Lombardia Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most populated region of Italy?

A

Lombardia

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2
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What is the capital city of Lombardia?

A

Milan

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3
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Who is it believed introduced French grapes (like Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc) to Lombardia? When?

A

Napoleon

~1800

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4
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What are the major rivers of Lombardia and where are they?

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Po= S border with E-R
Ticino= from Maggiore, west border with Piemonte
Adda= from Como, through Valtellina
Oglio= runs through Iseo, separates Franciacorta/Brescia Hills from Bergamo hills
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5
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What are three three climatic zones of Lombardia?

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  1. Alpine (highest rainfall)
  2. Lake (mediterranean influence)
  3. Padana Plain
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6
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What are the more common names (3) for Trebbiano di Lugana?

A

Turbiana
Verdicchio
Trebbiano di Soave

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7
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What is the most widely planted grape variety of Lombardia?

A

Croatina

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8
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What is the most important variety of the Groppello group? What is its most common wine style?

A

Gropello = group with characteristics (like Schiava)

Gropello Gentile is leader in acreage and quality.

Known for Rosatos (Lake Garda)

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9
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What is Ughetta known as in Piemonte?

A

Vespolina

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10
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What is the second-most planted grape variety of Lombardia?

A

Pinot Nero

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11
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What created the soils of Valtellina?

What are the soils made of?

A

Erosion and ancient glaciers.

Granite sand, broken schist, alluvial material

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12
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All three DOC/Gs of Valtellina require what shared minimum % of Chiavennasca?

A

90%

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13
Q

Grapes for Sfurzato di Valtellina must legally be dried until what date?

How long is it typical to dry the grapes for Sfurzato di Valtellina?

A

Dec. 10th but more common to dry for 3-4 months

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14
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What is the minimum ABV and aging for Sfurzato di Valtellina?

A

20/12

14%

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15
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What is the minimum aging period for Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

A

24/12

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16
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What are Valtellina’s 5 subzones and characteristics?

A

(East to West)

  1. Valgella (eastern/largest, softer and more floral)
  2. Inferno - structured, tannic, austere
  3. Grumello- fragrant, soft tannins
  4. Sassella- elegant, longstanding reputation
  5. Maroggia- newest, western most. Velvety with firm tannins.
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17
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Rosso di Valtellina?

A

6 months

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18
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Who began the modern history of Franciacorta? At which winery did they work?

A

Franco Zilliani

Berlucchi Winery

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19
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When was the first official release of traditional method sparkling wine in Franciacorta in the modern era?

A

1961

Primarily Pinot Bianco

20
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When did Franciacorta gain DOC status? DOCG?

A

1967

1995

21
Q

What was the modern Curtefranca DOCG known as from 1995 until 2008?

A

Terre di Franciacorta DOC

22
Q

What is the minimum period on lees for non-vintage, vintage and Riserva Franciacorta?

A

18
30
60

23
Q

What is the maximum pressure of Satèn?

Lees aging?

A

5 atm

NV= 24 months

24
Q

What is the minimum PN percentage for Franciacorta Rosé?

Lees aging?

A

35%

24 months

25
Q

What are the four authorized grapes of Franciacorta?

A

CH, PN, PB & Erbamat (up to 10%)

26
Q

What is the major appellation of the Bergamo hills?

What is the style?

What are the aging requirements?

A

Moscato di Scanzo DOCG

Red Passito/ Non botrytis, min 3 week apassimento.

2 yrs aging

27
Q

Which sub-region of Lombardia is the largest and most productive?

A

Oltrepò Pavese

28
Q

Which region of Lombardia is the primary producer of bulk wine?

A

Oltrepò Pavese

29
Q

Who produces Barbacarlo? What is its significance?

A

Lino Maga

Long standing renown, showing high quality in a region known for bulk and quantity (Oltrepò Pavese)

30
Q

Soils, Oltrepò Pavese?

A

Limestone, marl, clay, chalk

31
Q

When did Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG obtain its DOCG status?

A

2007

32
Q

What is the minimum % of Pinot Nero in Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico?

What are the authorized blending grapes of Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico?

An Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico of what minimum percentage may state “Pinot Nero” on the label?

A

70% PN

CH/PB/PG (up to 30% combined)

85% PN to state it on label

33
Q

What is the minimum lees aging period for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico non-vintage?

Vintage?

A

NV= 15 months

V= 24 months

34
Q

What is Cruase?

A

Oltrepò Metodo Classico Rosé

35
Q

What are the most widely planted red grapes of Oltrepò Pavese?

A

Croatina

Barbera, Uva Rara, Ughetta

36
Q

What is the blending formula for Buttafuoco DOC?

A

Croatina and Barbera - 25-65%

Uva Rara and Ughetta- max 45%

37
Q

Soils of the Garda Lombardo?

A

North = calcareous clay

South= glacial morainic

38
Q

What is the primary grape of Garda Classico DOC?

What styles?

A

SV= 85% Groppello

Varietal, Rosso, chiaretto, bianco (riesling and riesling italico)

39
Q

What is the base grape of Valtenesi DOC?

When and where was it merged into another app?

A

Gropello

2017became a part of Riviera del Garda Classico DOC

Only rosso and chiaretto

40
Q

What is the base grape of Lugana DOC?

A

Turbiana (min 90%)

41
Q

What is the minimum aging period of Lugana Superiore DOC?

Riserva?

A

Superiore= 12 months

Riserva= 24 months (6 in bottle)

42
Q

What is the only appellation based on Lambrusco outside Emilia-Romagna?

What type of Lambrusco is used for the Mantovano wines?

A

Mantovano DOC

Lambrusco Viadnese

43
Q

What are the dominant soils of the Bergamo hills?

A

Limestone with various clay

44
Q

What is Satèn?

A
Franciacorta blanc de blanc
CH DOMINANT
max 50% Pinot BIANCO
maximum 5atm of pressure
aged 24m on lees
maximum 12g/L of RS (Brut or below in style)
45
Q

What is the primary grape of Bonarda dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC, and what are its blending partners?

A

Minimum 85% Croatia

Max 15% combined Barbera, Uva Rara, and Ughetta

46
Q

The Valtenesi DOC focuses on what varietal?

A

Groppello