Lombardy Flashcards
what are the wine styles of Franciacorta DOCG?
all wines are traditional method sparkling
Franciacorta
Franciacorta Satèn
Franciacorta Rosé
Franciacorta Millesimato (requires 85% from stated vintage)
Franciacorta Riserva (requires 85% from stated vintage)
the still wine from the Franciacorta area are released as what?
curtefranca
what grapes are permitted in Franciacorta?
Pinot Nero and Chardonnay
Maximum 50% Pinot Bianco
what grapes are permitted in Franciacorta Satèn?
Chardonnay
Maximum 50% Pinot Bianco
what is the min % PN in Franciacorta Rosé?
25%
min aging for Franciacorta?
Minimum 18 months on the lees from February 1 of the year following the harvest, 25 months total from the date of harvest
min aging for Franciacorta Millesimato?
imum 30 months on the lees from February 1 of the year following the harvest, 37 months total from the date of harvest
min aging for Franciacorta Riserva?
Minimum 60 months on the lees from February 1 of the year following the harvest, 67 months total from the date of harvest
what is the permitted sweetness level for Franciacorta Satèn?
Brut only, max pressure of 5 atm
what are the primary soil types of Franciacorta?
Moraine, limestone and volcanic material
what are the grapes of Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?
min 70% PN, combined max 30% CH and PB for both Classico and Rose
if labeled “Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero” or “Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Rosé”, what is the minimum % of PN req’d?
85%
what is the aging for NV Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?
Minimum 15 months on the lees from January 1 of the year following the harvest
what is the aging for Millesimato Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?
24 months on the lees from January 1 of the year following the harvest
what are the grape varieties of Scanzo (Moscato di Scanzo) DOCG?
100% Moscato di Scanzo (red)