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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 |
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What is the predominant grape of the Torrette subzone of Valle d'Aosta? |
Petit Rouge |
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How many DOCs are in Valle d'Aosta? |
One: Valle d'Aosta DOC |
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Which subzone of the Valle d'Aosta is unaffected by phylloxera? |
Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle |
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What is the aging requirement for Donnas reds? |
Minimum 24 months (with at least 10 months in oak) |
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What is Italy's smallest wine region? |
Valle d'Aosta |
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What is the IGP for the Valle d'Aosta? |
There is none |
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What is another name for Nebbiolo in Valle d'Aosta? |
Picotendro |
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What is the predominant grape of the subzone Donnas of Valle d'Aosta? |
Nebbiolo |
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What does "fletri" denote on a label? |
Passito style wine |
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What is the traditional vine training system of Valle d'Aosta? |
Pergola |
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In Valle d'Aosta, Malvoise is actually what grape? |
Pinot Grigio |
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What is the predominant grape of the subzone Arnad-Montjovet in the Valle d'Aosta? |
Nebbiolo |
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Where is the traditional home of Moscato Bianco in Valle d'Aosta? |
Chambave |
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What is the major river of the Valle d'Aosta? |
Dora Baltea |
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What is the percentage of Cortese required in Gavi DOCG? |
100% |
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The Nizza DOCG is based on what grape variety? |
Barbera |
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Why would Freisa have traditionally been finished with some residual sugar? |
To offset Freisa's characteristic bitterness |
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Define "Sörì". |
A sunny, well exposed site |
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What is the minimum aging for Dogliani Superiore DOCG? |
1 year |
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In which village would you most likely find the grape Pelaverga Piccolo? |
Verduno |
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Who created Asti Spumante? |
Carlo Gancia |
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Boca DOC is in which winegrowng region of Piemonte? |
Northern Piemonte |
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Cannubi is a cru in what DOCG? |
Barolo DOCG |
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What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Roero DOCG? |
95% |
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What is the production method for Alta Langa DOCG? |
Traditional method sparkling |
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What is the minimum aging for Barolo DOCG? |
38 months |
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Define "Bricco". |
A superior site on the higher part of the hill |
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What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Ghemme DOCG? |
85% |
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Grignolino gets its name from what? |
The high number of pips (grignole in Italian). |
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Timorasso is grown mostly around what area of Piemonte? |
The hills of Tortona |
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Define "Barolo Chinato". |
Aromatized, fortified wine produced using Barolo wine |
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How many MGAs are there in Barolo DOCG? |
181 |
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What is Nebbiolo called in Northern Piemonte? |
Spanna |
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How many MGAs are there in Barbaresco DOCG? |
66 |
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What is the minimum percentage of Dolcetto in Diano d'Alba DOCG? |
100% |
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How many communes can make Barolo DOCG? |
11 |
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What is the most widely planted white grape in Piemonte? |
Moscato Bianco |
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Who produced the first commercial Vermouth in 1786? |
Carpano |
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What is the grape Uva Rara called in Northern Piemonte? |
Bonarda |
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What is the largest subzone of Moscato d'Asti DOCG? |
Canelli |
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What is the minimum aging time for Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG? |
14 months (with at least 6 months in oak) |
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Favorita is genetically identical to which popular grape from Sardegna? |
Vermentino |
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Dogliani DOCG is based on which grape? |
Dolcetto |
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What is the minimum lees aging for Alta Langa DOCG? |
30 months |
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Approximately when did Barolo transition into a dry wine? |
Mid 19th century |
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What is the most widely planted red grape in Piemonte? |
Barbera |
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What is the approximate alcohol content in Moscato d'Asti DOCG? |
~ 5 - 5.5% abv |
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Which river separates the DOCGs of Gattinara and Ghemme? |
Sesia |
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What is the maximum pressure (atm) of Moscato d'Asti DOCG? |
2.5 atm |
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The town of Castognole is most known for what aromatic red grape variety? |
Ruchè |
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Barbaresco is on which bank of the Tanaro river? |
Right |
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What is the principal white grape of Caluso? |
Erbaluce |
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What is the Nebbiolo-based DOC in Piemonte that borders Valle d'Aosta? |
Carema DOC |
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What is the name of the village where Nascetta is native? |
Novello |
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What is the principal clone of Nebbiolo? |
Lampia |
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What are the names of the three villages of Barbaresco? |
Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso |
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Why is Erbaluce suitable for passito wines? |
Its thick skin and high acidity |
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In Northern Piemonte, which river separates the Vercelli hills from the Novara Hills? |
Sesia |
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What are the names of the two geologic formations in Barolo DOCG? |
Tortonian and Helvetian/Serravallia |
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Which clone of Nebbiolo is considered lesser quality and higher yielding? |
Bolla |
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What DOC traditionally adopts the Topia vine training system? |
Carema DOC |
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The Roero and Langhe hills of Piemonte are divided by which river? |
Tanaro |
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Which grape's name translates as "little sweet one"? |
Dolcetto |
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The first MGAs created in Piemonte were in which DOCG? |
Diano d'Alba DOCG |
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What is the name for Dolcetto in Liguria? |
Ormeasco |
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In which part of Liguria would Pigato likely be grown, the Western or Eastern Riviera? |
Western Riviera |
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What style of wine is Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà? |
Sweet white passito |
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Rossese is known as what grape in France? |
Tibouren |
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which wine region is Bosco a native grape? |
Liguria |
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What are the three main grapes of Cinque Terre DOC? |
Bosco, Albarola, Vermentino |
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What was the first DOC in Liguria? |
Rossesse di Dolceaqua DOC |
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Costa de Sera, Costa de Campu and Costa da Posa are subzones of what DOC? |
Cinque Terre DOC |
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What is the minimum aging required for Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà Riserva? |
3 years |
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Bianchetta Genovese is genetically identical to what other Ligurian grape? |
Albarola |
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What is the percentage of Rossese in Rossesse di Dolceaqua DOC? |
95% |
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Grumello is a subzone of what appellation? |
Valtellina Superiore DOCG |
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What is the name of the DOC that uses Lambrusco in Lombardia? |
Lambrusco Mantovano DOC |
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What is the minimum lees aging required for vintage Franciacorta? |
30 months |
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Franciacorta is located just South of which lake? |
Lake Iseo |
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Define "Chiaretto". |
A term for rosato style used in specific appellations around Lake Garda |
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What is the name of the smallest DOCG in Italy? |
Moscato di Scanzo DOCG |
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What still wine DOC covers the same geographic area as Franciacorta? |
Curtefranca DOC |
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What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Valtellina Superiore DOCG? |
90% |
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What is the name of the largest subzone of Valtellina Superiore DOCG? |
Valgella |
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What is the minimum percentage of Pinot Nero required in Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG? |
70% |
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Which lake is Lugana DOC located on? |
Lake Garda |
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What are the four major lakes of Lombardia? |
Iseo, Garda, Como and Maggiore |
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What is Nebbiolo called in Valtellina? |
Chiavennasca |
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What are the two principal grape varieties of Buttafuoco DOC? |
Croatina and Barbera |
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What is the name of the most recent subzone of Valtellina Superiore DOCG? |
Maroggia |
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What is "Satèn"? |
A brut style of Blanc de Blancs made with lower pressure |
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What is the minimum lees aging required for Franciacorta Rosé? |
24 months |
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What grape is known as Bonarda in Oltrepò Pavese? |
Croatina |
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What style of wine is Sangue di Giuda DOC? |
Sweet red wine, made in vivace, frizzante or spumante style |
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Which river runs through Valtellina? |
Adda |
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What is the most widely planted grape in Lombardia? |
Croatina |
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What style of wine is Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG? |
Nebbiolo-based wine made via the appassimento process |
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What is the minimum lees aging required for NV Franciacorta? |
18 months |
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What is the predominant grape in Oltrepò Pavese sparkling wine? |
Pinot Nero |
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Which two grapes are in the blend of Gutturnio DOC? |
Barbera and Croatina |
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Which Lambrusco variety produces the darkest, most full bodied style? |
Lambrusco Grasparossa |
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What is the maximum percentage of Lambrusco Salamino allowed in Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC? |
40% |
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Which variety of Trebbiano is the most planted white in Emilia-Romagna? |
Trebbiano Romagnolo |
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Why are Lambrusco di Sorbara and Lambrusco Salamino often planted together? |
Lambrusco di Sorbara needs Salamino to act as a pollinator |
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Pignoletto is genetically identical to which Umbrian grape? |
Grechetto di Todi |
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On what grape is Romagna Cagnina DOC based? |
Terrano |
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Which variety of Malvasia is grown in Emilia-Romagna? |
Malvasia di Candia Aromatica |
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What was italy's first white DOCG? |
Romagna Albana DOCG |
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Which Lambrusco variety produces the lightest style? |
Lambrusco di Sorbara |
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What is the minimum lees aging required for Vintage Trento DOC?
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24 months |
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What is the most widely planted white grape in Trentino? |
Chardonnay |
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Does Trentino produce more red or white wine? |
White wine |
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The Trentino Vino Santo sub-zone covers which valley within Trentino? |
Valle dei Laghi (Valley of the Lakes) |
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What is the the grape used for Vino Santo produced in Trentino? |
Nosiola |
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What grape is considered the "Prince of Trentino"? |
Teroldego |
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What is the "Ora del Garda"? |
A breeze that blows northward across Lake Garda |
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Which Trentino grape was mentioned by Mozart in Don Giovanni? |
Marzemino |
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What style of wine is produced in Trento DOC? |
Traditional method sparkling wines |
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Müller Thurgau is a cross between which two grapes? |
Riesling x Madeleine Royale |
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What is the minimum aging required for Trentino Vino Santo DOC? |
3 years |
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What is the most common vine training system in Trentino? |
Pergola Trentina |
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Isera in Trentino is a specific subzone for what grape? |
Marzemino |
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Define "Maso". |
Typical rural homestead in Trentino and Alto Adige. |
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What is the minimum percentage of Teroldego required in Teroldego Rotaliano DOC? |
100% |
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What is the minimum lees aging for NV Trento DOC? |
15 months |
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What is the historic grape of the subzone Santa Maddalena of Alto Adige DOC? |
Schiava |
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What does the term "Dunkel" mean? |
Dark |
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What is the most widely planted red grape in Alto Adige? |
Schiava |
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Terlano/Terlaner is a subzone of which appellation? |
Alto Adige / Südtirol |
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What are the three main biotypes of Schiava? |
Grossa, Grigia and Gentile |
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What is another name for Schiava? |
Vernatsch |
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What are the three main valleys of Alto Adige? |
Venosta, Isarco and Adige |
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Until WW2, Alto Adige belonged to what former dynasty? |
The Austrian House of Habsburg |
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What does the term "Kretzer" mean? |
Rosato style in Alto Adige |
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Kerner is a cross between which two grapes? |
Riesling x Schiava |
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What is the minimum aging required for Bardolino Superiore DOCG? |
1 year |
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What is the minimum alcohol level in Amarone? |
14% abv |
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What is the maximum percentage of the grape harvest that can be used in Amarone production? |
65% |
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Is Molinara mandatory for the Bardolino blend? |
No |
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Colli Scaligeri is a subzone of which DOC? |
Soave DOC |
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What is the principal grape variety of Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG and Prosecco DOC? |
Glera |
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Define "Marogne". |
Terraced vineyards typical of Valpolicella |
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What is the percentage of Rondinella allowed in the official blend of Valpolicella? |
5-30% |
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What is the grape Friulano called in Veneto? |
Tai |
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Define "Picai". |
A method of air drying grapes typical in the area of Gambellara |
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Rondinella is an offspring of what grape? |
Corvina |
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What is the most widely planted white grape in Veneto? |
Glera |
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Which producer championed the Ripasso method in the 1960s? |
Masi |
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In which appellation is the Oseleta grape of growing importance? |
Valpolicella |
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What are the "Fruttai"? |
Protected, well-ventilated lofts |
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What are the names of the two official subzones of Valpolicella? |
Classica and Valpantena |
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What is the meaning of "rive" in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG? |
Vineyards on a steep slopes |
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What is the minimum percentage of air dried grapes required for the production of Piave Malanotte DOCG? |
15% |
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Tai Rosso is identical to which other grape variety? |
Cannanou |
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What body of water most affects eastern Veneto? |
Adriatic Sea |
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What grape was excluded from the mandatory Valpolicella blend in 2003? |
Molinara |
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Define "Vinacce". |
Leftover, unpressed skins and lees |
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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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Custoza DOC is generally a blend of what four grapes? |
Trebbiano Toscano, Garganega, Tai, Cortese |
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What grape variety is at the base of Gambellara wines? |
Garganega |
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What is the grape in Torcolato? |
Vespaiola |
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On what grape is Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio DOCG based? |
Moscato Giallo |
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What style of wine is Torcolato? |
Sweet passito |
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What grape is in Recioto di Gamballera DOCG? |
Garganega |
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Define "Graticci". |
wooden racks used for appassimento |
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What grape is native to the Monti Lessini area? |
Durella |
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What is the predominant grape of Bagnoli Friularo DOCG? |
Raboso Piave |
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What is the name of the only official subzone of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG? |
Cartizze |
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How many "rive" are there in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG? |
43 |
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From where does the grape Vespaiola get its name? |
"Vespa" (the italian word for wasp) |
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What is the grape variety in Ramondolo DOCG? |
Verduzzo Giallo |
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Schioppettino is also known as? |
Ribolla Nera |
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Define "Pastini". |
The typical terraced vineyards of Carso |
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What was varietal Friulano labeled as until 2007? |
Tocai Friulano |
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What was Friuli Venezia Giulia's first DOCG? |
Ramandolo DOCG |
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The grape Picolit is most often used in the production of what style of wine? |
Sweet passito wines |
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What country borders Friuli on its eastern side? |
Slovenia |
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What style of wine is produced as Ramandolo DOCG? |
Sweet wines |
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What is the northernmost appellation of Friuli Venezia Giulia? |
Ramandolo DOCG |
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What is the meaning of the grape name Tazzelenghe? |
Tongue cutter |
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Faedis is an official subzone of which DOC? |
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC |
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From where does Pignolo get its name? |
Pigna (pine cone) |
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Friulano is genetically identical to what grape variety? |
Sauvignonasse |
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Cialla is an official subzone of which DOC? |
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC |
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What are the names of the two subzones of Friuli Isonzo DOC? |
Rive Alte and Rive di Giare |
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"Ponca" is a local name for what soil type? |
Flysch of Cormons |
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What are the two sub varieties of Verduzzo Friulano? |
Verduzzo Giallo and Verduzzo Verde |
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From where does Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso get its name? |
From the stalk that becomes red when the grapes are ripe |
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What colour is the grape variety Terrano? |
Red |
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Prepotto is a subzone of which DOC? |
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC |
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What soil type characterizes the Carso plateau? |
Limestone |
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What is the "Bora"? |
The cold, strong eastern wind that affects Friuli Venezia Giulia |
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In which geographic area of Friuli Venezia Giulia is Vitovska grown? |
Carso |
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Which variety of Malvasia most often found in Friuli? |
Malvasia Istriana |