Lombardia Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is the predominant grape in Oltrepò Pavese sparkling wine?
Pinot Nero
Valgella, Inferno, Grumello, Sassella, and Maroggia are sub-zones of what appellation?
Valtellina Superiore DOCG
What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
90%
What is the name of the smallest DOCG in Italy?
Moscato di Scanzo DOCG
Describe the topography of Lombardia
Almost half is plains
Divided into 4 bands:
Alps, prealps and hills, Padana plain, Apennine foothills
Contains Lake Garda (biggest in Italy)
List the top 4 grapes in Lombardia
Croatina
Pinot Nero
Chardonnay
Barbera
What is Saten?
A brut style of Blanc de Blancs Franciacorta made with lower pressure
What is Nebbiolo called in Valtellina?
Chiavennasca
What still wine DOC covers the same geographic area as Franciacorta?
Curtefranca DOC
What are the four major lakes of Lombardia?
Iseo, Garda, Como and Maggiore
What is the name of the largest subzone of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
Valgella
What style of wine is Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?
Nebbiolo-based wine made via the appassimento process
Which lake is Lugana DOC located on?
Lake Garda
Define “Chiaretto”.
A term for rosato style used in specific appellations around Lake Garda
Term is used in Lombardia and Veneto.
What are the two principal grape varieties of Buttafuoco DOC?
Croatina and Barbera
Franciacorta is located just South of which lake?
Lake Iseo
What is the minimum lees aging required for vintage Franciacorta?
30 months
What is the name of the DOC that uses Lambrusco in Lombardia?
Lambrusco Mantovano DOC
What is the name of the most recent subzone of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
Maroggia
What is the minimum lees aging required for Franciacorta Rosé?
24 months
Which river runs through Valtellina?
Adda
What is the most widely planted grape in Lombardia?
Croatina
What grape is known as Bonarda in Oltrepò Pavese?
Croatina
What type of wine is Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?
Sweet red passito wine
Belongs to Muscat family, but grape is red.
