The DOCGs of Italy Flashcards
What are the grape varietals & blending laws of Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG
Min 90% Montepulciano
Max 10% Sangiovese
In what region would you find the Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG
Abruzzo
What are the principle grape varietals of Terre Tollesi DOCG
Pecorino
Passerina
Montepulciano
What styles of wine are produced in Terre Tollesi DOCG
White
Red
Sparkling
What are the blending laws of Terre Tollesi DOCG rosso wines
Min. 95% Montepulciano
In what region would you find Terre Tollesi DOCG
Abruzzo
What is the grape varietal of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
Algianico
What are the blending requirements for Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
Min. 100% Aglianico
What are the aging requirements for Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
Min 1 year in barrel, 1 year in bottle
What are the aging requirements for Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG Riserva
Min. 2 years in barrel, 1 year in bottle
In what region would you find Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
Basilicata
What two styles of wine are produced in Aglianico del Taburno DOCG
Rosado
Rosso
What are the blending requirements for Aglianico del Taburno DOCG
Min. 85% Aglianico
In what region would you find Aglianico del Taburno DOCG
Campania
What is the aging requirement for Aglianico del Taburno DOCG red wine
Min 2 years
What is the aging requirement for Aglianico del Taburno DOCG Riserva
Min. 1 year in oak, 3 years total
What are the grape varietals and blending laws of Fiano del Avellino DOCG
Fiano
Min. 85%
Remainder of blend can be comprised of Trebbiano, Coda di Volpe, Greco
What are the aging requirements for Fiano de Avellino DOCG Riserva
Min. 1 year
What are the grape varietals and blending laws of Greco di Tufo DOCG
Greco
Min. 85%
Remainder of the blend can be comprised of Coda di Volpe
What two styles of wine can be produced in Greco di Tufo DOCG
White
Sparkling
What is the min. aging required for white Riserva Greco di Tufo DOCG
Min. 1 year
What are the grape varietals and blending laws of Taurasi DOCG
Min. 85% Aglianico
Can comprise max. 15% of other non-aromatic red grapes of Avellino
What are the aging requirements for Taurasi DOCG
Min. 3 years, 1 year in wood
What are the aging requirements for Taurasi DOCG Riserva
Min. 4 years, 18 months in wood
In what region is Taurasi DOCG located
Campania
What are the two DOCG of Emilia-Romagna
Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG
Romagna Albana DOCG
What is the main grape varietal of Colli Bolognese Pignoletto DOCG
Pignoletto
What are the blending laws of Colli Bolognese Pignoletto DOCG
Min. 85% Pignoletto
Max 15% non-aromatic white grapes including Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero (vinified white)
What is the major grape varietal of Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG
Picolit
What does ‘Cialla’ indicate on a label in Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG
100% Picolit
What are the aging requirements for Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG ‘Cialla’
Min 2 years aging
What are the aging requirements for Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG ‘Cialla’ Riserva
Min 4 years aging
What is the grape varietal of Ramandolo DOCG
Min. 100% Verduzzo Friulano
What are the blending requirements of Rosazzo DOCG
Min. 50% Friulano
20-30% Sauvignon
20-30% Pinot Blanc and/or Chardonnay
Max. 10% Ribolla
Max 5% Other varietals
What are the dominant grape varietals of Cannellino di Frascati DOCG
Malvasia Bianca di Candia
Malvasia del Lazio
Bombino
Trebbiano
Bellone
In what region would you find Ramandolo DOCG
Friuli
In what region would you find Rosazzo DOCG
Friuli
In what region would you find Cannellino di Frascati DOCG
Lazio
What is the dominant grape varietal and blending laws of Cesanese Del Piglio DOCG
Cesanese di Affile
Min. 90%
What are the aging requirements for Cesanese Del Piglio DOCG Riserva
Min. 20 months aging
What are the dominant grape varietals and blending laws of Frascati Superiore DOCG
Min. 70% Malvasia
Rest comprised of Bellone, Bombino, Greco, Trebbiano
What are the aging requirements for Frascati DOCG Riserva
Min. 1 year
What is the famous sparkling wine DOCG of Lombardia
Franciacorta DOCG
What are the 5 categories of Franciacorta DOCG
Franciacorta
Franciacorta Saten
Franciacorta Rosé
Franciacorta Millesimato
Franciacorta Riserva
What are the four authorized grapes for Franciacorta DOCG
Pinot Nero
Pinot Bianco
Chardonnay
Erbamat
What are the blending laws for Franciacorta DOCG
Mainly Pinot Nero & Chardonnay
Max. 50% Pinot Bianco
Max. 10% Erbamat
What are the blending laws for Franciacorta Saten DOCG
Chardonnay with max 50% Pinot Bianco
What are the blending laws for Franciacorta Rosé DOCG
Min. 35% Pinot Nero
Max. 65% Chardonnay
Max. 50% Pinot Bianco
Max. 10% Erbamat
What is the minimum percentage of grapes required to be sourced from the named vintage on Franciacorta Millesimato or Riserva wines
Min. 85% from the stated vintage
What style of wine is produced in Moscato di Scanzo DOCG
Passito
What is the grape of Moscato di Scanzo DOCG
Moscato di Scanzo (Red Muscat)
What are the aging requirements for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG
Min. 2 years
What style of wine is produced in Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Traditional method sparkling wines
What are the authorized grape varietals for Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Pinot Nero
Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Bianco
What are the blending laws for Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG Classico & Rosé categories
Min. 70% Pinot Nero
Max. 30% white authorized varietals
What are the blending laws for Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG ‘Pinot Nero’ & ‘Pinot Nero Rosé’ categories
Min. 85% Pinot Nero
Max. 15% authorized white varietals
What are the aging requirements for NV Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Min. 15 months sur lie
What are the aging requirements for Millesimato Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Min. 24 months sur lie
In what region would you find Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Lombardia
In what region would you find Moscato di Scanzo DOCG
Lombardia
What are the blending requirements for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
Min. 90% Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Max. 10% Non-aromatic local grapes
What is the aging requirement for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
Min. 20 months, 1 year in oak
What style of wine is produced in Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
Grapes are dried following harvest to increase potential minimum alcohol to 14% for a concentrated, intense red wine of small yields
What are the blending laws for Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Min. 90% Chiavannasca (Nebbiolo)
Max. 10% other indigenous varietals (non-aromatic)
What are the aging requirements for Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Min. 24 months, 12 months in wood
What are the aging requirements for Valtellina Superiore Riserva DOCG
Min. 3 years of total aging
In what region is Valtellina Superiore located in
Lombardia
What is the primary grape varietal of Castelli di Jesi Riserva DOCG
Verdicchio
What is the min. Verdicchio required in Castelli di Jesi Riserva DOCG
85%
What are the aging requirements for Castelli di Jesi Riserva DOCG
Min. 18 months
What are the blending laws for Conero Riserva DOCG
Min. 85% Montepulciano
Max. 15% Sangiovese
In what region is Conero Riserva DOCG located in
Le Marche
In what region is Castelli di Jesi Riserva DOCG located in
Le Marche
What are the blending laws for varietal white wines in Offida DOCG
Min. 85% Pecorino OR Passerina
What are the blending laws for red wines in Offida DOCG
Min. 85% Montepulciano
What are the aging requirements for white and red wines in Offida DOCG
White - released March 1st following harvest
Red - Min. 2 years, 1 year in oak
What are the blending laws for Matelica Riserva DOCG
Min. 85% Verdicchio
What are the aging requirements for Matelica Riserva DOCG
Min. 18 months
In what region would you find Offida DOCG
Le Marche
In what region would you find Matelica Riserva DOCG
Le Marche
What style of wine is produced in Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG
Red wine from a percentage of dried grapes (min 40% dried)
What are the blending laws for Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG
Min. 85% Vernaccia Nera
In what regions is Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG located
Le Marche
What style of wine is produced in Alta Langa DOCG
Traditional method sparkling wine
What are the two main grape varietals for production in Alta Langa DOCG
Pinot Nero
Chardonnay
What are the aging requirements for standard Alta Langa DOCG
Min. 9 months sur lie
30 months total
vintage must be declared
What are the aging requirements for Alta Langa Riserva DOCG
Min. 9 months sur lie
36 months total
Vintage must be declared
What are the four categories within Asti DOCG
Asti Spumante
Asti ‘Metodo Classico’ Spumante
Moscato d’Asti
Moscati d’Asti ‘Vendemmia Tardiva’
What is the dominant grape varietal of Asti DOCG
Moscato Bianco
What are the three subzones of Asti DOCG
Canelli
Strevi
Santa Vittoria d’Alba
Which category of Asti DOCG is produced in the three subzones
Moscato d’Asti
What are the aging requirements for Barbaresco DOCG
Min. 26 months
Min. 9 months in wood
Name at least 3 major ‘crus’ in Barbaresco
Ovello
Cavanna
Montestefano
Muncagota
Pora
Rabaja
Pajé
What are the blending laws for Babera d’Asti DOCG
Min. 90% Barbera
Remaining can include Freisa, Gringolino, and Dolcetto
What are the aging requirements for Barbera d’Asti DOCG
Min. 4 months
What are the aging requirements for Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG
Min. 14 months
6 months in oak
What are the aging requirements for Barbera d’Asti Superiore Tinella and Colli Astiani DOCG
Min. 24 months
6 months in oak
What are the blending laws for Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG
Min. 85% Barbera
Max. 15% Freisa, Gringolino, Dolcetto
What are the aging requirements for Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG
Min. 14 months
6 months in oak
What are the aging requirements for Barolo DOCG
Min. 38 months
18 months in wood
What are the aging requirements for Barolo Riserva DOCG
Min. 62 months
Name the 6 communes of Barolo
Barolo
Castiglione Falleto
Serralunga d’Alba
Monforte d’Alba
La Morra
Novello
Name at least 3 ‘crus’ in Barolo
Arborina
Gattera
Fossati
Liste
Brunate
Castellero
Ravera
Cannubi
Monprivato
Rivette
What does ‘Vigna’ refer to on a label in Barolo DOCG
Single Vineyard site designation
What style of wine is produced in Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG
Rosado/Rosso sparkling wines
What are the blending laws for Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG
Min. 97% Brachetto
What is the grape varietal of Canelli DOCG
Moscato Bianco
What are the aging requirements for Canelli DOCG Riserva
Min. 30 months
What style of wine is produced in Canelli DOCG
Spumante - a sub-region of the overall Asti DOCG
What is the grape varietal of Dogliani DOCG
Dolcetto
What are the aging requirements for Dogliani DOCG ‘Superiore’
Min. 1 year
What is the grape varietal of Diano d’Alba DOCG
Dolcetto
What is the grape varietal of Ovado Superiore DOCG
Dolcetto
What is the grape varietal of Caluso DOCG
Erbaluce
What styles of wine are authorized in Erbaluce de Caluso DOCG
White
Spumate
Passito
What are the blending laws of Gattinara DOCG
Min. 90% Nebbiolo
Max. 10% Bonarda
Max. 4% Vespolina
What are the aging requirements for Gattinara DOCG
Min. 35 months
2 years in wood
What are the aging requirements for Gattinara DOCG Riserva
Min. 47 months
3 years in wood
What is the grape varietal of Gavi DOCG
Cortese
What are the aging requirements for Gavi DOCG Riserva
Min. 1 year
What styles of wine are authorized in Gavi DOCG
White
Spumante
What are the blending requirements for Ghemme DOCG
Min. 85% Nebbiolo
Max. 15% Vespolina & Uva Rara
What are the aging requirements for Ghemme DOCG
Min. 34 months
18 months in wood
What are the aging requirements for Ghemme DOCG Riserva
Min. 46 months
2 years in wood
What is the sole authorized grape varietal of Nizza DOCG
Barbera
What are the blending requirements for Nizza DOCG
Min. 18 months
6 months in oak
What are the grape varietals of Roero DOCG
Arneis
Nebbiolo
What are the blending laws of Roero DOCG
White - min. 95% Arneis
Red - min. 95% Nebbiolo
What are the aging requirements for white and red Roero DOCG Riserva
White - min. 16 months
Red - min. 32 months, 6 in oak
What is the grape varietal of Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
Ruche
What are the aging requirements for Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG Riserva
Min. 2 years
What are the blending laws for Riche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
Min. 95% Ruche
Max. 5% Barbera, Brachetto
What are the two authorized grape varietals of Terre Alfieri DOCG
Arneis
Nebbiolo
What are the blending laws for Terre Alfieri DOCG
Min. 85% stated varietal (Arneis or Nebbiolo)
What are the aging requirements for Terre Alfiere DOCG Arneis superiore
Min. 6 months
What are the aging requirements for Terre Alfiere DOCG Nebbiolo Superiore
Min 1 year, 6 months in wood
What are the aging requirements for Terre Alfiere DOCG Nebbiolo Riserva
Min. 2 years, 1 year in wood
What style of wine is produced in Castel del Monte Bambino Nero DOCG
Rosato
What are the blending laws of Castel del Monte Bambino Nero DOCG
Min. 90% Bombino Nero
In what region is Castel del Monte Bambino Nero DOCG located
Puglia
What are the blending laws for Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva DOCG
Min. 90% Nero di Troia
In what region is Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva DOCG located
Puglia
What are the blending laws for Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva DOCG
Min. 65% Nero di Troia
Max. 35% other Puglia red grapes
What is the grape varietal of Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG
Primitivo
What style of wine is produced in Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG
Sweet red wine
In what region is Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG located
Puglia
What is the sole DOCG of Sardinia
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
What are the blending laws for Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
Min. 95% Vermentino
what styles of wine are authorized in Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
White
Sparkling
Passito
What are the blending laws for Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
50-70% Nero d’Avola
30-50% Frappato
What region is Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG located in
Siciliy
What are the blending requirements of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Min. 2 years in oak
Released 5th year after harvest
What are the blending requirements of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva
Min. 2 years in oak
Released 6th year after harvest
What are the blending requirements of Carmignano DOCG
Min. 50% Sangiovese
10-20% Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc
Max. 20% Canailo
Max. 10% Chainti white grapes
What two styles of wood are authorized for Carmignano DOCG
Chesnut
Oak
What are the aging requirements for Carmignano DOCG
Min. 8 months in oak
What are the aging requirements for Carmignano DOCG Riserva
Min. 1 year in oak
What are the major sub-zones of Chianti DOCG
Rufina
Colli Fiornetini
Monespertoli
Montalbano
Colli Senesi
Colli Aretini
Colline Pisane
What are the major communes of production for Chianti Classico DOCG
Satellina
Radda
Gaiole
Castelnuovo
Poggibonsi
Greve-en-Chianti
San Casciano Val de Pesa
Barberino Tavarnello
Name at least 3 major subzones authorized for Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
Castellina
Castelnuovo Berardenga
Greve
Lamole
Montefioralle
Radda
Donato in Poggio
What are the aging requirements for Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
Min. 30 months
What style of wine & varietal is produced in Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG
Passito wine from 100% Aleatico
What are the blending requirements for Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG
Min. 90% Sangiovese
What are the aging requirements for Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG
Min. 2 years
What is the synonym for Sangiovese in Morellino di Scansano DOCG
Morellino
What are the blending requirements for Morellino di Scansano DOCG
Min. 85% Sangiovese (Morellino)
What are the aging requirements for Morellino di Scansano DOCG Riserva
Min. 2 years
What are the blending laws for Rosso della Val di Cornia DOCG
Min. 40% Sangiovese
Max. 60% Cabernet/Merlot
Max. 20% other red grapes of Tuscany
What are the aging requirements for Rosso della Val di Cornia DOCG Riserva
Min. 18 months in oak
What are the two primary grape varietals of Suvereto DOCG
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
What are the blending requirements for Suvereto DOCG
Min. 85% of stated varietal
Min. 85% Cabernet/Merlot if not stated
What are the aging requirements for Suvereto DOCG Riserva
Min. 18 months in oak
What are the blending laws of Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
Min. 85% Vernaccia
Max. 15% other non-aromatic white varietals
What are the aging requirements for Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG Riserva
Min. 11 months
What are the blending laws for Vino Nobile de Montepulciano DOCG
Min. 70% Sangiovese
Max. 30% Other Tuscan Grapes (Max 5% white)
What are the aging requirements for Vino Nobile de Montepulciano DOCG
Min. 2 years
2 years in wood or 18 months in wood followed by concret or other containers
What are the aging requirements for Vino Nobile de Montepulciano DOCG Riserva
Min. 3 years
What are the blending laws of Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
100% Sagrantino
What are the aging requirements for Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Min. 37 months, 1 year in wood
What are the blending laws of Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
Min. 70% Sangiovese
What are the aging requirements for Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
Min. 3 years
What are the blending laws of Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
45-95% Corvina
5-30% Rondinella
Max. 25% other grapes
What are the aging requirements for Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Min. 2 years
What are the aging requirements for Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Riserva
Min. 4 years
What are the blending laws of Bardolino Superiore DOCG
35-80% Corvina
10-40% Rondinella
Max. 15% Molinara
What are the aging requirements for Bardolino Superiore DOCG
Min. 1 year
What style of wine is produced in Asolo Prosecco DOCG
Sparkling wine
What are the two quality sub-regions of Prosecco
Asolo Prosecco DOCG
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
What are the dominant grape varietals of Colli di Conegliano DOCG
Manzoli Bianco
Chardonnay
Pinot Bianco
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Marzemino
What are the aging requirements for Colli di Conegliano DOCG
White - Min. 4 months
Red - Min. 24 months, 6 in wood
What is the grape varietal of Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG
Moscato Giallo
What are the aging requirements for Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG
Min. 1 year
What is the grape varietal of Bagnoli Friularo DOCG
Raboso Piave
What are the aging requirements for Bagnoli Friularo DOCG
Min. 1 year
What is the grape varietal of Lison DOCG
Tai (Friulano)
What are the blending laws of Montello Rosso DOCG
40-70% Cabernet Sauvignon
30-60% Merlot, Cabernet Franc
What are the aging requirements for Montello Rosso DOCG
Min. 18 months, 9 months in oak
What are the blending laws for Piave Malanotte DOCG
Min 70% Raboso Piave
Max. 30% Raboso Veronese
What are the aging requirements for Piave Malanotte DOCG
Min. 3 years, 1 year in oak
What is the sole grape varietal of Recioto di Gambellara DOCG
Garganega
What are the blending laws for Recioto di Soave DOCG
Min. 70% Garganega
Max. 30% Trebbiano di Soave
What are the blending laws for Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
45-95% Corvina
5-30% Rondinella
Max. 25% Other grapes
What is the min. RS in Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
Min. 50 g/L of residual sugar
What are the blending laws for Soave Superiore DOCG
Min. 70% Garnagena
Max. 30% Trebbiano/Chardonnay
Max. 5% other white varietals