The DOCGs of Italy Flashcards
(205 cards)
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What are the grape varietals & blending laws of Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG
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Min 90% Montepulciano
Max 10% Sangiovese
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In what region would you find the Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG
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Abruzzo
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What are the principle grape varietals of Terre Tollesi DOCG
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Pecorino
Passerina
Montepulciano
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What styles of wine are produced in Terre Tollesi DOCG
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White
Red
Sparkling
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What are the blending laws of Terre Tollesi DOCG rosso wines
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Min. 95% Montepulciano
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In what region would you find Terre Tollesi DOCG
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Abruzzo
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What is the grape varietal of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
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Algianico
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What are the blending requirements for Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
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Min. 100% Aglianico
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What are the aging requirements for Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
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Min 1 year in barrel, 1 year in bottle
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What are the aging requirements for Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG Riserva
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Min. 2 years in barrel, 1 year in bottle
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In what region would you find Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
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Basilicata
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What two styles of wine are produced in Aglianico del Taburno DOCG
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Rosado
Rosso
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What are the blending requirements for Aglianico del Taburno DOCG
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Min. 85% Aglianico
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In what region would you find Aglianico del Taburno DOCG
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Campania
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What is the aging requirement for Aglianico del Taburno DOCG red wine
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Min 2 years
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What is the aging requirement for Aglianico del Taburno DOCG Riserva
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Min. 1 year in oak, 3 years total
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What are the grape varietals and blending laws of Fiano del Avellino DOCG
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Fiano
Min. 85%
Remainder of blend can be comprised of Trebbiano, Coda di Volpe, Greco
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What are the aging requirements for Fiano de Avellino DOCG Riserva
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Min. 1 year
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What are the grape varietals and blending laws of Greco di Tufo DOCG
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Greco
Min. 85%
Remainder of the blend can be comprised of Coda di Volpe
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What two styles of wine can be produced in Greco di Tufo DOCG
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White
Sparkling
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What is the min. aging required for white Riserva Greco di Tufo DOCG
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Min. 1 year
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What are the grape varietals and blending laws of Taurasi DOCG
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Min. 85% Aglianico
Can comprise max. 15% of other non-aromatic red grapes of Avellino
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What are the aging requirements for Taurasi DOCG
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Min. 3 years, 1 year in wood
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What are the aging requirements for Taurasi DOCG Riserva
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Min. 4 years, 18 months in wood
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In what region is Taurasi DOCG located
Campania
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What are the two DOCG of Emilia-Romagna
Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG
Romagna Albana DOCG
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What is the main grape varietal of Colli Bolognese Pignoletto DOCG
Pignoletto
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What are the blending laws of Colli Bolognese Pignoletto DOCG
Min. 85% Pignoletto
Max 15% non-aromatic white grapes including Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero (vinified white)
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What is the major grape varietal of Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG
Picolit
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What does 'Cialla' indicate on a label in Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG
100% Picolit
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What are the aging requirements for Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG 'Cialla'
Min 2 years aging
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What are the aging requirements for Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG 'Cialla' Riserva
Min 4 years aging
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What is the grape varietal of Ramandolo DOCG
Min. 100% Verduzzo Friulano
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What are the blending requirements of Rosazzo DOCG
Min. 50% Friulano
20-30% Sauvignon
20-30% Pinot Blanc and/or Chardonnay
Max. 10% Ribolla
Max 5% Other varietals
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What are the dominant grape varietals of Cannellino di Frascati DOCG
Malvasia Bianca di Candia
Malvasia del Lazio
Bombino
Trebbiano
Bellone
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In what region would you find Ramandolo DOCG
Friuli
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In what region would you find Rosazzo DOCG
Friuli
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In what region would you find Cannellino di Frascati DOCG
Lazio
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What is the dominant grape varietal and blending laws of Cesanese Del Piglio DOCG
Cesanese di Affile
Min. 90%
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What are the aging requirements for Cesanese Del Piglio DOCG Riserva
Min. 20 months aging
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What are the dominant grape varietals and blending laws of Frascati Superiore DOCG
Min. 70% Malvasia
Rest comprised of Bellone, Bombino, Greco, Trebbiano
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What are the aging requirements for Frascati DOCG Riserva
Min. 1 year
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What is the famous sparkling wine DOCG of Lombardia
Franciacorta DOCG
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What are the 5 categories of Franciacorta DOCG
Franciacorta
Franciacorta Saten
Franciacorta Rosé
Franciacorta Millesimato
Franciacorta Riserva
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What are the four authorized grapes for Franciacorta DOCG
Pinot Nero
Pinot Bianco
Chardonnay
Erbamat
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What are the blending laws for Franciacorta DOCG
Mainly Pinot Nero & Chardonnay
Max. 50% Pinot Bianco
Max. 10% Erbamat
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What are the blending laws for Franciacorta Saten DOCG
Chardonnay with max 50% Pinot Bianco
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What are the blending laws for Franciacorta Rosé DOCG
Min. 35% Pinot Nero
Max. 65% Chardonnay
Max. 50% Pinot Bianco
Max. 10% Erbamat
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What is the minimum percentage of grapes required to be sourced from the named vintage on Franciacorta Millesimato or Riserva wines
Min. 85% from the stated vintage
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What style of wine is produced in Moscato di Scanzo DOCG
Passito
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What is the grape of Moscato di Scanzo DOCG
Moscato di Scanzo (Red Muscat)
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What are the aging requirements for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG
Min. 2 years
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What style of wine is produced in Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Traditional method sparkling wines
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What are the authorized grape varietals for Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Pinot Nero
Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Bianco
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What are the blending laws for Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG Classico & Rosé categories
Min. 70% Pinot Nero
Max. 30% white authorized varietals
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What are the blending laws for Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG 'Pinot Nero' & 'Pinot Nero Rosé' categories
Min. 85% Pinot Nero
Max. 15% authorized white varietals
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What are the aging requirements for NV Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Min. 15 months sur lie
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What are the aging requirements for Millesimato Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Min. 24 months sur lie
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In what region would you find Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Lombardia
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In what region would you find Moscato di Scanzo DOCG
Lombardia
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What are the blending requirements for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
Min. 90% Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Max. 10% Non-aromatic local grapes
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What is the aging requirement for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
Min. 20 months, 1 year in oak
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What style of wine is produced in Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
Grapes are dried following harvest to increase potential minimum alcohol to 14% for a concentrated, intense red wine of small yields
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What are the blending laws for Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Min. 90% Chiavannasca (Nebbiolo)
Max. 10% other indigenous varietals (non-aromatic)
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What are the aging requirements for Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Min. 24 months, 12 months in wood
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What are the aging requirements for Valtellina Superiore Riserva DOCG
Min. 3 years of total aging
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In what region is Valtellina Superiore located in
Lombardia
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What is the primary grape varietal of Castelli di Jesi Riserva DOCG
Verdicchio
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What is the min. Verdicchio required in Castelli di Jesi Riserva DOCG
85%
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What are the aging requirements for Castelli di Jesi Riserva DOCG
Min. 18 months
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What are the blending laws for Conero Riserva DOCG
Min. 85% Montepulciano
Max. 15% Sangiovese
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In what region is Conero Riserva DOCG located in
Le Marche
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In what region is Castelli di Jesi Riserva DOCG located in
Le Marche
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What are the blending laws for varietal white wines in Offida DOCG
Min. 85% Pecorino OR Passerina
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What are the blending laws for red wines in Offida DOCG
Min. 85% Montepulciano
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What are the aging requirements for white and red wines in Offida DOCG
White - released March 1st following harvest
Red - Min. 2 years, 1 year in oak
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What are the blending laws for Matelica Riserva DOCG
Min. 85% Verdicchio
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What are the aging requirements for Matelica Riserva DOCG
Min. 18 months
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In what region would you find Offida DOCG
Le Marche
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In what region would you find Matelica Riserva DOCG
Le Marche
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What style of wine is produced in Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG
Red wine from a percentage of dried grapes (min 40% dried)
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What are the blending laws for Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG
Min. 85% Vernaccia Nera
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In what regions is Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG located
Le Marche
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What style of wine is produced in Alta Langa DOCG
Traditional method sparkling wine
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What are the two main grape varietals for production in Alta Langa DOCG
Pinot Nero
Chardonnay
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What are the aging requirements for standard Alta Langa DOCG
Min. 9 months sur lie
30 months total
vintage must be declared
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What are the aging requirements for Alta Langa Riserva DOCG
Min. 9 months sur lie
36 months total
Vintage must be declared
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What are the four categories within Asti DOCG
Asti Spumante
Asti 'Metodo Classico' Spumante
Moscato d'Asti
Moscati d'Asti 'Vendemmia Tardiva'
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What is the dominant grape varietal of Asti DOCG
Moscato Bianco
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What are the three subzones of Asti DOCG
Canelli
Strevi
Santa Vittoria d'Alba
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Which category of Asti DOCG is produced in the three subzones
Moscato d'Asti
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What are the aging requirements for Barbaresco DOCG
Min. 26 months
Min. 9 months in wood
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Name at least 3 major 'crus' in Barbaresco
Ovello
Cavanna
Montestefano
Muncagota
Pora
Rabaja
Pajé
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What are the blending laws for Babera d'Asti DOCG
Min. 90% Barbera
Remaining can include Freisa, Gringolino, and Dolcetto
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What are the aging requirements for Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Min. 4 months
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What are the aging requirements for Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
Min. 14 months
6 months in oak
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What are the aging requirements for Barbera d'Asti Superiore Tinella and Colli Astiani DOCG
Min. 24 months
6 months in oak
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What are the blending laws for Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG
Min. 85% Barbera
Max. 15% Freisa, Gringolino, Dolcetto
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What are the aging requirements for Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG
Min. 14 months
6 months in oak
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What are the aging requirements for Barolo DOCG
Min. 38 months
18 months in wood
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What are the aging requirements for Barolo Riserva DOCG
Min. 62 months
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Name the 6 communes of Barolo
Barolo
Castiglione Falleto
Serralunga d'Alba
Monforte d'Alba
La Morra
Novello
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Name at least 3 'crus' in Barolo
Arborina
Gattera
Fossati
Liste
Brunate
Castellero
Ravera
Cannubi
Monprivato
Rivette
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What does 'Vigna' refer to on a label in Barolo DOCG
Single Vineyard site designation
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What style of wine is produced in Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG
Rosado/Rosso sparkling wines
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What are the blending laws for Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG
Min. 97% Brachetto
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What is the grape varietal of Canelli DOCG
Moscato Bianco
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What are the aging requirements for Canelli DOCG Riserva
Min. 30 months
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What style of wine is produced in Canelli DOCG
Spumante - a sub-region of the overall Asti DOCG
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What is the grape varietal of Dogliani DOCG
Dolcetto
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What are the aging requirements for Dogliani DOCG 'Superiore'
Min. 1 year
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What is the grape varietal of Diano d'Alba DOCG
Dolcetto
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What is the grape varietal of Ovado Superiore DOCG
Dolcetto
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What is the grape varietal of Caluso DOCG
Erbaluce
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What styles of wine are authorized in Erbaluce de Caluso DOCG
White
Spumate
Passito
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What are the blending laws of Gattinara DOCG
Min. 90% Nebbiolo
Max. 10% Bonarda
Max. 4% Vespolina
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What are the aging requirements for Gattinara DOCG
Min. 35 months
2 years in wood
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What are the aging requirements for Gattinara DOCG Riserva
Min. 47 months
3 years in wood
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What is the grape varietal of Gavi DOCG
Cortese
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What are the aging requirements for Gavi DOCG Riserva
Min. 1 year
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What styles of wine are authorized in Gavi DOCG
White
Spumante
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What are the blending requirements for Ghemme DOCG
Min. 85% Nebbiolo
Max. 15% Vespolina & Uva Rara
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What are the aging requirements for Ghemme DOCG
Min. 34 months
18 months in wood
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What are the aging requirements for Ghemme DOCG Riserva
Min. 46 months
2 years in wood
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What is the sole authorized grape varietal of Nizza DOCG
Barbera
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What are the blending requirements for Nizza DOCG
Min. 18 months
6 months in oak
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What are the grape varietals of Roero DOCG
Arneis
Nebbiolo
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What are the blending laws of Roero DOCG
White - min. 95% Arneis
Red - min. 95% Nebbiolo
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What are the aging requirements for white and red Roero DOCG Riserva
White - min. 16 months
Red - min. 32 months, 6 in oak
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What is the grape varietal of Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
Ruche
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What are the aging requirements for Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG Riserva
Min. 2 years
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What are the blending laws for Riche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
Min. 95% Ruche
Max. 5% Barbera, Brachetto
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What are the two authorized grape varietals of Terre Alfieri DOCG
Arneis
Nebbiolo
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What are the blending laws for Terre Alfieri DOCG
Min. 85% stated varietal (Arneis or Nebbiolo)
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What are the aging requirements for Terre Alfiere DOCG Arneis superiore
Min. 6 months
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What are the aging requirements for Terre Alfiere DOCG Nebbiolo Superiore
Min 1 year, 6 months in wood
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What are the aging requirements for Terre Alfiere DOCG Nebbiolo Riserva
Min. 2 years, 1 year in wood
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What style of wine is produced in Castel del Monte Bambino Nero DOCG
Rosato
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What are the blending laws of Castel del Monte Bambino Nero DOCG
Min. 90% Bombino Nero
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In what region is Castel del Monte Bambino Nero DOCG located
Puglia
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What are the blending laws for Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva DOCG
Min. 90% Nero di Troia
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In what region is Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva DOCG located
Puglia
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What are the blending laws for Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva DOCG
Min. 65% Nero di Troia
Max. 35% other Puglia red grapes
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What is the grape varietal of Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG
Primitivo
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What style of wine is produced in Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG
Sweet red wine
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In what region is Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG located
Puglia
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What is the sole DOCG of Sardinia
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
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What are the blending laws for Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
Min. 95% Vermentino
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what styles of wine are authorized in Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
White
Sparkling
Passito
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What are the blending laws for Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
50-70% Nero d'Avola
30-50% Frappato
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What region is Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG located in
Siciliy
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What are the blending requirements of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Min. 2 years in oak
Released 5th year after harvest
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What are the blending requirements of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva
Min. 2 years in oak
Released 6th year after harvest
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What are the blending requirements of Carmignano DOCG
Min. 50% Sangiovese
10-20% Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc
Max. 20% Canailo
Max. 10% Chainti white grapes
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What two styles of wood are authorized for Carmignano DOCG
Chesnut
Oak
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What are the aging requirements for Carmignano DOCG
Min. 8 months in oak
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What are the aging requirements for Carmignano DOCG Riserva
Min. 1 year in oak
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What are the major sub-zones of Chianti DOCG
Rufina
Colli Fiornetini
Monespertoli
Montalbano
Colli Senesi
Colli Aretini
Colline Pisane
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What are the major communes of production for Chianti Classico DOCG
Satellina
Radda
Gaiole
Castelnuovo
Poggibonsi
Greve-en-Chianti
San Casciano Val de Pesa
Barberino Tavarnello
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Name at least 3 major subzones authorized for Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
Castellina
Castelnuovo Berardenga
Greve
Lamole
Montefioralle
Radda
Donato in Poggio
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What are the aging requirements for Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
Min. 30 months
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What style of wine & varietal is produced in Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG
Passito wine from 100% Aleatico
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What are the blending requirements for Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG
Min. 90% Sangiovese
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What are the aging requirements for Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG
Min. 2 years
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What is the synonym for Sangiovese in Morellino di Scansano DOCG
Morellino
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What are the blending requirements for Morellino di Scansano DOCG
Min. 85% Sangiovese (Morellino)
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What are the aging requirements for Morellino di Scansano DOCG Riserva
Min. 2 years
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What are the blending laws for Rosso della Val di Cornia DOCG
Min. 40% Sangiovese
Max. 60% Cabernet/Merlot
Max. 20% other red grapes of Tuscany
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What are the aging requirements for Rosso della Val di Cornia DOCG Riserva
Min. 18 months in oak
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What are the two primary grape varietals of Suvereto DOCG
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
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What are the blending requirements for Suvereto DOCG
Min. 85% of stated varietal
Min. 85% Cabernet/Merlot if not stated
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What are the aging requirements for Suvereto DOCG Riserva
Min. 18 months in oak
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What are the blending laws of Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
Min. 85% Vernaccia
Max. 15% other non-aromatic white varietals
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What are the aging requirements for Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG Riserva
Min. 11 months
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What are the blending laws for Vino Nobile de Montepulciano DOCG
Min. 70% Sangiovese
Max. 30% Other Tuscan Grapes (Max 5% white)
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What are the aging requirements for Vino Nobile de Montepulciano DOCG
Min. 2 years
2 years in wood or 18 months in wood followed by concret or other containers
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What are the aging requirements for Vino Nobile de Montepulciano DOCG Riserva
Min. 3 years
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What are the blending laws of Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
100% Sagrantino
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What are the aging requirements for Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Min. 37 months, 1 year in wood
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What are the blending laws of Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
Min. 70% Sangiovese
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What are the aging requirements for Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
Min. 3 years
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What are the blending laws of Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
45-95% Corvina
5-30% Rondinella
Max. 25% other grapes
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What are the aging requirements for Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Min. 2 years
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What are the aging requirements for Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Riserva
Min. 4 years
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What are the blending laws of Bardolino Superiore DOCG
35-80% Corvina
10-40% Rondinella
Max. 15% Molinara
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What are the aging requirements for Bardolino Superiore DOCG
Min. 1 year
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What style of wine is produced in Asolo Prosecco DOCG
Sparkling wine
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What are the two quality sub-regions of Prosecco
Asolo Prosecco DOCG
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
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What are the dominant grape varietals of Colli di Conegliano DOCG
Manzoli Bianco
Chardonnay
Pinot Bianco
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Marzemino
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What are the aging requirements for Colli di Conegliano DOCG
White - Min. 4 months
Red - Min. 24 months, 6 in wood
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What is the grape varietal of Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio DOCG
Moscato Giallo
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What are the aging requirements for Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio DOCG
Min. 1 year
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What is the grape varietal of Bagnoli Friularo DOCG
Raboso Piave
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What are the aging requirements for Bagnoli Friularo DOCG
Min. 1 year
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What is the grape varietal of Lison DOCG
Tai (Friulano)
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What are the blending laws of Montello Rosso DOCG
40-70% Cabernet Sauvignon
30-60% Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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What are the aging requirements for Montello Rosso DOCG
Min. 18 months, 9 months in oak
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What are the blending laws for Piave Malanotte DOCG
Min 70% Raboso Piave
Max. 30% Raboso Veronese
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What are the aging requirements for Piave Malanotte DOCG
Min. 3 years, 1 year in oak
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What is the sole grape varietal of Recioto di Gambellara DOCG
Garganega
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What are the blending laws for Recioto di Soave DOCG
Min. 70% Garganega
Max. 30% Trebbiano di Soave
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What are the blending laws for Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
45-95% Corvina
5-30% Rondinella
Max. 25% Other grapes
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What is the min. RS in Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
Min. 50 g/L of residual sugar
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What are the blending laws for Soave Superiore DOCG
Min. 70% Garnagena
Max. 30% Trebbiano/Chardonnay
Max. 5% other white varietals
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