VdA.Lombardy Flashcards
What river runs through the Valle d’Aoste?
Dora Baltea
List the 7 subregions of the Valle d’Aoste (Northwest to Southeast)
Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle, Enfer D’Arvier, Torette, Nus, Chambave, Arnad-Montjovet, Donnas
Major grapes of the Valle d’Aoste
Petit Rouge (central), Picotendro (Nebbiolo, SE), Petit Arvine, Fumin, Gamay, Blanc de Morgex/Prié, Premetta (rosé)
What grapes are permitted in Franciacorta DOCG?
Pinot Nero, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco (max 50%)
How long must NV Franciacorta age en tirage?
18 mos (released 25mos after harvest)
How long must vintage Franciacorta age en tirage?
30 mos (released 37mos after harvest)
What does Riserva mean on a bottle of Franciacorta?
5 years on the lees (released 67 months after harvest)
What % of the wine must be from a single harvest for millesimato?
85.00%
What is the assemblage of Franciacorta Rosé?
min. 25% Pinot Nero; made by blending
What is satèn?
Blanc de Blancs Franciacorta (must be Brut)
What is the maximum bottling pressure for Satèn?
5 atmospheres
What is the minimum time en tirage for Satèn and Franciacorta Rosé?
24mos (not released before 31 months after harvest).
T/F: Franciacorta uses the champagne dosage scale
TRUE
Name two pioneers of Franciacorta
Guido Berlucchi Mauricio Zanella (Ca'Del Bosco)
What are the still wine appellations for Franciacorta DOCG?
Curtefranca DOC, Sebino IGT
What is Lombardy’s other DOCG for sparkling wine (other than Franciacorta)?
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Assemblage?
min. 70% Pinot Nero, plus Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio