North Italy and others

Question 1

Which mountains form the spine of Italy

Answer 1

Apennine

Question 2

Which three provinces account for the majority of grape growing in Piedmont

Answer 2

Asti
Cuneo
Alessandria

Question 3

Which DOC has Barolo and Barbaresco within its boundaries

Answer 3

Langhe DOC

Question 4

Which villages of Barolo have Tortonian soils

Answer 4

La Morra and Barolo - high proportion of calcareous marl, known for softer style of wines

Question 5

Which are the other Barolo villages not included in famous five (Serralunga, La Morra, Barolo, Monferrato d’ Alba and Castiglione Falletto)

Answer 5

Diano d'Alba
Novello
Verduno
Cheresco
Roddi
Ginzano Cavour

Question 6

What is Menzioni Geografische Aggiuntive in Barolo and Barbaresco

Answer 6

The crus of Barolo and Barbaresco - sites specially designated for higher quality

Question 7

What are the ageing requirements for Barolo

Answer 7

Barolo - 38 months, 18 in woodRiserva - 62 months, 18 in wood

Question 8

Which Barolo cru is a monopole of Giacomo Conterno

Answer 8

Francia

Arione (purchased from Gigi Rosso)

Question 9

What were the three major clones of Nebbiolo explicitly required earlier for Barbaresco

Answer 9

Michet
Rose
Lampia

Question 10

What is the minimum ageing required for Barbaresco

Answer 10

Barbaresco - 26 months (9 in wood)Riserva - 50 months (9 in wood)

Question 11

Which is the largest cru in Barbaresco

Answer 11

Ovello in the town of Barbaresco

Question 12

Name famous crus of the town of Neive

Answer 12

Bordini
Gallina
Rivetti
Curra
San Cristoforo

Question 13

Which river does Gattinara and Ghemme straddle

Answer 13

Sesia river

Question 14

What are the varietal and ageing requirements for Nizza DOCG

Answer 14

100% Barbera grapeRosso/Rosso Vigna - min 18 months (6 in oak)
Rosso Riserva/Riserva Vigna - Min 30 months (12 in Oak)

Question 15

Which Valle d’Aosta subregions are known for Petit Rouge based wines

Answer 15

Torette
Chambave
Enfer d’Avrier

Question 16

What are the DOC and IGT that cover still wines of Franciacorta

Answer 16

Curtefranca DOC

Sebino IGT

Question 17

How much Pinot Nero is required for Franciacorta Rose

Answer 17

Min 35%

Question 18

What are the subzones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG

Answer 18

Grumello 
Sasella 
Valgella 
Inferno 
Moraggia

Question 19

What shape and size is Moscato di Scanzo DOCG bottled in

Answer 19

500 ml bottle named FuturaSlender shaped, similar to inniskillin

Question 20

Which DOC’s focus on Pigato based white wines in Liguria

Answer 20

Colli di Luni

Riviera Ligure di Ponente

Question 21

Name some famous producers of Romagna Albana

Answer 21

Fattoria Zerbina

Umberto Cesari

Question 22

What kind of wines does Lago di Coldaro DOC makes

Answer 22

Schiava based reds - similar to Santa Maddalena subzone of Alto Adige

Question 23

What are Colli Scaligeri in Soave

Answer 23

Hillsides outside of classico zone are allowed to be grouped as Colli Scaligeri

Question 24

What are the subzones of classico zone in Valpolicella

Answer 24

Fumane
Negrar
Marano
Sant Ambrogio
Sant Pietro in Cariano

Question 25

Which subregion of Valpolicella is home to Dal Forno Romano

Answer 25

Illasi

Question 26

What is the min RS required in Recioto di Soave DOCG

Answer 26

70 g/l

Question 27

What wine of Gambellara is accorded DOCG

Answer 27

Recioto di Gambellara - made from 100% dried garganega grapes, both still and sparkling

Question 28

What grapes are required for Prosecco Rose

Answer 28

Glera and 10 - 15% Pinot Nero

Question 29

What kind of wines are produced in Lison DOCG

Answer 29

Dry white wines from Tai (Friulano) grape

Question 30

Which producer bought back Schiopettino from extinction

Answer 30

Ronchi di Cialla

Question 31

What kind of wine is produced in Ramondolo DOCG

Answer 31

Verduzzo Gialla based passito style white wines

Question 32

What style of wines are produced in Rosazzo DOCG

Answer 32

Blends of majorly Friulano (50% min) with Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay ad Ribolla.Inspired by Livio Felluga's iconic Terre Alte wine

Question 33

What is Muscadel in South Africa

Answer 33

Muscat Blanc et Petit Grains

Question 34

What are the 5 regions in Western Cape GU

Answer 34

Breede River Valley, Klein Karoo, Olifants River, Cape South Coast, Coastal Region

Question 35

Which two major districts were once wards of Overberg district

Answer 35

Walker Bay, Elgin

Question 36

Which two districts were merged in Cape Town district

Answer 36

Cape Peninsula and Tygerberg

Question 37

Name two great first growths of Tokaji

Answer 37

Mezes Maly, Szarvas

Question 38

Terrantez Madeira is comparable to which other Madeira in sweetness

Answer 38

Verdelho

Question 39

What is Estagio

Answer 39

Process of minimum 90 days rest to Madeira after estufagem is completed, before transferring to cask for further ageing

Question 40

What is the name of David lett's first vineyard

Answer 40

Eyrie Vineyard in Dundee Hills 1965