Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Italian Wine Scholar > Lombardia > Flashcards

Lombardia Flashcards

1
Q

Describe the 3 climatic zones in Lombardia

A
  1. Alpine: North Lombardia - alpine. Receives most rain
    Lake Como. Lakes moderate diurnal range and temps
  2. Lake: north-central, Prealps. Moderate temps and create Mediterranean-like climate
  3. Padana Plain: continental - servere winters, long hot summers. Autumn fog. Apenine foothills cooler due to altitude and descending air. Rainfall in spring and autumn, dry winters.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Name the NtK native (5) and international (2) varieties in Lombardia

A

Native White: Turbiana (aka Trebbiano di Lugana)

Native Red: Croatina
Barbera
Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)
Groppello

International: Chardonnay, Pinot Nero

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Name the Sub-Regions in Lombardia (6)

A

BOGL FV

Bergamo Hills
Oltrepo Pavese
Garda Lombardo
Lower Lombardia
Franciacorta & Brescia Hills
Valtellina

-5 DOCGs, 21 DOC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the native varieties of Lombardia (5)? International (2)?

A

Native: Turbiana (w)
Croatina (R)
Barbera (r)
Chiavennasca - Nebbiolo (r)
Groppello

International: Chardonnay
Pinot Nero

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What grape is used for red passito in Bergamo Hill?

A

Moscato di Scanzo:
Rare aromatic red
Appasimentio
Must be aged for 2 years
*smallest DOCG

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is Turbiana identical to?

A

Verdicchio

(Aka Trebbiano di Lugano)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Describe the characteristics of Croatina in Lombardia

A

-Called Bonarda in Oltrepo Pavese
-Most widely planted grape in Lombardia
-Considered native to Lombardia and travel back to Middle Ages
-Juicy red fruit, tannic structure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Describe the characteristics of Groppello in Lombardia

A

-Refers to a group of grapes
-Groppello Gentile considered the most refined
-Often made into chiaretto Rosato (rose)
-Large red berries; floral; juicy red fruit; spice
-Widely planted in Lake Garda (west Lombardia)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Name the grapes association with:
Lugana
Oltrepo Pavese
Valtellina
Lake Garda

A

Lugana: Turbania (Trebbiano di Lugana)
Oltrepo: Croatina
Valtellina: Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Garda: Groppello

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Describe a Sforzato di Valtellina

A

Air-dried Nebbiolo
Dry
14% ABV

20 month min aging, 12 in oak

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is cruase?

A

A high quality, traditional method (sparkling) rose from Oltrepo Pavese

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What lake is Franciacorta located next to?

A

Lake Iseo

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What river runs through Valtellina?

A

Adda

(Valtellina - northern region in Lombardia)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Name the sub zone of Valtellina Superiore

A

Grumello
Valgella (largest)
Maroggia (newest)
Sassella (most well-known)
Inferno

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the climate and grape growing methods used in Valtellina?

A

Furthest north in Lombardy. Foothills of Alps along Adda River
Valley is warmer from air coming up from Lake Como

Small stone retaining walls for heat. Grapes harvested by hand, placed in baskets, monorails to transport
“Heroic” harvesting

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Name the grape and min % in Valtellina

A

90% Chiavennesca (Nebbiolo)
-Sforzato di Valtellina (Sfursat) DOCG - aqppissiemento, dry 14% ABV, aged
-Valtellina Superiore DOCG 90min, most 100%
Can list 5 subzones

17
Q

Describe the history of Frianciacorta

A

-1570: Vino Mordaci: Dr Conforti reported of sparkling wine
-1961: Franco Ziliani bottle-fermented sparkling
-1995: First DOCG for traditional sparkling
-2008 Curtefranca = still; Franciacorta DOCG for sparkling only

18
Q

Describe the climate and soils in Franciacorta

A

-Continental moderated by Lake Iseo and northern mountains
-300 - 1600ft
-Glacial moraine making amphitheater shape
-Sand, silt, gravel, limestone - mineral rich

19
Q

Name the grape % and aging requirements of Franciacorta, Vintage, and Riserva

A

Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco, small amount Erbamat
50% max Pinot Bianco
Age: NV - 18 months lees
Millesimato - 30 months
Riserva - 60 months

20
Q

What is saten?

A

Style of Franciacorta using Chardonnay (blanc de blancs)
-5 atm pressure
-Finished Brut
-24 mo lees
-Can be millsimato and riserva

21
Q

What are minimum requirements for Franciacorta rose?

A

35% Pinot Nero
-24 months on lees
-Can be millessemato and riserva

22
Q

Order age categories by allowed sweetness in Franciacorta

A

Most allowed sweetness to least:
Non-vintage (Brut Nature —> Demi-sec)
Vintage: (Brut nature —> Extra Dry)
Riserva(Brut Nature —> Brut)

23
Q

What is the smallest DOCG in Italy?

A

Moscato di Scanzo (Lombardia)
Style: sweet, red passito
-hand-picked, over ripe clusters

24
Q

Describe the climate and soils in Oltrepo Pavese

A

Moderate continental
South of Po (oltre-po = beyond Po) and foothills of Apennines

Limestone, marl, clay, chalk

300 - 1600 ft

25
Q

What are the grapes and styles in Olterpo Pavese?

A

Croatina
Barbera
Pinot Nero
Moscato Bianco

OP Metodo Classico DOCG - 70% Pinot Nero traditional method. 15 min lees, millesimato, rose

26
Q

Describe the climate and soils of Garda Lombardo

A

Moderate continental with strong moderating influences from Lake Garda

Soils: calcareous clay - further south more gravel and sand

27
Q

Describe the grapes and styles of Lugano DOC

A

90% Turbiana/Trebbiano di Lugana (white)
-can be simple and fruit forward to structured from lees, barrel fermentation and aging
-Superiore - min 12 mo age
-Riserva - 24 min/6 in oak
-Vendemmia tardiva
-Spumante

28
Q

Describe the grapes and styles in Riviera del Garda Classico

A

Groppello grape (s)

Rosso
Chiaretto (rose/rosato)

Sub-zone Valtenesi: chiaretto (rosato) and rosso only

29
Q

What are the DOCGs of Lombardia? (5)

A

Franciacorta
Moscato di Scanzo
Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico
Sforzato di Valtellina
Valtellina Superiore

No Classico (OP applies to style)

30
Q

What are the 4 major lakes in Lombardia?

A

Como
Maggiore
Garda
Iseo

31
Q

What are the grapes in Buttafuoco?

A

Croatina, Barbera, Uva Rara blend
Can be: dry, still, oak aged or lightly fizzy

(Near Piedmont)

32
Q

Who was the key producer of Franciacorta in Lombardia?

A

Berlucchi

Italian Wine Scholar (15 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions