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Which river forms the valley where the vineyards of the Valle d’Aosta DOC are located? What are the starting and ending points of the river?

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Dora Baltea River. Mont Blanc & the river Po.

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What are the seven sub-zones of the Valle d’Aosta?

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Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle,Enfer d’Arvier,Torrette, Nus, Chambave, Arnad-Montjovet, Donnas

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Which sub-zones of the Valle d’Aosta focus on the varietal Petit Rouge?

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Torrette, Chambave, and Enfer d’Arvier

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Which sub-zones of the Valle d’Aosta are dominated by the varietal Picotendro? What is it a synonym for?

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Donnas and Arnad-Montjovet. Synonym for Nebbiolo.

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What styles of wine are produced from the varietal Blanc de Morgex and in which sub-zone?

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White and sparkling. Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle.

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What is the elevation of La Salle, Aosta?

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1001m (3284ft/ .62 miles) Some of the highest altitude vineyards in Europe.

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What are the varietals permitted for varietal bottlings in the Valle d’Aosta?

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Petit Arvine, Gamay, Petit Rouge, Fumin, and Premetta

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What style of wine is the varietal Premetta primarily used for?

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Rosé

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What is the “most important” DOCG zone in Lombardy?

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Franciacorta DOCG

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What are the appellations for still wines from Franciacorta?

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Curtefranca (formerly Terre di Franciacorta) DOC or Sebino IGT

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Who spearheaded the production of sparking wines in Franciacorta in the 1960s?

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Guido Berlucchi

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Who is the founder of Ca’Del Bosco? What is their prestige cuvée?

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Maurizio Zanella. “Annamaria Clementi”.

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When did Franciacorta become a DOCG?

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1995

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What stylistically puts Franciacorta on par with Champagne?

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Aging, secondary fermentation and autolysis.

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What varietals are used to make Franciacorta?

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Chardonnay, Pinot Nero (Noir), and a max 50% Pinot Bianco

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What are the aging requirements for non-vintage Franciacorta DOCG wines?

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Minimum 18 months maturing on the lees and may not be released until 25 months after the harvest

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What does Satèn on a label of Franciacorta?

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Only made with white grapes and bottled at less than five atmospheres, a lower pressure than the five to six atmospheres required for standard bottlings. Satèn is only produced in a Brut style.

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What are the varietal and production requirements for Franciacorta Rosé?

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Minimum 35% Pinot Nero. Produced by blending rather than saignée method.

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What the term for Vintage Franciacorta?

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Millesimato

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What are the aging requirements for Vintage Franciacorta?

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May not be released for a minimum 37 months.

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What percetage of of the grapes must come from a harvest year for Vintage Franciacorta?

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Only 85% of the grapes to be harvested in the stated year, less than Champagne’s 100% of stated vintage.

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What does Riserva mean on a label of Franciacorta?

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Minimum five years on its lees, with release after a minimum 67 months.

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What are the sweetness levels of Franciacorta?

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They mirror Champagne based on dosato (dosage). Satèn is exclusively produced in a Brut style.

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Where is Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG located and what style of wine does it produce?

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Southern region of Lombardy. Metodo classico sparkling wines.

25
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What is the primary varietal of Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?

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Pinot Nero. May include Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco.

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What is the most important red wine region in Lombardy?

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Valtellina DOC (in the north of Lombardy).

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What is the primary varietal in Valtellina?

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Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)

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What is the synonym for Chiavennasca in Lombardy?

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Nebbiolo

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What are the sub-regions of Valtellina DOC?

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Valtellina Superiore DOCG & Sfozato di Valtellina DOCG

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What are the 5 sub-zones of the Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

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Valgella, Inferno, Grumello, Sassella, and Maroggia

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What does Stagafassli mean on a bottle of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

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It was bottled in Switzerland.

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What are the aging requirements for Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

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24 months, with 12 in cask.

33
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What does riserva mean on a bottle of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

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Aged three years prior to release.

34
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What is the alternative name for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

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Valtellina Sfurzat

35
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What syle of wine is Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

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Dry, Recioto style reds.

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What is the method used to produce Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

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Grapes are dried prior to fermentation, yielding no more than half the equivalent juice content of a freshly harvested grape.

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What is the varietal used to produce Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

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Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)

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What is aging requirement for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

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20 months, 12 in wood barrels.

39
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What is the minimum ABV for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

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14% ABV

40
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Where is the Moscato di Scanzo DOCG located?

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Surrounding the town of Bergamo to the west of Franciacorta, in Lombardy.

41
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What style of wine is produced in Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?

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Sweet passito red wines from a red Moscato grape.

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What are the aging requirements for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?

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Minimum two years but may not be aged in wood.

43
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What is the traditional bottle for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?

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500 mL Futura bottle (similar to Inniskillin icewine).

44
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Where is Liguria located?

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The mountainous coastal region, south of Piedmont.

45
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What is the climate type of Liguria?

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Mediterranean

46
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Which DOC wines focus on white varietal Pigato?

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Colli di Luni, and Riviera Ligure di Ponente

47
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What is the synonym for Pigato in Liguria?

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Vermentino

48
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What style of wine is most known in Cinque Terre DOC?

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Whites from the Bosco varietal.

49
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Which DOC wines focus on the red varietal Rossese?

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Varietally labled Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC

50
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What styles of wine are made in Rossese di Dolceacqua DOC

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Rosso (12% ABV)/ Rosso Superiore (+1% ABV & 1yr aging)

51
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What is the French name for Rossese

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Tibouren

52
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Of which river is the Dora Baltea a tributary?

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River Po

53
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What is the synonym for Blanc Morgex?

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Prié

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