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1
Q

Select the grape(s) permitted in the production of Franciacorta Saten.
A. Pinot Bianco
B. Chardonnay
C. Pinot Grigio
D. Pinot Noir
E. Pinot Meinier

A

Chardonnay
Pinot Bianco

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What is the minimum length of time that Barbaresco Reserve wine is required to spend in oak?
A. 9 mth
B. 18 mth
C. 24 mth
C. 26 mth

A

9 months

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3
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Petit Rouge is the principal grape in the red wines of which of the following Valle d’Aosta DOC sub zones?
A. Arnad Montjovet
B. Chambave
C. Donnas
D. Enfer d’Arvier
E. Torette

A

Chambave
Torette
Enfer d’Arvier

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What is the highest ABV that a Moscato d’Asti DOCG wine can possess?
A. 6.0%
B. 6.5%
C. 7.5%
D. 8.5%
E. 10%

A

6.5%

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5
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Place the following wines in order of average release price (1= least $, 4= most $)
A. Giuseppe Mascarello ‘Monprivato’
B. G.D. Vajra ‘Albe’
C. Roberto Voerzio ‘Rocche dell’Annunziata Torrigl’
D. Domenico Clerico ‘Ciabot Mentin’

A
  1. G.D. Vajra ‘Albe’
  2. Domenico Clerico ‘Ciabot Mentin’
  3. Giuseppe Mascarello ‘Monprivato’
  4. Roberto Voerzio ‘Rocche dell’Annunziata Torrigl’
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6
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Match the following Barolo crus to their commune of origin.
A. Arborina
B. Vigna Rionda
C. Bussia
D. Bricco della Viole

  1. Barolo
  2. La Morra
  3. Castiglione Falletto
  4. Monforte d’Alba
  5. Serralunga d’Alba
A

A.
B. Serralunga d’Alba
C.
D.
E. Castiglione Falletto

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Match the following grapes to their synonyms.
A. Picoutener
B. Ormeasco
C. Trebbiano di Soave
D. Favorita

  1. Verdicchio
  2. Dolcetto
  3. Chiavennasca
  4. Vermentino
A

A. Chiavennasca
B. Dolcetto
C. Verdicchio
D. Vermentino

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8
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Select the appellations permitting sparkling wine production.

A. Valle d’Aosta Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle
B. Erbaluce di Caluso
C. Grignolino d’Asti
D. Roero
E. Lago di Caldaro/Kalterersee

A

Valle d’Aosta Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle
Erbaluce di Caluso
Roero

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9
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Select the commune(s) of the Valpolicella Classico zone.
A. Fumane
B. Sorni
C. Valpantena
D. Negrar
E. Enfer d’Arvier

A

Fumane
Negrar

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10
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What is the minimum percentage of Corvina required in a Valpolicella DOC blend?
A. 25%
B. 45%
C. 50%
D. 60%
E. 70%

A

45%

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11
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Which of the following Barolo vintages is the highest quality?
A. 1971
B. 1979
C. 1986
D. 1993
E. 2002

A

1971

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12
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The maximum residual sugar for a 16% ABV Amarone della Valpolicella wine is 12 grams per liter. T/F

A

False (10g/l?)

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13
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The Call sub zone can be found in which DOCG?
A. Colli Orientali del Picolit DOCG
B. Rosazzo DOCG
C. Ramandolo DOCG
D. Lison DOCG
E. Colli Orientali Fior d’Arancio DOCG

A

Colli Orientali del Picolit DOCG

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14
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The Valpantena sub zone of the Valpolicella region lies in what direction from the Classico sub zone?
A. West
B. North
C. East
D. South
E. It lies within the Classico region

A

East

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15
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Match the following wines to their producer.
A. Quartz
B. Percristina
C. Cuvee Annamaria Clementi
D. Alerzo
E. Puro

  1. Ca’ del Bosco
  2. Domenico Clerico
  3. Giuseppe Quintarelli
  4. Cantina Terlano
  5. Movia
A

A. Cantina Terlano
B. Domenico Clerico
C. Ca’ del Bosco
D. Giuseppe Quintarelli
E. Movia

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16
Q

Which of the following styles requires the longest aging period before release?
A. Roero Riserva
B. Gattinara Riserva
C. Franciacorta Riserva
D. Amarone della Valpolicella

A

Franciacorta Riserva, 67 total months

17
Q

Which of the following Valle d’Aosta DOC sub zones produces dry varietal Moscato Bianco wines?
A. Nus
B. Torrette
C. Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle
D. Chambave
E. Donnas

A

Chambave

18
Q

Which of the following statements best describes the styles of wine that are made in the Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?
A. Moscato di Scanzo DOCG wines are sweet, sparkling rosato styles.
B. Moscato di Scanzo DOCG wines are sweet, white sparkling styles.
C. Moscato di Scanzo DOCG wines are passito style dessert reds.
D. Moscato di Scanzo DOCG wines are dry red table wines.
E. Moscato di Scanzo DOCG wines are passito style dessert wines.

A

Moscato di Scanzo DOCG wines are passito style dessert reds

19
Q

The single sub zone of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG is known as ____, and is known for producing some of the highest quality wines in the region.

A

Cartizze

20
Q

Select the grape(s) permitted in the production of Ghemme DOCG.
A. Nebbiolo
B. Barbera
C. Uva Rara
D. Vespaiola
E. Vespolina

A

Nebbiolo
Uva Rara
Vespolina

21
Q

What is the most planted grape in Alto Adige?
A. Pinot Grigio
B. Gewürztraminer
C. Schiava
D. Chardonnay
E. Pinot Nero

A

Schiava

22
Q

Put the following grapes in order of their ripening schedule (1 = earliest, 3 = latest).
A. Nebbiolo
B. Barbera
C. Dolcetto

A
  1. Dolcetto
  2. Barbera
  3. Nebbiolo
23
Q

Select the grape(s) permitted in Barbera d’Asti DOCG.
A. Grignolino
B. Freisa
C. Nebbiolo
D. Dolcetto

A

Grignolino
Freisa
Dolcetto

24
Q

What is the minimum required elevation for vineyards used to produce Barolo DOCG wines?
A. 100m
B. 170m
C. 220m
D. 250m
E. 300m

A

170m

25
Q

Alto Adige DOC white blends require a minimum 75% of which grape(s)?
A. Sauvignon Blanc
B. Pinot Grigio
C. Chardonnay
D. Gewürztraminer
E. Pinot Bianco

A

Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay
Pinot Bianco

26
Q

Select the requirement(s) of “Rive” wines in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG.
A. Vintage-dated
B. Metodo Classico
C. Hand-harvested
D. 100% Glera
E. Aged on the lees for a minimum of 36 months

A

Vintage-dated
Hand-harvested

27
Q

Select the grape(s) permitted in the Alta Manga DOCG.
A. Cortese
B. Moscato Bianco
C. Chardonnay
D. Pinot Bianco
E. Pinot Meunier
F. Pinot Noir

A

Pinot Noir
Chardonnay

28
Q

The Cialla sub zone can be found in which DOCG?
A. Colli Orientali del Picolit DOCG
B. Rosazzo DOCG
C. Ramandolo DOCG
D. Lison DOCG
E. Colli Orientali

A

Colli Orientali del Picolit DOCG

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