italy Flashcards

1
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who was Marchese Mario Rocchetta?

A

winemaker that made the first vintage of Sassicaia in 1968

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2
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when was Chianti elevated to DOCG?

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1984

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3
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name the 8 subzones of Chianti DOCG?

A

Classico, Rufina, Colli Senesi, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Aretini, Colline Pisane, Montalbano, Montespertoli

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4
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Who was Baron Bettino Ricasoli?

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the person credited with the invention of the classical Chianti Blend

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5
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what are Galestro and Alberese?

A

soil type in chianti (marl and sandstone)

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6
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aging requirements for:

  1. Chianti Classico
  2. Chianti Classico Riserva
  3. Chianti Classico Gran selezione
A
  1. 1st october following harvest
  2. 24 months (3 in bottle)
  3. 30 months (3 in bottle)
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7
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aging requirements for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG? and Riserva?

A

min 2 years aging

min 3 years aging

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8
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Main variety in Carmignano DOCG?

A

min 50% Sangiovese

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9
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first vintage of Tignanello?

A

1971

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10
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what is the leading white variety in Bolgheri DOC?

A

Vermentino

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11
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what is occhio di pernice?

A

The rose style of Vin Santo

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12
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In which region is the DOC Orvieto? with which grape is produced?

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Umbria

Grecchetto and Trebbiano Toscano

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13
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Where is Torgiano Rosso DOCG produce?which is the main grape¿

A

Umbria

Sangiovese

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14
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Main grape of Frascati DOC?

A

Malvasia

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15
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Where is the home of Cesanese grape?

A

Lazio

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16
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name 2 red autochhtone varieties of campania?

A

Aglianico, piedirosso

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17
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name 3 white autochtone varieties of campania?

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Greco , falanghina, fiano

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18
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Taurasi DOCG aging requirements?

A
3 years (with 12 of oak)
Riservva 4 years (with 18 of oak)
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19
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which is the only DOCG in Basilicata?

A

Aglianico delle vulture superiore

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20
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where would you find Gaglioppo?

A

Calabria

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21
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Grapes of Cersauolo di Vittoria DOCG?

A

Frappato, Nero d’avola

22
Q

in which year was the DOC system created?

A

1963

23
Q

In which year were the first DOCG approved? which ones?

A

1980

Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo, Vino nobile di montepulciano

24
Q

what is Favorita?

A

a synonimous of vermentino in Piedmont

25
Q

Name for native white varieties of Piedmont?

A

Cortese, Arneis, Erbaluce, Favorita(vermentino)

26
Q

name the 5 mostimportant communes of Barolo?

A

Barolo , La Morra , Serralunga d’Alba, Monforte d’ALba, Castiglione Falleto

27
Q

aging requirements for Barolo and Barolo Riserva?

A
3 years(18 months in oak)
Riserva: 5 years
28
Q

name at least 3 Barolo producers of Classic Style?

A

Conterno, Rinaldi, Oddero, Mascarello

29
Q

name at least 3 Barolo producers of Modern Style?

A

Scavino , Sandrone , Altare

30
Q

name the 3 main communes for Barbaresco production?

A

Nieve, Barbaresco, Treiso

31
Q

aging requirements for Barbaresco and Riserva?

A
2 years(9 months min oak)
riserva: 4 years
32
Q

name 3 producers of barbaresco?

A

Angelo Gaja, produttori del barbaresco, Bruno Giacosa

33
Q

what ares Cannubi and Rabaja?

A

2 Crus sites respectevily in Barolo and Barbaresco

34
Q

with what is Barolo Chinato aromatized?

A

Quinine

35
Q

State the most important appellation for the following grapes varieties:

  1. Arneis
  2. Cortese
  3. Erbaluce
  4. Bonarda Novarese
A
  1. Roero DOCG
  2. Gavi DOCG
  3. Erbaluce di Caluso
  4. Ghemme DOCG
36
Q

Main Grape for the following DOCG:

  1. Gattinara
  2. Ghemme
  3. Nizza
  4. Dogliani
A
  1. Nebbiolo
  2. Nebbiolo
  3. Barbera
  4. Dolcetto
37
Q

What kind of Wine does Alta Langa DOCG produce?

A

Metodo Classico sparkling from chardonnay and pinot noiir

38
Q

What is Picotendro?

A

a synonimous for Nebbiolo in Valle d’Aosta

39
Q

What is Guido Berlucchi responsible for?

A

releasing the first modern style Metodo Classico in lombardy franciacorta(1960)

40
Q

What is the name of the prestige Cuvee of Ca del Boscso?

A

Annamaria Clementi

41
Q

Aging requirements for Franciacorta NV, Saten/Rose, millesimato and franciacorta riserva?

A

18 months on the lees, 24 months on the lees,30 months lees, 5 years lees

42
Q

What is Saten?

A

Franciacorta blanc de blancs

max 5 atm

43
Q

Main grapes of Franciacorta?

A

Pinot nero, Chardonnay and Pinot bianco(max 50%)

44
Q

Main grape of Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?

A

Pinot Nero

45
Q

How is nebbiolo known in Valtellina?

A

CHiavennasca

46
Q

agiing requirements for Valtellina Superiore DOCG and Riserva?

A
2 years(12 in cask)
riserva 3 years
47
Q

What color wine does Moscato di Scanzo DOCG produce?

A

sweet Reds

48
Q

In which region and with wichh grape is Colli bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG produced?

A

Emilia Romagna , Grecchetto

49
Q

in whhich region would you find the Marzemino grape?

A

Trentino alto adige

50
Q

Name 1 modern producer of Amarone and 1 Classic?

A

Allegrini, modern

Quintarelli, Classic

51
Q

max residual sugar for Amarone?

A

12g/l

52
Q

aging requirements for Amarone and Amarone Riserva?

A

2 years

riserva 4 years