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What is Barolo Chinato?

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This DOCG aromatized wine is flavored with quinine.

Cappellano is a notable producer of this style

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What is the Tanaro River?

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The river flows through Piedmont dividing the Roerofrom the Langhe and providing a moderating influence on the climate

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What are the five original villages of Barolo?

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La Morra
Castiglione folletto
Serralunga d' Alba
Monforte d' Alba 
Barolo
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Kerner is a crossing of what grapes?

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Schiava Grossa X Riesling

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What was Italy’s first white wine DOCG?

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Romagna Albana

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Nebbiolo Synonyms?

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Spanna

Chiavennasea

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Valtellina Superiore wine are label as _______ if bottled in the neighboring territory of Switzerland.

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Stagafasli

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What are the still wines called from Franciacorta DOCG?

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Curtefranca

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On what river does Roero lie?

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Tanaro

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Blending partner to Garganega in Soave(both names)?

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Trebbiano di Soave

Chardonnay

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What style of wine is made in Nizza DOCG?

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Rosso
Rosso Riserva
Rosso/Rosso Riserva with Indication of Vigna(Single Vineyard )

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Alta Langa wine must be vintage dated True/False

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True

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What are the aging requirement for Barolo? Riserva?

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minimum 38 months at least 18 months in oak

reserve must be aged for 62 months with 18 months in Oak

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A wine labeled “Derthona” is made primarily with what grape variety?

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Timorasso

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What are the names of the two geologic formations in Barolo DOCG?

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Tortonioan and Helvetian/Serravallion

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How many communes can make Barolo DOCG?

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11

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Rocche dell’ Annunziata is a cru of what Barolo commune?

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La Morra

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What food ingredient is Piedmont known for?

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Truffles

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What does “bric” or “bricco” mean on Piedmont labels?

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Term used in parts of Piedmont to indicate a superior site on the higher part of the hill.

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Name the 3 DOCG wines made from 100% Dolecetto?

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Diano d’ Alba DOCG
Dogliani DOCG
Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore DOCG

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When did Roero become a DOCG?

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2004

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How many atmosphere of pressure are allowed for Moscato d’ Asti?

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2 atm

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Ronco delle Mele is a Sauvignon Cuvee made in Friuli by this producer

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Who is Venica & Venica

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Contratto is known for Spumante wines in this Northern region.

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What is Piedmont?

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Which Tretino grape was metaled by Mozart in Don Giovanni?
Marzemino
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Lorenzo Accomasso is a Traditional producer in this DOCG
What is Barolo?
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What are the aging requirements for Gattinara DOCG?
Disciplinare requires minimum 35 months of total aging which includes a minimum of 24 months in oak Reserva must be aged for a total of 47 months with 36 months in oak
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This is a famed vineyard which name can be on thew label as "mention geografiche aggiuntive." This "cru" is located in Castiglione Falleto along with Bricco Villero and Codana it is one of Giuseppe Mascarello's best wines.
What is Monprivato?
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Barolo wines that are aged for a minimum of 62 months from November 1 of the harvest year, including 18 months in wood can be labeled this
What is Barolo Riserva?
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Atmospheric pressure of Frizzante Prosecco?
1.0-2.5 atm
31
The Trentino Vino Santo sub zone covers which valley within Trentino
Valle dei Laghi ( valley of the Lakes)
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Name the 4 sub zones of Friuli Colli Oriental DOC.
Cialla Rosazzo Faedis Prepotto
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Define "Pastini."
The typical terraced vineyards of Carso
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What grapes are used to make Bardolino
Chiaretto: 35 - 80% Corivna and/or Corvinone 10 -40% Rondinella same for red wine
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What is the name of the DOC that uses Lambrusco in Lombardia?
Lambrusco Montovano DOC
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Which three wine regions are included in the Vigneti della Dolomiti IGT?
Trentino Alto Adige Veneto
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Schiopetto is a famous producer in which Italian wine region
Friuli Venezia Giulia
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What is Italy's northernmost wine growing region area?
Valle Isarco
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Franciacorta Blanc de Blanc with less than 5 atm of pressure and in the Brut style, aged for at least 24 months on the lees
What is Saten?
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What soil type characterizes the Carso plateau?
Limestone
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The Lugana DOC is an interregional appellation shared between which two region?
Lombardia and Veneto
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What was Friuli Venezia Giulia's first DOCG?
Ramandolo DOCG
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What is Nebbiolo called in Valtellina?
Chiavennasca
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Grumello is a sub zone of what appellation?
Valtellina Superiore DOCG
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What grape is known as Bonarda in Oltrepo Pavese?
Croatina
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What is the meaning of "rive" in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco superior DOCG?
Vineyards on a steep slope
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Define"Marogne."
Terraced vineyards typical of Valpolicella
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What is the term for a single variety Grappa?
Monovitigno
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What is the minimum percentage of Corvina required in a Valpolicella DOC blend?
45%
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From where does Refosco dal Penduncolo Rosso get its name?
From the stalk that becomes red when the grapes are ripe
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Collio DOC soils consist of alternating layers of sandstone and calcareous marl called
Flysch of Cormons
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Define "Vinacce."
leftover, unpressed skins and lees
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What is the river bordering Prosecco?
Piave
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What is the top unbaked Pieropan Cru?
Calvarino
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How many "rive" are there in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?
43
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What river separates Bardolino from Valpolicella?
Adige
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What was the first Italian Novello wine to receive DOC status?
Bardolino Novello DOC
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What is the most planted variety in Lombardia?
Croatina | Bonarda(Oltrepo Pavese)
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What type of soil is in the Isarco Valley?Eisacktal?
weathered schist, gneiss and slate
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Friuli is home to two historically renowned sweet wine They are _______ and _______
Picolit and Ramandolo

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