1. Home
  2. Flashcards
  3. Preview

Lombardia

  1. What is the minimum lees aging required for vintage Franciacorta?
    30 months
  2. What is the name of the DOC that uses Lambrusco in Lombardia?
    Lambrusco Mantovano DOC
  3. What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
    90%
  4. What are the four major lakes of Lombardia?
    Iseo, Garda, Como, and Maggiore
  5. What is Nebbiolo called in Valtellina?
    Chiavennasca
  6. Grumello is a subzone of what appellation?
    Valtellina Superiore DOCG
  7. What style of wine is Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?
    Nebbiolo-based wine made via the appassimento process
  8. What are the two principal grape varieties of Buttafuoco DOC?
    Croatina and Barbera
  9. What grape is known as Bonarda in Oltrepo Pavese?
    Croatina
  10. Define "Chiaretto"
    A term for rosato style used in specific appellations around Lake Garda
  11. Franciacorta is located just South of which lake?
    Lake Iseo
  12. What style of wine is Sangue di Giuda DOC?
    Sweet red wine, made in vivace, frizzante, or spumante style
  13. What is the minimum lees aging required for Franciacorta Rose?
    24 months
  14. What still wine DOC covers the same geographic area as Franciacorta?
    Curtefranca DOC
  15. What is Saten?
    A brut style of Blanc de Blancs made with lower pressure
  16. What is the name of the largest subzone of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
    Valgella
  17. What is the name of the smallest DOCG in Italy?
    Moscato di Scanzo DOCG
  18. What is the minimum lees aging required for NV Franciacorta?
    18 months
  19. What is the predominant grape in Oltrepo Pavese sparkling wine?
    Pinot Nero
  20. Which lake is Lugana DOC located on?
    Lake Garda
  21. What is the name of the most recent subzone of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
    Maroggia
  22. What is the most widely planted grape in Lombardia?
    Croatina
  23. What is the minimum percentage of Pinot Nero required in Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?
    70%
  24. Which river runs through Valtellina?
    Adda
Author
mikedutch
ID
338524
Card Set
Lombardia
Description
Wine Scholar Guild Italian Wine Scholar Flashcards for Lombardia
Updated

  1. Home
  2. Flashcards
  3. Preview