VdA.Lombardy

Question 1

What river runs through the Valle d’Aoste?

Answer 1

Dora Baltea

Question 2

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

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Major grapes of the Valle d’Aoste

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What grapes are permitted in Franciacorta DOCG?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

How long must NV Franciacorta age en tirage?

Answer 5

18 mos (released 25mos after harvest)

Question 6

How long must vintage Franciacorta age en tirage?

Answer 6

30 mos (released 37mos after harvest)

Question 7

What does Riserva mean on a bottle of Franciacorta?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

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

Answer 8

85.00%

Question 9

What is the assemblage of Franciacorta Rosé?

Answer 9

min. 25% Pinot Nero; made by blending

Question 10

What is satèn?

Answer 10

Blanc de Blancs Franciacorta (must be Brut)

Question 11

What is the maximum bottling pressure for Satèn?

Answer 11

5 atmospheres

Question 12

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

Answer 12

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

Question 13

T/F: Franciacorta uses the champagne dosage scale

Answer 13

TRUE

Question 14

Name two pioneers of Franciacorta

Answer 14

Guido Berlucchi
Mauricio Zanella (Ca'Del Bosco)

Question 15

What are the still wine appellations for Franciacorta DOCG?

Answer 15

Curtefranca DOC, Sebino IGT

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

Question 17

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Assemblage?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

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

Answer 18

85% for Pinot Nero/Pinot Nero Rosé

Question 19

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

Answer 19

15mos.

24mos.

Question 20

Still wines from Oltrepò Pavese may be released as…

Answer 20

Oltrepò Pavese DOC

Question 21

What is Italy’s northernmost growing region for Nebbiolo?

Answer 21

Valtellina DOC

Question 22

What are the two DOCG’s within Valtellina?

Answer 22

Valtellina Superiore

Sforzato di Valtellina

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Sassella, Grumello, Inferno, Valgella, Maroggia\

Question 24

Which subzone of Valtellina Superiore DOCG is in Switzerland?

Answer 24

Maroggia

Question 25

What does Stagafassli mean?

Answer 25

Bottled in Switzerland

Question 26

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

Answer 26

2 years, including 1 in wood | 3 years

Question 27

What is the Lombardy synonym for Nebbiolo?

Answer 27

Chiavennasca

Question 28

What is Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

Answer 28

Dry recioto Chiavennasca

Question 29

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

Answer 29

2 years | 14% abv

Question 30

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

Answer 30

50.00%

Question 31

Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG is also known as:

Answer 31

Valtellina Sfurzat DOCG

Question 32

Around what town is the Moscato di Scanzo DOCG located?

Answer 32

Bergamo

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Passito red Moscato, aged reductively for minimum two years

Question 34

What is a Futura?

Answer 34

The traditional bottle for Moscato di Scanzo

Question 35

What are the DOCG zones of Lombardy?

Answer 35

``` Franciacorta Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Valtellina Superiore Sforzato di Valtellina Moscato di Scanzo ```

Question 36

Which designation on the Champenoise Dosage scale does not apply in Franciacorta?

Answer 36

Doux

Question 37

What is the Italian synonym for Non-Dosé?

Answer 37

Pas Dosé or Pas Operé

Question 38

What is the Italian term for tap wine?

Answer 38

Sfuso

Question 39

What are the two subzones of Oltrepò Pavese DOC?

Answer 39

Buttafuoco and Sangre di Giuda

Question 40

The vineyards of Valtellina run along what river?

Answer 40

The Adda River

Question 41

Azienda Agricola translates to what?

Answer 41

Agricultural firm

Question 42

Great vintages for Valtellina

Answer 42

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

Question 43

What is the major soil type of the Valle d'Aoste?

Answer 43

Glacial Moraine (rocky, gritty, semi-fertile)

Question 44

What is Flétri?

Answer 44

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