Lombardy

Question 1

What is the most important DOCG zone in Lombardy and the only true rival to the style of Champagne in Italy?

Answer 1

Franciacorta DOCG

Question 2

What is the prestige cuvee of Ca’Del Bosco?

Answer 2

Annamaria Clementi

Question 3

When did Franciacorta earn its DOCG for sparkling wine?

Answer 3

1995

Question 4

Which grapes are permitted in Franciacorta DOCG?

Answer 4

Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and a maximum of 50% Pinot Bianco

Question 5

Non-vintage Franciacorta DOCG wines must spend a minimum of ____ maturing on the lees and may not be released until ____ after the harvest

Answer 5

18 months, 25 months

Question 6

Vintage (millesimato) Franciacorta may not be released for a minimum of _____

Answer 6

37 months

Question 7

Unlike vintage Champagne, vintage Franciacorta requires only ____ of the grapes to be harvested in the stated year.

Answer 7

85%

Question 8

What is the other traditional method sparkling wine region in Lombardy?

Answer 8

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG in the southern reaches.

Question 9

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG must have a minimum 70% of which grape?

Answer 9

Pinot Nero

Question 10

To the north of Franciacorta is Lombardy’s most important zone for red wines:

Answer 10

Valtellina DOC

Question 11

Valtellina Superiore DOCG is aged for:

Answer 11

Minimum 24 months (12 months in cask), and riserva wines are aged 3 years prior to release.