Italy Flashcards
(126 cards)
1
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True or False: There is a considerable overall difference in climate between the cooler,
northern portion of Italy and the hot, southern region.
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True
2
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True or False: Very few parts of Italy are more than 75 miles from the sea
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True
3
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True or False: The Apennine Mountain Range forms most of the northern border of Italy.
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False
4
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True or False: The rich valley of the Po River is a relatively flat area located in the southern
section of Italy.
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False
5
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True or False: Located along the northern edge of the country, the Alps help to prevent much of
the chilling effect of the Arctic air masses from reaching Italy.
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True
6
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True or False: The Tyrrhenian Sea is located along the western coast of Italy.
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True
7
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True or False: Tuscany is located along Italy’s Adriatic Coast.
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False
8
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True or False: The Ionian Sea is located on Italy’s southern border, along the coastlines of
Apulia, Basilicata, and Calabria.
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True
9
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True or False: Sangiovese is the most widely planted red grape variety in Italy.
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True
10
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True or False: Trebbiano Toscano one of the leading white grapes of Italy- is known else-
where are Ugni Blanc.
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True
11
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Designation, Grape(s), Wine Style: Amazon della Valpolicella
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DOCG
Veneto
Corvina, Corvinone, Rodinella
Red, Dry, Still
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Designation, Grape(s), Wine Style: Recioto della Valpolicella
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DOCG Veneto Corvina, Corvinone, Rodinella Red, Sweet, Still (sparkling allowed, but rare)
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Designation, Grape(s), Wine Style: Valpolicella
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DOC
Veneto
Corvina, Corvinone, Rodinella
Red, Dry, Still
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Designation, Grape(s), Wine Style: Bardolino Superiore
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DOCG
Veneto
Corvina, Corvinone, Rodinella
Red, Dry, Still
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Designation, Grape(s), Wine Style: Bardolino Chiaretto
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DOC
Veneto
Corvina, Corvinone, Rodinella
Rose, Dry, Still
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Designation, Grape(s), Wine Style: Soave
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DOC Veneto Garganega (70%), Trebbiano, Chardonnay White, Dry, Still (sparkling allowed, but rare)
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Designation, Grape(s), Wine Style: Recioto di Soave
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DOCG Veneto Garganega (70%), Trebbiano, Chardonnay White, Sweet, Still (sparkling allowed, but rare)
18
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Designation, Grape(s), Wine Style: Asolo Prosecco
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DOCG Veneto Glera (85%) White, Dry, Sparkling (dry to Demi-sec allowed, but rare)
19
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Designation, Grape(s), Wine Style: Prosecco
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DOC Veneto Glera (85%) White, Dry, Sparkling (dry to Demi-sec allowed, but rare)
20
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Designation, Grape(s), Wine Style: Barolo
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DOCG
Piedmont
Nebbiolo
Red, Still and Dry
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Designation, Grape(s), Wine Style: Barbaresco
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DOCG
Piedmont
Nebbiolo
Red, Still and Dry
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Designation, Grape(s), Wine Style: Moscato d’Asti
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DOCG Piedmont Moscato (Muscat) White, sweet and sparkling (technically frizante w/ max 2.5 atm)
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Designation, Grape(s), Wine Style: Asti
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DOCG Piedmont Moscato (Muscat) White Dry, off-dry or sweet Sparkling (Frizante)
24
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Designation, Grape(s), Wine Style: Roero
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DOCG
Piedmont
Nebbiolo, Arneis
Red, White, Dry, Still
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Designation, Grape(s), Wine Style: Gattinara
DOCG
Piedmont
Nebbiolo (spanna) min 90%
Red, Dry, Still
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Designation, Grape(s), Wine Style: Ghemme
DOCG
Piedmont
Nebbiolo (spanna) min 90%
Red, Dry, Still
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Designation, Grape(s), Wine Style: Gavi
DOCG
Piedmont
Cortese
White, Dry, still
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Designation, Grape(s), Wine Style: Barbera d'Alba
DOCG
Piedmont
Barbera
Red, Dry, Still
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Designation, Grape(s), Wine Style: Acquit (Brechetto d'Acqui)
DOCG
Piedmont
Brechetto
Red, sweet, sparkling (still Rose is very rare but approved)
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Grape variety often used in orange wines
Ribolla Gialla
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A winemaking process that uses partially dried grapes
Appassimento
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A blanc de blancs sparkling wine produced in Lombardy
Saten
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A local name for the Nebbiolo grape variety used in Lombardy
Chiavennasca
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One of the subzones of the Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Inferno
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An alternative name often used for the Trentino-Alto Adige region
Sudtriol
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A DOC, located in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, known for making white blends
as well as orange wines
Collio Goriziano
37
A DOCG for sparkling wines from Lombardy
Franciacorta
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Term often used in Italy to refer to the process used to create high-quality
sparkling wines
Metodo Classico
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Term often used to refer to sweet wines made using grapes that are partially
dried after harvest
Recioto
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A local name for the Nebbiolo grape variety used in some parts of Piedmont
Spanna
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A high-alcohol wine made using partially dried Nebbiolo grapes
Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
42
A region in Lombardy known for producing red wines using the Nebbiolo
grape variety
Valtellina
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A traditional wine production technique that uses the sediment or lees from
a previous batch in order to make a full-bodied wine
Ripasso
44
A large DOC in Piedmont that covers many of the smaller regions,
including Barolo, Barbaresco, and Roero
Langhe
45
What are the three main cities of Tuscany?
Florence, Pisa, Sienna
46
Red wine makes up what percentage of the total output of Tuscan wine?
90%
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What term was created in response to the fact that 100% Sangiovese wines made in the Chianti region once had to be categorized as vino da tavola?
Super Tuscan
48
Basic Chianti DOCG must contain a minimum of _______ Sangiovese
70%
49
In addition to Sangiovese, what grapes are permitted to be used in basic Chianti?
Canaiolo Nero, “other suitable red varieties,” Trebbiano (white), Malvasia (white)
50
What are the seven subzones of the Chianti DOCG?
Colli Aretini, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Senesi, Colline Pisane, Montalbano, Montespertoli, Rufina
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Chianti Classico DOCG must contain a minimum of _______ Sangiovese
80%
52
What classification was approved by the Chianti Classico Consortium in 2014 for use with high-quality wines produced exclusively from estate-grown grapes?
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG must be aged for a minimum of ________ in wood and a minimum of _________ in the bottle. In addition it may not be released before
Two, four months, January 1 of the fifth year following harvest
54
Vin santo that is light red or amber in hue is sometimes referred to as
Occhio di pernice
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What is Tuscany's only white wine DOCG?
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
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The original Super Tuscan, produced by Tenuta San Guido
Sassicaia
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Tuscan wine produced in and around the village of Montepulciano
Vino Nobile
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A Tuscan wine that must be produced using 10% to 20% Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc
Carmignano
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The major red grape variety of Tuscany
Sangiovese
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The term used for the Sangiovese grape variety in the region of Scansano
Morellino
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An ancient winemaking technique that involves the addition of overripe
grapes to a vat of new wine as it is finishing fermentation
Governo
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The historic heart of the Chianti region, dating back to the Middle Ages
Chianti Classico
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A type of sweet wine made in Tuscany (and other areas) using dried grapes
and extensive aging
Vin Santo
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Local name for the Sangiovese grape variety as it is used in
| Rosso di Montepulciano
Prugnolo Gentile
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A red grape variety noted for its rich color and hearty tannins
Colorino
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The town known as the birthplace of the Super Tuscan movement
Bolgheri
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A red grape variety used widely throughout Tuscany as a blending partner
for Sangiovese
Canaiolo Nero
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One of the earliest Super Tuscan-style
Tignanello
69
True or False: Emilia-Romagna is a triangular-shaped region that stretches across the Italian
Peninsula almost from one side to the other.
True
70
True or False: Est! Est!! Est!!! is a well-known wine produced in Umbria.
False
71
True or False: Romagna Albana DOG (previously known as Albana di Romagna) was the
first white wine to achieve the DOCG designation.
True
72
True or False: Montepulciano d' Abruzzo DOC wines are made using a minimum of
85% Montepulciano grapes.
True
73
True or False: Orvieto DOC is one of the leading white wines of Umbria
True
74
True or False: Frascati DOC is a red wine produced in the Lazio region
False
75
True or False: Torgiano Rosso Riserva is a DOCG wine produced in Modena.
False
76
True or False: Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOG is a crisp, dry white wine produced
in the Marches region.
True
77
True or False: Cònero DOCG, a red wine made using the Montepulciano and Sangiovese grape
varieties, is produced in the Marches region.
True
78
True or False: Most Lambrusco is produced in Emilia-Romagna; however, some is produced
in Lombardy as well.
True
79
True or False: Trebbiano d'Abruzzo is the leading red wine of the Abruzzo region.
False
80
True or False: Orvieto DOC is based (in part) on the Trebbiano Toscano grape,
locally known as Procanico.
Ture
81
True or False: Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC is a cherry-colored, lighter style of
Montepulciano d' Abruzzo.
True
82
True or False: Montefalco Sagrantino, made with 100% Sagrantino grapes, is a white wine produced in Umbria.
False
83
True or False: There are four DOCs specifically for vin santo in Tuscany, including the Vin Santo del Chianti DOC.
True
84
The only DOCG wine produced in Sicily
Cerasuolo di Vittoria
85
White wine grape used in a DOCG wine of Avellino
Fiano
86
Rogion that can be described as the 'toe of the boot" on Italy's peninsula
Calabria
87
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Red grape variety used to produce a sweet, late-harvest DOCG wine
in Manduria (Puglia)
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Primitivo
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A boldly-flavored red DOCG wine produced in Campania
Taurasi
89
DOC wine of Calabria; the red version is produced using the Gaglioppo
grape variety
Ciro
90
Red grape variety used in the wines of the Salice Salentino DOC
Negroamaro
91
Dried-grape dessert wine produced in small amounts in Calabria
Grecco di Banco
92
Main grape variety used in the wines of the Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Grenache
93
DOCG white wine produced on the island of Sardinia
Vermentino di Gallura
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Island located just west of Calabria
Sicily
95
Main grape variety used in Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Nero d'Avola
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Main grape variety used in Taurasi DOCG
Aglianico
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Wine region surrounding the town of Naples
Campania
98
Location, Main Grapes, and Types of Marsala DOC
Sicily
Cataratto, Grillo, and Inzolia
Oro (golden), Ambra (amber), and Rubino (ruby/red)
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Sweetness levels of Marsala
Secco (dry) max 4% r.s.
Semisecco (semidry) 4% - 10% r.s.
Dolce (sweet) more than 10% r.s.
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Aging requirement for: Marsala Fine
Min. 1 year
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Aging requirement for: Marsala Superiore
Min. 2 year
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Aging requirement for: Marsala Superiore Riserva
4 years or more
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Aging requirement for: Marsala Vergine/Marsala Solera
Aged in Solera system min 5 years
104
Aging requirement for: Marsala Vergine Stravecchio
Min. 10 year in cask
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Which of the following is a white wine produced
in Tuscany?
a. Vernaccia di San Gimignano
b. Morellino di Scansano
c. Roero Arneis
d. Orvieto
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a. Vernaccia di San Gimignano
106
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Which of the following grape varieties is used
in the production of Gavi?
a. Trebbiano Toscano
b. Cortese
c. Sangiovese
d. Barbera
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b. Cortese
107
Which of the following terms was coined in the 1970s as a result of the strict Chianti DOC regulations in place at the time?
a. Vin Santo
b. Chianti Classico
c. Super Tuscan
d. Chianti Rufina
c. Super Tuscan
108
Which of the following wines is required to contain
10% to 20% Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet
Franc?
a. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
b. Super Tuscan
c. Morellino di Scansano
d. Carmignano
d. Carmignano
109
Chianti Classico must contain a minimum of ______ Sangiovese.
a. 65%
b. 75%
c. 80%
d. 85%
c. 80%
110
Which of the following phrases best describes
Recioto di Soave?
a. A dry white wine produced in Piedmont
b. A sweet white wine produced in Piedmont
c. A dry white wine produced in Veneto
d. A sweet white wine produced in Veneto
d. A sweet white wine produced in Veneto
111
Which of the following types of wines is produced in the DOCG surrounding the town of Asolo?
a. Prosecco
b. Bardolino
c. Picolit
d. Franciacorta
a. Prosecco
112
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Which of the following wines is based on the
Montepulciano grape variety?
a. Sforzato
b. Torgiano
c. Cerasuolo d' Abruzzo
d. Rosso di Montalcino
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c. Cerasuolo d' Abruzzo
113
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Which of the following wines must be made from
100% Nebbiolo grapes?
a. Barolo and Barbaresco
b. Barolo and Gattinara
c. Barbaresco and Ghemme
c. Barbaresco and Gattinara
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a. Barolo and Barbaresco
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Which of the following is a lightly sparkling wine
produced in Piedmont?
a. Prosecco
b. Brachetto d'Acqui
c. Grecco Bianco
d. Fiano d'Avellino
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b. Brachetto d'Acqui
115
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Which of the following wines is made using the
Aglianico grape variety?
a. Rosso Conero
b. Montefalco Sagrantino
c. Taurasi
d. Cannonau di Sardegna
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c. Taurasi
116
Where is Marsala produced?
a. Tuscany
b. Sicily
c. Umbria
d. Calabria
b. Sicily
117
Which of the following wine regions surrounds the city of Naples?
a. Apulia
b. Basilicata
c. Calabria
d. Campania
d. Campania
118
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Which of the following is an alternative name often
used for the Trentino-Alto Adige region?
a. Suvereto
b. Pavese
c. Suditrol
d. Cornia
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c. Sudtirol
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Which of the following was the first white wine to
achieve DOCG status in Italy?
a. Romagna Albana
b. Vermentino di Gallura
c. Recioto di Soave
d. Rosso Piceno
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a. Romagna Albana
120
Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG is
produced in which of the following regions?
a. Campania
b. Lazio
c. Marches
d. Lombardy
c. Marches
121
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What are the main grape varieties used in the
production of Orvieto?
a. Sangiovese and Barbera
b. Trebbiano Toscano and Grechetto
c. Garganega and Sagrantino
d. Primitivo and Aglianico
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b. Trebbiano Toscano and Grechetto
122
Which of the following wines is produced in Emilia-Romagna?
a. Lambrusco
b. Carmignano
c. Prosecco
d. Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone
a. Lambrusco
123
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What grape variety is used in the production of
Salice Salentino?
a. Montepulciano
b. Primitivo
c. Passerina
d. Negroamaro
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d. Negroamaro
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Which of the following wines is required to be
produced using 100% Sangiovese?
a. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
b. Carmignano DOCG
c. Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
d. Morellino di Scansano DOCG
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c. Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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Which of the following areas is located furthest
south?
a. Montalbano
b. Colline Pisane
c. Colli Senesi
d. Barbera d' Asti
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c. Colli Senesi
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Which of the following DOCs extends from the
Veneto and into Friuli-Venezia Giulia?
a. Amarone della Valpolicella
b. Lison-Pramaggiore
c. Pave Malanotte
d. Friuli Colli Orientali
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b. Lison-Pramaggiore
