Test Ai

Question 1

Hvor ligger Italia i Europa?

Answer 1

Italia ligger mellom breddegradene 36ºN og 47ºN, grenser til Frankrike, Sveits, Østerrike og Slovenia i nord.

Question 2

Hvilke to hovedøyer har Italia?

Answer 2

Sardinia og Sicilia.

Question 3

Hvilke fjellkjeder preger Italia?

Answer 3

Appenninene og Alpene.

Question 4

Hvilke regioner i Italia er kjent for vinproduksjon?

Answer 4

• Piemonte
• Toscana
• Veneto
• Sicilia
• Alto Adige
• Friuli-Venezia Giulia
• Lombardia
• Abruzzo
• Puglia
• Campania

Question 5

Hva er Italias betydning for vinhistorien?

Answer 5

Italia har en betydningsfull rolle for utviklingen av hele verdens vinhistorie.

Question 6

Hvilke druesorter er mest brukte i Italia?

Answer 6

• Sangiovese (rød)
• Trebbiano (grønn)

Question 7

Hva er kvalitetspyramiden i italiensk vinlov?

Answer 7

• DOCG
• DOC
• IGP
• Vino d’Italia

Question 8

Når ble DOCG-systemet innført i Italia?

Answer 8

1963.

Question 9

Hvilke viner fikk DOCG-status i 1980?

Answer 9

• Barolo
• Barbaresco
• Brunello di Montalcino
• Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Question 10

Hva er hovedklimaet i Italia?

Answer 10

Temperert til varmt middelhavsklima.

Question 11

Hvilke faktorer påvirker vinproduksjonens klima i Italia?

Answer 11

• Varm og tørr fønvind
• Høsttåke (nebbia)
• Scirocco-vindfenomen

Question 12

Hva er den mest plantede grønne druen i Italia?

Answer 12

Trebbiano.

Question 13

Hva står DOCG for?

Answer 13

Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita.

Question 14

Hvilken vinlov gir kvalitetsvin laget i en offisiell vinregion?

Answer 14

DOC (DOP).

Question 15

Hvilke druesorter er typiske for Piemonte?

Answer 15

• Nebbiolo
• Barbera
• Dolcetto
• Moscato
• Cortese
• Arneis

Question 16

Hvilken stil har Barolo-vin?

Answer 16

Lys farge, syre- og tanninrik, komplekse aromaer.

Question 17

Hva karakteriserer vinen Barbaresco?

Answer 17

Lys og kompleks, lettere enn Barolo.

Question 18

Hvilke druesorter brukes i Chianti-vin?

Answer 18

• Sangiovese
• Canaiolo
• Trebbiano
• Malvasia
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Merlot

Question 19

Hvilke vinstiler finnes i Toscana?

Answer 19

• Chianti
• Supertoscaner
• Vin Santo

Question 20

Hva er hoveddruen i Valpolicella?

Answer 20

Corvina.

Question 21

Hva er Appassimento-teknikken?

Answer 21

En metode for å tørke druer før vinproduksjon.

Question 22

Hvilke druer brukes i Soave-vin?

Answer 22

• Garganega
• Trebbiano

Question 23

Hvilket område er kjent for produksjon av musserende vin i Veneto?

Answer 23

Prosecco.

Question 24

Hvilken drue er typisk for Sicilia?

Answer 24

Nero d’Avola.

Question 25

Hvilke regioner i Italia eksporterer mindre vin?

Answer 25

* Valle d’Aosta * Liguria * Emilia-Romagna * Marche * Molise * Umbria * Basilicata * Calabria * Lazio * Sardinia

Question 26

Hva er vekstsesongen for vin i Italia?

Answer 26

April – oktober.

Question 27

What is the main grape used in the Valpolicella wine style?

Answer 27

Corvina ## Footnote Corvina is the primary grape variety for the blend used in Valpolicella wines.

Question 28

Which technique is used in the production of Amarone wine?

Answer 28

Appassimento technique ## Footnote The Appassimento technique involves drying grapes before fermentation to concentrate flavors.

Question 29

Name two regions that are key to Italian wine production.

Answer 29

* Veneto * Sicilia

Question 30

What characterizes Amarone wine?

Answer 30

Much dried fruit and high alcohol ## Footnote Amarone wines are known for their rich flavors and elevated alcohol content due to the drying process of the grapes.

Question 31

What type of climate is found in Sicilia?

Answer 31

Warm Mediterranean climate ## Footnote This climate is characterized by being sunny, warm, and relatively dry with moderate rainfall.

Question 32

Which grape is particularly affected by botrytis in Veneto?

Answer 32

Corvina ## Footnote Botrytis, or noble rot, impacts the flavor profile and characteristics of wines made from Corvina grapes.

Question 33

What is the primary style of wine produced in Trentino - Alto Adige?

Answer 33

White wine ## Footnote Approximately 65% of the wine production in Trentino - Alto Adige is white wine.

Question 34

Fill in the blank: The grape variety _______ is known for producing robust red wines in Abruzzo.

Answer 34

Montepulciano

Question 35

True or False: Prosecco is a type of red wine.

Answer 35

False ## Footnote Prosecco is a sparkling white wine originating from the Veneto region.

Question 36

What are the two main grape varieties used in Puglia?

Answer 36

* Negroamaro * Primitivo

Question 37

What is the significance of the Scirocco wind in Sicilia?

Answer 37

It brings hot and often dusty conditions ## Footnote The Scirocco wind originates from North Africa and affects the climate in Sicilia.

Question 38

Which grape variety was previously known as Tocai Friulano?

Answer 38

Friulano ## Footnote The name was changed in 2007 due to a trademark dispute with the Tokaji wine from Hungary.

Question 39

What is the primary grape used for the famous Taurasi wine?

Answer 39

Aglianico ## Footnote Taurasi is known for its high acidity and tannins, requiring bottle aging.

Question 40

What type of soil predominates in the Valpolicella region?

Answer 40

Volcanic with limestone, clay, and marl ## Footnote The diverse soil composition contributes to the unique characteristics of wines from Valpolicella.

Question 41

What is the primary style of wine produced in Soave?

Answer 41

Light and fruity white wine ## Footnote Soave is well-known for its fresh and aromatic white wines.

Question 42

What is the primary fermentation method used for Franciacorta?

Answer 42

Traditional method ## Footnote This method is similar to that used in Champagne production, involving secondary fermentation in the bottle.

Question 43

Which grape variety is known for producing elegant red wines from Etna?

Answer 43

Nerello Mascalese ## Footnote This grape variety is celebrated for its finesse and aromatic complexity in wines from the Etna region.

Question 44

List three typical Italian food items.

Answer 44

* Parmigiano Reggiano * Mozzarella * Pasta

Question 45

What percentage of wine production in Puglia is attributed to bulk wine?

Answer 45

70% ## Footnote Puglia is known for producing a significant amount of bulk wine, especially from Negroamaro.

Question 46

Fill in the blank: _______ is a traditional Italian dish often associated with wine.

Answer 46

Risotto

Question 47

What is a common characteristic of Marsala wine?

Answer 47

Fortified wine made from Grillo and Catarratto ## Footnote Marsala is a well-known fortified wine from Sicily, with a range of styles.

Question 48

What defines the wine style from Lombardia?

Answer 48

Exclusive sparkling wines ## Footnote Franciacorta is the most renowned example of sparkling wine produced in Lombardia.