Italy - North Flashcards

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Where is “Bricco San Pietro” located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Monforte d’Alba

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What are the 11 communes of Barolo?

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  • Verduno
    • La Morra
    • Roddi
    • Grinzano Cavour
    • Cherasco
    • Diano d’Alba
    • Casteglione Falleto
    • Serralunga d’Alba
    • Barolo
  • Monforte d’Alba
  • Novello
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Where is “Ornato” located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Serralunga d’Alba

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Could you tell the req for white Chambave?

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100% Moscato Bianco - Dry: 11% ABV - Passito: 16,5% ABV (13% acquired)

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  1. What is the oldest DOCG of Veneto?
  2. The most recent?
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Oldest: Since 1998

  • Recioto di Soave DOCG (straw wines of garganaga)

Newest: all introduced in 2011

  • Bagnoli Friularo DOCG (Raboso Piave - dry red with a dry VT style)
  • Montello Rosso DOCG (40-70 percent cabernet sauv)
  • Colli de Conegliano DOCG (dry whites of manzoni bianco, dry reds of cabernet sauv and franc, merlot, refosco, marzemino) known for ‘Refrontolo - passito wine of marzemino and Torchiato di Fregona - dried grape wine of glera, verdiso, and Boschera)
  • Piave Malanotte (Raboso Piave - dry red with min 15% of fruit (no more than 30%) mus be appasimento) - 3 years from 11/1 of harves year, 12 mo in barrel & 4 in btl
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When is Sforzato di Valtellina’s grapes can be vinified? What are the regulation about alcohol content?

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  • The vinification process can not start prior December 10th - Grapes must increase the potential alcohol from 11% to 14% – 90% Chiavennasca/ 14% min achieved abv and 20 months aging
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What is “Arcailloso”?

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Soil type of Gavi “Red Earth”: brown iron rich soil

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Name some highly regarded MGA of Casteglione Falleto?

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  • Bricco Boschis - Montprivato - Vignolo - Fiasco - Villero - Scarrone - Bricco Rocche - Pira
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Where could you find the Vien de Nus grape?

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Valle d’Aoste DOC Nus subzone is the central area: Red Dry, superiore, Passito wines

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Where is the MGA “Bussia” Located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Montforte d’Alba communes – Also a part is shared with Barolo town

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Name all of the white DOCG in Piemonte?

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  • Gavi
  • Roero d’Arneis
  • Erbaluce di Caluso
  • Asti / Moscato d’Asti
  • canelli
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What is the latest GV updating into the Franciacorta DOCG?

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For the 2017 vintage, Erbamat is now allow on the blend, at up to 10%

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Name the MGA shares between Barolo and Novello towns?

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Ravera

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Where is Torette located?

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Valle d’Aoste DOC - Petit Rouge (70% min)

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Where is “Bricco Rocca” located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra

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What are the req for the Barbera del Montferrato Superiore DOCG?

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85% Barbera + Grignolino, Freisa, Dolcetto - 14 mth ageing in total - Min 6 mth spent in oak 13% ABV

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What does mean MGA in Barolo / Barbaresco?

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“Menzioni geografiche aggiuntive” = Single vineyard / Sori

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What are the req for Dogliani? Superiore?

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100% Dolcetto - 12% ABV - Superiore: 13% ABV -12 months from 10/15 of the harvest year (not released until 11/1 following year)

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Where is located Recioto di Gabellara DOCG?

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Varieties: 100% Garganega
Minimum Alcohol: 14% potential after drying, minimum 11.5% effective for Recioto di Gambellara Classico and 11% effective for Spumante
Aging Requirements: May not be released until September 1 of the year following the harve

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How is the traditional trellising system on the Aoste Valley?

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Pergola system

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Where is located Fossati MGA?

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  • *Barolo DOCG**
  • “MGA” La Morra commune*
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Name the Asti DOCG Piemonte Subzones created in 2011 and their grape(s) and style(s)

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“Santa Vittoria d’Alba” Moscato d’Asti and VT

“Strevi” Moscato d’Asti

“Canelli” Moscato d’Asti

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What are the sub-zone of Barbera d’Asti DOCG?

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  • Tinella
  • Astiano (colli astiani)
  • Nizza - Prior to 2014
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What is Saten? Where could you find it?

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Is a BdB style wine produced in Franciacorta DOCG – Produced only with Chardonnay + 50% max Pinot Bianco – 24 mth of ageing OTL Can only be produced in Brut or less – cannot exceed 5 ATM into a bottle

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Where is “Cerrata” Located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Serralunga d’Alba

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What are the req for Barbera d’Asti DOCG?

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90-100% Barbera

  • straight Barbera: 4 mth ageing min / no oak regulations 12%
  • Superiore: 14 mth ageing with at least 6 mth in oak / 6 mth in bottle 12.5%
  • Sub-zone labeled: 24 mth ageing in total with 6 mth in oak / 6 in bottle 13%

Tinella / Astiano

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Name the DOCG of Veneto focus on white wine only?

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  • Soave Superiore (Garganega)
  • Recioto di Soave (sweet - garganega)
  • Recioto di Gambellara (sweet - garganega)
  • Colli Asolani/AsoloProsecco (glera base)
  • Conegliano Valdobiadene (still or sparkling)
  • Colli Eugeni Fior d’Arancino (Moscato Giallo)
  • Lison (across Veneto & Friuli, Friulano)
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What is the sub-zone of Conegliano Valdobiadene DOCG?

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Cartizze

Spumante Superiore di Cartizze: 11.5%

Soil types for the Conegliano area are primarily comprised of clay and limestone with a mix of alluvial and glacial. The soils of Valdobbiadene consist of moraines, sandstone and clay.

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What are the DOCG producing sparkling wine in Piemonte?

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  • Alta Langa (only Traditional Method) 9mo lees - whole process 36mo
  • Gavi: Metodo classico Spumante Metodo Classico must be aged for a min. 2 years (including at least 18 months on the lees) from October 15 of the year of harvest
  • Erbaluce di Calusso: Metodo classico15mo

ASTI

  • Moscato d’Asti (single AF in tank)
  • Asti: Charmat Method
  • Asti Metodo classico: 2nd AF in bottle
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Explain the seravellian soil? where could you find it?

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Youngest soil type of the Barolo DOCG: sandy base around the Serralunga / Monforte / Casteglione section

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Where is located “Brunate”?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” shares between Barolo and la Morra communes

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What does mean “Sorí” in Italian?

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Hilltops with southern exposure

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Where is “Sorano” MGA located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Serralunga d’Alba and Diano d’Alba

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What sub region of Valle d’Aoste are focus on white wine?

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  • Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle: Prié Blanc - Chambave: Moscato Bianco - Nus: Malvoisie (PG)
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where are the higherst vineyards located in Europe?

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Mt. Etna, 3500ft

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What does mean MGA in Barolo / Barbaresco?

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“Menzioni geografiche aggiuntive” = Single vineyard / Sori

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Where is “Falleto” located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Serralunga d’Alba

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Where is Arnad Montjovet sub-zone?

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Aoste Valley DOC – 70% Picoutener (Nebbiolo)

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Where is “San Ponzio” located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo

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Where is located “Annunziata”?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra

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What are the req for Dolceto di Ovada Syperiore?

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  • 12 mth ageing for straight – 12,5% ABV - 20 mth For a Vigna – 13% ABV - 24 mth for Riserva 100% dolcetto
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what are grapes of Soave superiore DOCG?

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70% Garganega + Trebbiano and Chardonnay

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Name some highly regarded “MGA” of La Morra

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  • Bricco San Biagio - Annunziata - Rocchetevino - Boiolo - Bricco Rocca - Brunate (shared with Barolo) - Cannubi (shared with Barolo) - Fonsati (shared with Barolo)
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What are the regulations of Soave Superiore DOCG? Riserva?

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Straight: 9/1 year following harvest, 3 mo bottle / 12% ABV Riserva: 2 years from 11/1 of the harvest year, 3mo in bottle / 12,5% ABV

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What is the ageing for Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

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  • Rosso: 24 months including 12 months in wood
  • Riserva: 3 years in total, without wood restriction
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What are the best region for Petit rouge grape production?

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Aoste Valle DOC - especially: - Torette - Enfer d’Arvier - Chambave

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Where is “Baudana” located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Serralunga d’Alba

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What is a “Tino”?

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tall, upright oak vat used in traditionalists Barolo wineries

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Name some highly regarded MGA of Serralunga d’Alba?

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  • Sorano (shared with Diano d’Alba) - San Rocco - Baudana - Cerrati - Lazzarito - Vignia Rionda - Ornato - Falleto - Boscareto
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Explain Alta Langa DOCG?

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  • Traditional method spk wine only - GV: 90% Combined Pinot Nero and Chardonnay

– Spumante: All process must be at least 30 mth

– Spumante Riserva: all process occurs in 36 mth min

– every wines must be vintage dated

  • Min planting altitude: 250 (Valley floor planting is prohibited)
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Who’s producing “annamaria clementi”?

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Ca del Bosco Prestige cuvée –Franciacorta DOCG

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Name the DOCG of Piemonte based on Barbera. Which requirwes the most aging?

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  • Barbera di Monferato Superiore - 2008 - Nizza -2014 - Barbera d’Asti - 2008
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    Nizza
    Rosso: Minimum 18 months, including at least 6 months in oak, from January 1 of the year after harvest.
    Rosso with indication of “Vigna”: Minimum 18 months, including at least 6 months in oak, from January 1 of the year after harvest.
    Rosso Riserva: Minimum 30 months, including at least 12 months in oak, from January 1 of the year after harvest.
    Rosso Riserva with indication of “Vigna”: Minimum 30 months, including at least 12 months in oak, from January 1 of the year after harvest.
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What is Curtefranca DOC?

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The still wine production from the Franciacorta delimitation

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What is the tete de cuvee of “Ca del Bosco”? What appellation?

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Annamaria Clementi Franciacorta DOCG

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What are the req for Dolceto di Ovada Syperiore?

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  • 12 mth ageing for straight – 12,5% ABV - 20 mth For a Vigna – 13% ABV - 24 mth for Riserva
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What is the other name of the Picoutener?

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Nebbiolo (Aoste Valley) Picoutener

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Where is “Bricco Rocca” located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra

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Where is “Ginestra” located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Monforte d’Alba

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Where is located Chambave?

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Valle d’Aoste DOC – Moscato Bianco 100% Dry / Passito – Petit Rouge 70% Dry / Superiore / Passito

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What are the req for Franciacorta Riserva?

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Can be use for white, rose spumante and Saten must spent 67 mth of ageing with at least 60 OTL - Dosage: Can be produced only in 0 dosage to Brut – Must be vintage dated on the label

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Where is “Rocche dell’ Annunziata” located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra

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What are the sub zones of Valpolicella?

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Valpantena (East of classico zone)

Valpolicella Classico (Fumane, Negrar, Marano, Sant’Ambrogio, San Pietro in Cariano)

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What are the sub-zone of Valtellina superiore DOCG?

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  • Grumello - Inferno - Maroggia - Sassela - Valgella
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What are the req of Gavi DOCG?

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100% Cortese

Tranquilo: 10.5% ABV (may display slight traces of wood)

Riserva: 12 mth ageing (with 6 mth on its lees) 11% ABV

Spumante: 24 mth including 18 mth OTL Spumante Riserva: 36 mth in total

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What are the GV allowed for Valle d’Aoste Chambave?

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wh: Moscato 100% – Dry and passito red: 70% Petit Rouge + PN/Gamay – Dry / Superiore / Passito

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What are the Sub-zone of Asti DOCG?

When were they created?

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2011

  • Strevi
  • Canelli
  • Santa Vittoria d’Alba
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Where is the MGA “Ravera” located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from communes of Barolo / Novello communes

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Where could you find the Piave River?

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Running through the Piave Malanotte DOCG Veneto - Italy

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What grapes are allow in Prosecco production?

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85% Glera (=Prosecco) + Verdisso, Bianchetta, Trevigiana, Perena, Glera Lunga + Chardo, PB, PG, PN (as white wine)

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What are the main differences between Asti / Moscato d’Asti / Asti Metodo Classico?

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Asti: Undergo a 2nd AF in tank // Charmat method in autoclaves

Asti Metodo Classico: 2nd AF in bottle // Spent min 9 mth OTL prior disgorgment

Moscato d’Asti: Single fermentation in tank // lower ABV // 1 mth in autoclave min All of them are 100% Moscato Bianco GV

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What is Fruttai? Ariella? Gratiucci? Marogna?

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Special room loft used to dry off the grapes for the Amarone - Recioto process. Left in matt tray in natural air flow

harvest boxes

bamboo mats to dry on

Terraces

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What is Valtellina Stagafassli?

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Wine can be labelled with this mention on the label when is aged and bottled in Switzerland

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When was Barolo upgraded to DOCG?

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1980 (First DOCG to be created, with Vino Nobile de Montepulciano & Brunello de Montalcino)

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Name the sub-zone of the Aoste Valley DOC?

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  • Enfer d’Arvier DOC - Torette DOC - Nus DOC - Chambave DOC - Arnad-Montjovet DOC - Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle (Higher vineyard in Europe) - Donnas
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Where is “Rocchevino” located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra

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What are the req for still dry wine in Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle?

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Aoste Valley DOC 100% Prié Blanc 9% ABV min Can be Vendemia Tardivia or Spumante (TM in 9 mth OTL)

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What is Torchiato di Fregona? in what appellation?

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Colli di Conegliano DOCG

Veneto

  • Varieties: Glera, Verdiso, Boschera
  • Must be air dried for a minimum of 150 days to reach 18% ABV potential
  • Can not be press prior the 1 february year after harvest
  • Ageing: for a minimum of 24 months including 5 months in bottle
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Where is the MGA “Bussia” Located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Montforte d’Alba communes – Also a part is shared with Barolo town

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Where is the MGA “Ravena” located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from communes of Barolo / Novello communes

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Where would you find Maroggia?

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Valtellina Superiore DOCG - Lombardie - Italie

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What are the req for white Nus in Valle d’Aoste DOC?

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100% Malvoisie (Pinot Grigio) 11,5% ABV for dry wine 16,5% ABV for passito (14% acquired)

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What are the req to Nizza DOCG?

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100% Barbera

Normale/Vigna: 18 mth in total with at least 6 in wood

Rosso Riserva: 30 mth in total, with 12 in wood Must be manual harvested

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Where is located “Fosati”?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” shares between Barolo and la Morra communes

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How are the still wine label within the Franciacorta DOCG delimitation?

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Curtefranca DOC

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85
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Name the DOCG of Veneto? (14)

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  • Amarone de la Valpolicella
  • Bagnoli Friularo
  • Bardolino Superiore
  • Colli Asolani
  • Conegliano Valdobiadene
  • Colli Eugani Fior d’Arancino
  • Colli de Conegliano
  • Lison
  • Montello Rosso
  • Piave Malanotte
  • Recioto di Soave
  • Recioto di Gambellara
  • Recioto de la Valpolicella
  • Soave Superiore
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86
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Name some highly regarded MGA of Monforte d’Alba

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  • Bricco San Pietro - San Giovanni - Bussia - Perno - Ginestra - Gramolere
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87
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What is the Italian name for Late Harvest?

A

Vendemia Tardivia

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88
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How are the vineyard sit on into the Aoste Valley?

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South Facing slopes vineyard over the Dora Baltea River: Terrace vineyard

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89
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What is Valtellina Stagafassli?

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Wine can be labelled with this mention on the label when is aged and bottled in Switzerland

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90
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What are the 2 soil types of Gavi area?

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  • Calcareó/Mornozó: Limestone rich clays: Better of white wine
  • Arcailloso: “Red Earth”: brown Iron-rich soil, well suited for red wines
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91
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Who’s the owner of the Montprivato vineyard? Where is. it located?

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Barolo DOCG Castiglione Falletto commune Giuseppe Mascarello

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92
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What are the 3 “MGA” shared between La Morra and Barolo?

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  • Cerequio - Brunate - Fossati
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93
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What is the min ageing for Barolo? Riserva?

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38 mth since November 1st of the Harvest Riserva: 62 mth mth since November 1st of the harvest Both must spent 18 mth in oak min

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94
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Where is “San Ponzio” located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo

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95
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What are the req for Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle for Spumante wines? WHat three things help moderate the temprature in the vineyards here?

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100% Prié Blanc - Traditional Method only - 9 mth OTL - 10,5% ABV

Low pergolas - keep vines closer to warming grown

the gravely soils help reflect heat

the stone walls that surround the vineyards also reflect heat

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96
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Location of the following MGA:

Bricco de Viole

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Barolo DOCG

  • Within the Barolo commune
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97
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Explain Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

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Lombardy’s Nebiolo DOCG - Here called Chiavennasca

DOCG created in 1998 – 2 years ageing min / 1 in oak

– Must reach a 12% ABV min

– Riserva: 3 years ageing with 1 in oak

90% chivanesca min

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98
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Where is “Gramolere” located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Monforte d’Alba

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99
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What wine can be produce in Aoste Valley Arnad Montjovet?

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Red wine only - 70% Picoutener (Nebbiolo) - 11% ABV / 12% for superiore - 5 mth ageing min / 12 if superiore

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100
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What is a Botti?

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Large slovenian oak barrel uses to aged Italian wine (regular in Barolo/Barbaresco)

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101
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Could you tell the req for red Chambave?

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70% Petit Rouge - Dry: 5 mth ageing / 11% ABV - Superiore: 8 mth ageing / 12% ABV - Passito: 12 mth ageing

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102
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Where is located “Bricco San Biagio”?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra

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103
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Name the MGA shares between Barolo and Monforte d’Alba?

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“Bussia”

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104
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What are the DOCGs based on Nebbiolo in Piemonte?

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  • Barolo - Barbaresco - Roero - Ghemme - Gattinara- terre alfieri
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105
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What is the ageing req for Amarone della Valpolicella? Riserva?

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Amarone: 2 years ageing Riserva: 4 years ageing Reach 14% ABV min after the appassimento process

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106
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Where would you find Valgella?

A

Valtellina Superiore DOCG - Lombardie - Italie

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107
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what are the grapes of Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG?

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Corvina: 45-95% (can be replace by Corvinone up to 50%) Rondelina: 5-30% Molinara: 10% Max

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108
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Where is “Cannubi San Lorenzo” located? Name a famous producer there?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo

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109
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Where is located “Cerequio”?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” shares between Barolo and la Morra communes

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110
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Where is “Cannubi San Lorenzo” located? Name a famous producer there?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo

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111
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Who’s the owner of the Montprivato vineyard? Where is. it located?

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Barolo DOCG Castiglione Falletto commune Giuseppe Mascarello

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112
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What is Refrontolo? Where could you find it? in what appellation?

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Colli di Conegliano DOCG – Veneto 95% Marzemino: 24 mth aging within 12 in wood / 3 in bottle Passito: appassimento method: reach a 15% ABV potential prior fermentation

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113
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Name the white DOCG of Piemonte?

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Gavi Roero d’Ariens Erbaluce di Calusso Asti Asti Metodo classico Moscato d’Asti

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114
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What are the soil type of Barolo? Explain them and precise where are they?

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  • Tortonian: La Morra / Barolo area = – Old derived bedrock (subdivises into 3 soil type: Tortonian, Serravalian and Langhien) - Helvetian soil: younger sandy soil around Serralunga, Monforte and Casteglione
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115
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What are the 2 soil types of Gavi area?

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Calcareó/Mornozó: Limestone rich clays: Better of white wine Arcailloso: “Red Earth”: brown Iron-rich soil, better for red wines

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116
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Name three producers of Cannubi

A

Bartolo mascarello
F Rinaldi
G Rinaldi
GB Burlotto
Marchese di Barolo
M Chiarlo
E. Pira & Figli

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117
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What is the soil type of Barbera d’Alba?

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Silt-Clay Limestone

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118
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Where is located “Annunziata”?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra

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119
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Where is Lison DOCG? Explain it?

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Share between Veneto en Friuli-Venezia-Giulia 85% Friulano

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120
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Where is “Vignolo” located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Casteglione Falleto

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121
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What is the river run through Prosecco region?

A

Piave river

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122
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Where is “Bricco de Viole” located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo

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123
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Name some MGA of Novello?

A

Ravera Cerviano-Merli Panerole Corini Pallaretta

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124
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Where and what is Oltrepo Pavese Methodo classico DOCG?

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ltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico & Rosé:
Minimum 70% Pinot Nero
Combined maximum 30% Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero & Rosé:
Minimum 85% Pinot Nero
Combined maximum 15% Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco

NV: Minimum 15 months on the lees from January 1 of the year following the harvest
Millesimato: 24 months on the lees from January 1 of the year following the harvest

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125
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Where would you find Sassela?

A

Valtellina Superiore DOCG - Lombardie - Italie

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126
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Where is located “Bricco San Biagio”?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra

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127
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Explain Vendemia Tardivia from Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle?

A

Valle d’Aoste DOC 100% Prié Blanc Min must weight: 200 g/L 9% ABV

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128
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Where is located Enfer d’Arvier?

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Valle d’Aoste DOC 85% Petit Rouge min - 11,5% ABV (12,5% for superiore) - 5 mth ageing (8 for Superiore)

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129
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Name 2 docg producing VT style wines

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Asti / Cannelino di Frascati

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130
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What are the req for red Nus in Valle d’Aoste DOC?

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40% Vien de Nus (70% combined with Petit rouge) - 5 mth ageing / 8 for superiore / 12 for passito - 11% ABV / 12 for superiore

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131
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What is the min ageing for Barbaresco? Riserva?

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  • 26 mth since November 1st year of the harvest / al least 9 mth in oak - Riserva: 50 mth in total since November 1st year of the harvest with at least 9 mth in wood
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132
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What is the name of the Nebbiolo on the Aoste Valley?

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Picotendro Picoutener

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133
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Where is located Donnas sub-zone?

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Valle d’Aoste DOC - Red only: Picoutener 85% Straight and Superiore

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134
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What are the villages of Soave classico?

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Soave Montforte d’Albone

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135
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Where is “Cannubi” located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo

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136
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Where and what is Oltropo Pavese Methodo classico DOCG? What is the term for an all Pinot Nero rose from this docg?

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  • Lombardie - Italy – Sparkling wine DOCG – Based in Pinot Nero, blended with Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Grigio

Cruasé

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137
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What is the river of the Aoste Valley? Valtellina Superiore?

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Dora Baltea River

Adda river

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138
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What are the DOCG of Lombardy?

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Franciacorta DOCG

Oltrepó Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

Valtellina Superiore DOCG

Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG

Moscato di Scanzo DOCG (Red Muscat - dried grape wine)

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139
Q

What river is barolo/Barbaresco located close to?

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Tanaro River

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140
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Where is the MGA “San Giovanni” located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Monforte d’Alba

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141
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What sub region of Valle d’Aoste are focus on Red wine? Name the grapes focusd on in each region

A

- Picoutener

– Donnas -

  • Arnad-Montjovet

Petit Rouge

  • Chambave
  • Nus
  • Torette
  • Enfer d’Arvier
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142
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Where is “Cannubi” located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo

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143
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Where is “Boiolo” located?

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Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra

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144
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How do you name a Valtellina superiore DOCG bottle and aged in Switzerland?

A

Stagafassli

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145
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Location and style of wine of the following:

Recioto di Soave DOCG?

A

Veneto - Verona province

  • DOCG since 1998 - First DOCG of Veneto area
  • Variety: 70% Garganega min + Trebbiano and Chardonnay
  • Must be air dried to reach a 14% alcohol potential
  • Sugar content: 70 g/L
  • Ageing: 10 months minimum
146
Q

Where is located the following sub-region:

Inferno

A
  • *Valtellina Superiore DOCG**
  • Lombardy in Italy*
147
Q

What is the region where the Prié Blanc show best?

A

Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle in Aoste DOC

148
Q

Where is “Bricco San Giovanni” located?

A

Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo within the “Boschetti” cru

149
Q

Where is located Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle? What style? Grapes?

A

Aoste Valley DOC - Highest vineyard in Europe – 100% Prié Blanc – 9% ABV Can be produced in still white / Vendemia Tardiva / Spumante

150
Q

Name the MGA shares between Barolo and Monforte d’Alba?

A

“Bussia”

151
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Explain the Valle d’Aoste Donnas Sub-zone?

A

Red wine only 85% Picoutener min - straight: 24 mth ageing (10 mth in wood) / 11,5% ABV - Superiore: 30 mth ageing (12 in wood) / 12,5% Superiore

152
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Name some highly regarded producers of Franciacorta?

A

Ca’del Bosco

La Fiorita

Bellavista

Ferghetina

Berlucchi

Barone Pizzini

Monte Rossa (Cabochan Rose)

153
Q

Where would you find Grumello?

A

Valtellina Superiore DOCG - Lombardie - Italie

154
Q

Where is “Villero” located?

A

Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Casteglione Falleto

155
Q

What are the ageing req for Oltrepo Pavese Methodo classico DOCG?

A

15 mth OTL: for white and rose straight Millesimato: 24 mth OTL

156
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Name some highly regarded MGA of the Barolo town

A
  • Cannubi
  • Cannubi Boschis
  • Cannubi San Lorenzo
  • Albarella
  • Brunate (portion)
  • Cerequio (portion)
  • Bricco delle Viole
157
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What is the newest DOCG of Piemonte to be upgraded?

A

Canelli 2023

Nizza DOCG - 2014 (was a sub-zone of Barbera d’Alba prior it)

158
Q

What is Picotendro? Where could we find it?

A

Nebbiolo name in Aoste Valley

159
Q

Where is “Bricco Boschis” located?

A

Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Casteglione Falleto

160
Q

What are the grape req in Ghemme?

A

85% Spanna min (Nebbiolo) Can be blended with Uva Rara and Vespolina

161
Q

Where is Colli Asolani DOCG located? What is it for?

A

Veneto - South West of the Piave River (Prosecco sector) - 85% Glera + Bianchetta, Verdisso, Trevigiana, Perena, Glera Lunga - Still wine - Frizante (secco to amabile), - Spumante Superiore (TM)

162
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Where is Nus sub-zone?

A

Valle d’Aoste DOC wh: 100% Malvoisie (Pinot Grigio) – Can be dry of passito red: 40% Vien de Nus (if combined with petit rouge: 70%)

163
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What / Where is Moscato di Scanzo?

A
  • Lombardie - Sweet wine production - Moscato di Scanzo 100% - Appassimento method only (21 days min) - Upgrated in 2009 RS: 50-100 g/L - must be aged for 2 years in neutral environment
164
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Where is “Lazzarito”located?

A

Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Serralunga d’Alba

165
Q

Explain the style of wine and the location of the following

Bagnoli Friularo DOCG

A

Veneto

  • Received it’s statut in 2011
  • Rosso: 12 months of ageing
  • Riserva: 24 months including 12 in wood
  • Passito: sweet - 24 months ageing
  • Vendemia Tardivia: Dry
  • grape variety: 90% Rabaso Piave
166
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What are the req for Arnad Montjovet? Superiore?

A

70% Nebbiolo wine in both cases - Straight: 5 mth ageing + 11% ABV Superiore: 12 mth ageing + 12% ABV

167
Q

What is the min RS for Recioto di Soave?

A

70 g/L

168
Q

What are the GV of Oltrepo Pavese Methodo Classico?

A

PN: 70% + Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio Can be labelled PN if at least 85% of the blend

169
Q

Where is “Perno” Located

A

Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Monforte d’Alba

170
Q

What are the GV of Gattinara?

A

90% Spanna min + Bonarda di Gatinara & Vespolina

171
Q

What is the only DOCG in veneto allow to produce white and red?

A

Colli di Conegliano DOCG:

  • White: 30% Manzoni Bianco, 30% Chardo/PB, max 10% SB, Riesling
  • Torgiato di Fregona: 30% Glera + 20% Verdiso, 25% Boschera: sweet appacimento method
  • Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Marzemino, Merlot + Incrocio Manzoni, Refosco
  • Refrontolo: 95% Marzemino: Dry of passito
172
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Where is “Boiolo” located?

A

Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra

173
Q

Where is “Bricco Rocche” located?

A

Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Casteglione Falleto

174
Q

What is Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

A

dry red wine from Valtellina produced with dried grapes (Appasimento) - 90% Chiavennasca – 2 years ageing, within 1 spent in oak barrels – Grapes can not be vinified prior 10th of December and reach a 14% ABV potential

175
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Name the MGA shares between Barolo and Novello towns?

A

Ravena

176
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Where would you find Rucche di Castegnole Monferrato DOCG? What is it for?

A

Piemonte - Italy – Along the Monferrato hill (North of Asti delimitation) Red wine DOCG 90% Rucche + barbera / Branchetto

177
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What are the regulation for Enfer d’Arvier of Aoste Valle?

A

Red wine only - 85% Petit rouge min + Picountener / Dolcetto - straight: 11,5% ABV / 5 mth ageing - Superiore: 12,5% ABV / 8 mth ageing

178
Q

What style of wine can be produced in Torette from Aoste Valle DOC?

A

Red only 70% Petit Rouge min - 11% ABV / 5 mth ageing - Superiore: 12% ABV / 8 mth ageing

179
Q

What method is franciacorta produced from?

A

Traditional method, 2nd Fermentation in bottle

180
Q

Where is located “Cerequio”?

A

Barolo DOCG “MGA” shares between Barolo and la Morra communes

181
Q

What are the req for DIano d’Alba DOCG?

A

Dolcetto di Diano d’ Alba 11.5%
Dolcetto di Diano d’ Alba “Vigna” 11.5%
Dolcetto di Diano d’ Alba Superiore 12%
Dolcetto di Diano d’ Alba Superiore “Vigna” 12.5%

Normale: release January 1st of the year following harvest
Superiore: release September 1st of the year following harvest

182
Q

What is the oldest Dolcetto DOCG in piemonte?

A

Dogliani DOCG upgraded inn 2005

183
Q

What are the DOCG producing sparkling wine in Piemonte?

A
  • Alta Langa (only MC) - Moscato d’Asti (single AF in tank) - Asti: Charmat Method - Asti Metodo classico: 2nd AF in bottle - Gavi: Metodo classico Erbaluce di Calusso:
184
Q

Where is “Boscareto” located?

A

Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Serralunga d’Alba

185
Q

Where is “Bricco San Giovanni” located?

A

Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo within the “Boschetti” cru

186
Q

Where is “Fiasco” located

A

Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Casteglione Falleto

187
Q

What is the oldest soil of the Tortonian formation?

A

Langhien rock: 16-14 M years old

188
Q

Where is the MGA “Paiagallo” situated?

A

Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo

189
Q

Could you explain the Tortonian soil?

A

oldest soil type of Barolo DOCG: - Bedrock of the La Morra and Barolo section - subdiviser into 3 eras: – Tortonian (12-7 M years old) – Serravalian (14 - 11 M years old) – Langhien (16-14 M years old)

190
Q

What are the ageing on the lees (OTL) req for Franciacorta?

A
  • Spumante: 25 mth total, with 18 mth OTL - Rosato: 24 mth OTL - Saten: 24 mth OTL - Melisimato: 37 mth in total, with 30 mth OTL - Riserva: 67 mth in total, with 60 mth OTL
191
Q

Name some highly regarded “MGA” of La Morra

A
  • Bricco San Biagio - Annunziata - Rocchetevino - Boiolo - Bricco Rocca - Brunate (shared with Barolo) - Cannubi (shared with Barolo) - Fonsati (shared with Barolo)
192
Q

Name the region where is Baltea River is located?

A

Aoste Valley: Creating a south facing aspect vineyard

193
Q

When is Recioto di Soave been awarded DOCG?

A

1998 - First one to be rewarded in Veneto

194
Q

What are the grapes allowed for Franciacorta?

A

Chardonnay Pinot Nero Pinot Bianco (50% max) Max 10% Erbamat

195
Q

What are the communes of Valpolicella classico?

A

Sant’ Ambrogio

Valle de Fumante

Valle di Negrar

Valle di Marano

San Pietro in Cariano

196
Q

What is the min ageing for Valtellina Superiore Riserva?

A

3 years ageing in total, with at least 1 in Oak

197
Q

What are the DOCG’s in Piemonte based on Dolcetto?

A
  • Dogliani DOCG (2005) - Diano d’Alba DOCG (2009) - Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore DOCG (2008)
198
Q

What is the soil type of Ovada DOC?

A

Clay, Tufa, Limestone

199
Q

What is a “Tino”?

A

tall, upright oak vat used in traditionalists Barolo wineries

200
Q

What is the soil type of Franciacorta delimitation?

A

Moraine, Limestone, and volcanic materials

201
Q

Name some highly regarded MGA of the Barolo town

A
  • Cannubi - Cannubi Boschis - Cannubi San Lorenzo - Boschetti / Bricco San Giovani - Paiagallo - San Pionzio - Bricco de Viole
202
Q

What are the residual sugar range for Moscato di Scanzo?

A

50-100 g/L 14% ABV – Produced by appasimento method

203
Q

Where would you find “Canelli”?

A

Asti DOCG - Piemonte Subzone created in 2011

204
Q

What is Crusae?

A

Rose sparkling wine from Oltrepo Pavese Methodo classico with higher amount of PN (85% min) in the blend – 12% ABV

205
Q

Where is Piave Malanotte DOCG located? What is it standing for?

A

DOCG for red wines from Eastern Veneto -70% min rabosa piave

206
Q

Where is located “Brunate”?

A

Barolo DOCG “MGA” shares between Barolo and la Morra communes

207
Q

What are the 3 “MGA” shared between La Morra and Barolo?

A
  • Cerequio - Brunate - Fonsati
208
Q

What is the only DOCG of Italy base in Verduzzo?

A

Ramandolo DOCG - Friuli venezia Giulia – 2004

Influenced by Bernardia hills

209
Q

explain colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG?

A

DOCG of Friuli since 2006 - 85% Picolit (100% for Cialla and Riserva) - 1 year of ageing for normale / 2y. for Cialla / 4 y. for Riserva (must come from cialla ‘subzone’)

210
Q

What is the sub-zone of Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG?

A

Cialla

211
Q

What is the particular soil of Rosazzo DOCG?

A

Ponca Vale = Sandstone and Clay/marl or flysch di Cormons

212
Q

What are the Grape requirement of Rosazzo DOCG? Where is it located?

A

Friuli - min 50% Friulano (Tai) - 20/30% SB - 20/30% Pinot Bianco and / or chardonnay Max 10% Ribolla

213
Q

Where can you find the “Ponca” soil type?

A

Friuli Rosazzo or Ramondolo DOCG = Santstone and Clay/marl

214
Q

What are the 2 villages of production of Ramandolo DOCG?

A

Friuli Nimis and Tarcento – 100% Verduzzo Friulano

215
Q

What is the synonym of the Verduzzo Friulano?

A

Verduzzo Giallo GV of Ramandolo

216
Q

Name the DOC of Friuli?

A

Carso DOC

Colli Gariziano DOC

Friuli Annia DOC

Friuli Aquileia DOC

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC

Friuli Grave DOC

Friuli Latisana DOC

217
Q

What are the DOCG of Emilia-Romagna?

A
  • Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG: Bianco superiore, Frizzante and Spumante (directly west of Bologna)

–Romagna Albana DOCG (directly east of Bologna)

  • Bianco seco
  • Amabile
  • Dolce
  • Passito 17%abv
  • Passito Riserva 24%abv (4% acquired min & 11% max, 400g/l must weight post appasimento which must end by 3/30 of the following year & must exhibit muffa noble)
218
Q

Give some synonym of the Pignoletto GV? Where is it mainly grow?

A
  • Aglionziana - Grechetto di Todi - Pignolino - Uva Grilli – Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG (Emili-Romagna)
219
Q

What are commune of the Classico zone of Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG?

A

Monte San Pietro

Monteveglio

Sasso Marconi

Casalecchio di Reno

Zola Predosa

Crespellano Brazzano

Castello di Serravalle

Savignano sul Panaro

at least 95% Pignoletto

220
Q

Explain Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG?

A
  • DOCG of Emilia-Romagna since 2011 - Spumante / Frizante / Superiore (secco to abboccato) – 85% Pignoletto – 95% Pignoletto for Classico zone
221
Q

What wine can be produce in olli Bolognesi Pignoletto?

A
  • Dry to Abboccato (slightly sweet) still wines - Spumante: Brut Nature to Extra Dry Frizzante: Secco
222
Q

Explain Romagna Albana DOCG?

A

DOCG of Emilia-Romagna - 95% Albana min – Can be produce from secco to Dolce (Passito)

Amabile: 12-30 g/l
Dolce: 45-80 g/l

223
Q

What is the translation of Noble Rot in Italian?

A

Muffa Noble

224
Q

What is “Muffa Noble”

A

Noble Rot

225
Q

What are the residual sugar req of Romagna Albana DOCG?

A

Amabile: 12-30 g/L Dolce: 45 to 80 g/L

226
Q

When can Passito (and Riserva) wine from Romagna Albana vinified? Until when can they be dry out?

A

Vinification cannot start prior 15th of October of the harvest Can be dry until March 30th year after harvest (Passito riserva must exhibit “muffa Noble” (Noble rot)

227
Q

Monopole Vineyard of Bruno Giacosa?

A

Falleto VIneyard Serralunga d’Alba Barolo DOCG

228
Q

Name the monopole owner of the Falleto vineyard?

A
  • *Bruno Giacosa**
  • Serralunga d’Alba - Barolo DOCG*
229
Q

What is the Monopole vineyard of Giacomo Conterno?

A
  • *Francia**
  • Serralunga d’Alba - Barolo DOCG*
230
Q

Who is the owner of the Francia vineyard? Where is it located?

A

Giacomo Conterno

Serralunga d’Alba - Barolo DOCG

231
Q

Gaja own a large amount of the Rivette MGA vineyard.

What does he use this vineyard for?

A

The production of its white wine from the Barolo area

Mostly Chardonnay variety

232
Q

Who is the current owner of the Le Turne MGA vineyard?

A

Giacomo Conterno
He purchased the site to Gigi Rosso in 2015

Serralunga d’Alba - Barolo DOCG

233
Q

The Boscareto MGA vineyard is separated in 2 parts, and owned by 2 separated owners.

Can you name them?

A
  • Batasiolo: higher part
  • Pincipiano: lower part (wraps around the Francia Vineyard)
234
Q

Name a serious producer of the Ornato MGA?

A

Pio Cesare

Serralunga d’Alba - Barolo DOCG

235
Q

What is the particularity of the Ornato MGA?

A
  • This cru is only planted with Nebbiolo,
  • Located in Serralunga d’Alba - Barolo DOCG
  • Important producer: Pio Cesare
236
Q

What is the particularity of the Damiano MGA site?

A

This cru is planted with a fair amount of Barbera, due to its Northern facing slope

Serralunga d’Alba - Barolo DOCG

237
Q

Name 2 of the most important producers of the Baudana MGA site?

A
  • Baudana
  • Oddero

Serralunga d’Alba - Barolo DOCG

238
Q

Name an important producer of the Gabutti MGA site?

A
  • Sordo
  • Capellano

Serralunga d’Alba - Barolo DOCG

239
Q

What are the sub-zones of the Cerreta MGA?

A
  • Bricco Cerreta
  • Cerreta Piani
  • Cerreta

important producers are: Élio Altare, Giacomo Conterno

240
Q

What are the 2 sub-zones of the Fontanafredda MGA?

A
  • Gattinera
  • La Rosa

Serralunga d’Alba - Barolo DOCG

241
Q

In what vineyard is the producer Ceretto’s estate based?

A

Bricco Rocche

Casteglione Falleto - Barolo DOCG

242
Q

Name some important producers of the Villero MGA site?

A
  • Vietti
  • Giuseppe Mascarello
  • Oddero

Casteglione Falleto - Barolo DOCG

243
Q

Name an important producer of the Scarrone MGA site?

A

Oddero

Castegione Falleto - Barolo DOCG

244
Q

Who is the most iconic producer of the Pira MGA vineyard?

What is the type of soil here in comparison to surrounding area?

A

Roagna

Casteglione Falleto - Barolo DOCG

This is a fairly rocky vineyard

245
Q

What are the Barolo wines of Gaja estate?

A
  • Sperss: marenca-rivette (serralunga)
  • conteisa: cerequio
    dagromis - la morra/serralunga
246
Q

What is the name of the extension vineyard site of Bussia within the Barolo Comune?

A
  • Bussia is originally a MGA of the Montforte d’Alba;
  • The extension within the Barolo town is name Monrobiolo Di Bussia;
  • Sylla Sebaste is a producer of this plot;
  • 4 Ha;
247
Q

What is the sub-zone of Ravera di Montforte MGA?

A

Pilone

Monforte d’Alba - Barolo DOCG

248
Q

What producers made the MGA Ginestra famous?

A
  • Conterno Fantino
  • Grasso:
    • Gavarini Vigna Chiniera
    • Casa Maté
  • Domenico Clerico
    • Giabot Mentin
    • Pajana

Monforte d’Alba - Barolo DOCG

249
Q

Name the producer of Gavarini Vigna Chiniera?

Where are grapes sourced from?

A

Élio Grasso

Monforte d’Alba’s Ginestra MGA site

250
Q

Name the producer of the Casa Maté Bottling?

Where are grape sourced from?

A

Élio Grasso

Ginestra MGA - Monforte d’Alba - Barolo DOCG

251
Q

Who is the producer of Ciabot Mentin bottling?

Where are grapes sourced from?

A

Domenico Clerico

Monforte d’Alba - Ginestra MGA - Barolo DOCG

252
Q

Name the producer of the Pajana Bottling?

Where are grapes sourced from?

A

Domenico Clerico

Ginestra MGA - Monforte d’Alba - Barolo DOCG

253
Q

What is the highest vineyard site of La Morra?

A

Serradenari

Bruno Giacosa source some grape for its Croera bottling from its vineyards

254
Q

Who is the producer of La Croera bottling?

What vintage was it been produced?

A
  • Bruno Giacosa
  • Only in 2004
255
Q

Name 3 clones of Nebbiolo used on the Langhe Hills?

A
  • Michet
  • Rosé
  • Lampia
256
Q

This clones are referred to what variety?

  • Michet
  • Rosé
  • Lampia
A

Nebbiolo
Clones used on the Langhe hills

257
Q

What is the largest MGA of Barbaresco DOCG?

A

Casanova vineyard

Within the Nieve commune

159 Ha

258
Q

What is the largest MGA of the Nieve town?

A

Casanova MGA

159 Ha

259
Q

What is the smallest MGA of the Nieve town?

A
  • Serraboella MGA
  • 2 Ha
    • Barbaresco DOCG
260
Q

What are the best cru sites of the Nieve town of Barbaresco DOCG?

A
  • Albesani
  • Basarin
  • Currá
  • Cottá
  • Gallina
  • Santo Stephano
  • Serraboella
261
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Basarin

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
  • Within the Nieve town
262
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Canova

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Within the Nieve town
263
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Rivetti

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Within the Nieve town
264
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Albesani

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Within the Nieve town
265
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Currá

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Within the Nieve town
266
Q

What is the Northern most MGA of the all Barbaresco DOCG?

A
  • Serracapelli MGA
  • Sithin the Nieve Comune
267
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Cottá

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Within Nieve town
268
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Santo Stephano

A
  • Barbareco DOCG
    • Wihin the Nieve town
269
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Gallina

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • WIthin the Nieve town
270
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

San Christoforo

A
  • Barbareco DOCG
    • Within the Nieve town
271
Q

What are most iconic producers of the Nieve village?

A
  • Bruno Giacosa
  • Cantina del Glicine
  • Castello del Nieve
  • Piero Busso
  • Sottimano
272
Q

Name some leading wine producers of the Barbaresco town

A
  • Albino Rocca
  • Bruno Giacosa
  • Bruno Rocca
  • Ca’Del Rose
  • Montefico
  • Marchesi Di Gresi
  • Gaja
  • Roagna
  • Produttori Di Barbaresco
  • Borgogno
273
Q

What is the largest MGA of the Barbaresco town?

A

Ovello

78 Ha

274
Q

What is the smallest MGA of the Barbaresco town?

A

Rabaja-Bas

  • 2 Ha*
  • This is the smallest MGA of the all Barbaresco DOCG*
275
Q

Name some of the best Cru of the Barbaresco town?

A
  • Paje
  • Pora
  • Asili
  • Martinenga: Monopole of Marchesi Di Gresi
  • Montestefano
  • Muncagota
  • Rabajá
  • Secondine
  • Roncagliette
276
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Ovello

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Within the Barbaresco town
    • Also the largest MGA of the Barbaresco town
277
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Rabajá

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Within the Barbaresco town
278
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Pajé

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Within the Barbaresco town
279
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Pora

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Within the Barbaresco town
280
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Martinenga

A
  • Barbaresco
    • Within the Barbaresco town
    • This is a monopole vineyard to Marchesi Di Gresi
281
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Roncagliette

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • WIthin the Barbaresco town
    • Home of the Gaja’s Sori Tilden and Costa Russi bottling
282
Q

From what vineyard site does Gaja source its grapes for the Sori Tilden and Costa Russi bottling?

A
  • Roncagliette MGA
    • Within the Barbaresco town
283
Q

The famous Sori San Lorenzo bottling is produced by Gaja.

Where does this grapes are sourced from?

A
  • Secondine MGA
    • From the Barbaresco town
284
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Trifolera

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Within the Barbaresco town
285
Q

What is the MGA’s Monopole vineyard of Marchesi Di Gresi?

A
  • Martinenga
    • Within the Barbaresco town
286
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Secondine

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Within the Barbaresco town
    • Home of the Gaja’s Sori San Lorenzo bottling
287
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Montestephano

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Withiin the Barbaresco town
288
Q

What is the considered sub-vineyard of the Albesani MGA?

A
  • Santo San Stephano MGA
    • Within the Nieve commune
289
Q

What is the considered sub-vineyard of Pora MGA?

A
  • Citadella
    • ​Within Barbaresco town
290
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Montefico

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Within the Barbaresco town
291
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Faset

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Within the Barbaresco town
292
Q

What is the largest MGA of Treiso commune?

A
  • Giacone
    • 91 Ha
293
Q

What is the smallest MGA of Treiso Comune?

A
  • Manzola MGA
  • 8 Ha
294
Q

Name some leading producers of the Treiso town?

A
  • Ca’Del Biago
  • Pio Cesare
  • Fiorenzo
  • Pellissero
  • Rizzi
  • Sottimano
295
Q

Langhe region is well know for is hill region, with many exposure.

Where can you find some of the steepest slopes of the region?

A
  • Within the Barbaresco DOCG
  • More specifically in the Treiso town:
    • Bernardot
    • Bricco Di Treiso
    • Rombone
296
Q

Name some highly regarded cru of the Treiso town?

A
  • Bernardot
  • Bricco Di Treiso
  • Pajorè
  • Rombone
  • Valgrande
  • Giacone
  • Caso
297
Q

What is the particularity of the following MGA

  • Rizzi
  • Montersino
  • Meruzzano
A
  • This 3 crus the southern tips of the Barbaresco DOCG
  • They have the particularity to be shared between 2 communes:
    • Treiso
    • San Rocco Seno d’Elvio
298
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Rizzi

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • MGA shared between the Treiso and San Rocco Seno d’Elvio communes
299
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Montersino

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
  • MGA shared between the Treiso and San Rocco Seno d’Elvio communes
300
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Meruzzano

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • MGA shared between the Treiso and San Rocco Seno d’Elvio communes
301
Q

What is the southern most MGA of the Barbaresco DOCG

A
  • Meruzzano
  • MGA shared between the Treiso and San Rocco Seno d’Elvio
302
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Bernardot

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Within the Treiso town
303
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Giacone

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Within the Treiso town
304
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Nervo

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Within the Treiso town
305
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Pajore

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Within the Treiso town
306
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Casot

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Within the Treiso town
307
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Rombone

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Within the Treiso town
308
Q

What is the location of the following MGA?

Ferrere

A
  • Barbaresco DOCG
    • Within the Treiso town
309
Q

Explain the following DOCG

Piave Malanotte

A
  • DOCG of Veneto since 2010
  • 70% Rabaso Piave min + 30% Rabaso Veronese
    • 15-35% of the grapes must be air dried (appasimento )
  • ​​​Wine must be aged for 36 months including 12 in oak and 4 in bottle
310
Q

What is the traditional trellising system of the Piave Malanotte DOCG?

A

Belussi “Rangi”

311
Q

What is the minimum ageing for red Roero Riserva?

A

The wine must be aged for a minimum of 32 months, including 6 months in wood

312
Q

What is the ageing requirement for Ghemme DOCG?

Riserva?

A

Ghemme:

  • 34 months in total
  • including 18 months in wood
  • +6 months in bottle

Ghemme Riserva:

  • 46 months in total
  • including 24 months in wood
    • 6 months in wood

85% Spanna min + Vespolina and UVA Rara

313
Q

Can you precise the ageing requirement for Ghemme Riserva?

A
  • 46 months in total
  • This must include a minimum of 24 months in wood and 6 months in bottle
314
Q

What are the minimum ageing for Gattinara DOCG?

A

Gattinarra:

  • 35 months in total,
  • This must include an minimum of 24 months in wood

Gattinarra Riserva:

  • 47 months in total
  • This must include at least 36 months in wood.
315
Q

What are all DOCs of Liguria?

A

East to West:

  1. Cinque Terre DOC (subzones are not DOC’s as well) - sciacchetra (passito)
    1. Costa de Sera Subzone
    2. Costa de Campu Subzone
    3. Costa de Posa Subzone
  2. Colli Di Luni DOC
  3. Colline Di Levanto DOC
  4. Dolceaqua DOC - rossese (tibouren)
  5. Golfo del Tigullio - Portofino DOC (home to the Cimixa/Scimiscia)
    1. Costa dei Fieschi DOC Subzone
  6. Pornassio DOC (wines of Ormeasco - dolcetto - as a red or ‘Sciactra/rose)
  7. Rivera Ligure Di Ponente DOC
    1. Riviera dei Fiori DOC Subzone for varietally labeled Rossese,Pigato, & Vermentino
    2. Albenganese DOC Subzone for varietally labeled Rossese,Pigato, & Vermentino
    3. Finalese DOC Subzone for varietally labeled Rossese, Pigato, & Vermentino
    4. Quiliano DOC Subzone for varietally labeled Granaccia (Alicante)
    5. Taggia DOC Subzonefor varietally labeled Moscato (Frizzante, VT, Passito - all dolce)
  8. Val Polcèvera DOC
    1. Coronata DOC Sub-Zone for white wines only
316
Q

What are the 3 DOCs shared between Veneto and Lombardia?

A
  1. San Martino Della Battaglia DOC
  2. Lugana DOC
  3. Garda DOC
317
Q

What is the ageing requirement of Oltrepó Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?

A
  • NV: 15 months on the lees
  • Millesimato: 24 months on the lees
318
Q

What are the grapes variety, and blend regulation of Oltropò Pavese Methodo Classico DOCG?

A
  • Bianco/Rosato: 70% Pinot Nero + Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco
  • Pinot Nero Bianco/Rosato: 85% Pinot Nero minimum + Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco
319
Q

What are the 5 DOCs of Oltropò Pavese for still wine?

A
  • Bonarda dell’Oltropò Pavese: Rosso
  • Oltropò Pavese DOC: Bianco, Rosato, Rosso, Frizzante, varietal wines
  • Oltropò Pavese Pinot Grigio: Bianco and Frizzante
  • Pinot Nero dell’Oltropò Pavese: Rosso and Riserva
  • Buttafuoco dell’Oltropò Pavese: Rosso / Rosso Riserva (Blend of Barbera, Croatina, UVA Rara)
320
Q

What is the local name of the Charmât Method in Lombardia
(Oltropò Pavese region)

A
  • *Martinotti**
  • used on the production of Frizzante in Oltropò Pavese DOC*
321
Q

What is the synonym of Marzemino in Botticino DOC?

A

Berzemino

322
Q

Style of wine and location of the fgollowing:

Bottocino DOC

A

Lombardia - Brescia Province

  • Rosso / Rosso Riserva (2 years of ageing)
  • 30% Barbera minimum
    • 20 % marzemino minimum (AKA Berzemino)
    • 10% Sciava Gentile Media
323
Q

Location and style of wine of the Following:

Casteggio DOC

A

Lombardia - Pavia Province

  • Rosso / Rosso Riserva
  • 65% Barbera minimum + Pinot Noir, Croatina, UVA Rara, Ughetta ( AKA Vespolina)
324
Q

What is the synonym of Vespolina variety in Lombardy?

A

Ughetta

325
Q

What is the crossing of the Terzi grape variety?

A

Cabernet Franc x Barbera
Grow in Cellatica DOC - Lombardia

326
Q

What is the minimum residual sugar for Recioto Della Valpolicella DOCG?

A

50 g/L

327
Q

What is the msugar content allow under the Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG?

A

9 g/L maximum if 14% or lower
10 g/l if 15%
11 g/l if 16%

For every 0.10% of alcohol exceeding 16%, an additional 0.15 g/l of residual sugar is allowed

12.5 g.l if 17%

328
Q

What are the 6 communes of the Bardolino Superiore Classico DOCG?

A
  • Bardolino
  • Affi
  • Cavaion
  • Costermano
  • Garda
  • Lazise
329
Q

Explain the style of wine and the location of the following

Bardolino Superiore DOCG

A

Veneto - Verona province

  • 35-80% Corvina (up to 20% Corvinone)
  • 10-40% Rondinella
  • max 15% Molinara
  • Bardolino Superiore
  • Bardonlino Superiore Classico:
    • Bardolino, Garda, Affi, Lazise, Cavaion, Costermano
  • ​DOCG since 2001
330
Q

What is the location and the style of the following:

Montello Rosso DOCG

A

Veneto - Treviso Province

  • Rosso: 18 months of ageing, including 9 months ins oak
  • Rosso Superiore: 24 months of ageing including 12 months in oak and 6 months in bottle
  • Varieties: 40-70% Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot, Cabernet Franc or Carmenere
331
Q

What are the ageing requirement for Montello Rosso DOCG?

A
  • Rosso: 18 months in total including 9 in oak barrels
  • Rosso Superiore: 24 months in total, including 12 in oak and 6 in bottle
332
Q

List the commune(s) of the Bagnoli Friularo Classico DOCG zone

A

Bagnoli Di Sopra only

333
Q

Name all commune of production of Torchiato Di Fregona

A

Veneto:

Fregona, Sarmede, Cappella Maggiore

Sweet white wine produced under the Colli Di Conegliano DOCG based in Glera, Verdi’s and Boschera varieties.

334
Q

What is the location and style of wine of the following:

Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancino DOCG

A

Veneto - Padua Province

  • Variety: 95% Moscato Giallo minimum
  • Bianco Secco
  • Bianco Dulce: 50 g/l min
  • Bianco Spumante: 50 g/L min
  • Bianco Passito: 50 g/L min
    • ageing: 1 year minimum
335
Q

What are the communes of production of Recioto Di Gambellara Classico DOCG?

A

Veneto - Vincenza Province

Gambellara, Montebello Vicentino, Montorso, Zermeghedo

336
Q

What is the style of wine and location o the following:

Recioto Di Gambellara DOCG

A

Veneto - Vincenza province

  • Bianco Classico
  • Bianco Spumante
  • Variety: 100% Garganega
  • Grapes must be air dried to reach a potential alcohol of 14%
  • Only half of the production can be use for the Recioto wine, rest must be declassified in DOC for stildry wine.
337
Q

What is the minimum residual sugar allow under Recioto Di Soave DOCG?

A

70 g/L minimum

338
Q

What are the villages of the Classico zone of Soave DOC and Recioto Di Soave DOCG?

A
  • Soave
  • Monteforte d’Alpone
339
Q

What is the vineyard source for this botteling

A

Serraboella - Neive

340
Q

Average maceration time for barolo?

A

30-50 days

341
Q

Trento doc lees aging

A

Non-vintage wines require a minimum of 15 months on the lees from January 1 of the year following the harvest - disgorgement must be listed on label

Vintage dated wines must spend a minimum 24 months on the lees from January 1 of the year following the harvest
White wines which spend minimum of 36 months on the lees from January 1 of the year following the harvest may be classified as Riserva.

342
Q

what is a ronci?

A

a terrraced hillside in friuli

343
Q

what does sui levti mean?

A

pet - nat style wine in porsecco conegliano valdobiaddne

344
Q

name two blending DOC’s from alto piedmonte

A

bramaterra and boca

345
Q

where is the monte lessini range?

A

verona - amarone della valpolicella

346
Q

Who makes Granato?

A

Forador

347
Q

How was Rosazzo DOCG established?

A

it was based around livio felluga’s terre alta bottling

348
Q

2023 vintage of roero

A

80-100% of crops ruined by hail

349
Q

Marogne / Fruttai / Vinnaci / Gratucci / Ariella

A

Marogne - stone terraces
Fruttai - rooms where grapes are dried
Vinnaci - spent amarone pommace
Gratucci - bamboo mats to dry on
Ariella - harvest boxes

350
Q

What is the primary vine training for corvina

A

pergola

351
Q

what mountain range block the cold air from connegliano valdobiaddnne

A

dolomites

352
Q

Name two synonyms for passito

A

Schiattra / Fletri

353
Q

what river influences cartizze

q

A

piave

354
Q

illasi valley is where?

A

Amarone della valpolicella

355
Q

What is Porphyr

A

Granite soil in Alto Adige

356
Q

Most planted white grape in Trentino?

A

Chardonnay

357
Q

What is a Broli in Franciacorta?

A

indication of a clos or famous vineyard

358
Q

WHat is deditus

A

a group of barolo producers that manages the barolo wine auction

359
Q

What two bodies of water moderate alto adige?

A

Lake Garda and the Mediterranean Ocean dominate the region. Ideal conditions for viticulture with the Alps blocking the cold northern air

360
Q

What two bodies of water moderate alto adige?

A

Lake Garda and the Mediterranean Ocean dominate the region. Ideal conditions for viticulture with the Alps blocking the cold northern air

361
Q

What influences the climate in romandolo?

A

Monte Bernardia