Varietals 2 Flashcards
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What type of climate does Chardonnay thrive in?
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Cool to warm climate
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What is the typical style of Chardonnay?
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Light to full-bodied, high acidity, varies with climate
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Chardonnay?
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Burgundy (Chablis, Côte d’Or, Mâconnais)
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What is the primary region for Chardonnay?
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France
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Chardonnay?
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Green apple, pear, citrus (cool climate); tropical fruit, vanilla (warm climate)
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What winemaking techniques are used for Chardonnay?
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Malolactic conversion, lees stirring, oak ageing
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What type of climate does Sauvignon Blanc thrive in?
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Cool to moderate climate
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What is the typical style of Sauvignon Blanc?
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Dry, light to medium-bodied, high acidity, aromatic
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Sauvignon Blanc?
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Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé (Loire Valley)
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What is the primary region for Sauvignon Blanc?
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France
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Sauvignon Blanc?
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Gooseberry, green bell pepper, citrus, asparagus
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What winemaking techniques are used for Sauvignon Blanc?
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Usually unoaked, stainless steel for freshness
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What type of climate does Riesling thrive in?
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Cool climate
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What is the typical style of Riesling?
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Dry to sweet, high acidity, light to medium body
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Riesling?
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Mosel, Rheingau, Alsace
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What is the primary region for Riesling?
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Germany, France
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Riesling?
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Lime, green apple, petrol (aged), honey (sweet styles)
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What winemaking techniques are used for Riesling?
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Unoaked, stainless steel, bottle ageing for complex aromas
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What type of climate does Pinot Noir thrive in?
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Cool to moderate climate
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What is the typical style of Pinot Noir?
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Light-bodied, high acidity, low to medium tannins
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Pinot Noir?
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Côte d’Or (Burgundy)
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What is the primary region for Pinot Noir?
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France
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Pinot Noir?
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Red fruit (strawberry, cherry), earth, mushroom (aged)
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What winemaking techniques are used for Pinot Noir?
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Use of whole bunch fermentation, light oak ageing
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What type of climate does Merlot thrive in?
Moderate to warm climate
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What is the typical style of Merlot?
Medium to full-bodied, medium acidity and tannins
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Merlot?
Pomerol, Saint-Émilion (Right Bank Bordeaux)
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What is the primary region for Merlot?
France
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Merlot?
Plum, red berry, chocolate, vanilla (aged)
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What winemaking techniques are used for Merlot?
Often aged in oak, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon
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What type of climate does Cabernet Sauvignon thrive in?
Moderate to warm climate
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What is the typical style of Cabernet Sauvignon?
Full-bodied, high tannins, high acidity
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Cabernet Sauvignon?
Médoc (Left Bank Bordeaux)
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What is the primary region for Cabernet Sauvignon?
France
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Cabernet Sauvignon?
Blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, green bell pepper
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What winemaking techniques are used for Cabernet Sauvignon?
Oak ageing for structure, blended with Merlot for balance
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What type of climate does Syrah/Shiraz thrive in?
Moderate to warm climate
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What is the typical style of Syrah/Shiraz?
Medium to full-bodied, medium acidity, high tannins
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Syrah/Shiraz?
Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie (Northern Rhône)
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What is the primary region for Syrah/Shiraz?
France
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Syrah/Shiraz?
Black fruit, black pepper, chocolate (Australian Shiraz)
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What winemaking techniques are used for Syrah/Shiraz?
Oak ageing for added spice, some co-fermented with Viognier
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What type of climate does Zinfandel thrive in?
Warm climate
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What is the typical style of Zinfandel?
Full-bodied, high alcohol, rich fruit flavours
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Zinfandel?
California (USA)
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What is the primary region for Zinfandel?
United States
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Zinfandel?
Blackberry, jam, pepper, spice
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What winemaking techniques are used for Zinfandel?
High sugar content leads to high alcohol, often oaked
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What type of climate does Tempranillo thrive in?
Moderate climate
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What is the typical style of Tempranillo?
Medium to full-bodied, medium acidity and tannins
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Tempranillo?
Rioja DOCa
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What is the primary region for Tempranillo?
Spain
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Tempranillo?
Red cherry, plum, vanilla (from oak), leather (aged)
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What winemaking techniques are used for Tempranillo?
Aged in oak barrels, American oak used in Rioja
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What type of climate does Malbec thrive in?
Warm climate
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What is the typical style of Malbec?
Full-bodied, medium acidity, high tannins
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Malbec?
Mendoza (Argentina)
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What is the primary region for Malbec?
Argentina
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Malbec?
Blackberry, plum, chocolate, tobacco
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What winemaking techniques are used for Malbec?
Aged in oak, blends with Cabernet Sauvignon
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What type of climate does Nebbiolo thrive in?
Cool to moderate climate
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What is the typical style of Nebbiolo?
Full-bodied, high acidity, high tannins
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Nebbiolo?
Barolo, Barbaresco
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What is the primary region for Nebbiolo?
Italy
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Nebbiolo?
Red cherry, rose, tar, leather (aged)
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What winemaking techniques are used for Nebbiolo?
Long ageing potential, high tannins soften with time
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What type of climate does Fiano thrive in?
Warm climate
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What is the typical style of Fiano?
Medium to full-bodied, medium acidity, rich texture
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Fiano?
Fiano di Avellino DOCG
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What is the primary region for Fiano?
Campania, Italy
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Fiano?
Stone fruit, honey, nuts, floral notes
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What winemaking techniques are used for Fiano?
Lees ageing for texture, often unoaked
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What type of climate does Viognier thrive in?
Moderate to warm climate
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What is the typical style of Viognier?
Full-bodied, low acidity, aromatic
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Viognier?
Condrieu AOC
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What is the primary region for Viognier?
Northern Rhône, France
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Viognier?
Apricot, peach, floral, honeysuckle
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What winemaking techniques are used for Viognier?
Can be unoaked or oaked for richness
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What type of climate does Chablis have?
Cool climate
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What is the typical style of Chablis?
Dry, light to medium-bodied, high acidity, unoaked
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Chablis?
Chablis AOC
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What is the primary region for Chablis?
Burgundy, France
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Chablis?
Green apple, citrus, wet stone, mineral notes
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What winemaking techniques are used for Chablis?
Unoaked, stainless steel fermentation
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What type of climate does Corvina thrive in?
Moderate climate
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What is the typical style of Corvina?
Medium-bodied, high acidity, low to medium tannins
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Corvina?
Valpolicella DOC, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
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What is the primary region for Corvina?
Veneto, Italy
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Corvina?
Red cherry, red berries, herbal notes, spice (Amarone)
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What winemaking techniques are used for Corvina?
Used in appassimento method for Amarone
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What type of climate does Cortese thrive in?
Cool climate
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What is the typical style of Cortese?
Light-bodied, dry, high acidity
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Cortese?
Gavi DOCG
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What is the primary region for Cortese?
Piedmont, Italy
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Cortese?
Green apple, citrus, white flowers, almond
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What winemaking techniques are used for Cortese?
Unoaked to retain freshness
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What type of climate does Albariño thrive in?
Cool maritime climate
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What is the typical style of Albariño?
Dry, light to medium-bodied, high acidity
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Albariño?
Rías Baixas DO
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What is the primary region for Albariño?
Galicia, Spain
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Albariño?
Lemon, lime, peach, saline, floral notes
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What winemaking techniques are used for Albariño?
Unoaked, sometimes lees ageing for texture
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What type of climate does Carmenère thrive in?
Warm climate
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What is the typical style of Carmenère?
Full-bodied, medium acidity, high tannins
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Carmenère?
Colchagua Valley, Central Valley
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What is the primary region for Carmenère?
Chile
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Carmenère?
Black fruit, green bell pepper, chocolate, spice
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What winemaking techniques are used for Carmenère?
Often aged in oak to soften tannins
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What type of climate does Verdicchio thrive in?
Moderate climate
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What is the typical style of Verdicchio?
Dry, light to medium-bodied, high acidity
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Verdicchio?
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
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What is the primary region for Verdicchio?
Marche, Italy
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Verdicchio?
Lemon, green apple, almond, floral notes
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What winemaking techniques are used for Verdicchio?
Typically unoaked, can develop nutty flavours with age
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What type of climate does Primitivo thrive in?
Warm climate
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What is the typical style of Primitivo?
Full-bodied, high alcohol, rich fruit
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Primitivo?
Puglia IGT, Primitivo di Manduria DOC
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What is the primary region for Primitivo?
Puglia, Italy
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Primitivo?
Blackberry, plum, spice, jammy fruit
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What winemaking techniques are used for Primitivo?
Often aged in oak for added complexity
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What type of climate does Montepulciano thrive in?
Warm climate
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What is the typical style of Montepulciano?
Medium to full-bodied, medium acidity, high tannins
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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Montepulciano?
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
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What is the primary region for Montepulciano?
Abruzzo, Italy
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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Montepulciano?
Black cherry, plum, earthy notes, tobacco
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What winemaking techniques are used for Montepulciano?
Often oaked for added spice and complexity
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What are the typical primary flavours of a wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon?
Blackcurrant and mint
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Fiano most famous appellation
Fiano di Avellino DOCG
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Fiano primary region
Campania, Italy
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Cape Blend
Pinotage, Cab Sav, Viognier
