Test Ai Flashcards
Hvor ligger Italia i Europa?
Italia ligger mellom breddegradene 36ºN og 47ºN, grenser til Frankrike, Sveits, Østerrike og Slovenia i nord.
Hvilke to hovedøyer har Italia?
Sardinia og Sicilia.
Hvilke fjellkjeder preger Italia?
Appenninene og Alpene.
Hvilke regioner i Italia er kjent for vinproduksjon?
- Piemonte
- Toscana
- Veneto
- Sicilia
- Alto Adige
- Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- Lombardia
- Abruzzo
- Puglia
- Campania
Hva er Italias betydning for vinhistorien?
Italia har en betydningsfull rolle for utviklingen av hele verdens vinhistorie.
Hvilke druesorter er mest brukte i Italia?
- Sangiovese (rød)
- Trebbiano (grønn)
Hva er kvalitetspyramiden i italiensk vinlov?
- DOCG
- DOC
- IGP
- Vino d’Italia
Når ble DOCG-systemet innført i Italia?
1963.
Hvilke viner fikk DOCG-status i 1980?
- Barolo
- Barbaresco
- Brunello di Montalcino
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Hva er hovedklimaet i Italia?
Temperert til varmt middelhavsklima.
Hvilke faktorer påvirker vinproduksjonens klima i Italia?
- Varm og tørr fønvind
- Høsttåke (nebbia)
- Scirocco-vindfenomen
Hva er den mest plantede grønne druen i Italia?
Trebbiano.
Hva står DOCG for?
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita.
Hvilken vinlov gir kvalitetsvin laget i en offisiell vinregion?
DOC (DOP).
Hvilke druesorter er typiske for Piemonte?
- Nebbiolo
- Barbera
- Dolcetto
- Moscato
- Cortese
- Arneis
Hvilken stil har Barolo-vin?
Lys farge, syre- og tanninrik, komplekse aromaer.
Hva karakteriserer vinen Barbaresco?
Lys og kompleks, lettere enn Barolo.
Hvilke druesorter brukes i Chianti-vin?
- Sangiovese
- Canaiolo
- Trebbiano
- Malvasia
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
Hvilke vinstiler finnes i Toscana?
- Chianti
- Supertoscaner
- Vin Santo
Hva er hoveddruen i Valpolicella?
Corvina.
Hva er Appassimento-teknikken?
En metode for å tørke druer før vinproduksjon.
Hvilke druer brukes i Soave-vin?
- Garganega
- Trebbiano
Hvilket område er kjent for produksjon av musserende vin i Veneto?
Prosecco.
Hvilken drue er typisk for Sicilia?
Nero d’Avola.
Hvilke regioner i Italia eksporterer mindre vin?
- Valle d’Aosta
- Liguria
- Emilia-Romagna
- Marche
- Molise
- Umbria
- Basilicata
- Calabria
- Lazio
- Sardinia
Hva er vekstsesongen for vin i Italia?
April – oktober.
What is the main grape used in the Valpolicella wine style?
Corvina
Corvina is the primary grape variety for the blend used in Valpolicella wines.
Which technique is used in the production of Amarone wine?
Appassimento technique
The Appassimento technique involves drying grapes before fermentation to concentrate flavors.
Name two regions that are key to Italian wine production.
- Veneto
- Sicilia
What characterizes Amarone wine?
Much dried fruit and high alcohol
Amarone wines are known for their rich flavors and elevated alcohol content due to the drying process of the grapes.
What type of climate is found in Sicilia?
Warm Mediterranean climate
This climate is characterized by being sunny, warm, and relatively dry with moderate rainfall.
Which grape is particularly affected by botrytis in Veneto?
Corvina
Botrytis, or noble rot, impacts the flavor profile and characteristics of wines made from Corvina grapes.
What is the primary style of wine produced in Trentino - Alto Adige?
White wine
Approximately 65% of the wine production in Trentino - Alto Adige is white wine.
Fill in the blank: The grape variety _______ is known for producing robust red wines in Abruzzo.
Montepulciano
True or False: Prosecco is a type of red wine.
False
Prosecco is a sparkling white wine originating from the Veneto region.
What are the two main grape varieties used in Puglia?
- Negroamaro
- Primitivo
What is the significance of the Scirocco wind in Sicilia?
It brings hot and often dusty conditions
The Scirocco wind originates from North Africa and affects the climate in Sicilia.
Which grape variety was previously known as Tocai Friulano?
Friulano
The name was changed in 2007 due to a trademark dispute with the Tokaji wine from Hungary.
What is the primary grape used for the famous Taurasi wine?
Aglianico
Taurasi is known for its high acidity and tannins, requiring bottle aging.
What type of soil predominates in the Valpolicella region?
Volcanic with limestone, clay, and marl
The diverse soil composition contributes to the unique characteristics of wines from Valpolicella.
What is the primary style of wine produced in Soave?
Light and fruity white wine
Soave is well-known for its fresh and aromatic white wines.
What is the primary fermentation method used for Franciacorta?
Traditional method
This method is similar to that used in Champagne production, involving secondary fermentation in the bottle.
Which grape variety is known for producing elegant red wines from Etna?
Nerello Mascalese
This grape variety is celebrated for its finesse and aromatic complexity in wines from the Etna region.
List three typical Italian food items.
- Parmigiano Reggiano
- Mozzarella
- Pasta
What percentage of wine production in Puglia is attributed to bulk wine?
70%
Puglia is known for producing a significant amount of bulk wine, especially from Negroamaro.
Fill in the blank: _______ is a traditional Italian dish often associated with wine.
Risotto
What is a common characteristic of Marsala wine?
Fortified wine made from Grillo and Catarratto
Marsala is a well-known fortified wine from Sicily, with a range of styles.
What defines the wine style from Lombardia?
Exclusive sparkling wines
Franciacorta is the most renowned example of sparkling wine produced in Lombardia.
