Valle d'Aosta, Lombardy, Liguria Flashcards
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?
Dora Baltea River. Mont Blanc & the river Po.
What are the seven sub-zones of the Valle d’Aosta?
Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle,Enfer d’Arvier,Torrette, Nus, Chambave, Arnad-Montjovet, Donnas
Which sub-zones of the Valle d’Aosta focus on the varietal Petit Rouge?
Torrette, Chambave, and Enfer d’Arvier
Which sub-zones of the Valle d’Aosta are dominated by the varietal Picotendro? What is it a synonym for?
Donnas and Arnad-Montjovet. Synonym for Nebbiolo.
What styles of wine are produced from the varietal Blanc de Morgex and in which sub-zone?
White and sparkling. Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle.
What is the elevation of La Salle, Aosta?
1001m (3284ft/ .62 miles) Some of the highest altitude vineyards in Europe.
What are the varietals permitted for varietal bottlings in the Valle d’Aosta?
Petit Arvine, Gamay, Petit Rouge, Fumin, and Premetta
What style of wine is the varietal Premetta primarily used for?
Rosé
What is the “most important” DOCG zone in Lombardy?
Franciacorta DOCG
What are the appellations for still wines from Franciacorta?
Curtefranca (formerly Terre di Franciacorta) DOC or Sebino IGT
Who spearheaded the production of sparking wines in Franciacorta in the 1960s?
Guido Berlucchi
Who is the founder of Ca’Del Bosco? What is their prestige cuvée?
Maurizio Zanella. “Annamaria Clementi”.
When did Franciacorta become a DOCG?
1995
What stylistically puts Franciacorta on par with Champagne?
Aging, secondary fermentation and autolysis.
What varietals are used to make Franciacorta?
Chardonnay, Pinot Nero (Noir), and a max 50% Pinot Bianco
What are the aging requirements for non-vintage Franciacorta DOCG wines?
Minimum 18 months maturing on the lees and may not be released until 25 months after the harvest
What does Satèn on a label of Franciacorta?
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.
What are the varietal and production requirements for Franciacorta Rosé?
Minimum 35% Pinot Nero. Produced by blending rather than saignée method.
What the term for Vintage Franciacorta?
Millesimato
What are the aging requirements for Vintage Franciacorta?
May not be released for a minimum 37 months.
What percetage of of the grapes must come from a harvest year for Vintage Franciacorta?
Only 85% of the grapes to be harvested in the stated year, less than Champagne’s 100% of stated vintage.
What does Riserva mean on a label of Franciacorta?
Minimum five years on its lees, with release after a minimum 67 months.
What are the sweetness levels of Franciacorta?
They mirror Champagne based on dosato (dosage). Satèn is exclusively produced in a Brut style.
Where is Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG located and what style of wine does it produce?
Southern region of Lombardy. Metodo classico sparkling wines.
What is the primary varietal of Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?
Pinot Nero. May include Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco.
What is the most important red wine region in Lombardy?
Valtellina DOC (in the north of Lombardy).
What is the primary varietal in Valtellina?
Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)
What is the synonym for Chiavennasca in Lombardy?
Nebbiolo
What are the sub-regions of Valtellina DOC?
Valtellina Superiore DOCG & Sfozato di Valtellina DOCG
What are the 5 sub-zones of the Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
Valgella, Inferno, Grumello, Sassella, and Maroggia
What does Stagafassli mean on a bottle of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
It was bottled in Switzerland.
What are the aging requirements for Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
24 months, with 12 in cask.
What does riserva mean on a bottle of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
Aged three years prior to release.
What is the alternative name for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?
Valtellina Sfurzat
What syle of wine is Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?
Dry, Recioto style reds.
What is the method used to produce Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?
Grapes are dried prior to fermentation, yielding no more than half the equivalent juice content of a freshly harvested grape.
What is the varietal used to produce Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?
Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)
What is aging requirement for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?
20 months, 12 in wood barrels.
What is the minimum ABV for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?
14% ABV
Where is the Moscato di Scanzo DOCG located?
Surrounding the town of Bergamo to the west of Franciacorta, in Lombardy.
What style of wine is produced in Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?
Sweet passito red wines from a red Moscato grape.
What are the aging requirements for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?
Minimum two years but may not be aged in wood.
What is the traditional bottle for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?
500 mL Futura bottle (similar to Inniskillin icewine).
Where is Liguria located?
The mountainous coastal region, south of Piedmont.
What is the climate type of Liguria?
Mediterranean
Which DOC wines focus on white varietal Pigato?
Colli di Luni, and Riviera Ligure di Ponente
What is the synonym for Pigato in Liguria?
Vermentino
What style of wine is most known in Cinque Terre DOC?
Whites from the Bosco varietal.
Which DOC wines focus on the red varietal Rossese?
Varietally labled Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC
What styles of wine are made in Rossese di Dolceacqua DOC
Rosso (12% ABV)/ Rosso Superiore (+1% ABV & 1yr aging)
What is the French name for Rossese
Tibouren
Of which river is the Dora Baltea a tributary?
River Po
What is the synonym for Blanc Morgex?
Prié
