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1
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Match the following DOCGs to the correct region.
A. Barolo
B. Franciacorta
C. Amarone della Valpolicella

A

A. Piemonte
B. Lombardia
C. Veneto

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Most Prosecco is released as vintage wine. T/F

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False

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3
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The Dogliani DOCG produces varietal wines from which of the following grapes?
A. Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains
B. Corvina
C. Nebbiolo
D. Barbera
E. Dolcetto

A

Dolcetto

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4
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Which of the following grapes is the principal variety used in Prosecco wines?
A. Riesling
B. Chardonnay
C. Arneis
D. Pinot Grigio
E. Cortese
F. Glera

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Glera

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La Morra, Serralunga d’Alba and Monforte d’Alba are communes included in which of the following DOCGs?
A. Barolo
B. Gavi di Gavi
C. Barbaresco
D. Valtellina Superiore
E. Amarone della Valpolicella

A

Barolo

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6
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Which of the following regions has the most significant reputation for Italian Pinot Grigio?
A. Friuli
B. Piedmonte
C. Liguria
D. Veneto
E. Lombardia

A

Friuli

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Mandated in the ________ DOCG, appassimento is the process of drying grapes for several months before fermentation to concentrate sugars and extract.
A. Barolo
B. Amarone della Valpolicella
C. Franciacorta
D. Valtellina Superiore
E. Gavi

A

Amarone della Valpolicella

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8
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Which of the following DOCG zones is located within Veneto?
A. Barolo
B. Franciacorta
C. Recioto di Soave
D. Valtellina Superiore

A

Recioto di Soave

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9
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Orange wine was revived in the late 1990’s by producers in which region of Italy?

A

Friuli

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10
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The grapes Barbera and Dolcetto are native to which region of Italy?

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Piemonte

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11
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Select the wine styles produced in Alta Langa DOCG
A. Red wines
B. White wines
C. Rosato wines
D. Traditional method sparkling wines
E. Charmat method sparkling wines

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Traditional method sparkling wines

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12
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Which of the following is the poorest vintage for Barolo and Barbaresco?
A. 2000
B. 2001
C. 2003
D. 2002
E. 2005

A

2002

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13
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Barolo Chinato is most similar to which of the following beverage styles?
A. Port
B. Barbaresco
C. Vermouth di Torino
D. Sherry
E. Passito

A

Vermouth di Torino

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14
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Put the following regions in order from W to E.
A. Valtellina Superiore DOCG
B. Teroldego Rotaliano DOC
C. Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG
D. Ramandolo DOCG
E. Bardolino DOC

A

Erbaluce di Caluso
Valtellina Superiore
Bardolino
Teroldego Rotaliano
Ramandolo

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15
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Select the Barolo communes containing a significant portion of Helvetian soil.
A. Barolo
B. Castiglione Falletto
C. Monforte d’Alba
D. La Morra
E. Serralunga d’Alba

A

Castiglione Falletto
Serralunga d’Alba
Monforte d’Alba

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16
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Select the appellations containing a “Classico” zone.
A. Barbera d’Asti DOCG
B. Soave DOC
C. Valpolicella DOC
D. Franciacorta DOCG
E. Asti DOCG

A

Soave DOC
Valpolicella DOC

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17
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Which of the following red grape varieties has the most vineyard acreage planted in Piedmont?
A. Dolcetto
B. Barbera
C. Nebbiolo
D. Pinot Nero
E. Merlot

A

Barbera

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18
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The Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG has existed for over 20 years. T/F

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False, established in 2010

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19
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What is the principal grape variety used in the wines of the Carema, Boca and Lessona DOCs?
A. Vespolina
B. Nebbiolo
C. Petite Rouge
D. Barbera

A

Nebbiolo

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20
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Dogliani DOCG requires a minimum of 90% Dolcetto. T/F

A

False, 100%

21
Q

What is a Sori?

A

South aspect of a hillside in Piedmont

22
Q

What is the most prominent weather problem in Piedmont?

A

Hail

23
Q

Favorita is a synonym for which grape in the Langhe?

A

Vermentino

24
Q

What river runs through Piedmont and Langhe?

A

Tenaro River

25
Q

What is the flavoring agent for Barolo Chinato?

A

Quinine

26
Q

Aging requirements for Barolo Normale and Riserva

A

Normale
38 months, including 18 months in oak
Riserva
5 years, including 18 months in oak

27
Q

Traditonal Barolo Producers

A

Conterno
Mascarello
Borgogno
Oddero
Giacosa

28
Q

Modern Barolo Producers

A

Sandrone
Altare
Scavino
Ratti
Clerico
Gaja

29
Q

Soil types of Roero

A

Sandier soils

30
Q

What grape is used in the Nizza DOCG?

A

Barbera

31
Q

Put the following regions in order from W to E.
A. Valtellina Superiore DOCG
B. Teroldego Rotaliano DOC
C. Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG
D. Ramandolo DOCG
E. Bardolino DOC

A

Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG
Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Teroldego Rotalino DOC
Bardolino DOC
Ramandolo DOCG

32
Q

Put the following regions in order from W to E
A. Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico
B. Ruche di Castanole Monferrato
C. Gambellara DOC
D. Lago di Caldaro/Kalterersee DOC
E. Collio DOC

A

Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato
Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico
Lago di Caldaro/Kalterersee DOC
Gambellara
Collio DOC

33
Q

Match the following Barolo crus with their respective commune.
A. Villero
B. Ginestra
C. Cannubi
D. Rocche dell’Annunziata

A

A. Castiglione Falletto
B. Monforte d’Alba
C. Barolo
D. La Morra

34
Q

Maroggia, Sassella and Grumello are all subzones of which of the following appellations?
A. Barolo DOCG
B. Valpolicella DOCG
C. Franciacorta DOCG
D. Valtellina Superiore DOCG
E. Prosecco DOCG

A

Valtellina Superiore DOCG

35
Q

What are the aging requirements for Barolo Normale?
A. 26 months with 9 months in oak
B. 32 months with 12 months in oak
C. 38 months with 18 months in oak
D. 44 months with 24 months in oak
E. 50 months with 24 months in oak

A

38 months with 18 months in oak

36
Q

The Kerner grape was produced by crossing Schiava Grossa with which variety?

A

Riesling

37
Q

The city of Torino is geographically closest to which of the following DOCG zones?
A. Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
B. Franciacorta DOCG
C. Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG
D. Bardolino Superiore DOCG
E. Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG

A

Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG

38
Q

Select the wine style(s) produced in the Langhe DOC
A. Bianco
B. Rosato
C. Rosso
D. Metodo Classico Sparkling
E. Charmat Method Sparkling

A

Bianco
Rosato
Rosso

39
Q

Miani, Livio Felluga and Gravner are producers from which of the following regions?
A. Veneto
B. Emilia-Romagna
C. Lombardia
D. Valle d’Aosta
E. Friuli

A

Friuli

40
Q

Select the synonyms for Nebbiolo.
A. Chiavennasca
B. Picoutener/ Picotendro
C. Vespolina
D. Spanna
E. Uva Rara
F. Petit Rouge

A

Chiavennasca
Picoutener
Spanna

41
Q

Select the principal grape used in Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG wines

A

Corvina

42
Q

The vast majority of Lambrusco production occurs in which of the following regions?
A. Lombardia
B. Veneto
C. Emilia-Romagna
D. Piedmont

A

Emilia-Romagna

43
Q

Which of the following regions was previously part of Austria?

A

Trentino- Alto Adige

44
Q

The Franciacorta DOCG exclusively produces traditional method sparkling wines. T/F

A

True

45
Q

Which of the following DOCG zones is located within the Veneto?
A. Valtellina Superiore
B. Franciacorta
C. Barolo
D. Recioto di Soave

A

Recioto di Soave

46
Q

Which of the following regions borders France?
A. Emilia-Romagna
B. Friuli
C. Valle d’Aosta
D. Veneto

A

Valle d’Aosta

47
Q

What grape is the principal variety used in Prosecco wines?

A

Glera

48
Q

The Gattinara and Ghemme DOCGs produce wine based on what grape?

A

Nebbiolo

49
Q

Mandated in the ________ DOCG, appassimento is the process of drying grapes for several months before fermentation to concentrate sugars and extract.
A. Amarone della Valpolicella
B. Franciacorta
C. Gavi
D. Valtellina Superiore
E. Barolo

A

Amarone della Valpolicella

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