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1
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What river runs through the Valle d’Aoste?

A

Dora Baltea

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2
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List the 7 subregions of the Valle d’Aoste (Northwest to Southeast)

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

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3
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Major grapes of the Valle d’Aoste

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Petit Rouge (central), Picotendro (Nebbiolo, SE), Petit Arvine, Fumin, Gamay, Blanc de Morgex/Prié, Premetta (rosé)

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What grapes are permitted in Franciacorta DOCG?

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Pinot Nero, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco (max 50%)

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5
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How long must NV Franciacorta age en tirage?

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18 mos (released 25mos after harvest)

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6
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How long must vintage Franciacorta age en tirage?

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30 mos (released 37mos after harvest)

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7
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What does Riserva mean on a bottle of Franciacorta?

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5 years on the lees (released 67 months after harvest)

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8
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What % of the wine must be from a single harvest for millesimato?

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85.00%

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9
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What is the assemblage of Franciacorta Rosé?

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min. 25% Pinot Nero; made by blending

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10
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What is satèn?

A

Blanc de Blancs Franciacorta (must be Brut)

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11
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What is the maximum bottling pressure for Satèn?

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5 atmospheres

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12
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What is the minimum time en tirage for Satèn and Franciacorta Rosé?

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24mos (not released before 31 months after harvest).

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13
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T/F: Franciacorta uses the champagne dosage scale

A

TRUE

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14
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Name two pioneers of Franciacorta

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Guido Berlucchi
Mauricio Zanella (Ca'Del Bosco)
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15
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What are the still wine appellations for Franciacorta DOCG?

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Curtefranca DOC, Sebino IGT

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16
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What is Lombardy’s other DOCG for sparkling wine (other than Franciacorta)?

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Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

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17
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Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Assemblage?

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min. 70% Pinot Nero, plus Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio

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18
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What is the minimum % Pinot Nero for varietal labeling in Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico?

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85% for Pinot Nero/Pinot Nero Rosé

19
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What is the minimum aging regimen for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico? Millesimato?

A

15mos.

24mos.

20
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Still wines from Oltrepò Pavese may be released as…

A

Oltrepò Pavese DOC

21
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What is Italy’s northernmost growing region for Nebbiolo?

A

Valtellina DOC

22
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What are the two DOCG’s within Valtellina?

A

Valtellina Superiore

Sforzato di Valtellina

23
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What are the five subzones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG (west to east)?

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Sassella, Grumello, Inferno, Valgella, Maroggia\

24
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Which subzone of Valtellina Superiore DOCG is in Switzerland?

25
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What does Stagafassli mean?

A

Bottled in Switzerland

26
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Valtellina Superiore? For Riserva?

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2 years, including 1 in wood

3 years

27
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What is the Lombardy synonym for Nebbiolo?

A

Chiavennasca

28
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What is Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

A

Dry recioto Chiavennasca

29
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What is the minimum aging and abv for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

A

2 years

14% abv

30
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To what percent are the grapes for Sforzato di Valtellina dehydrated?

31
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Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG is also known as:

A

Valtellina Sfurzat DOCG

32
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Around what town is the Moscato di Scanzo DOCG located?

33
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What is the style of Moscato di Scanzo DOCG? The aging?

A

Passito red Moscato, aged reductively for minimum two years

34
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What is a Futura?

A

The traditional bottle for Moscato di Scanzo

35
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What are the DOCG zones of Lombardy?

A 
Franciacorta
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico
Valtellina Superiore
Sforzato di Valtellina
Moscato di Scanzo
36
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Which designation on the Champenoise Dosage scale does not apply in Franciacorta?

37
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What is the Italian synonym for Non-Dosé?

A

Pas Dosé or Pas Operé

38
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What is the Italian term for tap wine?

39
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What are the two subzones of Oltrepò Pavese DOC?

A

Buttafuoco and Sangre di Giuda

40
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The vineyards of Valtellina run along what river?

A

The Adda River

41
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Azienda Agricola translates to what?

A

Agricultural firm

42
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Great vintages for Valtellina

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1985, 1988
1990, 1995, 1997-1999
2000, 2001

43
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What is the major soil type of the Valle d’Aoste?

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Glacial Moraine (rocky, gritty, semi-fertile)

44
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What is Flétri?

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The French equivalent of passito; used in Italy in the Valle d’Aoste

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