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23
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What is Satèn?

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A Chardonnay based Blanc de Blancs bottled with less pressure than other wines of the appellations, resulting in a creamier, silkier mousse

24
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What terms may be used to indicate 0 dosage in Franciacorta?

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Dosaggio Zero, Dosage Zéro, Pas Dosé, Brut Nature

25
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What grapes are permitted for Franciacorta?

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Chardonnay dominates, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco, Erbamat

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What is the typical style of Franciacorta?

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More pronounced fruit flavors with lower acidity than Champagne

27
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What is the aging requirement for NV Franciacorta?

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Minimum 18 months lees aging

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What is the aging requirement for Vintage Franciacorta?

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Minimum 30 months lees aging

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What is the aging requirement for Riserva Franciacorta?

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Minimum 60 months lees aging

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What are the permitted sweetness levels for Franciacorta?

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Brut, Extra Brut, Brut Nature

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Notable Franciacorta DOCG producers?

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Barone Pizzini (1st to farm organically), Guido Berlucchi (created modern sparkling wines of Franciacorta in early 1960s, largest producer by volume), Ca’ del Bosco

32
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What is one of Italy’s most notable sparkling wines?

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Cuvée Annamaria Clementi, from Ca’ del Bosco

33
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What is casoncelli?

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Stuffed pasta (usually beef and parmesan)

34
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Name 3 cheese DOPs in Lombardy?

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Grana Padano DOP, Gorgonzola DOP, Taleggio DOP

35
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How does Lambrusco planted on the Padan Plain differ from Lambrusco planted on the hillsides of the Apennines foothills?

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Lambrusco from the plain produces lighter, delicate styles, and hillside vineyards craft styles with more body and structure

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What are the 3 principal varieties of Lambrusco?

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Lambrusco di Sorbara, Lambrusco Grasparossa, Lambrusco Salamino

37
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Which Lambrusco variety is the most planted?

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Lambrusco Salamino

38
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Main Lambrusco DOCs?

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Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC, Lambrusco Grasaprossa di Castelvetro DOC, Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC, Reggiano Lambrusco DOC, Lambrusco di Modena DOC

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Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC typical style?

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Fragrant, light bodied, pale in color, based on Sorbara variety grown around hamlet of same name

40
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Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC typical style?

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Most structured of the Lambrusco varieties and based on Gasparossa variety grown around Castelvetro

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Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC typical style?

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“in between” Sorbara and Grasparossa, based on Salamino grown around Santa Croce

42
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Reggiano Lambrusco DOC typical style?

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Most commonly exported, made from one or more of the Lambrusco varieties grown in a large area around Reggio Emilia

43
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Lambrusco di Modena DOC?

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From one or more Lambrusco varieties grown in large area around Modena

44
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Notable Lambrusco producers?

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Cleto Chiarli (first to produce & sell Lambrusco wine, pioneered tank method for production), Paltrinieri (boutique, artisanal), Lini (4th generation, family owned), Ruinite (historic, coop, brought sweeter version to US)

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What might be considered the red equivalent of Asti DOCG?

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Brachetto D’Acqui DOCG

46
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In what region of Piedmont will you find Moscato d’Asti and Asti DOCG?

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Monferrato

47
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Aside from Asti, what town is at the center of the Asti/Moscato d’Asti DOCGs?

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Canelli

48
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Notable Asti DOCG producers?

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Grancia (pioneer of Asti sparkling), Cinzano (one of first)

49
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Notable Moscato d’Asti DOCG producers?

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Michele Chiarlo, La Spinetta, Elio Perrone

50
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What was the first single vineyard bottling of Moscato in Italy?

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Bricco Quaglia from La Spinetta

51
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Is Moscato d’Asti or Asti DOCG dominated by small scale, artisanal producers?

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Moscato d’Asti

52
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Is Moscato d’Asti or Asti more often vintage dated?

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Moscato d’Asti

53
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What traditional desserts of Piedmont pair well with Moscato d’Asti/Asti?

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Panna Cotta, Zabaione (light custard, egg yolds whipped with Marsala and sugar)

54
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What is one of the most common synonyms for Moscato Bianco?

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Moscato di Canelli

55
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How many villages may append “Rive” to their name?

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43

56
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What is the most common sweetness designation for Prosecco?

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Extra Dry (sweeter than brut)

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