Northern Italy Flashcards
(133 cards)
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What large river cuts through the heart of Piedmonte
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The Po River
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What do the alps provide to Piedmonte
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A Rain Shadow
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What two mountain ranges cradle Piedmonte
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The Alps
The Appennines
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What are the two most famous DOCGs in Piedmonte
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Barolo
Barbaresco
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What are the soils of Barolo DOCG
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Limestone Marl
Sandstone
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What is the sole grape allowed in Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG
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Nebbiolo
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What is the minimum aging required in Barolo DOCG
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38 months total aging
18 months in oak
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What is the minimum aging required in Barolo DOCG Riserva
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62 months total aging
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What is a notable structural element of Barolo wines
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Intense tannin
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What is the minimum aging required in Barbaresco DOCG
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26 months total aging
9 months in oak
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What is the minimum aging required in Barbaresco DOCG Riserva
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50 months total aging
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Who is a notable producer credited with popularizing Barbaresco DOCG for modern consumers
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Angelo Gaja
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What are the most popular red varietals made in Langhe DOC
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Nebbiolo
Barbera
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What are the most popular white varietals made in Langhe DOC
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Arneis
Cortese
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Where is the Langhe DOC located geographically
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The area surrounding Barolo and Barbaresco
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What is the primary red varietal of Roero DOCG
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Nebbiolo
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What is the primary white varietal of Roero DOCG
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Arneis
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What are the blending laws for red wine in Roero DOCG
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Must be at least 95% Nebbiolo
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How would a Roero DOCG red wine compare to a Barolo DOCG red wine in style
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Lighter and less tannic
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What river is located just south of Roero DOCG
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Tanaro River
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What is the primary red grape of Gattinara DOCG
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Nebbiolo
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What is the primary red grape of Ghemme DOCG
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Nebbiolo
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Name at least 2 grapes that may be used as blending partners with Nebbiolo in Gattinara DOCG
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Vespolina
Bonarda di Gattinara
Bonarda
Uva Rara
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What is the aging requirement for Barbera d’Asti DOCG
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Minimum 4 months total aging
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What is the aging requirement for Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG
Minimum 14 months of aging
6 months in wood
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Does Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG utilize new oak or used wood
Often new oak
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What is the primary grape varietal of Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
Ruché
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Name the three major DOCGs in Piedmonte for Dolcetto
Dogliani DOCG
Dolcetto di Olvada Superiore
Dolectto di Diano d'Alba
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What is the aging requirement for Dolcetto di Olvada Superiore DOCG
10 months minimum aging
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What styles of wine are authorized in Gavi DOCG
White, frizzante, or spumante
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What is the sole grape varietal authorized in Gavi DOCG
Cortese
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Where is Gavi located geographically in relation to the rest of Piedmonte
Southern edge
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What styles of wine are produced in Asti DOCG
Spumante from Charmat Method
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What level of sweetness is Asti DOCG wine vinified to
Off-dry to sweet
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What is the grape authorized for production in Asti DOCG
Moscato Bianco
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What is different about Moscato d'Asti DOCG in comparison to Asti DOCG
Moscato d'Asti is rarer and more artisanal Produced from riper Moscato grapes
Frizzante and sweet rather than spumante and off dry
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What style of wine is produced in Alta Langa DOCG
Traditional method sparkling wine
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What grapes are authorized in Alta Langa DOCG
Chardonnay
Pinot Nero
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What are the aging requirements for Alta Langa DOCG
30 months sur lie
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What are the aging requirements for Alta Langa DOCG
3 years sur lie
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What style of wine is produced in Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG
Sparkling red wine
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What is the smallest & lowest production region in Italy
Valle d'Aosta
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What is the single DOC found in the Valle d'Aosta region
Valle d'Aosta DOC
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What is the climate of Valle d'Aosta
Continental with alpine influence
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What are some of the primary grapes grown in Valle d'Aosta
Petit Rouge, Picotendro (Nebbiolo), Petit Arvine, Gamay, Fumin
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What is the synonym for Nebbiolo in Valle d'Aosta
Picontendro
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Where is Lombardy located geographically
The area surrounding the city of Milan
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What is the most famous DOCG for Sparkling Wines in Lombardy
Franciacorta DOCG
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What style of wines are made in Franciacorta DOCG
Traditional method sparkling wines, the only true rival to Champagne in terms of quality and technique in Italy
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What is the most notable producer in Franciacorta DOCG
Ca'Del Bosco
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What DOC may still wines be bottled under if made within Franciacorta DOCG
Curtefranca DOC
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What are the three authorized grapes and blending laws of Franciacorta DOCG
Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero
Pinot Bianco may not exceed 50% of the blend
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What are the aging requirements for Franciacorta DOCG
25 months total aging
18 months sur lie
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What is the term for a Blanc de Blancs Franciacorta
Satén
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What is the minimum percentage of Pinot Nero in a Rosé Franciacorta
35%
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What are the aging requirements and blending laws for Franciacorta with a declared vintage
37 months total aging
85% of grapes must be from declared vintage
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What are the aging requirements for Franciacorta DOCG Riserva
67 months total
5 years sur lie
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What is the second most famous DOCG for traditional method sparkling wines in Lombardy
Oltrepó Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
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What are the blending and aging requirements for NV and Vintage Oltrepó Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Must contain 70% Pinot Noir
NV must spend 15 months sur lie
Vintage must spend 2 years sur lie
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What are still wines produced within the Oltrepó Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG bottled as
Oltrepó Pavese DOC
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What style of wine is produced in Moscato di Scanzo DOCG
Sweet passito red wines from Red Muscat grape
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What notable town is located within the production zone of Moscato di Scanzo DOCG
Bergamo
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What is the notable region dedicated to Nebbiolo in Lombardia
Valtellina
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What is the synonym for Nebbiolo in Valtellina
Chiavennasca
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What is the climate of Veltellina
Alpine climate
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How does the high altitude of Valtellina affect the grape ripening process
Abundant sunshine makes slow ripening possible
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How does Nebbiolo in Valtellina compare to Piedmonte in style
More angular and lighter in Valtellina than Piedmonte
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What are the aging requirements for Valtellina Superiore DOCG
24 months total aging
12 months in oak
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What are the aging requirements for Valtellina Superiore DOCG Riserva
3 years total aging
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What are the 5 sub zones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Valgella
Sassella
Maroggia
Inferno
Grumello
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What is Nebbiolo labeld as on the Swiss side of the border of Valtellina Superiore
Stagafassli
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What style of wine is produced in Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
What are the aging requirements
Recioto-esque Nebbiolo
Aged 2 years prior to release
Must be dry in style
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Where is Liguria located Geographically
Thin stripe of land south of Piedmonte along the coast
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What is the most notable wine produced in Colli di Luna DOC
Vermentino
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What are the two primary grapes in Riviera Ligure di Ponete
Vermentino
Rossese (native red grape)
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What is the notable DOC for Rossese in Liguria
Rossese di Dolceacqua
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What is the most popular DOC in Liguria
Cinque Terre DOC
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What is the white grape grown in Cinque Terre DOC
Bosco
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What is notable about Romagna-Albana DOCG
The first DOCG in Italy for white wines
Highly criticized for a lack of quality
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What is the white grape of Romagna-Albana DOCG
Albana
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What style of wine is produced in Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG
Tart dry whites from Grachetto (Pignoletto)
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What is the synonym for Grachetto in Emilia-Romagna
Pignoletto
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What is the notable DOC level wine produced in Emiglia Romagna
Lambrusco
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What style of wine is Lambrusco
Frizzante red wines in varying levels of sweetness
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What producer and product catapulted Lambrusco to international acclaim in the 70s
Banfi 'Riunite'
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What are the two semi-autonomous provinces of Trentino Alto-Adige
Trentino
Alto-Adige (Südtirol)
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What is the umbrella appellation in Trentino Alto-Adige
Valdadige AOC
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What are the primary red and white grapes of Trentino DOC
White: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Bianco
Red: Schiava
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Are wines in Trentino DOC legally allowed to be labeled by varietal
Yes, often labeled single varietal wines
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What are the primary red and white grapes of Alto-Adige DOC
White: Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvaner and Pinot Bianco
Red: Schiava, Lagrein
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What is the flavor profile of Lagrein produced in Alto-Adige DOC
Dense, spicy
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What style of wines are produced in Terlano DOC
White blends of Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and Sauvignon Blanc
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What is the notable red wine produced in Santa Magdalener
Schiava
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What style of wine is produced in Casteller DOC
Reds comprised of Schiava blended with some Merlot and Lambrusco
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What style of wine is produced in Teroldego Rotaliano DOC
Deep reds produced from Teroldego
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What international grapes have been increasing in plantings in Trentino Alto-Adige
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Pinot Nero
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What are the two famous mass produced wines of the Veneto
Prosecco
Pinot Grigio
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What blends and style of wine is produced in Valpolicella DOC
Reds of 45-95% Corvina blended with Rondinella
May also include some Molinara, Negrana, and/or Oseleta
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What is the aging requirement for Valpolicella DOC Superiore
Minimum 12 months total aging
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Define Appassimento
Wines are made from dry grapes in special lofts called fruttai concentrating sugars and extract over at least 3 months
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What are the special lofts used in Appassimento called
Fruttai
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What is the DOCG for wines in Veneto in the Valpolicella zone that undergo Appasimento
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
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To what level of sweetness is Amarone vinified to
Dry to off-dry
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What is the requirement for Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG to be labeled 'classico'
Grapes must originate from the historical subzone of Valpolicella
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What process is used to make Valpolicella Ripasso DOC
Wine is 're-passed' & re-fermented with the unpressed skins of grapes used for Ripasso and/or Amarone
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What are the two primary grapes of Bardolina DOC
Corvina
Rondinella
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What major geographical feature is Bardolina DOC located along
Lake Garda
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What additional requirements does Bardolino DOC have to make Bardolino Superiore DOCG
Minimum 12 months total aging
Requires an additional % of alcohol
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What is the primary grape in Soave DOC
Garganega
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What grapes are allowed to be blended with Garganega in Soave DOC
Trebbiano di Soave
Chardonnay
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What is the aging requirement for Soave Superiore DOCG
Minimum 6 months total aging
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What is the aging requirement for Soave Superiore DOCG Riserva
Minimum 12 months total aging
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What is the style of wine produced in Recioto di Soave DOCG
Vinified from dried grapes within Soave Superiore DOCG, sometimes affected by Botrytis
Can also be made Spumante
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What is the primary grape variety of Gambellara DOC
Garganega
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What is the style of wine produced in Recioto di Gambellara DOCG
Sweet and Spumante wines from 100% Garganega
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What is the primary grape varietal and style of Breganze Torcolate DOC
Passito wines from local Vespaiolo grape
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What is the primary grape varietal of Prosecco
Glera
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What method of sparkling wine production is used for Prosecco
Charmat method
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What is the quality subzone DOCG within the Prosecco zone of production
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
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What are the requirements for Vintage Prosecco
Must be made up of at least 85% grapes from the stated vintage
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What is the synonym for the Glera grape within Prosecco DOC
Prosecco
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What ancient style of Slavic wine is popular in Friuli-Venezia-Guilia
Skin Contact
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What are the most popular native white varieties grown in Friuli
Friulano, Ribolla Galla, Malvasia
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What are the most popular international white varieties grown in Friuli
Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc
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What are the most popular native red varieties grown in Friuli
Refosco, Schioppettino, Pignolo
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Whate are the most popular international red varieties grown in Friuli
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
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What is the primary wine authorized in the Rosazzo DOCG
Friulano-based white blends
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What are the primary wines authorized in Lison DOCG
Friulano-based white blends
Single varietal Friulano
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What style of wine is produced in Ramandolo DOCG
Sweet passito wines of the Verduzzo Gailla (Ramandolo) grape
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What style of wine is produced in Orientali del Friuli-Picolit DOCG
Sweet passito wines of the Picolit grape
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What region is the Collio DOC located in
Friuli
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What region is the Grave del Friuli DOC located in
Friuli
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What is the unique vinification technique used in the production of Ribolla Gailla
Aging in amphorae
