Lombardia

Question 1

Which DOCG produces Champagne-like sparkling wines?

Answer 1

Franciacorta DOCG

Question 2

What varieties may Franciacorta include?

Answer 2

Chardonnay
Pinot Bianco (max. 50%)
Pinot Nero
Erbamat

Question 3

What may a wine from Franciacorta be labelled Blanc de Blancs?

Answer 3

When it is solely made from Chardonnay

Question 4

What is Franciacorta Sàten?

Answer 4

Brut sparkling wines from Chardonnay plus a maximum 50% of Pinot Blanc

Question 5

What is the maximum percentage for Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco in Franciacorta Rosé styles?

Answer 5

50%

Question 6

What is the minimum percentage for Pinot Nero in Franciacorta Rosé styles?

Answer 6

35%

Question 7

What is the method used to produce Rosés?

Answer 7

Blending

Question 8

What is Curtefranca DOC?

Answer 8

The appellation used to sell Franciacorta’s red and white still wines

Question 9

What is Valtelina Superiore DOCG?

Answer 9

Dry red wine from Nebbiolo

Question 10

What is Sforzato or Sfursat di Valtelina?

Answer 10

Dry red wine made from semi-dried Nebbiolo grapes

Question 11

What wine is produced in Oltrepó Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?

Answer 11

Sparkling white and rosé wine

Question 12

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

Answer 12

70%

Question 13

From which percentage of Pinot Nero may the label state the wine as varietal?

Answer 13

85%

Question 14

Apart from Pinot Nero, what are the other varieties used in the production of Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico?

Answer 14

Chardonnay
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Gris

Question 15

What is the name of the only Lambrusco DOC outside of the Emilia-Romagna region?

Answer 15

Lambrusco Mantovano

Question 16

What variety is used to produce Lambrusco Montavano DOC?

Answer 16

Lambrusca Viadanese