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Question 1

who was Marchese Mario Rocchetta?

Answer 1

winemaker that made the first vintage of Sassicaia in 1968

Question 2

when was Chianti elevated to DOCG?

Answer 2

1984

Question 3

name the 8 subzones of Chianti DOCG?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Who was Baron Bettino Ricasoli?

Answer 4

the person credited with the invention of the classical Chianti Blend

Question 5

what are Galestro and Alberese?

Answer 5

soil type in chianti (marl and sandstone)

Question 6

aging requirements for:

1. Chianti Classico
2. Chianti Classico Riserva
3. Chianti Classico Gran selezione

Answer 6

1. 1st october following harvest
2. 24 months (3 in bottle)
3. 30 months (3 in bottle)

Question 7

aging requirements for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG? and Riserva?

Answer 7

min 2 years aging

min 3 years aging

Question 8

Main variety in Carmignano DOCG?

Answer 8

min 50% Sangiovese

Question 9

first vintage of Tignanello?

Answer 9

1971

Question 10

what is the leading white variety in Bolgheri DOC?

Answer 10

Vermentino

Question 11

what is occhio di pernice?

Answer 11

The rose style of Vin Santo

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Umbria

Grecchetto and Trebbiano Toscano

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Umbria

Sangiovese

Question 14

Main grape of Frascati DOC?

Answer 14

Malvasia

Question 15

Where is the home of Cesanese grape?

Answer 15

Lazio

Question 16

name 2 red autochhtone varieties of campania?

Answer 16

Aglianico, piedirosso

Question 17

name 3 white autochtone varieties of campania?

Answer 17

Greco , falanghina, fiano

Question 18

Taurasi DOCG aging requirements?

Answer 18

3 years (with 12 of oak)
Riservva 4 years (with 18 of oak)

Question 19

which is the only DOCG in Basilicata?

Answer 19

Aglianico delle vulture superiore

Question 20

where would you find Gaglioppo?

Answer 20

Calabria

Question 21

Grapes of Cersauolo di Vittoria DOCG?

Answer 21

Frappato, Nero d’avola

Question 22

in which year was the DOC system created?

Answer 22

1963

Question 23

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

Answer 23

1980

Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo, Vino nobile di montepulciano

Question 24

what is Favorita?

Answer 24

a synonimous of vermentino in Piedmont

Question 25

Name for native white varieties of Piedmont?

Answer 25

Cortese, Arneis, Erbaluce, Favorita(vermentino)

Question 26

name the 5 mostimportant communes of Barolo?

Answer 26

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

Question 27

aging requirements for Barolo and Barolo Riserva?

Answer 27

``` 3 years(18 months in oak) Riserva: 5 years ```

Question 28

name at least 3 Barolo producers of Classic Style?

Answer 28

Conterno, Rinaldi, Oddero, Mascarello

Question 29

name at least 3 Barolo producers of Modern Style?

Answer 29

Scavino , Sandrone , Altare

Question 30

name the 3 main communes for Barbaresco production?

Answer 30

Nieve, Barbaresco, Treiso

Question 31

aging requirements for Barbaresco and Riserva?

Answer 31

``` 2 years(9 months min oak) riserva: 4 years ```

Question 32

name 3 producers of barbaresco?

Answer 32

Angelo Gaja, produttori del barbaresco, Bruno Giacosa

Question 33

what ares Cannubi and Rabaja?

Answer 33

2 Crus sites respectevily in Barolo and Barbaresco

Question 34

with what is Barolo Chinato aromatized?

Answer 34

Quinine

Question 35

State the most important appellation for the following grapes varieties: 1. Arneis 2. Cortese 3. Erbaluce 5. Bonarda Novarese

Answer 35

1. Roero DOCG 2. Gavi DOCG 3. Erbaluce di Caluso 5. Ghemme DOCG

Question 36

Main Grape for the following DOCG: 1. Gattinara 2. Ghemme 3. Nizza 4. Dogliani

Answer 36

1. Nebbiolo 2. Nebbiolo 3. Barbera 4. Dolcetto

Question 37

What kind of Wine does Alta Langa DOCG produce?

Answer 37

Metodo Classico sparkling from chardonnay and pinot noiir

Question 38

What is Picotendro?

Answer 38

a synonimous for Nebbiolo in Valle d'Aosta

Question 39

What is Guido Berlucchi responsible for?

Answer 39

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

Question 40

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

Answer 40

Annamaria Clementi

Question 41

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

Answer 41

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

Question 42

What is Saten?

Answer 42

Franciacorta blanc de blancs | max 5 atm

Question 43

Main grapes of Franciacorta?

Answer 43

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

Question 44

Main grape of Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?

Answer 44

Pinot Nero

Question 45

How is nebbiolo known in Valtellina?

Answer 45

CHiavennasca

Question 46

agiing requirements for Valtellina Superiore DOCG and Riserva?

Answer 46

``` 2 years(12 in cask) riserva 3 years ```

Question 47

What color wine does Moscato di Scanzo DOCG produce?

Answer 47

sweet Reds

Question 48

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

Answer 48

Emilia Romagna , Grecchetto

Question 49

in whhich region would you find the Marzemino grape?

Answer 49

Trentino alto adige

Question 50

Name 1 modern producer of Amarone and 1 Classic?

Answer 50

Allegrini, modern | Quintarelli, Classic

Question 51

max residual sugar for Amarone?

Answer 51

12g/l

Question 52

aging requirements for Amarone and Amarone Riserva?

Answer 52

2 years | riserva 4 years