ITALY / NORTH - Lombardy Flashcards
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Where is Lombardy located?
Northern Italy, bordered by Switzerland to the north and the Po River to the south.
What climate types are found in Lombardy?
Varied climate: continental in the plains and alpine in the mountains, with hot summers and cold winters.
What is the most important DOCG of the Lombardy region?
Franciacorta DOCG
When was Franciacorta DOCG created?
1995
Who were the pioneers of the first Metodo Classico in Franciacorta?
Guido Berlucchi and Maurizio Zanella of Ca’Del Bosco
What types of wines does Franciacorta DOCG allow?
Metodo Classico Sparkling wines only
What grape varieties are permitted in Franciacorta DOCG?
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Blanc
What are the ageing requirements for Non-Vintage (NV) Franciacorta?
Min. 18 months on lees; must be 25 months post-harvest.
What is the minimum ageing for Vintage (Millesimato) Franciacorta?
Min. 37 months ageing; min. 85% grapes from the stated year.
What is the minimum ageing requirement for Vintage Riserva Franciacorta?
Total min. 67 months ageing; with min. 5 years on lees.
Describe the Satèn style in Franciacorta.
Essentially Blanc de blanc, made with white grapes only; Brut only.
What is the minimum percentage of Pinot Noir allowed in Rose Franciacorta?
Min. 35% Pinot Noir.
What is Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG known for?
Designation for Metodo Classcio from the southern reaches of Lombardy.
What is the minimum percentage of Pinot Noir required in Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico?
Min. 70% Pinot Noir.
What is the ageing requirement for Oltrepò Pavese?
- NV: Min. 15 months on lees
- Vintaged: Min. 2 years on lees
Where is Valtellina located in relation to Franciacorta?
North of Franciacorta.
What type of grapes are primarily used in Valtellina wines?
Mainly Nebbiolo blends
locally known as Chiavennasca
What is the umbrella appellation for Valtellina?
Valtellina Rosso DOC.
What are the ageing requirements for Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
- Normale: Total 24 months; min. 12 months in cask.
- Riserva: min. 3 years aging
Name the five subzones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG.
- Maroggia
- Sassella
- Grumello
- Inferno
- Valgella
What type of wine is Moscato di Scanzo DOCG known for?
Sweet passito reds from red Moscato.
What is the minimum ageing requirement for Moscato di Scanzo?
Min. 2 years ageing; may not be in cask.
What does Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG produce?
Recioto dry wines from dried Chiavennasca grapes.
What is the minimum ageing requirement for Sforzato di Valtellina?
Min. 2 years ageing.
