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Describe the climate of Lombardia.
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varied de to the diverse terrain. cool continental climate,
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Describe the river system of Lombardia. name the main lakes.
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tributaries of the po drain southward. Lake garda, maggiore, lugano, como, iseo, idro, and varese, and the lakes of the Brianza
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Name the DOCGs(5) of Lombardia. How many DOCs? How many IGTs?
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Franciacorta, Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico, Valetlina Superiore, Sforzato di Valetllina and Moscato di Scanzo. 22. 15.
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Name the main cities of Lombardia.
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Milan, Bergamo and Brescia.
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List the 7 wine producing areas.
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Valtellina, Oltrepo Pavese, San Colombano al Lambro, Vulcalepio, Franciacorta, Reviera del Garda and Colline Moreniche Montovane.
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What is varietal minimum for Valetllina Sup?
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90% Chiavennasca
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Describe the vineyards of Valetellina Sup. How do the pickers scale it?
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Extremely steep, terraced. located northernmost of the region. teleferiques (cableways)
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describe the wines of Valtellina Sup.
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light-med bod, notably less tannic than other examples of Nebbiolo, Ricola, alpine bouquet,
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What are the aging requirements of Valtellina Sup? Riserva? what other style?
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24 months, 36 months for riserva. Amarone style AKA Sforzato in local dialects with minimum of 14% alc.
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What are the regulations of Sforzato di valtenllina?
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100% Chiavennesca. 20 months.
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Name the styles of wine and varietals allowed in Oltrepo Pavese DOC.
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Sparkling. Still red: Pinot Nero, Barbera, Croatina, Uva Rara, Vespolina. Still white: Riesling Italico, Riesling, Chardonnay, Cortese, Malvasia, Moscato, Pinot Grigio and Sauvingon Blanc.
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What varietals are in Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico?
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30% Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay 70% Pinot Nero
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What varietals are produced in the Pavese Oltrepo frizz ante red?
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Bonarda, Buttafuoco, Barbera
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What varietal is made in the white frizzante of Pavese Oltrepo? What other style can the varietal be made into?
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Moscato. liquoroso fortified and passito dessert wine.
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What is the varietal minimum varietal of Oltrepo Pavese Pinot Nero Metodo Classico DOCG?
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85% Pinot Nero, 15% Pg, Chard, PB
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In the Oltrepo Pavese Pinot Nero Metodo Classico DOCG, what does the term Cruase indicate?
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100% Pinot Nero rose
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Describe the geographical location and characteristics of Franciacorta?
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located along the shores of lake iseo, well drained morainic soils.
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What are the devices that are used to riddle sparkling wines?
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Pupitres
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What are the varietals used in the sparkling wines of Franciacorta? what are the varietal minimums? Rose minimum?
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Chard, PB, PN. (chard and PN are compulsory) PB max is 50%. Rose style has minimum 15% PN.
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What is the vintage minimum of Franciacorta in vintage? aging requirement?
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85% from vintage. 30 months.
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What is aging requirement for NV Franciacorta?
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18 months
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How is cremant style wine of Franciacorta labeled? What varietal isn't allowed?
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Saten . PN.
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How does Franciacorta compare to Champagne?
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Creamier and higher gpL sugar (up to 20 while champagne has less than 15)
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What is the smallest appellation of Italy?
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Moscato di Scanzo DOCG
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What province is Moscato di Scanzo DOCG located in?
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Bergamo
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What is the production style of Moscato di Scanzo? What is the method called?
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grapes are carefully selected and dried on special racks in dry and aerated rooms for at lease 21 days up to 30 days. Appassimento.
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What is the aging requirement for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?
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24 months
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Describe the wine of Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?
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Sweet red wine. ruby, full bodied, powerful aromas dried sage and rose, maraschino cherries, acacia honey, cinnamon, clove, licorice, spicy finish.
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What varietal is used in the Lugana DOC? Describe.
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Trebbiano di Lugana. medium body, crisp, mineral wines.
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