Liguria Flashcards
1
Q
what is the Ligurian synonym for Vermentino?
A
Pigato
2
Q
what the Ligurian synonym for Dolcetto?
A
Ormeasco
3
Q
what style of wine is Cinque Terre known for?
A
light whites based on Bosco
4
Q
what are the varietally-labeled white wines permitted in Colli di Luni?
A
Albarola (min 85%)
Pigato (min 90% along with Trebbiano, etc.)
5
Q
what grape is the basis for the red wines of Colli di Luni?
A
sangiovese, min 50%
6
Q
what red grapes are permitted in Rossese di Dolceaqua
A
Rossese ( AKA Tibouren, min 95%)
7
Q
what is Sciacchetrà?
A
a bianco passito from Cinque Terre in Liguria, (Min. 40% Bosco and Max. 40% combined Albarola and/or Vermentino)
