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List the 6 primary red grape varieties of Italy and the regions with which they are associated.
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Aglianico – Campagnia, Basilica
Barbaro – Piedmont, Veneto Montepulciano – Abruzzo, Le Marche, Latium, Puglia Nebbiolo – Piedmont Nero D'Avola – Sicily Sangiovese –Tuscany, Le Marche, Latium, Veneto, Umbria |
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List the 6 primary white grape varieties of Italy and the regions with which they are associated.
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Fiano – Campagnia
Garganega – Veneto (Soave) Pinot Grigio – Veneto, Umbria Trebbiano – Abruzzo, Umbria, Tuscany, Le Marche, Latium, Puglia Verdicchio – Le Marche Vermentino – Sardegna, Tuscany, Liguria |
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Describe the characteristics of Nero d'Avola and region(s) where it is grown.
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(Sicily) Ripe black-fruit flavours, soft, enveloping tannins. Can be soft and fruity or rich and tannic depending on vinification.
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Describe the characteristics of Pinot Grigio and region(s) where it is grown.
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(Veneto) Mostly grown in the north, i.e. Friuli and Alto Adige. Best – rich texture with lemon crème, celery, melon, and bitter almond-honey finish. Average – crisp citrus and green apple.
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Describe the characteristics of Sangiovese and region(s) where it is grown.
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(Tuscany) Grown throughout central Italy. Cherry, cranberry, mineral, tobacco, earth, lilies. Best – jasmine spice, black fruit, cassis, mineral. Often aged in new oak providing added spice and intensity.
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Describe the characteristics of Trebbiano and region(s) where it is grown.
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(Abruzzo) Mostly bland but some appealing whites with floral and honeyed expressions.
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Describe the characteristics of Verdicchio and region(s) where it is grown.
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(Le Marche) Subtle and delicate, fresh herbs followed by lemony citrus. DOCs dei Castelli di Jesi and di Matelica only.
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Describe the characteristics of Vermentino and region(s) where it is grown.
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(Sardegna) Grown mostly on coasts (Liguria, Tuscany, Sardinia). Cool climate brings out fresh, focused acidity, savory, herbal flavors, complex mineral finish.
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Describe the characteristics of Aglianico and region(s) where it is grown.
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(Campagnia, Basilicata) Fiercly tannic, smoky, robust dark berry flavours. Ages well 10y+.
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Describe the characteristics of Barbera and region(s) where it is grown.
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(Piedmont) "B" grape lives in the shadow of Nebbiolo. Elegant, medium bodied, sour cherry + spice, vibrant acidity.
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Describe the characteristics of Fiano and region(s) where it is grown.
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(Campania) Southern Italy, luscious, full-bodied, floral white with rich pear and honey spice. Fiano di Avelino is most sought after region.
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Describe the characteristics of Garganega and region(s) where it is grown.
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(Veneto) Principal Soave grape, shy of medium bodied, citrus + melon, often almond finish.
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Describe the characteristics of Montepulciano and region(s) where it is grown.
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(Abruzzo, Marche) Plummy, forceful reds with broad soft tannins, spice and black fruit, crisp acidity. Produces Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Rosso Conero, with Masciarelli being among the best.
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Describe the characteristics of Nebbiolo and region(s) where it is grown.
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(Piedmont) Barolo and Barbaresco, astringent and tannic when young but with age produces perfume of roses, herbs, cherries, plums, silky tannins.
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When were DOC laws enacted in Italy?
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1963
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What are the 9 DOCGs of Piedmont?
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Acqui/Brachetto d'Acqui
Asti/Moscato d'Asti Barbaresco (2y, 4 for riserva) Barolo (3y, 5 for Riserva) Dolcetto di Dogliano Gavi/Cortese di Gavi Gattinara Ghemme Roero |
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What are the 6 DOCGs of Tuscany?
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Brunello
Chianti Chianti Classico Vernaccia di San Gimignano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Carmignano |
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What is the Passito style, and what wines does it produce?
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Grapes are dried before pressing to produce sweet Vin Santo (Tuscany) or Recioto di Soave/di Valpolicella (Veneto) – or dry Amarone (Veneto)
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The passito style is also known as _____.
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Apassimento
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What varietals are used in Cava?
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Traditionally Macabeo/Viura, Xarel-lo and Paralleda with Chardonnay, PN and/or subirat used by some producers. Still CS, Granache and/or Monastrel are added for Rosé.
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What are the 12 names of Tempranillo?
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Tinto Fino
Tinto de la Rioja Tinto del Pais Tinta de Toro Tinta Aragonez/Aragonez Tinta Madrid Tinta Roriz Ull de Llebra Cencibel Jacivera Grenache de la Logrono |
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What are the 5 Spanish DO aging terms?
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Joven – no aging
Roble – 6-8 mo in oak Crianza – R 2y, min 6m in oak; W 18m/6m Reserva – R 3y/6m; W 2y/6m Grand Riserva – R 5y/2y; W 4y/2y |
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How to Rioja aging terms differ from other Spanish DOs?
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Roble wines usually aged 4-6 months in oak; Crianza and Reserva get minimum 1 year in oak as opposed to 6mo.
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What are the 10 primary red grapes grown in Spain?
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Cabernet
Carinena Garnacha Graciano Monastrell Mazuelo Mencia Syrah Tempranillo |
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What are the 10 primary white grapes grown in Spain?
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Airen
Palomino Albarino Verdejo Chardonnay Pedro Ximinez Xarel-lo Paralleda Macabeo/Viura |