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13 Cards in this Set
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Describe the geographical location and attributes of Liguria.
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long coastline against the Mediterranean and separated by Appenines and Ligurian Alps from Piedmont.
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Describe the climate of Liguria.
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Mild tempered by the Med on the coast but continental more inland on the po valley side. appenines protect from northern winds. low humidity in the summer due to the winds
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How many classified regions of Liguria are there?
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8 DOC. 3 IGT.
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Name the varietals of Liguria.
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W: Bosco, Pigato, Albarola, Vermentino
R: Rosses, Ciliegiolo, Pollera Nera and Ormeasco = Dolcetto |
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Describe Rossese di dolceacqua DOC wines ad location.
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non aging, low in tannins, soft and silky. Northern most and inland
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What is the largest appellation of the region of Liguria?
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The Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC.
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Ormeasca di Pornassio DOC is made from what in what style?
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Ormeasco= DOlcetto. red and rose style called Sciac-tra
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What denominations are within Riviera di Levante?
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Cinque Terre DOC, Colli di Luni DOC, Golfo del TigullioDOC
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What is notable about the vineyards of Cinque Terre?
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extremely steep terracing into the seas
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What are the main wines of Cinque terre?
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dry white made from Bosco, Albarola and Vermentino
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What is Cinque Terre Sciacchetrea? Riserva?
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sweet wine made passito style harvested by hand can't be fermented until november 1st. white blossoms with citrus. 3 years.
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What does Colli di Luni DOC produce?
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mostly Vermentino. but also reds such as sangiovese, canaiolo and ciliegiolo.
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Golfo del Tigullio DOC makes what wines?
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Vermentino, Bianchetta Genovese and Ciliegiolo
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