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1
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Where is Valle d’Aosta locates?

A

Far west of Italy, tucked in the Western Alps

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What is the smallest wine region in Italy in terms of production?

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Valle d’Aosta

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What is the primary grape for the wines from the sub-appellations Torrette, Chambave and Enfer d’Arvier?

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Petit Rouge

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What is the primary grape for red wines in the sub-appellations of Donnas and Arnad-Montjovet?

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Picotendro (Nebbiolo)

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What white grape makes still and sparkling wines in the sub-appellation of La Salle?

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Blanc de Morgex

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Describe the wines of Franciacorta DOCG

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  • 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%).
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What are the ageing requirements of non-vintage Franciacorta DOCG?

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May not be release until 25 months after harvest. The wine must spend 18 of those months maturing on lees.

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What are the ageing requirements of vintage (millesimato) Franciacorta DOCG?

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Cannot be released until 37 months after the harvest with 30 months ageing on the lees.

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What are the ageing requirements of Franciacorta Riserva DOCG?

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Cannot be released until 67 months after harvest with 60 months spent on lees.

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What percentage of grapes must come from the labeled vintage for Franciacorta Millesimato?

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85%

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Describe the style of wine made in Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

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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.

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What are the ageing requirements of non-vintage Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?

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Minimum 15 months spent on the lees

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What are the ageing requirements for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Millesimato?

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24 months on the lees

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True or false. Still wines can be released under the Franciacorta DOCG?

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False. Still wines of the region can use Curtefranca DOC or Sebino IGT.

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What are the five sub-zones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

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Valhalla, Inferno, Grumello, Sassella and Maroggia.

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A wine has ‘Grumello’ on the label. Provide the following:

  • grape variety;
  • appellation; and
  • ageing requirements.
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  • Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo);
  • Valtellina Superiore DOCG; and
  • minimum 24 months ageing, 12 of those in cask.
17
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Describe the style of wine made in Sforzato Di Valtellina DOCG

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Recioto in style, Nebbiolo grapes are dried after harvest. Wine is dry with a minimum 14% abv.

18
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What are the ageing requirements for Valtellina Superiore DOCG Riserva?

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Minimum of 3 years, 12 of which must be in cask.

19
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What are the ageing requirements for Rosso Di Valtellina DOC?

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Minimum 6 months

20
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What is Valtellina Superiore DOCG referred to when it is bottled in Switzerland

A

Stagafassli

21
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Describe the wines of Moscato Di Scanzo DOCG

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Sweet passito red wines made from red Moscato grapes. Wines must be aged for a minimum 2 years but cannot be aged in wood

22
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What white grape varieties are commonly grown in Alto-Adige DOC?

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Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Müller-Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewürztraminer.

23
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Which sub-region of Alto-Adige DOC is known for quality Pinot Grigio?

A

Oltradige

24
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What is predominant red grape of Alto-Adige DOC?

A

Schiava

25
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Which subzone is known for quality Schiava in Alto-Adige DOC?

A

Santa Maddelena

26
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What grapes are red Valpolicella DOC wines made from?

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Predominantly Corvina and Rondinella. Molinara, Negrara and Oseleta may constitute up to 15% blend in total

27
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What are the ageing requirements for Valpolicella Superiore?

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1 year

28
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What are the ageing requirements for Amarone della Valpolicella?

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2 years for normale. Riserva is 4 years

29
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What grapes is Soave DOC made from?

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70% Garganega, Trebbiano Di Soave and Chardonnay.

30
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What are the ageing requirements for Soave Superiore DOCG?

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1 year including 3 months in the bottle.

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Name the most well known ‘cru’ of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG

A

Cartizze

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Describe the style of wine made in Ramandolo DOCG and Colli Orientali del Friuli-Picolit DOCG

A

White passito style wines made from the Picolit grape

33
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Which DOCG region makes varietal wines out of Friulano?

A

Lison DOCG

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