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How big is Emilia-Romagna’s wine production?

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8% of Italian vine under production
50,000 ha
6,000,000 hl (10% of Italian wine production)

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What is the maximum percentage of Lambrusco Salamino allowed in Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC?

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40%

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Pignoletto is genetically identical to which Umbrian grape?

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Grechetto di Todi

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What was Italy’s first white DOCG?

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Romagna Albana DOCG

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Which two grapes are in the blend of Gutturnio DOC?

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Barbera and Croatina

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Which variety of Trebbiano is the most planted white in Emilia-Romagna?

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Trebbiano Romagnolo

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On what grape is Romagna Cagnina DOC based?

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Terrano

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Why are Lambrusco di Sorbara and Lambrusco Salamino often planted together?

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Lambrusco di Sorbara needs Salamino to act as a pollinator

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Which variety of Malvasia is grown in Emilia-Romagna?

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Malvasia di Candia Aromatica

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Which Lambrusco variety produces the lightest style?

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Lambrusco di Sorbara

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In what region is the Fortana variety principally grown?

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Emilia-Romagna

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Who were the first people in Emilia-Romgana?

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The Celts

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When did the Romans arrive?

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3rd & 2nd c BC

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Who is Mario Emilio Lepido?

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Build Via Emilia

Piacenza to Rimini

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What are the important city

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Bologna
Parma
Piacenza
Modena
Reggio-Emilia
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Who was Pippin the Short?

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King of Franks
Asked by Holy See to fight Lombards
And defeated them and handed to Papal State

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When was Napoléon defeated?

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1815

Congress of Vienna returned Romagna to the church

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When did Emilia and Romagna reunite?

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Rejoined in 1947

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What took place in Emilia-Romagna to enhance viticulture in the 20th?

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Introduction of large cooperatives joining thousands of growers.

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What is the southern most region of Northern Italy?

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Emilia-Romagna

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What is the northern border of Emilia-Romagna?

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Po River, Lombardia & Veneto

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What is the southern border of Emilia-Romagna?

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Northern Apennines
Toscana
Republic of San Marino
Marche

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What country borders Emilia-Romagna?

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Republic of San Marino

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What is the Eastern border of Emilia-Romagna?

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Adriatic

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What is the western border of Emilia-Romagna?
Liguria
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What is the largest sub-region in Emilia-Romagna?
Emilia | Includes Piacenza, Parma, Reggio Emilia, Moderna, Ferrara and most of Bologna
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What is Bologna?
Administrative center
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What provinces are in Romagna?
Ravenna Forli-Cesena Rimini
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How is the Emilia-Romagna topology broken down?
48% Plains 27% Hills 25% Mountains (no vines) Run in 3 parallel band
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What are Po River Plains soils?
Alluvial Deep and Fertile Clay, Silt and Sand More challenging soils = quality viticulture
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What are the soils of the Hills in Emilia-Romagna?
Shallow soils | Clay, Sandstone and Marl
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What is the climate like in Emilia-Romagna?
Range from Mediterranean to semi-continental to continental with alpine influences
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What is the climate on the plains of Emilia-Romagna?
Continental, Hot, Humid summers, Cold winters Driest part of region Humidity is a challenge
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What is the climate on the Bank of Hills for Emilia-Romagna?
Semi-continental More rainfall Cooler than plains Fully continental with alpine influences further south in N Apennines
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What is the climate on the coast of Emilia-Romagna?
Traditional Mediterranean | Small coast line so limited Adriatic influence inland
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Does Emilia-Romagna grow more red than white?
A fraction more red.
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What 2 grapes make up more than 40% of plantings?
``` Trebbiano Romagnolo (28%) Sangiovese (15%) ```
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Do Emilia and Romagna grow the same varietals?
No, they historically focused on different varieties in each region
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Where is Lambrusco found?
Reggio Emilia and Modena
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Where is Ancellota grape grown?
Reggio Emilia Used as a minor blending component for color But mostly for concentrated grape must
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Where are Barbera, Croatine/Bonarda, Malvasia di Candia Aromatica and Ortrugo grown?
Piacenza
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Where is Pignoletto considered home?
Bologna
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What dominates the vineyards of Romagna?
Sangiovese Trebbiano Romagnolo Simple and uncomplicated wines
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What is considered the most important and traditional grape in Romagna?
Albana di Romagna
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What are 3 important local grapes in Romagna?
Fortana Terrano Malbo Gentile
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Where are international grapes important?
Hills of Piacenza Bologna Merlot, CabSav, Chardonnay and SavBlanc
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Where did some of the highest quality Sangiovese clones in Toscana originate?
Romagna where they are considered traditional
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What are Lambrusco style wines?
Common features High Acidity Moderate ABV Red Fruit, Floral Aromas
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Describe Lambrusco di Sorbara
Most well known Benchmark light-body style Requires a pollinator from other Lambrusco Lambrusco Salamino is commonly inter-planted with Sorbara Emilia & Modena
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Describe Lambrusco Salamino
Most Widely planted "Small Salami" grape clusters Most Balance Lambrusco Emilia & Modena
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Describe Lambrusco Grasparossa
2nd most widely planted More Tanninc Fuller Body Emilia & Modena
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Describe Trebbiano Romagnolo
``` White grape Most widely planted in Emilia-Romagna Ancient Romagna producers make single varietal Simple, refreshing ```
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Describe Albana
``` Ancient, Native Best white wines Important in Romagna Calcareous clay soils to restrict yields Sweet wine production Good with Noble Rot ```
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Grechetto Gentile (Pignoletto)
Ancient Traditional to Bologna Identical to Grechetto di Todi Pignoletto no used to id historic growing area High in Acidity, good for sparkling and late-harvest
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Describe Malvasia di Candia Aromatica
Widely grown in Emilia Fresh, Floral Has weight High Quality, Versatile - still, sparkling, passito Only Malvasia that can use "Malvasia" as a varietal Piacenza & Parma
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Where did Sangiovese originate?
Southern Italy
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What is the name referring to family of distinct and native grape varieties in Emilia and Modena?
Lambrusco
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What grape is well suited for passito production?
Malvasia di Candia Aromatica
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What % of total production DOC/G?
25% 18 DOCs 2 DOCGs 40% IGT
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What are 2 of the most productive IGTs in Emila-Romagna?
``` dell'Emilia IGT (All of Emilia) Rubicone IGT (Large part of Romagna) ```
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What is the average vineyard size?
2 ha
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How many growers are in coops and what percentage of production?
2/3s in coops Producing 85% of wine Most in Lambrusco
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Where are the majority of single estates located?
On the hillsides
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What styles of wine does the subregion of Emilia focus?
Frizzante wines | With diverse appellations
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What styles of wine does the subregion of Romagna focus?
Still wines falling largely under Romagna DOC
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What two areas are similar in Emila and Lombardia?
Hills of Piacenza and Oltrepò Pavese | Similar grapes and wine style
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What reduces humidity and frost risk in Piacenza?
Air Circulation. Hills are 200-500m with parallel values = meso climates Promotes excellent air circulation reduce humidity and frost
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What type of soils are found in Piacenza?
Clay & marl with pockets of gravel/peppbles Steep inclines Hand worked vines
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What grape growing district is the largest and most productive in Emilia?
Piacenza
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What are the grapes grown in Piacenza?
Barbera, Bonarda (Croatina), Malvasia di Candi Aromatica, Ortrugo Pinot Grigio, SavBlan, Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, CabSav
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What is the general style of the wines made in Piacenza?
Crisp Acidity Straightfoward Fizzy Style (red and white) Considered traditional Passitos from Malvasia
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Describe Colli Piacentini DOC
``` Umbrella appellation for native and international grapes Off-dry Malvasia is most common Passitos considered traditional Vin Santo made from Malvasia and Ortrugo red Barbera and Bonarda Ortrugo-Colli Piacentini DOC ```
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Ortrugo-Colli Piacentini DOC
Reserved only for Ortrugo grape
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Gutturnio DOC
Barbera and Bonarda blend Frizzante dry or off-dry Superiore, Riserva and Classico must be still and dry
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Colli di Parma
Several styles Lambrusco, Barbera, Malvasia, SavBlanc Frizzante
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What is considered a good match with Parma ham?
Malvasia
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What is considered the historic home of Lambrusco?
The Lambrusco District around Reggio Emilia and Modena
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What does the Lambrusco District border?
Lombardia's Lambrusco Mantovano DOC
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What is the topology of the Lambrusco District?
Flat and fertile plain Vines can be highly productive Part of the district extends into Northern Apennines
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Describe Classic Lambrusco
``` Pink foam when poared Dry (off-dry) Refreshing acidity Bright Red Fruit Floral Aromas, Minerality 10-12% ABV Light Tannin Frizzante (most) or spumante Mostly done tank method few traditional ```
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Lambrusco from plains?
More fragrant, Fruity, Perfumed Lighter Color and Structure Less Acidity and Tannin
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Lambrusco from hills?
``` Fuller Body More Structured Austere Less Fruity More Mineral, Spicy and Herbal ```
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How are classic style Lambrusco's bottled?
DOCs use mushroom cork
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How are sweeter style Lambrusco's bottled?
Usually IGT and bottled with screw cap
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Describe Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC
``` Include Modena and the plains N/NE 60% Sorbara <40% Salamino Considered classic and traditional version Most renowned Elegant, High Acidy, Dry/Off-Dry ```
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Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC
Around Santa Croce north of Modena On plain Highest production numbers of any Lambrusco Between the other 2 Lambrusco styles
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Lamrbusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC
``` Grasparossa grape Hills at Northern Apennines around Castelvetro S of Modena Fullest Body Most Structured, Concentrated Deep, Purple-Red Color Higher Acidity, Noticeable Tannic grip ```
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What DOC is the benchmark for all Lambruscos?
Sorbara
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Which Lambrusco DOC has the highest production numbers?
Salamino
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Which DOC produces the most structured and fullest bodied Lambrusco wine?
Grasparossa di Castelvetro
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What does the Bologna District cover?
The plains to the north and west of the city and hills in the south.
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What is the specialty in the Bologna District?
Grechetto Gentile (Pignoletto)
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Are international grapes important in the Bologna District?
Yes, producers are making distinctive bottlings
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Describe Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG
85% Grechetto Gentile Frizzante, Spumante, Superiore (still only) Classico from 95% Grechetto
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Pignoletto DOC
New DOC Designed to protect & regulate Grechetto Gentile Still, Frizzante, Spumante, Passito, Vendemmia Tardiva 3 sub-zones
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What are the 3 sub-zones of Pignoletto DOC
Modena Reno Colli d'Imola
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Where are Romagna's appellations?
Run along the Via Emilia East of Bologna to Marche border
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Romagna Albana DOCG
``` Emilia-Romagna's 1st DOCG Italy's 1st white DOCG From East of Bologna to Adriatic Sea Still, full range of sweetness Best from Bertinoro (passito) ```
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What is Emilia-Romagna's 1st DOCG
Romagna Albana DOCG
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What is Italy's 1st white DOCG?
Romagna Albana DOCG
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Describe Romagna DOC
Umbrella DOC 2011 Combines 5 previously independent appellations Romagna must appear on label
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What are the Romagna sub-designations?
1. Sangiovese 2. Albana Spumante 3. Cagnina 4. Pagadebit 5. Trebbiano
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Romagna Sangiovese DOC
``` Quantitatively important 85% Sangiovese Superiore, riserva or novello 12 delineated sub-zones requires 95% Sangiovese Stricter production ```
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Romagna Albana Spumante DOC
Sparkling from partially dried Albana Tank or traditional Identical to Romagna Albana DOCG area
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Romagna Cagnina DOC
Sweet Red Wine Terrano Grape Best consumed fresh
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Romagna Pagadebit DOC
``` White wine Bombino Bianco (Pagadebit) Pay the debt Still or frizzante Dry or off Dry 1 subzone - Bertinoro ```
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What is the subzone for Romagna Pagadebit DOC
Bertinoro
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Romagna Trebbiano DOC
Trebbiano Romagnolo Still, fizzy, sparkling Dry or off-dry TT is ofter planed with TR and incorporated into wine
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What is Romagna's only DOCG?
Romagna Albana
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What is false a. Emilia focuses on frizzante wines b. Romagna focuses on still wines c. Emilia is dominated by a large umbrella appellation d. Romagna is dominated by a large umbrella appellation
c.
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What separates Emilia-Romagna's band of hills from its plains?
Via Emilia
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What is the benchmark Lambrusco style?
Sorbara
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What appellation are you likely to find international grapes?
Colli Piacentini DOC
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What style are the wines of Gutturnio DOC?
Barbera and Bonarda blends
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Most widely planted white variety?
Trebbiano Romagnolo
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Which statements are correct? a. ER does not border the sea it is landlocked b. The Po River moderates and tempers ER's climate c. Most of ER's vineyards are on steep slopes d. Nearly 50% of ER region is covered by flat pains e. Northern Apennines cut across southern ER
b, d, e
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What statements are correct a. Classic Lambrusco is dry or slightly off-dry with good acidity b. Most Lambrusco wines are made tank method c. Most Lambrusco wines are fully sparkling d. Most Lambruscos are high in ABV
a, b,
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What style of Lambrusco to expect from Grasparossa di Castelvetro
Fleshy, Full Body, Tannic
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What is Calanchi?
Rock formations found in Romagna

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