Italian Wine Scholar Unit 1

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

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Prié Blanc

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

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Petit Rouge

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How many DOCs are in Valle d'Aosta?

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One: Valle d'Aosta DOC

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

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Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle

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What is the aging requirement for Donnas reds?

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

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What is Italy's smallest wine region?

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Valle d'Aosta

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What is the IGP for the Valle d'Aosta?

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There is none

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

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Picotendro

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

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Nebbiolo

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What does "fletri" denote on a label?

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Passito style wine

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

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Pergola

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

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Pinot Grigio

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

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Nebbiolo

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

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Chambave

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

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Dora Baltea

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What is the percentage of Cortese required in Gavi DOCG?

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100%

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The Nizza DOCG is based on what grape variety?

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Barbera

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

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To offset Freisa's characteristic bitterness

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Define "Sörì".

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A sunny, well exposed site

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What is the minimum aging for Dogliani Superiore DOCG?

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1 year

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

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Verduno

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Who created Asti Spumante?

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Carlo Gancia

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Boca DOC is in which winegrowng region of Piemonte?

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Northern Piemonte

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Cannubi is a cru in what DOCG?

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Barolo DOCG

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What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Roero DOCG?

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95%

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What is the production method for Alta Langa DOCG?

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Traditional method sparkling

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What is the minimum aging for Barolo DOCG?

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38 months

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Define "Bricco".

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A superior site on the higher part of the hill

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What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Ghemme DOCG?

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85%

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Grignolino gets its name from what?

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The high number of pips (grignole in Italian).

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Timorasso is grown mostly around what area of Piemonte?

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The hills of Tortona

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Define "Barolo Chinato".

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Aromatized, fortified wine produced using Barolo wine

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How many MGAs are there in Barolo DOCG?

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181

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What is Nebbiolo called in Northern Piemonte?

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Spanna

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How many MGAs are there in Barbaresco DOCG?

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66

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

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100%

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How many communes can make Barolo DOCG?

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11

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What is the most widely planted white grape in Piemonte?

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Moscato Bianco

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Who produced the first commercial Vermouth in 1786?

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Carpano

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What is the grape Uva Rara called in Northern Piemonte?

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Bonarda

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

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Canelli

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

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14 months (with at least 6 months in oak)

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Favorita is genetically identical to which popular grape from Sardegna?

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Vermentino

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Dogliani DOCG is based on which grape?

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Dolcetto

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What is the minimum lees aging for Alta Langa DOCG?

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30 months

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Approximately when did Barolo transition into a dry wine?

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Mid 19th century

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What is the most widely planted red grape in Piemonte?

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Barbera

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

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~ 5 - 5.5% abv

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Which river separates the DOCGs of Gattinara and Ghemme?

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Sesia

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

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2.5 atm

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

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Ruchè

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Barbaresco is on which bank of the Tanaro river?

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Right

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What is the principal white grape of Caluso?

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Erbaluce

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

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Carema DOC

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

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Novello

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What is the principal clone of Nebbiolo?

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Lampia

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What are the names of the three villages of Barbaresco?

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Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso

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Why is Erbaluce suitable for passito wines?

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Its thick skin and high acidity

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

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Sesia

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

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Tortonian and Helvetian/Serravallia

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

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Bolla

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What DOC traditionally adopts the Topia vine training system?

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Carema DOC

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

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Tanaro

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

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Dolcetto

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The first MGAs created in Piemonte were in which DOCG?

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Diano d'Alba DOCG

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What is the name for Dolcetto in Liguria?

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Ormeasco

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

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Western Riviera

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What style of wine is Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà?

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Sweet white passito

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Rossese is known as what grape in France?

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Tibouren

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which wine region is Bosco a native grape?

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Liguria

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What are the three main grapes of Cinque Terre DOC?

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Bosco, Albarola, Vermentino

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What was the first DOC in Liguria?

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Rossesse di Dolceaqua DOC

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

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Cinque Terre DOC

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

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3 years

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Bianchetta Genovese is genetically identical to what other Ligurian grape?

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Albarola

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

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95%

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Grumello is a subzone of what appellation?

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Valtellina Superiore DOCG

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

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Lambrusco Mantovano DOC

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What is the minimum lees aging required for vintage Franciacorta?

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30 months

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Franciacorta is located just South of which lake?

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Lake Iseo

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Define "Chiaretto".

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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?

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Moscato di Scanzo DOCG

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

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Curtefranca DOC

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

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90%

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

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Valgella

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

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70%

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Which lake is Lugana DOC located on?

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Lake Garda

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What are the four major lakes of Lombardia?

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Iseo, Garda, Como and Maggiore

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What is Nebbiolo called in Valtellina?

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Chiavennasca

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What are the two principal grape varieties of Buttafuoco DOC?

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Croatina and Barbera

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

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Maroggia

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What is "Satèn"?

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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?

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24 months

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What grape is known as Bonarda in Oltrepò Pavese?

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Croatina

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What style of wine is Sangue di Giuda DOC?

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

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Which river runs through Valtellina?

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Adda

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What is the most widely planted grape in Lombardia?

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Croatina

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What style of wine is Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

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Nebbiolo-based wine made via the appassimento process

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What is the minimum lees aging required for NV Franciacorta?

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18 months

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What is the predominant grape in Oltrepò Pavese sparkling wine?

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Pinot Nero

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Which two grapes are in the blend of Gutturnio DOC?

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Barbera and Croatina

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

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Lambrusco Grasparossa

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

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40%

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

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Trebbiano Romagnolo

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

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Lambrusco di Sorbara needs Salamino to act as a pollinator

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Pignoletto is genetically identical to which Umbrian grape?

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Grechetto di Todi

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On what grape is Romagna Cagnina DOC based?

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Terrano

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Which variety of Malvasia is grown in Emilia-Romagna?

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Malvasia di Candia Aromatica

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What was italy's first white DOCG?

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Romagna Albana DOCG

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Which Lambrusco variety produces the lightest style?

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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?

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Chardonnay

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Does Trentino produce more red or white wine?

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White wine

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

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Valle dei Laghi (Valley of the Lakes)

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

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Nosiola

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What grape is considered the "Prince of Trentino"?

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Teroldego

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What is the "Ora del Garda"?

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A breeze that blows northward across Lake Garda

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Which Trentino grape was mentioned by Mozart in Don Giovanni?

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Marzemino

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What style of wine is produced in Trento DOC?

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Traditional method sparkling wines

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Müller Thurgau is a cross between which two grapes?

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Riesling x Madeleine Royale

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

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3 years

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What is the most common vine training system in Trentino?

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Pergola Trentina

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Isera in Trentino is a specific subzone for what grape?

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Marzemino

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Define "Maso".

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Typical rural homestead in Trentino and Alto Adige.

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

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100%

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What is the minimum lees aging for NV Trento DOC?

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15 months

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

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Schiava

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What does the term "Dunkel" mean?

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Dark

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

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Schiava

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Terlano/Terlaner is a subzone of which appellation?

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Alto Adige / Südtirol

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What are the three main biotypes of Schiava?

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Grossa, Grigia and Gentile

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What is another name for Schiava?

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Vernatsch

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What are the three main valleys of Alto Adige?

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Venosta, Isarco and Adige

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Until WW2, Alto Adige belonged to what former dynasty?

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The Austrian House of Habsburg

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What does the term "Kretzer" mean?

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Rosato style in Alto Adige

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Kerner is a cross between which two grapes?

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Riesling x Schiava

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What is the minimum aging required for Bardolino Superiore DOCG?

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1 year

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What is the minimum alcohol level in Amarone?

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14% abv

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

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65%

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Is Molinara mandatory for the Bardolino blend?

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No

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Colli Scaligeri is a subzone of which DOC?

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Soave DOC

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

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Glera

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Define "Marogne".

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Terraced vineyards typical of Valpolicella

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

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5-30%

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What is the grape Friulano called in Veneto?

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Tai

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Define "Picai".

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

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Rondinella is an offspring of what grape?

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Corvina

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What is the most widely planted white grape in Veneto?

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Glera

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Which producer championed the Ripasso method in the 1960s?

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Masi

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In which appellation is the Oseleta grape of growing importance?

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Valpolicella

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What are the "Fruttai"?

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Protected, well-ventilated lofts

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

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Classica and Valpantena

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

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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?

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15%

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Tai Rosso is identical to which other grape variety?

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Cannanou

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What body of water most affects eastern Veneto?

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Adriatic Sea

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

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Molinara

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Define "Vinacce".

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Leftover, unpressed skins and lees

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What river separates Bardolino from Valpolicella?

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Adige

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

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Bardolino Novello DOC

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Custoza DOC is generally a blend of what four grapes?

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Trebbiano Toscano, Garganega, Tai, Cortese

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What grape variety is at the base of Gambellara wines?

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Garganega

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What is the grape in Torcolato?

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Vespaiola

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

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Moscato Giallo

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What style of wine is Torcolato?

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Sweet passito

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What grape is in Recioto di Gamballera DOCG?

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Garganega

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Define "Graticci".

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wooden racks used for appassimento

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What grape is native to the Monti Lessini area?

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Durella

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What is the predominant grape of Bagnoli Friularo DOCG?

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Raboso Piave

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

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Cartizze

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

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43

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From where does the grape Vespaiola get its name?

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"Vespa" (the italian word for wasp)

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What is the grape variety in Ramondolo DOCG?

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Verduzzo Giallo

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Schioppettino is also known as?

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Ribolla Nera

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Define "Pastini".

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The typical terraced vineyards of Carso

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What was varietal Friulano labeled as until 2007?

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Tocai Friulano

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What was Friuli Venezia Giulia's first DOCG?

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Ramandolo DOCG

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

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Sweet passito wines

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What country borders Friuli on its eastern side?

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Slovenia

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What style of wine is produced as Ramandolo DOCG?

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Sweet wines

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What is the northernmost appellation of Friuli Venezia Giulia?

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Ramandolo DOCG

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What is the meaning of the grape name Tazzelenghe?

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Tongue cutter

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Faedis is an official subzone of which DOC?

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Friuli Colli Orientali DOC

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From where does Pignolo get its name?

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Pigna (pine cone)

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Friulano is genetically identical to what grape variety?

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Sauvignonasse

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Cialla is an official subzone of which DOC?

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Friuli Colli Orientali DOC

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

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Rive Alte and Rive di Giare

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

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Flysch of Cormons

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What are the two sub varieties of Verduzzo Friulano?

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Verduzzo Giallo and Verduzzo Verde

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From where does Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso get its name?

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From the stalk that becomes red when the grapes are ripe

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What colour is the grape variety Terrano?

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Red

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Prepotto is a subzone of which DOC?

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Friuli Colli Orientali DOC

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What soil type characterizes the Carso plateau?

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Limestone

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What is the "Bora"?

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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?

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Carso

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Which variety of Malvasia most often found in Friuli?

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Malvasia Istriana