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What is the grape of the subzone Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle in the Valle d'Aosta?

Prié Blanc

What is the predominant grape of the Torrette subzone of Valle d'Aosta?

Petit Rouge

How many DOCs are in Valle d'Aosta?

One: Valle d'Aosta DOC

Which subzone of the Valle d'Aosta is unaffected by phylloxera?

Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle

What is the aging requirement for Donnas reds?

Minimum 24 months (with at least 10 months in oak)

What is Italy's smallest wine region?

Valle d'Aosta

What is the IGP for the Valle d'Aosta?

There is none

What is another name for Nebbiolo in Valle d'Aosta?

Picotendro

What is the predominant grape of the subzone Donnas of Valle d'Aosta?

Nebbiolo

What does "fletri" denote on a label?

Passito style wine

What is the traditional vine training system of Valle d'Aosta?

Pergola

In Valle d'Aosta, Malvoise is actually what grape?

Pinot Grigio

What is the predominant grape of the subzone Arnad-Montjovet in the Valle d'Aosta?

Nebbiolo

Where is the traditional home of Moscato Bianco in Valle d'Aosta?

Chambave

What is the major river of the Valle d'Aosta?

Dora Baltea

What is the percentage of Cortese required in Gavi DOCG?

100%

The Nizza DOCG is based on what grape variety?

Barbera

Why would Freisa have traditionally been finished with some residual sugar?

To offset Freisa's characteristic bitterness

Define "Sörì".

A sunny, well exposed site

What is the minimum aging for Dogliani Superiore DOCG?

1 year

In which village would you most likely find the grape Pelaverga Piccolo?

Verduno

Who created Asti Spumante?

Carlo Gancia

Boca DOC is in which winegrowng region of Piemonte?

Northern Piemonte

Cannubi is a cru in what DOCG?

Barolo DOCG

What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Roero DOCG?

95%

What is the production method for Alta Langa DOCG?

Traditional method sparkling

What is the minimum aging for Barolo DOCG?

38 months

Define "Bricco".

A superior site on the higher part of the hill

What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Ghemme DOCG?

85%

Grignolino gets its name from what?

The high number of pips (grignole in Italian).

Timorasso is grown mostly around what area of Piemonte?

The hills of Tortona

Define "Barolo Chinato".

Aromatized, fortified wine produced using Barolo wine

How many MGAs are there in Barolo DOCG?

181

What is Nebbiolo called in Northern Piemonte?

Spanna

How many MGAs are there in Barbaresco DOCG?

66

What is the minimum percentage of Dolcetto in Diano d'Alba DOCG?

100%

How many communes can make Barolo DOCG?

11

What is the most widely planted white grape in Piemonte?

Moscato Bianco

Who produced the first commercial Vermouth in 1786?

Carpano

What is the grape Uva Rara called in Northern Piemonte?

Bonarda

What is the largest subzone of Moscato d'Asti DOCG?

Canelli

What is the minimum aging time for Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG?

14 months (with at least 6 months in oak)

Favorita is genetically identical to which popular grape from Sardegna?

Vermentino

Dogliani DOCG is based on which grape?

Dolcetto

What is the minimum lees aging for Alta Langa DOCG?

30 months

Approximately when did Barolo transition into a dry wine?

Mid 19th century

What is the most widely planted red grape in Piemonte?

Barbera

What is the approximate alcohol content in Moscato d'Asti DOCG?

~ 5 - 5.5% abv

Which river separates the DOCGs of Gattinara and Ghemme?

Sesia

What is the maximum pressure (atm) of Moscato d'Asti DOCG?

2.5 atm

The town of Castognole is most known for what aromatic red grape variety?

Ruchè

Barbaresco is on which bank of the Tanaro river?

Right

What is the principal white grape of Caluso?

Erbaluce

What is the Nebbiolo-based DOC in Piemonte that borders Valle d'Aosta?

Carema DOC

What is the name of the village where Nascetta is native?

Novello

What is the principal clone of Nebbiolo?

Lampia

What are the names of the three villages of Barbaresco?

Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso

Why is Erbaluce suitable for passito wines?

Its thick skin and high acidity

In Northern Piemonte, which river separates the Vercelli hills from the Novara Hills?

Sesia

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

Tortonian and Helvetian/Serravallia

Which clone of Nebbiolo is considered lesser quality and higher yielding?

Bolla

What DOC traditionally adopts the Topia vine training system?

Carema DOC

The Roero and Langhe hills of Piemonte are divided by which river?

Tanaro

Which grape's name translates as "little sweet one"?

Dolcetto

The first MGAs created in Piemonte were in which DOCG?

Diano d'Alba DOCG

What is the name for Dolcetto in Liguria?

Ormeasco

In which part of Liguria would Pigato likely be grown, the Western or Eastern Riviera?

Western Riviera

What style of wine is Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà?

Sweet white passito

Rossese is known as what grape in France?

Tibouren

which wine region is Bosco a native grape?

Liguria

What are the three main grapes of Cinque Terre DOC?

Bosco, Albarola, Vermentino

What was the first DOC in Liguria?

Rossesse di Dolceaqua DOC

Costa de Sera, Costa de Campu and Costa da Posa are subzones of what DOC?

Cinque Terre DOC

What is the minimum aging required for Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà Riserva?

3 years

Bianchetta Genovese is genetically identical to what other Ligurian grape?

Albarola

What is the percentage of Rossese in Rossesse di Dolceaqua DOC?

95%

Grumello is a subzone of what appellation?

Valtellina Superiore DOCG

What is the name of the DOC that uses Lambrusco in Lombardia?

Lambrusco Mantovano DOC

What is the minimum lees aging required for vintage Franciacorta?

30 months

Franciacorta is located just South of which lake?

Lake Iseo

Define "Chiaretto".

A term for rosato style used in specific appellations around Lake Garda

What is the name of the smallest DOCG in Italy?

Moscato di Scanzo DOCG

What still wine DOC covers the same geographic area as Franciacorta?

Curtefranca DOC

What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

90%

What is the name of the largest subzone of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

Valgella

What is the minimum percentage of Pinot Nero required in Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?

70%

Which lake is Lugana DOC located on?

Lake Garda

What are the four major lakes of Lombardia?

Iseo, Garda, Como and Maggiore

What is Nebbiolo called in Valtellina?

Chiavennasca

What are the two principal grape varieties of Buttafuoco DOC?

Croatina and Barbera

What is the name of the most recent subzone of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

Maroggia

What is "Satèn"?

A brut style of Blanc de Blancs made with lower pressure

What is the minimum lees aging required for Franciacorta Rosé?

24 months

What grape is known as Bonarda in Oltrepò Pavese?

Croatina

What style of wine is Sangue di Giuda DOC?

Sweet red wine, made in vivace, frizzante or spumante style

Which river runs through Valtellina?

Adda

What is the most widely planted grape in Lombardia?

Croatina

What style of wine is Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

Nebbiolo-based wine made via the appassimento process

What is the minimum lees aging required for NV Franciacorta?

18 months

What is the predominant grape in Oltrepò Pavese sparkling wine?

Pinot Nero

Which two grapes are in the blend of Gutturnio DOC?

Barbera and Croatina

Which Lambrusco variety produces the darkest, most full bodied style?

Lambrusco Grasparossa

What is the maximum percentage of Lambrusco Salamino allowed in Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC?

40%

Which variety of Trebbiano is the most planted white in Emilia-Romagna?

Trebbiano Romagnolo

Why are Lambrusco di Sorbara and Lambrusco Salamino often planted together?

Lambrusco di Sorbara needs Salamino to act as a pollinator

Pignoletto is genetically identical to which Umbrian grape?

Grechetto di Todi

On what grape is Romagna Cagnina DOC based?

Terrano

Which variety of Malvasia is grown in Emilia-Romagna?

Malvasia di Candia Aromatica

What was italy's first white DOCG?

Romagna Albana DOCG

Which Lambrusco variety produces the lightest style?

Lambrusco di Sorbara

What is the minimum lees aging required for Vintage Trento DOC?


24 months

What is the most widely planted white grape in Trentino?

Chardonnay

Does Trentino produce more red or white wine?

White wine

The Trentino Vino Santo sub-zone covers which valley within Trentino?

Valle dei Laghi (Valley of the Lakes)

What is the the grape used for Vino Santo produced in Trentino?

Nosiola

What grape is considered the "Prince of Trentino"?

Teroldego

What is the "Ora del Garda"?

A breeze that blows northward across Lake Garda

Which Trentino grape was mentioned by Mozart in Don Giovanni?

Marzemino

What style of wine is produced in Trento DOC?

Traditional method sparkling wines

Müller Thurgau is a cross between which two grapes?

Riesling x Madeleine Royale

What is the minimum aging required for Trentino Vino Santo DOC?

3 years

What is the most common vine training system in Trentino?

Pergola Trentina

Isera in Trentino is a specific subzone for what grape?

Marzemino

Define "Maso".

Typical rural homestead in Trentino and Alto Adige.

What is the minimum percentage of Teroldego required in Teroldego Rotaliano DOC?

100%

What is the minimum lees aging for NV Trento DOC?

15 months

What is the historic grape of the subzone Santa Maddalena of Alto Adige DOC?

Schiava

What does the term "Dunkel" mean?

Dark

What is the most widely planted red grape in Alto Adige?

Schiava

Terlano/Terlaner is a subzone of which appellation?

Alto Adige / Südtirol

What are the three main biotypes of Schiava?

Grossa, Grigia and Gentile

What is another name for Schiava?

Vernatsch

What are the three main valleys of Alto Adige?

Venosta, Isarco and Adige

Until WW2, Alto Adige belonged to what former dynasty?

The Austrian House of Habsburg

What does the term "Kretzer" mean?

Rosato style in Alto Adige

Kerner is a cross between which two grapes?

Riesling x Schiava

What is the minimum aging required for Bardolino Superiore DOCG?

1 year

What is the minimum alcohol level in Amarone?

14% abv

What is the maximum percentage of the grape harvest that can be used in Amarone production?

65%

Is Molinara mandatory for the Bardolino blend?

No

Colli Scaligeri is a subzone of which DOC?

Soave DOC

What is the principal grape variety of Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG and Prosecco DOC?

Glera

Define "Marogne".

Terraced vineyards typical of Valpolicella

What is the percentage of Rondinella allowed in the official blend of Valpolicella?

5-30%

What is the grape Friulano called in Veneto?

Tai

Define "Picai".

A method of air drying grapes typical in the area of Gambellara

Rondinella is an offspring of what grape?

Corvina

What is the most widely planted white grape in Veneto?

Glera

Which producer championed the Ripasso method in the 1960s?

Masi

In which appellation is the Oseleta grape of growing importance?

Valpolicella

What are the "Fruttai"?

Protected, well-ventilated lofts

What are the names of the two official subzones of Valpolicella?

Classica and Valpantena

What is the meaning of "rive" in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?

Vineyards on a steep slopes

What is the minimum percentage of air dried grapes required for the production of Piave Malanotte DOCG?

15%

Tai Rosso is identical to which other grape variety?

Cannanou

What body of water most affects eastern Veneto?

Adriatic Sea

What grape was excluded from the mandatory Valpolicella blend in 2003?

Molinara

Define "Vinacce".

Leftover, unpressed skins and lees

What river separates Bardolino from Valpolicella?

Adige

What was the first Italian novello wine to receive DOC status?

Bardolino Novello DOC

Custoza DOC is generally a blend of what four grapes?

Trebbiano Toscano, Garganega, Tai, Cortese

What grape variety is at the base of Gambellara wines?

Garganega

What is the grape in Torcolato?

Vespaiola

On what grape is Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio DOCG based?

Moscato Giallo

What style of wine is Torcolato?

Sweet passito

What grape is in Recioto di Gamballera DOCG?

Garganega

Define "Graticci".

wooden racks used for appassimento

What grape is native to the Monti Lessini area?

Durella

What is the predominant grape of Bagnoli Friularo DOCG?

Raboso Piave

What is the name of the only official subzone of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?

Cartizze

How many "rive" are there in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?

43

From where does the grape Vespaiola get its name?

"Vespa" (the italian word for wasp)

What is the grape variety in Ramondolo DOCG?

Verduzzo Giallo

Schioppettino is also known as?

Ribolla Nera

Define "Pastini".

The typical terraced vineyards of Carso

What was varietal Friulano labeled as until 2007?

Tocai Friulano

What was Friuli Venezia Giulia's first DOCG?

Ramandolo DOCG

The grape Picolit is most often used in the production of what style of wine?

Sweet passito wines

What country borders Friuli on its eastern side?

Slovenia

What style of wine is produced as Ramandolo DOCG?

Sweet wines

What is the northernmost appellation of Friuli Venezia Giulia?

Ramandolo DOCG

What is the meaning of the grape name Tazzelenghe?

Tongue cutter

Faedis is an official subzone of which DOC?

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC

From where does Pignolo get its name?

Pigna (pine cone)

Friulano is genetically identical to what grape variety?

Sauvignonasse

Cialla is an official subzone of which DOC?

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC

What are the names of the two subzones of Friuli Isonzo DOC?

Rive Alte and Rive di Giare

"Ponca" is a local name for what soil type?

Flysch of Cormons

What are the two sub varieties of Verduzzo Friulano?

Verduzzo Giallo and Verduzzo Verde

From where does Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso get its name?

From the stalk that becomes red when the grapes are ripe

What colour is the grape variety Terrano?

Red

Prepotto is a subzone of which DOC?

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC

What soil type characterizes the Carso plateau?

Limestone

What is the "Bora"?

The cold, strong eastern wind that affects Friuli Venezia Giulia

In which geographic area of Friuli Venezia Giulia is Vitovska grown?

Carso

Which variety of Malvasia most often found in Friuli?

Malvasia Istriana