Italy Easy Flashcards
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What Italian provinces can produce Prosecco DOC?
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North eastern Italy; specifically the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia wine regions.
Provinces: Belluno; Gorizia; Padova; Pordenone; Treviso; Trieste; Udine; Venezia; Vicenza.
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What are Prosecco DOC Styles?
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Prosecco (still; rarely seen outside of Italy); Prosecco Spumante (fully sparkling; with a minimum 3.5 atmospheres of pressure); Prosecco Frizzante (slightly sparkling; with 1.0 up to 2.5 atmospheres of pressure).
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What is Prosecco DOC Method of Production?
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Charmat method. Wines usually undergo secondary fermentation in large stainless steel autoclaves; which keep the wine under pressure.
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What are Prosecco DOC Varieties?
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Minimum 85% Glera; maximum 15% Verdiso; Bianchetta Trevigiana; Perera; Glera Lunga; Chardonnay;Pinot Bianco; Pinot Grigio; Pinot Nero (vinified as a white wine).
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What are Prosecco DOC Sweetness Levels?
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From driest to sweetest; these are Brut; Extra Dry; Dry and Demi_Sec; and are based on the EU’s standardized wine sweetness labeling terminology.
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What are two Prosecco DOCG Appellations?
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Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG and Colli Asolani (Asolo Prosecco) DOCG.
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The most noteworthy Cru located in Conegliano Valdobbiadene?
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The most noteworthy cru is Cartizze; comprising a mere 106 of the DOCG’s total 4.300 hectares.
Wines from the subzone are labeled Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze; are fully sparkling in style; and are generally “dry;” with 17 up to 35 grams per liter of residual sugar.
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What are styles of Valpolicella DOC?
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Valpolicella; Valpolicella Classico; Valpolicella Valpantena; and Valpolicella Superiore.
Produced in province of Verona.
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What are Valpolicella DOC Varieties?
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45 up to 95% Corvina (Corvinone may substitute for up to 50%); 5 up to 30% Rondinella. Maximum 25% other red grapes (no single variety may comprise more than 10% of the blend);
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What is Valpolicella Ripasso DOC?
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Is a steppingstone in style between Valpolicella and Amarone: a wine “re passed” over and re fermented with the unpressed skins of grapes previously fermented for Amarone or Recioto wine.
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What is Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Minimum Alcohol?
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14% (grapes are harvested at 11% natural potential alcohol; then dried to achieve 14%).
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What is Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Maximum Residual Sugar?
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12 g/l; For every 0.10% of alcohol exceeding 14%; an additional 0.10 g/l of residual sugar is allowed.
For every 0.10% of alcohol exceeding 16%; an additional 0.15 g/l of residual sugar is allowed.
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What are Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Aging Requirements?
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Amarone della Valpolicella: Minimum 2 years from January 1 of the year following the harvest. ; Riserva: Minimum 4 years from November 1 of the harvest year.
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What are Soave DOC Varieties?
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Min. 70% Garganega; max. 30% combined Trebbiano di Soave and Chardonnay;
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What are Bardolino DOC Varieties?
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Minimum 35% up to 80% Corvina Veronese (Cruina or Corvina) of which 20% may be replaced by Corvinone; 10% up to 40% Rondinella; maximum 15% Molinara.;
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What is Gambellara DOC?
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Immediate east of Soave are similar in style and makeup. As in Soave; the semi aromatic Garganega is the principal grape; making up at least 80% of the wine.
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What varieties are used for Piave/Vini del Piave DOC?
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The Piave viticultural zone is the largest in Veneto; Wines can be blends or varietal. Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc, Carmenere, Merlot, Raboso.
For whites Verduzzo; Tai (formerly known as Tocai); Chardonnay and the increasingly important Manzoni Bianco. Veneto Region.
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Piave DOC passito wines are made with wich varieties?
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Verduzzo and Raboso grapes.
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How is called rosato wine in Abruzzo?
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Cerasuolo.
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What is Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG?
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Essentially the classico zone of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo produced with Minimum 90% Montepulciano; Maximum 10% Sangiovese.
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Name only DOC in Abruzzo specializing exclusively in white wine?
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Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC. The official Trebbiano d’Abruzzo production zone covers precisely the same area as that of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.
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What are principal grapes in Latium (Lazio)?
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Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia are the principal grapes of the region; while the indigenous Cesanese grape takes center stage in the rosso wines. Red wines make up only 15% of the region’s typical production.
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Name Lazio’s best known red wines on the international stage?
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Falesco estate in Montefiascone near the Umbrian border; plush examples of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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What is the first zone in Lazio to achieve DOCG status?
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Cesanese del Piglio (Piglio) DOCG. The variety produces spicy; peppery; highly acidic wines of moderate to high alcohol levels.
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What are Cannellino di Frascati DOCG Varieties?
Minimum 70% combined Malvasia Bianca di Candia and/or Malvasia del Lazio; Maximum 30% Bellone; Bombino Bianco; subtly sweet whites,
Botrytis is encouraged. Region Lazio.
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What are varieties for Frascati DOC?
Produced from min. 70% combined Malvasia di Candia and/or Malvasia del Lazio; max. 30% combined Bellone; Bombino Bianco; Greco Bianco; Trebbiano. Superiore is DOCG.
Region Lazio.
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What wine is Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG?
Sweet white wine produced in the Province: Udine. Grapes can be harvested and placed in low boxes or on straw mats to dry out prior to vinification; but there is also scope for the grapes to be left on the vine to concentrate sugars; or even be affected by botrytis.
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What grape varieties Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG?
Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit: Minimum 85% Picolit; maximum 15% other white grapes of Friuli; excluding Gewürztraminer;
Cialla: 100% Picolit.
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What wine is Ramandolo DOCG?
The wine it covers is a sweet white nectar made from extremely ripe Verduzzo grapes. Verduzzo's natural resistance to rot means the grapes can be left to sweeten on the vine for longer; as late as December in some seasons. This natural desiccation results in sweeter; more concentrated must; which brings added aroma and structure to the wine.
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia.
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What wine is Rosazzo DOCG?
Min. 50% Friulano (Tai); 20 up to 30% Sauvignon Blanc; 20 up to 30% Pinot Bianco and/or Chardonnay; Max. 10% Ribolla;
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia.
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What wine is Collio Goriziano (Collio) DOC?
The reigning white wine grapes here are Friulano; Pinot Grigio and (more recently) Sauvignon Blanc. Reds from the Bordeaux varieties Cabernet Sauvignon; Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia.
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What wine is Friuli Grave DOC?
Best are white wines made from Chardonnay; Sauvignon Blanc; Pinot Grigio (most popular) and Friulano; small amount of reds from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Refosco.
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia.
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Best wines from Friuli Isonzo (Isonzo del Friuli) DOC?
Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay have brought Isonzo into the limelight; aided by some outstanding reds predominantly made from Merlot.
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia.
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What are styles of Franciacorta DOCG (Spumante; metodo classico)?
Franciacorta; Franciacorta Satèn; Franciacorta Rosé; Franciacorta Millesimato (requires 85% from stated vintage); Franciacorta Riserva (requires 85% from stated vintage). Minimum Alcohol: 11.5%.
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What are Franciacorta DOCG Varieties?
Franciacorta: Pinot Nero and Chardonnay; Maximum 50% Pinot Bianco.; Franciacorta Satèn: Chardonnay and a maximum 50% Pinot Bianco.; Franciacorta Rosé: Minimum 25% Pinot Nero.
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What are Franciacorta DOCG Aging Requirements?
Franciacorta: Minimum 18 months on the lees from February 1 of the year following the harvest; 25 months total from the date of harvest.;
Franciacorta Satèn & Rosé: Minimum 24 months on the lees from February 1 of the year following the harvest; 31 months total from the date of harvest.
Both styles may also be Millesimato or Riserva.;
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What are Franciacorta Millesimato and Riserva Aging Requirements?
Franciacorta Millesimato: Minimum 30 months on the lees from February 1 of the year following the harvest; 37 months total from the date of harvest.; Franciacorta Riserva: Minimum 60 months on the lees from February 1 of the year following the harvest; 67 months total from the date of harvest.
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What is Franciacorta Satèn?
Wines labeled as Satèn must include only white grapes and are bottled at less than five atmospheres; a lower pressure than the five to six atmospheres required for standard bottlings.
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What is Franciacorta Rosé?
Requires a minimum 25% Pinot Nero grapes and is produced by blending rather than the saignée method.
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What are Franciacorta Sweetness Level?
With the exception of the exclusively brut Satèn style; non vintage Franciacorta may be released in wide range of final sweetness levels; determined by the dosato (dosage).
The residual sugar scale in Franciacorta mirrors that of Champagne.
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Grape Varieties for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG (Spumante)?
Oltrepò 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.
Region: Lombardy.
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What are Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG Aging Requirements?
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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Oltrepò Pavese Pinot Noir?
The area is considered the Pinot Noir capital of Italy; as there are almost 9880 acres (4000ha) of this variety under vine. Although the climate here can lead to this grape ripening too early; it is well suited to the Pinot Noir needed for the sparkling wines; picked at the early stages of skin ripeness; Pinot Noir displays a good balance of acidity and sugar required for these wines.
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What is Valtellina?
To the north of Franciacorta is Valtellina; Lombardy’s most important zone for red wines. The Nebbiolo grape; known as Chiavennasca in Valtellina; provides a lighter and more angular style here than in neighboring Piedmont.
Valtellina’s vineyards represent the Nebbiolo grape’s northernmost outpost in Italy; despite the region’s alpine location and high altitude; an abundance of sunshine makes the slow ripening process of the grape possible.
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Name two Valtellina DOCG Zones?
Although Valtellina itself is DOC; two DOCG zones exist within it. Valtellina Superiore DOCG represents the heart of the viticultural region and Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG; or Valtellina Sfurzat.
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What is Valtellina Superiore DOCG Varietie?
Minimum 90% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo); Maximum 10% other non aromatic grapes of the Sondrio province.
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What are Valtellina Superiore DOCG Aging Requirements?
Valtellina Superiore: 24 months from December 1 of the harvest year; including a minimum 12 months in wood;
Valtellina Riserva: Minimum 3 years.
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What kind of wine is Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?
It is one of the Italy many passito wines but while most other passito styles are sweet; Sforzato is dry. This brings it very much in line with Veneto's famed Amarone della Valpolicella.
The classic Sforzato di Valtellina wine is full bodied; high in alcohol and rich in flavor. It offers complex aromas of sweet spices (licorice; cloves and cinnamon); stewed plums; prunes; raisins; and the tell tale hint of tar and roses which gives away its base ingredient; Chiavennasca (the Valtellinese name for Nebbiolo).
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What kind of wine is Scanzo (Moscato di Scanzo) DOCG?
Area surrounds the town of Bergamo to the west of Franciacorta; and produces sweet passito red wines from a red Moscato grape. The wines must be aged for a minimum two years but may not be aged in wood. Moscato di Scanzo is often bottled in a slender 500 mL future a bottle shape familiar to fans of Inniskillin icewine.
Region: Lombardy.
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Apart from Scanzo DOCG name other Muscat Red Wines around the World?
Moscatel Roxo from Portugal and Moscato Rosa from Lombardy's neighbor Alto Adige are other examples of this atypical wine style.
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Varieties used for Bonarda dell'Oltrepò Pavese DOC?
Min. 85% Croatina (Bonarda); Max. 15% combined Barbera; Ughetta (Vespolina); and/or Uva Rara.
Region: Lombardy.
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What is Oltrepò Pavese DOC?
Oltrepo produces more than half of the wine coming from Lombardy and is not far behind Asti and Chianti in terms of volume of production.
For whites - Min. 60% combined Riesling and/or Riesling Italico; Red - Barbera, Croatina, Uva Rara,
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What varieties are used for Aglianico del Vulture DOC?
100% Aglianico. Region: Basilicata
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What varieties are used for Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG?
100% Aglianico. Superiore: 12 months in barrel, 12 months in bottle.
Riserva: 2 years in barrel and 2 years in bottle.
Region: Basilicata
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What kind of wine is produced in Greco di Tufo DOCG?
Unique characteristics of the sulfur and tufa rich volcanic and clay soils; it is believed that these lend the wine its perfume and mineral complexity. The refreshing; crisp white wines are known for their aromatic notes of lemons; pears and toasted almonds and a lingering mineral finish.
Minimum of 85% Greco di Tufo grapes; and up to 15% of Coda di Volpe,
Aslo spumante version.
Region: Campania.
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What kind of wine is produced in Fiano di Avellino DOCG?
The wines are characterized by lush notes of quince; orange blossom; spice and hazelnuts with an excellent underlying minerality and lively acidity.
Minimum of 85% Fiano; with the possible addition of up to 15% from a selection of Greco; Coda di Volpe Bianca and/or Trebbiano Toscano.
Region: Campania.
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What kind of wine is produced in Falanghina del Sannio DOC?
Apart from regular Bianco; there are three sparkling spumante wines; a late harvest vendemmia tardiva and a passito dried grape wine.Min. 85% Falanghina. Region: Campania.
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What varieties are used for production of Taurasi DOCG?
Minimum 85% Aglianico. Region: Campania.
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What varieties are used for production of Falerno del Massico DOC?
Today the modern versions can be both bianco (white; usually the fragrant and prestigious Falangina) and rosso (red; predominantly made from Aglianico and Piedirosso with the occasional addition of Primitivo and Barbera).
There is also a Falerno del Massico Primitivo which must be made from 85% of this varietal.
Region: Campania.
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Name two appellations which are considered the ‘Barolo of the south'?
Taurasi in Campania and Aglianico del Vulture in Basilicata.
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What is minimum ageing for Taurasi DOCG?
Minimum 3 years from December 1 of the harvest year; including at least one year in wood.
Riserva - Minimum 4 years from December 1 of the harvest year; including at least 18 months in wood.
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What kind of wine is produced in Castel del Monte DOC?
Its specialty is red wines (although a tiny amount of white and rosé are also produced) made from Uva di Troia complemented by Aglianico and occasionally Bombino Nero.
A small quantity of white Castel del Monte is also produced each year; mostly from Bombino Bianco; Chardonnay and the little known Pampanuto.
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What kind of wine is produced in Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva DOCG?
All Castel del Monte Nero di Troia wines must be made from at least 90% Nero di Troia according to the appellation laws. The wines are generally full bodied with moderate acidity and flavors of cherry; dark forest fruits and plums. In the finest examples a dark hint of licorice like sweet spice adds intrigue to the fruit flavors.
Region: Puglia.
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What kind of wine is produced in Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva DOCG?
To qualify for the term riserva; and thus for the Rosso Riserva DOCG title; a wine must be aged for 24 months before being released for sale. At least 12 months of this time must be spent in oak barrels.
Min. 65% Nero di Troia (Uva di Troia);
Region: Puglia.
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What kind of wine is produced in Primitivo di Manduria DOC?
Minimum Alcohol: Rosso: 13.5% (highest minimum alcohol level requirement of any appellation for dry unfortified wine in the world); Rosso Riserva: 14%; Produced from minimum 85% Primtivo.
Region: Puglia.
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What kind of wine is produced in Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG?
It is only possible to make Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale wines in particular vintages; when the climatic conditions allow. Under DOCG laws the grapes must be dried on the vine; rather than on drying racks (fruttai) post harvest. The French call this passerillage sur souche.
100% Primitivo; Minimum Alcohol: 16% (13% actual); Minimum Residual Sugar: 50 g/l;
Region: Puglia.
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What are Puglia's most important red wine grapes?
Negroamaro and Primitivo.
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What varieties are used for production of Castel del Monte Bombino Nero DOCG?
Min. 90% Bombino Nero which contain high levels of phenolics; particularly the anthocyanins which given them their intense coloration; reason why variety is used in blends especially with rose wines.
Single variety Bombino Nero; however; is a very different proposition indeed; with its deep; dark inky color and high potential alcohol.
Region: Puglia.
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What varieties are used for production of Salice Salentino DOC?
Rosso/Rosato: minimum 75% Negroamaro; Bianco: minimum 70% Chardonnay;
Region: Puglia.
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What varieties are used for production of Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG?
50 up to 70% Nero d'Avola (Calabrese); 30 up to 50% Frappato.;
Region: Sicilia.
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What varieties are used for production of Siracusa DOC?
Bianco (minimum 40% Moscato Bianco); Rosso (minimum 65% Nero d'Avola).
Region: Sicilia.
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What varieties are used for production of Vittoria DOC?
Rosso (50% up to 70% Calabrese; 30% up to 50% Frappato);
Novello (minimum 80% Calabrese (Nero d'Avola) and/or Frappato);
Region: Sicilia.
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What varieties are used for production of Sicilia DOC?
White wines: minimum 50%; alone or combined; Insolia; Catarratto; Grillo; Grecanico.
Red wines: minimum 50%; alone or combined; Nero d'Avola; Frappato; Nerello Mascalese; Perricone.
Also production of varietal wines, all listed plus many international varieties.
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What varieties are used for production of Marsala DOC?
Oro and Ambra: Grillo; Ansonica (Inzolia); Catarratto; Damaschino.
Rubino: Perricone; Calabrese (Nero d'Avola); and Nerello Mascalese; plus a max. 30% white grapes.
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What are Sicily Best Producers?
Marco de Bartoli in Marsala; Planeta; Palari; and COS.
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Name Sicily native white varieties?
White grapes include the native Catarratto; Inzolia; Grecanico; Carricante; and Grillo. Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria) and the ubiquitous Malvasia are also commonly encountered on Sicily.
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Name Sicily native red varieties?
Native red grapes include Nero d’Avola (although Calabrese; its synonym; suggests Calabrian origins); Frappato; Perricone; Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio.
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What kind of grape is Catarratto and where is found?
Sicily most heavily planted grape and the third most cultivated grape in Italy; despite being found only in the vineyards of western Sicily. The grape; utilized in Marsala blends and the Alcamo Bianco DOC table wines; churns out millions of hectoliters of juice destined for grape concentrate or distillation.
Inzolia and Grillo are better alternatives; for Marsala and table wines.
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What appellation is the only Sicilian DOCG title?
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG.
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What kind of grape is Nero d’Avola?
Sicily most planted red grape. Often likened in flavor to Syrah; Nero d’Avola is blended in Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG wines with the lighter; grapey Frappato. DOCG regulations limit maceration in order to maintain the vibrant cherry red (Cerasuolo) color of the wine.
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What kind of wine is produced in Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG?
These are typically tart; dry varietal white wines produced from the Grechetto grape in an area encircling the city of Bologna.
Region: Emilia Romagna.
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What kind of wine is produced in Romagna Albana DOCG?
Promoted to DOCG status in 1987; Romagna Albana is most notable for being Italy’s first (and most regularly ridiculed) white wine DOCG; and it covers white (golden; really) wines made from the Albana grape in a range of possible styles.
The most promising versions are passito which are arguably the finest passito wines in Italy.
Region: Emilia Romagna.
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What kind of wine is produced in Colli Bolognesi DOC?
The DOC covers both red and white wines; all varietals; which must be made from at least 85% of the stated variety. Colli Bolognesi winemakers work with a combination of native Italian grape varieties and a number borrowed from France.
The red wines are produced from Merlot; Barbera and Cabernet Sauvignon; while the whites are based on Pignoletto; Pinot Bianco; Riesling Italico (Welschriesling); Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Region: Emilia Romagna.
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What kind of wine is produced in Valdadige (Etschtaler ) DOC?
The title covers vineyards in more than 70 communes stretching the length of the Trentino Alto Adige region; and is the only DOC to cover land in the Trentino (Trento) and Alto Adige (Bolzano) autonomous provinces; together with some communes across the regional border in north western Veneto.
Etschtaler is the German name.
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What kind of wine is produced in Trentino DOC?
Bianco; maximum 20% Manzoni Bianco; Müller Thurgau and/or Sauvignon.
Rosso (100% Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Cabernet Franc and/or Merlot). Rosato (Kretzer): Enantio and/or Schiava and/or Lagrein and/or Teroldego; must contain at least two varieties.
Vino Santo: minimum 85% Nosiola.
All this grapes can produce varietal wines as well.
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What kind of wine is produced in Alto Adige (Südtirol/Südtiroler) DOC?
Like Trentino DOC absolutely ridiculous appellation with huge amount of different styles of wine.
In addition to the dominant local varieties Schiava and Lagrein; the key wine grapes used are a combination of Germanic varieties; and 'international' varieties; mostly of French origin.
The former category includes Muller Thurgau; Sylvaner and Gewurztraminer; while the latter is populated by increasing quantities of Pinot Noir; Chardonnay; Sauvignon Blanc; Pinot Bianco and Pinot Grigio.
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Lambrusco Montovano DOC is within which region?
Lombardy
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Name three Lambrusco Appellations in Emilia Romagna?
Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro; Lambrusco di Sorbara; and Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce.
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What kind of grape is Pignoletto?
It is thought to be identical to Grechetto di Todi (a sub variety of Grechetto); although there is enough regional history and distinction for the two to be considered independent. But with the creation of the Pignoletto DOC; Pignoletto; like Prosecco; became an appellation. Producers outside of the DOC/DOGC area are barred from using the name on varietal labels.
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What Italian region has highest percentage of wine produced at DOC level?
Trentino Alto Adige does not contain any DOCG zones; however; as of 2000 over 75% of the region’s production is of DOC quality; placing it foremost amongst Italy’s twenty regions in relative percentage of DOC production. Nonetheless; over three quarters of the region’s output is dominated by co ops; and Trentino Alto Adige struggles to overcome a reputation of median quality.
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What kind of variety is Schiava?
The most widely planted variety in Trentino Alto Adige is Schiava (Vernatsch in German; and historically also known as Farantzer and Vernetzer); which makes mid bodied; pale hued wines with low levels of alcohol and tannin.
Modern consumer preference has moved away from this style of wine in favor of fuller bodied red and white styles; meaning Schiava is often blended with the more robust Lagrein to bring it a little depth and power.
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What kind of variety is Lagrein?
The Lagrein grape is native to Trentino but thrives in Alto Adige; where it produces a denser; spicier wine than Schiava. The finest growing area for Lagrein is centered in the flatter growing area of Gries; just outside of Bolzano; the wines here are released under the general DOC but often with an indication of the area on the label.
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What kind of wine is produced in Orvieto DOC?
Orvieto DOC wines are generally dry; although they may be sweet; and even botrytised. Minimum 60% Trebbiano Toscano (Procanico) and Grechetto; maximum 40% other white grapes suitable for cultivation in Umbria.
Region: Umbria.
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What kind of wine is produced in Lago di Corbara DOC?
Within the territory of Orvieto; solid red wines are produced on the tuffeau soils. Minimum 70%; combined or separately; Cabernet Sauvignon; Merlot; Pinot Nero; Sangiovese.
White wines: minimum 60% Grechetto and Sauvignon Blanc.
Also production of varietal wines.
Region: Umbria.
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What kind of wine is produced in Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG?
Sagrantino di Montefalco is produced from 100% Sagrantino; the resulting wines are naturally high in alcohol and tannin; and are aged for a minimum 37 months; including 12 months in wood for the dry wines. The secco style of Sagrantino di Montefalco is a recent development; historically the wines were produced as passito. The DOCG allows both styles.
Region: Umbria.
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What kind of wine is produced in Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG?
Produced from 70 up to 100% Sangiovese; with a minimum three years of aging prior to release; including six months in bottle. The Lungarotti family; Torgiano’s largest producer; was instrumental in the elevation of Torgiano Rosso Riserva to DOCG in 1990. Region: Umbria.
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What kind of soils is found in Orvieto DOC?
The tufaceous soils and bedrock which are so characteristic of the area not only contribute to the quality of the local terroir; but are also well suited to the excavation of cellars for long term storage. This tufo rock (as in Greco di Tufo) has similar uses around Chinon and Saumur Champigny; in France's Loire Valley; where it is known as tuffeau.
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What varieties are used for production of Montefalco DOC?
Reds: Sangiovese is the predominant grape (a minimum of 70%), Sagrantino. Whites: at least 50% Grechetto; 20 up to 35% Trebbiano Toscano.
Region: Umbria.
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What varieties are used for production of Torgiano DOC?
White Torgiano Bianco must contain 50 up to 70% of Trebbiano Toscano; with the remainder comprising Grechetto and other local white varieties.
Both the rosso and rosato must contain at least 50% Sangiovese; with Canaiolo often forming the remainder of the blend.
Region: Umbria.
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What varieties are used for production of Conero (Conero Riserva) DOCG?
Minimum 85% Montepulciano and a maximum 15% Sangiovese.
It is matured for two years prior to release; and many producers rely on a percentage of new barriques for aging rather than the traditional old botti.
Region: Marche.
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What varieties are used for production of Offida DOCG?
Varietal: Pecorino (Bianco); Passerina (Bianco); and Offida Rosso (min. 85% Montepulciano).
Region: Marche.
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What varieties are used for production of Serrapetrona DOC?
Rosso. minimum 85% Vernaccia Nera.
| Region: Marche.
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What kind of wine is produced in Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC?
Straw colored with pronounced green tinges and have a correspondingly 'green' aroma profile; leaning towards herbaceous notes and fresh apples. This is complemented by crisp acidity and a pleasant; slightly bitter aftertaste redolent of toasted almonds. These characteristics make it an ideal match with regional seafood dishes. Verdicchio means 'little green one'. Riserva is DOCG and need to be aged at least 18 months.
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What kind of wine is produced in Verdicchio di Matelica DOC?
Unlike its neighbor Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi; which is located close to the Adriatic Sea; the vineyards of Matelica are landlocked. It is also unique as its valley runs from east to west; rather than from north to south as it does in the rest of the Marches. The climate is continental and the soils are mineral rich with a calcareous clay content.
Riserva is DOCG and need to be aged at least 18 months.
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What kind of wine is produced in Rosso Conero DOC?
Wine must be made from at least 85% Montepulciano with the possible addition of up to 15% Sangiovese.
It is a powerful and full bodied red; characterized by its concentrated color; intense aromas and flavors of black cherries intertwined with Mediterranean herbs and firm tannins.
Region: Marche.
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What kind of wine is produced in Rosso Piceno DOC?
Rosso Piceno is the largest DOC of the Marche region located in central Italy.
This concentrated red tends to be softer and less powerful than the Rosso Conero. 35% up to 85% Montepulciano; 15% up to 50% Sangiovese.
Region: Marche.
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What kind of wine is produced in Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG?
Wines are sparkling reds; either dry or sweet; made from a percentage of passito grapes (40%). Minimum 85% Vernaccia Nera. It is also the only wine that withstand three fermentations. The end result is an intensely aromatic wine displaying a raspberry red color; a bouquet of sweet red fruits such as strawberries and cranberries that are also echoed on the palate; with a hint of spice; firm tannins and a bright acidity. Region: Marche.
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What kind of wine is produced in Terre di Offida DOC?
Passerina Spumante; Passerina Vin Santo; Passerina Passito. minimum 85% Passerina.
Region: Marche.
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The most important grape of the Italian Region Marche is?
Verdicchio. It has the capacity to produce ageworthy; focused; green tinged white wines with a distinctive lemony; stony character and a bitter almond tang.
The late ripening Verdicchio grape is naturally high in acidity; making it suitable for spumante production; and the occasional late harvest wine; at the DOC level.
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Verdicchio Best Zones of the Italian Region Marche are?
The coastal Castelli di Jesi (bigger) and the more inland and higher altitude Matelica are the best zones for the wines. The Matelica wines are often sharper; whereas Castelli di Jesi provides wines of a fuller; rounder character.
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Name two Verdicchio DOCG appellations in Marche?
Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG and Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG.
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What kind of grape is called Vernaccia in Marche?
The Vernaccia grape in Marches is actually a red grape; “Vernaccia” probably derives from the Latin vernaculus (“indigenous”) and is used for a number of distinct varieties in Italy.
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What is the name of the only DOCG coming from Sardinia?
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, Minimum 95% Vermentino. Still wine, but also production of sparkling, passito, VT. Sardinia.
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What grape variety is called Cannonau in Sardinia?
Grenache
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What dominant grape varieties on Sardinia?
Cannonau, Carignan, Vermentino.
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Name three Italian Wine Categories?
Wine without Geographical Indication; PGI Wines; PDO Wines.
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Name two categories of wine without Geographical Indication?
Vino; Vini Varietali.
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What is Vino? (Italian Wine Category)
Vintage may appear on the label. These wines may be red; white; or rosado; and they may be spumante or frizzante.
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What is Vini Varietali? (Italian Wine Category)
The following varieties may appear on the label for still wines: Cabernet Sauvignon; Cabernet Franc (the two may be blended and called "Cabernet"); Syrah; Merlot; Chardonnay; and Sauvignon.
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What is Italian name for PGI wines?
Indicazione Geografica Protetta (IGP); Traditional Term was Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT).
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What are two categories of PDO wines in Italy?
Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) and Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG).
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When was DOC system introduced?
The Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) system was introduced in 1963 as a means of formalizing and protecting Italian wine appellations.
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When was granted first DOCG?
1980. Brunello di Montalcino; Barolo and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano were upgraded from DOC to DOCG.
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When was Goria’s Law introduced?
In 1992. It represented an attempt at reform. This law established the category of Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT); a more relaxed regulation; offering winemakers wider freedoms.
The first IGTs appeared in 1994. IGT wines are often varietally labeled; and IGT wines range from basic quality to some of Italy’s most sought after bottles.
