Sparkling Wines of Italy

Question 1

Lambrusco

Answer 1

The name of a grape and wine produced in four zones in Emilia-Romagna (home of vinegar from Modena) and one in Lombardy, There are 8 denominizones in which it is produced

Question 2

Four high quallity Lambruscos

Answer 2

Lambrusco di Sorbara (most recognized), Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco Grasparossa, and Lambrusco Salamino.

Question 3

Styles of Lambrusco

Answer 3

Generally semi-sweet, sparkling, frizannti. Can be still red dry wine. Meant to be drunk young. Low alc.

Question 4

What Method is used with Lambrusco

Answer 4

Charmat. It can also be made in the traditional method and will say “bottle fermented.”

Question 5

Spumante means what

Answer 5

Fully sparkling as in the classic method.

Question 6

Trento D.O.C.

Answer 6

Trento is famous for Chardonnay and Pinot Nero-based bubbly.

Question 7

Asti Spumante

Answer 7

Fully sparkling wine made from moscato in Asti. Generally sweet and made in charmat method

Question 8

Moscato d’asti DOCG

Answer 8

Light bubbly version of Asti Spumante made from mocato grape. Generally sweet made in charmat method. Low alc.

Question 9

Brachetto d’Aqui

Answer 9

“Sweet red frizannti wine from Piedmont” Made in charmat method.

Question 10

Franciacorta Grapes

Answer 10

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc, grapes also used to make Champagne.

Question 11

Method of Franciacorta

Answer 11

Classic or traditional method

Question 12

How does Franciacorta differ from champagne

Answer 12

It does not have the same minerality

Question 13

How long does Franciacorta age

Answer 13

Franciacorta (NV) ages 25 mo with 18 months on lees

vintage 37 mo 30 months on lees

Question 14

Where is Franciacorta made

Answer 14

Lombardy