ITALY - Intro Flashcards

1
Q

Is Italy the biggest exporter of sparkling wine by value in the world?

A

NO. That is France. Italy is the largest export er of sparkling wines by volume

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2
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What two sparkling production methods are used in Italy?

A

Tank method and sparkling method

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3
Q

What proportion of Italian Sparkling wine is made using the tank method?

A

96% is tank method (Lambrusco and Prosseco)

4% is traditional method (Franciacorta and Trentodoc)

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4
Q

Place these wines in ascending order of production volume

Prosecco DOC, Asti DOCG, Prosecco DOCG, Lambrusco DOC and IGT, Moscato d’Asti

A
Moscato d'Asti
Asti DOCG
Lambrusco DOC and IGT
Prosecco DOCG
Prosecco DOC
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