Other Northern Italy Flashcards
Where is Valle d’Aosta locates?
Far west of Italy, tucked in the Western Alps
What is the smallest wine region in Italy in terms of production?
Valle d’Aosta
What is the primary grape for the wines from the sub-appellations Torrette, Chambave and Enfer d’Arvier?
Petit Rouge
What is the primary grape for red wines in the sub-appellations of Donnas and Arnad-Montjovet?
Picotendro (Nebbiolo)
What white grape makes still and sparkling wines in the sub-appellation of La Salle?
Blanc de Morgex
Describe the wines of Franciacorta DOCG
- Traditional method (metodo Classico) sparkling made from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco (max 50% of blend).
- Traditional method rosé sparkling made from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero (min 35% of blend) and Pinot Bianco (max 50%).
What are the ageing requirements of non-vintage Franciacorta DOCG?
May not be release until 25 months after harvest. The wine must spend 18 of those months maturing on lees.
What are the ageing requirements of vintage (millesimato) Franciacorta DOCG?
Cannot be released until 37 months after the harvest with 30 months ageing on the lees.
What are the ageing requirements of Franciacorta Riserva DOCG?
Cannot be released until 67 months after harvest with 60 months spent on lees.
What percentage of grapes must come from the labeled vintage for Franciacorta Millesimato?
85%
Describe the style of wine made in Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Traditional method sparkling predominantly made from Pinot Nero (min 70%). If Pinot Nero makes up 85% or more of the blend, may be varietally labelled as Pinot Nero.
What are the ageing requirements of non-vintage Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?
Minimum 15 months spent on the lees
What are the ageing requirements for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Millesimato?
24 months on the lees
True or false. Still wines can be released under the Franciacorta DOCG?
False. Still wines of the region can use Curtefranca DOC or Sebino IGT.
What are the five sub-zones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
Valhalla, Inferno, Grumello, Sassella and Maroggia.
A wine has ‘Grumello’ on the label. Provide the following:
- grape variety;
- appellation; and
- ageing requirements.
- Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo);
- Valtellina Superiore DOCG; and
- minimum 24 months ageing, 12 of those in cask.
Describe the style of wine made in Sforzato Di Valtellina DOCG
Recioto in style, Nebbiolo grapes are dried after harvest. Wine is dry with a minimum 14% abv.
What are the ageing requirements for Valtellina Superiore DOCG Riserva?
Minimum of 3 years, 12 of which must be in cask.
What are the ageing requirements for Rosso Di Valtellina DOC?
Minimum 6 months
What is Valtellina Superiore DOCG referred to when it is bottled in Switzerland
Stagafassli
Describe the wines of Moscato Di Scanzo DOCG
Sweet passito red wines made from red Moscato grapes. Wines must be aged for a minimum 2 years but cannot be aged in wood
What white grape varieties are commonly grown in Alto-Adige DOC?
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Müller-Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewürztraminer.
Which sub-region of Alto-Adige DOC is known for quality Pinot Grigio?
Oltradige
What is predominant red grape of Alto-Adige DOC?
Schiava
Which subzone is known for quality Schiava in Alto-Adige DOC?
Santa Maddelena
What grapes are red Valpolicella DOC wines made from?
Predominantly Corvina and Rondinella. Molinara, Negrara and Oseleta may constitute up to 15% blend in total
What are the ageing requirements for Valpolicella Superiore?
1 year
What are the ageing requirements for Amarone della Valpolicella?
2 years for normale. Riserva is 4 years
What grapes is Soave DOC made from?
70% Garganega, Trebbiano Di Soave and Chardonnay.
What are the ageing requirements for Soave Superiore DOCG?
1 year including 3 months in the bottle.
Name the most well known ‘cru’ of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
Cartizze
Describe the style of wine made in Ramandolo DOCG and Colli Orientali del Friuli-Picolit DOCG
White passito style wines made from the Picolit grape
Which DOCG region makes varietal wines out of Friulano?
Lison DOCG
