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What are the grape varietals & blending laws of Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG

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Min 90% Montepulciano
Max 10% Sangiovese

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In what region would you find the Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG

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Abruzzo

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What are the principle grape varietals of Terre Tollesi DOCG

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Pecorino
Passerina
Montepulciano

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What styles of wine are produced in Terre Tollesi DOCG

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White
Red
Sparkling

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What are the blending laws of Terre Tollesi DOCG rosso wines

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Min. 95% Montepulciano

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In what region would you find Terre Tollesi DOCG

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Abruzzo

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What is the grape varietal of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG

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Algianico

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What are the blending requirements for Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG

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Min. 100% Aglianico

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What are the aging requirements for Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG

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Min 1 year in barrel, 1 year in bottle

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What are the aging requirements for Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG Riserva

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Min. 2 years in barrel, 1 year in bottle

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In what region would you find Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG

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Basilicata

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What two styles of wine are produced in Aglianico del Taburno DOCG

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Rosado
Rosso

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What are the blending requirements for Aglianico del Taburno DOCG

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Min. 85% Aglianico

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In what region would you find Aglianico del Taburno DOCG

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Campania

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What is the aging requirement for Aglianico del Taburno DOCG red wine

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Min 2 years

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What is the aging requirement for Aglianico del Taburno DOCG Riserva

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Min. 1 year in oak, 3 years total

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What are the grape varietals and blending laws of Fiano del Avellino DOCG

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Fiano
Min. 85%
Remainder of blend can be comprised of Trebbiano, Coda di Volpe, Greco

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What are the aging requirements for Fiano de Avellino DOCG Riserva

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Min. 1 year

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What are the grape varietals and blending laws of Greco di Tufo DOCG

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Greco
Min. 85%
Remainder of the blend can be comprised of Coda di Volpe

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What two styles of wine can be produced in Greco di Tufo DOCG

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White
Sparkling

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What is the min. aging required for white Riserva Greco di Tufo DOCG

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Min. 1 year

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What are the grape varietals and blending laws of Taurasi DOCG

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Min. 85% Aglianico
Can comprise max. 15% of other non-aromatic red grapes of Avellino

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What are the aging requirements for Taurasi DOCG

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Min. 3 years, 1 year in wood

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What are the aging requirements for Taurasi DOCG Riserva

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Min. 4 years, 18 months in wood

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In what region is Taurasi DOCG located

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Campania

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What are the two DOCG of Emilia-Romagna

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Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG
Romagna Albana DOCG

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What is the main grape varietal of Colli Bolognese Pignoletto DOCG

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Pignoletto

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What are the blending laws of Colli Bolognese Pignoletto DOCG

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Min. 85% Pignoletto
Max 15% non-aromatic white grapes including Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero (vinified white)

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What is the major grape varietal of Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG

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Picolit

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What does ‘Cialla’ indicate on a label in Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG

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100% Picolit

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What are the aging requirements for Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG ‘Cialla’

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Min 2 years aging

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What are the aging requirements for Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG ‘Cialla’ Riserva

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Min 4 years aging

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What is the grape varietal of Ramandolo DOCG

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Min. 100% Verduzzo Friulano

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What are the blending requirements of Rosazzo DOCG

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Min. 50% Friulano
20-30% Sauvignon
20-30% Pinot Blanc and/or Chardonnay
Max. 10% Ribolla
Max 5% Other varietals

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What are the dominant grape varietals of Cannellino di Frascati DOCG

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Malvasia Bianca di Candia
Malvasia del Lazio
Bombino
Trebbiano
Bellone

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In what region would you find Ramandolo DOCG

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Friuli

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In what region would you find Rosazzo DOCG

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Friuli

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In what region would you find Cannellino di Frascati DOCG

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Lazio

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What is the dominant grape varietal and blending laws of Cesanese Del Piglio DOCG

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Cesanese di Affile
Min. 90%

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What are the aging requirements for Cesanese Del Piglio DOCG Riserva

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Min. 20 months aging

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What are the dominant grape varietals and blending laws of Frascati Superiore DOCG

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Min. 70% Malvasia
Rest comprised of Bellone, Bombino, Greco, Trebbiano

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What are the aging requirements for Frascati DOCG Riserva

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Min. 1 year

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What is the famous sparkling wine DOCG of Lombardia

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Franciacorta DOCG

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What are the 5 categories of Franciacorta DOCG

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Franciacorta
Franciacorta Saten
Franciacorta Rosé
Franciacorta Millesimato
Franciacorta Riserva

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What are the four authorized grapes for Franciacorta DOCG

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Pinot Nero
Pinot Bianco
Chardonnay
Erbamat

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What are the blending laws for Franciacorta DOCG

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Mainly Pinot Nero & Chardonnay
Max. 50% Pinot Bianco
Max. 10% Erbamat

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What are the blending laws for Franciacorta Saten DOCG

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Chardonnay with max 50% Pinot Bianco

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What are the blending laws for Franciacorta Rosé DOCG

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Min. 35% Pinot Nero
Max. 65% Chardonnay
Max. 50% Pinot Bianco
Max. 10% Erbamat

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What is the minimum percentage of grapes required to be sourced from the named vintage on Franciacorta Millesimato or Riserva wines

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Min. 85% from the stated vintage

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What style of wine is produced in Moscato di Scanzo DOCG

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Passito

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What is the grape of Moscato di Scanzo DOCG

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Moscato di Scanzo (Red Muscat)

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What are the aging requirements for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG

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Min. 2 years

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What style of wine is produced in Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

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Traditional method sparkling wines

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What are the authorized grape varietals for Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

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Pinot Nero
Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Bianco

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What are the blending laws for Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG Classico & Rosé categories

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Min. 70% Pinot Nero
Max. 30% white authorized varietals

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What are the blending laws for Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG ‘Pinot Nero’ & ‘Pinot Nero Rosé’ categories

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Min. 85% Pinot Nero
Max. 15% authorized white varietals

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What are the aging requirements for NV Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

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Min. 15 months sur lie

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What are the aging requirements for Millesimato Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

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Min. 24 months sur lie

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In what region would you find Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

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Lombardia

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In what region would you find Moscato di Scanzo DOCG

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Lombardia

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What are the blending requirements for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG

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Min. 90% Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Max. 10% Non-aromatic local grapes

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What is the aging requirement for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG

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Min. 20 months, 1 year in oak

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What style of wine is produced in Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG

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Grapes are dried following harvest to increase potential minimum alcohol to 14% for a concentrated, intense red wine of small yields

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What are the blending laws for Valtellina Superiore DOCG

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Min. 90% Chiavannasca (Nebbiolo)
Max. 10% other indigenous varietals (non-aromatic)

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What are the aging requirements for Valtellina Superiore DOCG

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Min. 24 months, 12 months in wood

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What are the aging requirements for Valtellina Superiore Riserva DOCG

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Min. 3 years of total aging

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In what region is Valtellina Superiore located in

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Lombardia

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What is the primary grape varietal of Castelli di Jesi Riserva DOCG

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Verdicchio

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What is the min. Verdicchio required in Castelli di Jesi Riserva DOCG

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85%

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What are the aging requirements for Castelli di Jesi Riserva DOCG

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Min. 18 months

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What are the blending laws for Conero Riserva DOCG

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Min. 85% Montepulciano
Max. 15% Sangiovese

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In what region is Conero Riserva DOCG located in

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Le Marche

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In what region is Castelli di Jesi Riserva DOCG located in

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Le Marche

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What are the blending laws for varietal white wines in Offida DOCG

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Min. 85% Pecorino OR Passerina

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What are the blending laws for red wines in Offida DOCG

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Min. 85% Montepulciano

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What are the aging requirements for white and red wines in Offida DOCG

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White - released March 1st following harvest
Red - Min. 2 years, 1 year in oak

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What are the blending laws for Matelica Riserva DOCG

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Min. 85% Verdicchio

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What are the aging requirements for Matelica Riserva DOCG

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Min. 18 months

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In what region would you find Offida DOCG

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Le Marche

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In what region would you find Matelica Riserva DOCG

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Le Marche

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What style of wine is produced in Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG

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Red wine from a percentage of dried grapes (min 40% dried)

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What are the blending laws for Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG

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Min. 85% Vernaccia Nera

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In what regions is Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG located

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Le Marche

84
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What style of wine is produced in Alta Langa DOCG

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Traditional method sparkling wine

85
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What are the two main grape varietals for production in Alta Langa DOCG

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Pinot Nero
Chardonnay

86
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What are the aging requirements for standard Alta Langa DOCG

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Min. 9 months sur lie
30 months total
vintage must be declared

87
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What are the aging requirements for Alta Langa Riserva DOCG

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Min. 9 months sur lie
36 months total
Vintage must be declared

88
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What are the four categories within Asti DOCG

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Asti Spumante
Asti ‘Metodo Classico’ Spumante
Moscato d’Asti
Moscati d’Asti ‘Vendemmia Tardiva’

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What is the dominant grape varietal of Asti DOCG

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Moscato Bianco

89
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What are the three subzones of Asti DOCG

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Canelli
Strevi
Santa Vittoria d’Alba

90
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Which category of Asti DOCG is produced in the three subzones

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Moscato d’Asti

91
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What are the aging requirements for Barbaresco DOCG

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Min. 26 months
Min. 9 months in wood

92
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Name at least 3 major ‘crus’ in Barbaresco

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Ovello
Cavanna
Montestefano
Muncagota
Pora
Rabaja
Pajé

93
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What are the blending laws for Babera d’Asti DOCG

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Min. 90% Barbera
Remaining can include Freisa, Gringolino, and Dolcetto

94
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What are the aging requirements for Barbera d’Asti DOCG

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Min. 4 months

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What are the aging requirements for Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG

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Min. 14 months
6 months in oak

96
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What are the aging requirements for Barbera d’Asti Superiore Tinella and Colli Astiani DOCG

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Min. 24 months
6 months in oak

97
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What are the blending laws for Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG

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Min. 85% Barbera
Max. 15% Freisa, Gringolino, Dolcetto

98
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What are the aging requirements for Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG

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Min. 14 months
6 months in oak

99
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What are the aging requirements for Barolo DOCG

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Min. 38 months
18 months in wood

100
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What are the aging requirements for Barolo Riserva DOCG

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Min. 62 months

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Name the 6 communes of Barolo

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Barolo
Castiglione Falleto
Serralunga d’Alba
Monforte d’Alba
La Morra
Novello

102
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Name at least 3 ‘crus’ in Barolo

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Arborina
Gattera
Fossati
Liste
Brunate
Castellero
Ravera
Cannubi
Monprivato
Rivette

103
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What does ‘Vigna’ refer to on a label in Barolo DOCG

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Single Vineyard site designation

104
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What style of wine is produced in Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG

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Rosado/Rosso sparkling wines

105
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What are the blending laws for Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG

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Min. 97% Brachetto

106
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What is the grape varietal of Canelli DOCG

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Moscato Bianco

107
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What are the aging requirements for Canelli DOCG Riserva

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Min. 30 months

108
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What style of wine is produced in Canelli DOCG

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Spumante - a sub-region of the overall Asti DOCG

109
Q

What is the grape varietal of Dogliani DOCG

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Dolcetto

110
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What are the aging requirements for Dogliani DOCG ‘Superiore’

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Min. 1 year

111
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What is the grape varietal of Diano d’Alba DOCG

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Dolcetto

112
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What is the grape varietal of Ovado Superiore DOCG

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Dolcetto

113
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What is the grape varietal of Caluso DOCG

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Erbaluce

114
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What styles of wine are authorized in Erbaluce de Caluso DOCG

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White
Spumate
Passito

115
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What are the blending laws of Gattinara DOCG

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Min. 90% Nebbiolo
Max. 10% Bonarda
Max. 4% Vespolina

116
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What are the aging requirements for Gattinara DOCG

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Min. 35 months
2 years in wood

117
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What are the aging requirements for Gattinara DOCG Riserva

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Min. 47 months
3 years in wood

118
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What is the grape varietal of Gavi DOCG

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Cortese

119
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What are the aging requirements for Gavi DOCG Riserva

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Min. 1 year

120
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What styles of wine are authorized in Gavi DOCG

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White
Spumante

121
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What are the blending requirements for Ghemme DOCG

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Min. 85% Nebbiolo
Max. 15% Vespolina & Uva Rara

122
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What are the aging requirements for Ghemme DOCG

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Min. 34 months
18 months in wood

123
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What are the aging requirements for Ghemme DOCG Riserva

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Min. 46 months
2 years in wood

124
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What is the sole authorized grape varietal of Nizza DOCG

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Barbera

125
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What are the blending requirements for Nizza DOCG

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Min. 18 months
6 months in oak

126
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What are the grape varietals of Roero DOCG

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Arneis
Nebbiolo

127
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What are the blending laws of Roero DOCG

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White - min. 95% Arneis
Red - min. 95% Nebbiolo

128
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What are the aging requirements for white and red Roero DOCG Riserva

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White - min. 16 months
Red - min. 32 months, 6 in oak

129
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What is the grape varietal of Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG

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Ruche

130
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What are the aging requirements for Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG Riserva

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Min. 2 years

131
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What are the blending laws for Riche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG

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Min. 95% Ruche
Max. 5% Barbera, Brachetto

132
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What are the two authorized grape varietals of Terre Alfieri DOCG

A

Arneis
Nebbiolo

133
Q

What are the blending laws for Terre Alfieri DOCG

A

Min. 85% stated varietal (Arneis or Nebbiolo)

134
Q

What are the aging requirements for Terre Alfiere DOCG Arneis superiore

A

Min. 6 months

135
Q

What are the aging requirements for Terre Alfiere DOCG Nebbiolo Superiore

A

Min 1 year, 6 months in wood

136
Q

What are the aging requirements for Terre Alfiere DOCG Nebbiolo Riserva

A

Min. 2 years, 1 year in wood

137
Q

What style of wine is produced in Castel del Monte Bambino Nero DOCG

A

Rosato

138
Q

What are the blending laws of Castel del Monte Bambino Nero DOCG

A

Min. 90% Bombino Nero

139
Q

In what region is Castel del Monte Bambino Nero DOCG located

A

Puglia

140
Q

What are the blending laws for Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva DOCG

A

Min. 90% Nero di Troia

141
Q

In what region is Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva DOCG located

A

Puglia

142
Q

What are the blending laws for Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva DOCG

A

Min. 65% Nero di Troia
Max. 35% other Puglia red grapes

143
Q

What is the grape varietal of Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG

A

Primitivo

144
Q

What style of wine is produced in Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG

A

Sweet red wine

145
Q

In what region is Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG located

A

Puglia

146
Q

What is the sole DOCG of Sardinia

A

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

147
Q

What are the blending laws for Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

A

Min. 95% Vermentino

148
Q

what styles of wine are authorized in Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

A

White
Sparkling
Passito

149
Q

What are the blending laws for Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

A

50-70% Nero d’Avola
30-50% Frappato

150
Q

What region is Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG located in

A

Siciliy

151
Q

What are the blending requirements of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

A

Min. 2 years in oak
Released 5th year after harvest

152
Q

What are the blending requirements of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva

A

Min. 2 years in oak
Released 6th year after harvest

153
Q

What are the blending requirements of Carmignano DOCG

A

Min. 50% Sangiovese
10-20% Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc
Max. 20% Canailo
Max. 10% Chainti white grapes

154
Q

What two styles of wood are authorized for Carmignano DOCG

A

Chesnut
Oak

155
Q

What are the aging requirements for Carmignano DOCG

A

Min. 8 months in oak

156
Q

What are the aging requirements for Carmignano DOCG Riserva

A

Min. 1 year in oak

157
Q

What are the major sub-zones of Chianti DOCG

A

Rufina
Colli Fiornetini
Monespertoli
Montalbano
Colli Senesi
Colli Aretini
Colline Pisane

158
Q

What are the major communes of production for Chianti Classico DOCG

A

Satellina
Radda
Gaiole
Castelnuovo
Poggibonsi
Greve-en-Chianti
San Casciano Val de Pesa
Barberino Tavarnello

159
Q

Name at least 3 major subzones authorized for Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione

A

Castellina
Castelnuovo Berardenga
Greve
Lamole
Montefioralle
Radda
Donato in Poggio

160
Q

What are the aging requirements for Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione

A

Min. 30 months

161
Q

What style of wine & varietal is produced in Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG

A

Passito wine from 100% Aleatico

162
Q

What are the blending requirements for Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG

A

Min. 90% Sangiovese

163
Q

What are the aging requirements for Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG

A

Min. 2 years

164
Q

What is the synonym for Sangiovese in Morellino di Scansano DOCG

A

Morellino

165
Q

What are the blending requirements for Morellino di Scansano DOCG

A

Min. 85% Sangiovese (Morellino)

166
Q

What are the aging requirements for Morellino di Scansano DOCG Riserva

A

Min. 2 years

167
Q

What are the blending laws for Rosso della Val di Cornia DOCG

A

Min. 40% Sangiovese
Max. 60% Cabernet/Merlot
Max. 20% other red grapes of Tuscany

168
Q

What are the aging requirements for Rosso della Val di Cornia DOCG Riserva

A

Min. 18 months in oak

169
Q

What are the two primary grape varietals of Suvereto DOCG

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot

170
Q

What are the blending requirements for Suvereto DOCG

A

Min. 85% of stated varietal
Min. 85% Cabernet/Merlot if not stated

171
Q

What are the aging requirements for Suvereto DOCG Riserva

A

Min. 18 months in oak

172
Q

What are the blending laws of Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

A

Min. 85% Vernaccia
Max. 15% other non-aromatic white varietals

173
Q

What are the aging requirements for Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG Riserva

A

Min. 11 months

174
Q

What are the blending laws for Vino Nobile de Montepulciano DOCG

A

Min. 70% Sangiovese
Max. 30% Other Tuscan Grapes (Max 5% white)

175
Q

What are the aging requirements for Vino Nobile de Montepulciano DOCG

A

Min. 2 years
2 years in wood or 18 months in wood followed by concret or other containers

176
Q

What are the aging requirements for Vino Nobile de Montepulciano DOCG Riserva

A

Min. 3 years

177
Q

What are the blending laws of Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG

A

100% Sagrantino

178
Q

What are the aging requirements for Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG

A

Min. 37 months, 1 year in wood

179
Q

What are the blending laws of Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG

A

Min. 70% Sangiovese

180
Q

What are the aging requirements for Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG

A

Min. 3 years

181
Q

What are the blending laws of Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

A

45-95% Corvina
5-30% Rondinella
Max. 25% other grapes

182
Q

What are the aging requirements for Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

A

Min. 2 years

183
Q

What are the aging requirements for Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Riserva

A

Min. 4 years

184
Q

What are the blending laws of Bardolino Superiore DOCG

A

35-80% Corvina
10-40% Rondinella
Max. 15% Molinara

185
Q

What are the aging requirements for Bardolino Superiore DOCG

A

Min. 1 year

186
Q

What style of wine is produced in Asolo Prosecco DOCG

A

Sparkling wine

187
Q

What are the two quality sub-regions of Prosecco

A

Asolo Prosecco DOCG
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG

188
Q

What are the dominant grape varietals of Colli di Conegliano DOCG

A

Manzoli Bianco
Chardonnay
Pinot Bianco
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Marzemino

189
Q

What are the aging requirements for Colli di Conegliano DOCG

A

White - Min. 4 months
Red - Min. 24 months, 6 in wood

190
Q

What is the grape varietal of Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG

A

Moscato Giallo

191
Q

What are the aging requirements for Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG

A

Min. 1 year

192
Q

What is the grape varietal of Bagnoli Friularo DOCG

A

Raboso Piave

193
Q

What are the aging requirements for Bagnoli Friularo DOCG

A

Min. 1 year

194
Q

What is the grape varietal of Lison DOCG

A

Tai (Friulano)

195
Q

What are the blending laws of Montello Rosso DOCG

A

40-70% Cabernet Sauvignon
30-60% Merlot, Cabernet Franc

196
Q

What are the aging requirements for Montello Rosso DOCG

A

Min. 18 months, 9 months in oak

197
Q

What are the blending laws for Piave Malanotte DOCG

A

Min 70% Raboso Piave
Max. 30% Raboso Veronese

198
Q

What are the aging requirements for Piave Malanotte DOCG

A

Min. 3 years, 1 year in oak

199
Q

What is the sole grape varietal of Recioto di Gambellara DOCG

A

Garganega

200
Q

What are the blending laws for Recioto di Soave DOCG

A

Min. 70% Garganega
Max. 30% Trebbiano di Soave

201
Q

What are the blending laws for Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG

A

45-95% Corvina
5-30% Rondinella
Max. 25% Other grapes

202
Q

What is the min. RS in Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG

A

Min. 50 g/L of residual sugar

203
Q

What are the blending laws for Soave Superiore DOCG

A

Min. 70% Garnagena
Max. 30% Trebbiano/Chardonnay
Max. 5% other white varietals

204
Q
A

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