Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2

Front 1

What designation represents the top of the Chianti Classico pyramid?

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Gran Selezione

Front 2

What is the 'second' wine of Montalcino?

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Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Front 3

Bolgheri Sassicaia is a sub-zone of Bolgheri DOC. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 4

The mild climatic conditions of Val di Cornia are similar to Bolgheri and therefore quite suitable for Bordeaux grapes. True or false?

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TRUE

Front 5

Vino Santo is a traditional specialty of Toscana. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 6

Chianti DOCG overlaps Chianti Classico DOCG. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 7

What is the 'second' wine of Montepulciano?

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Rosso di Montepulciano DOC

Front 8

Name Toscana's most widely white grape variety

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Trebbiano Toscano

Front 9

Brunello di Montalcino can be declassified to Rosso di Montalcino DOC. True or false?

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TRUE

Front 10

What is the southernmost sub-zone of Chianti DOCG?

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Colli Senesi

Front 11

What is the latest category introduced in the Chianti Classico DOCG?

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Gran Selezione

Front 12

Name Toscana's most widely planted grape

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Sangiovese

Front 13

Red wines in Bolgheri DOC are usually crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. True or false?

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TRUE

Front 14

Vin Santo is usually made from Trebbiano Toscano and Vernaccia di San Gimignano. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 15

The Tuscan caratelli are wooden barrels traditionally used to mature red wines. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 16

Toscana is the largest of the central Italian regions. True or false?

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TRUE

Front 17

By law Chianti Classico DOCG must be made from 100% Sangiovese. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 18

Which was the first Italian wine to receive DOC status?

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Vernaccia di San Gimignano

Front 19

Chianti Classico DOCG can be declassified to Chianti DOCG. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 20

What is the local name for Sangiovese in Montepulciano?

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Prugnolo Gentile

Front 21

Chianti DOCG allows for the use of max 30% of white grapes. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 22

What is the name of the rosato wine produced in Carmignano?

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Vin Ruspo

Front 23

What is Toscana's principal dry white wine?

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Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

Front 24

What Tuscan DOC is renowned for its signature varietal Syrah?

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Cortona DOC

Front 25

Between which two cities is Chianti Classico situated?

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Firenze & Siena

Front 26

Bolgheri DOC can produce red, white and rosé wines. True or false?

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TRUE

Front 27

The Super Tuscans is an official category within the Italian DOC/G system. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 28

Vin Santo can only be produced from white grapes. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 29

In France Trebbiano Toscano is known as …

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Ugni Blanc

Front 30

Name Toscana's easternmost appellation

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Cortona DOC

Front 31

Is Aleatico a red or white grape variety?

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Red

Front 32

Brunello is a grape variety that is related but different than Sangiovese. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 33

Initially the Super Tuscans were bottled under which quality category?

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Vino da Tavola

Front 34

Suvereto DOCG is located to the south-east of Bolgheri DOC. True or false?

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TRUE

Front 35

What is the historic symbol of the Chianti Classico DOCG wines?

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Gallo Nero (Black Rooster)

Front 36

What does 'Coltura Promiscua' mean?

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Mixed crop cultivation

Front 37

By law Morellino di Scansano DOCG is made from 100% Sangiovese. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 38

What is the sub-zone of Chianti DOCG that lies on the outskirts of Firenze?

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Colli Fiorentini

Front 39

Brunello di Montalcino has the longest ageing requirements after Barolo. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 40

How many sub-zones are in the Chianti DOCG?

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Seven

Front 41

The Montepulciano DOCG is located to the east of Montalcino. True or false?

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TRUE

Front 42

White grapes are allowed in the Chianti Classico DOCG. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 43

Name the only DOCG appellation on Elba Island

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Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG

Front 44

What is the 'second' wine of Carmignano?

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Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC

Front 45

Is Toscana predominantly planted to red or white grapes?

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Red

Front 46

Bolgheri Sassicaia is based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 47

Which grape is a natural cross between Ciliegiolo and Calabrese Montenuovo?

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Sangiovese

Front 48

In Carmignano DOCG Sangiovese is traditionally blended with a small proportion of what grape/s?

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Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Caberner Franc

Front 49

Montepulciano is the dominant grape variety in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 50

What is the local name for Sangiovese in the area around Scansano in southern Maremma?

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Morellino

Front 51

Which sub-zone of Chianti DOCG is considered to produce some of the most distinctive wines in the appellation?

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Rùfina

Front 52

Montepulciano is more prominent in the northern sector of Marche. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 53

Marche boasts the largest area under vine for Passerina.True or false?

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TRUE

Front 54

Which two grapes form the basis of Rosso Piceno DOC?

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Sangiovese & Montepulciano

Front 55

What is the only auxiliary grape allowed for Cònero Riserva DOCG?

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Sangiovese

Front 56

Vernacia Nera is genetically identical to Vernaccia di San Gimignano. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 57

Cònero Riserva DOCG is a smaller, more restricted area than Rosso Conero DOC. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 58

Which is Marche's largest & most productive DOC?

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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

Front 59

Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG can be produced as spumante but not passito style. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 60

Trebbiano di Soave and Turbiana are genetically identical to …

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Verdicchio

Front 61

What is the principal grape in the Matelica wine-growing area?

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Verdicchio

Front 62

Matelica DOC is located to the southwest of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC. True or false?

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TRUE

Front 63

What is Marche's most widely planted white grape?

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Verdicchio

Front 64

Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG can only be produced from the classico sub-zone. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 65

Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG must be aged for at least 18 months. True or false?

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TRUE

Front 66

Which is Marche's 2nd largest appellation?

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Rosso Piceno DOC

Front 67

How many fermentations does Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG undergo?

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Three

Front 68

Marche is a stronghold for organic viticulture. True or false?

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TRUE

Front 69

Cònero Riserva DOCG is made predominantly from what grape variety?

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Montepulciano

Front 70

What is Terre di Offida DOC's principal grape?

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Passerina

Front 71

Marche is predominantly planted to white grapes. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 72

Montepulciano and Sangiovese are Marche's most widely planted grapes. True or false?

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TRUE

Front 73

What is Offida Rosso DOCG's principal grape?

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Montepulciano

Front 74

The Metauro river bisects the Castelli di Jesi winegrowing area. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 75

What river crosses the classico sub-zone of Castelli di Jesi?

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Esino

Front 76

What is the principal DOC/G of Marche that is based on the grape Lacrima?

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Lacrima di Morro DOC (or Lacrima di Morro d'Alba DOC)

Front 77

Offida Pecorino DOCG and Offida Passerina DOCG cover the same winegrowing area. True or false?

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TRUE

Front 78

What is Italy's only DOCG specifically dedicated to red sparkling wine production?

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Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG

Front 79

Pecorino is believed to be native to the southwestern corner of Marche. True or false?

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TRUE

Front 80

Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG is based on the grape variety …

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Vernaccia Nera

Front 81

Verdicchio is believed to be native to Marche. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 82

Montepulciano is native to the town of Montepulciano in Toscana. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 83

Pecorino is a white grape native to Abruzzo. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 84

Which was Abruzzo's first DOC?

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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC

Front 85

Which DOC/G accounts for Abruzzo’s largest wine production?

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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC

Front 86

Name Abruzzo's DOC for the production of rosato wine that is considered among Italy’s best

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Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC

Front 87

By law, Tebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC must be made from a minimum of 85% Trebbiano Abruzzese. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 88

Trebbiano Abruzzese is Abruzzo's most widely planted grape. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 89

The name "Cerasuolo" derives from the word "cerasa" (cherry). True or false?

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TRUE

Front 90

Which grape is Montepulciano historically confused with?

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Sangiovese

Front 91

Which is Abruzzo's only DOCG?

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Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG

Front 92

What is the traditional vine training system in Abruzzo?

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Pergola Abruzzese

Front 93

Describe the predominant topography of the Abruzzo region

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Mountainous

Front 94

Trebbiano Abruzzese is frequently confused with Trebbiano Toscano and …

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Bombino Bianco

Front 95

Which mountain ranges are responsible for Abruzzo's rugged landscape?

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Central Appenines

Front 96

Name Abruzzo's most widely planted grape

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Montepulciano

Front 97

Which Molise DOC produces the largest volume of wine?

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Molise DOC

Front 98

Which principal river runs through the Molise region?

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Biferno

Front 99

Which DOC is exclusively dedicated to the grape Tintilia?

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Tintilia del Molise DOC

Front 100

What is the traditional vine training system adopted in Molise?

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Pergola abruzzese

Front 101

Which is Molise's most widely planted grape?

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Montepulciano

Front 102

Molise Rosso DOC is based on what grape variety?

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Montepulciano

Front 103

Which is Molise's most widely planted white grape?

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Trebbiano Abruzzese

Front 104

What red grape is unique to Molise and considered its flagship grape variety?

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Tintilia

Front 105

Which DOC covers almost the entire Molise region?

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Molise DOC

Front 106

Which grape variety is traditionally blended with Tintilia?

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Montepulciano

Front 107

Name Umbria's most widely planted grape

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Sangiovese

Front 108

Who was instrumental in elevating Umbrian wines from obscurity in the 20th century?

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Giorgio Lungarotti

Front 109

Name Umbria's most widely exported wine

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Orvieto DOC

Front 110

Which Umbrian red grape was traditionally crafted into passito wines?

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Sagrantino

Front 111

Which is Umbria's native and most distinctive red grape?

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Sagrantino

Front 112

Name the dominant grape in Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG wines.

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Sangiovese

Front 113

The winegrowing area of Orvieto DOC is crossed by the rivers Tevere and …

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Paglia

Front 114

For Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG the word "secco" must appear on labels. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 115

Name Umbria's first DOCG

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Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG

Front 116

Which is Umbria's largest & most productive DOC?

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Orvieto DOC

Front 117

Orvieto DOC is shared between Umbria and …

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Lazio

Front 118

What appellation is renowned for the production of wines from Sagrantino?

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Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG

Front 119

Which Umbrian DOC has conditions favorable to noble rot development?

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Orvieto DOC

Front 120

Umbria is predominantly planted to white grapes. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 121

Most of the area under vine and production of Orvieto DOC is located within which region?

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Umbria

Front 122

Grechetto di Orvieto and Grechetto di Todi are genetically identical. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 123

What is Umbria's most widely planted international grape variety?

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Merlot

Front 124

Umbria is Italy's second hilliest region. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 125

Orvieto DOC is a white wine only appellation. True or false?

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TRUE

Front 126

In Orvieto Trebbiano Toscano is also known under what name?

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Procanico

Front 127

Montefalco DOC allows for the production of varietally labelled Trebbiano Spoletino. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 128

Montefalco Rosso DOC is predominantly based on Sagrantino. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 129

Orvieto DOC is predominantly based on Trebbiano Toscano and/or ...

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Grechetto

Front 130

Traditionally vines in Umbria were mainly trained using the alberello system. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 131

Umbria is the only landlocked region in the central and southern part of the country. True or false?

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TRUE

Front 132

Which was the first appellation of Lazio to receive the DOC status?

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Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC

Front 133

Which sweet wine appellation shares the same winegrowing area as Frascati DOC?

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Cannellino di Frascati DOCG

Front 134

What is Italy's most widely planted Malvasia?

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Malvasia Bianca di Candia

Front 135

Frascati Superiore DOCG must be aged for a minimum of 12 months. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 136

Cesanese del Piglio is the only red DOCG of Lazio. True or false?

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TRUE

Front 137

Frascati Superiore DOCG has higher minimum alcohol level but same maximum yields than Frascati DOC. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 138

The majority of Orvieto DOC area and production falls within Lazio. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 139

Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC is a white and red wine DOC. True or false?

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FALSE

Front 140

Which Malvasia variety is considered native to Lazio & among the most distinctive Malvasias?

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Malvasia del Lazio

Front 141

Which are the two principal grapes that can be used for the production of Frascati DOC?

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Malvasia Bianca di Candia & Malvasia del Lazio

Front 142

What is the dominant grape variety in the blend of Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC?

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Trebbiano Toscano

Front 143

Name Lazio's most widely planted red grape

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Merlot

Front 144

What historic DOC is considered Lazio's claim to fame?

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Frascati DOC

Front 145

Which grape variety is considered Lazio's most significant and promising native red grape?

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Cesanese

Front 146

Malvasia del Lazio is also referred to as Malvasia ….

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Puntinata (dotted)

Front 147

Name Lazio's most widely planted grape

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Malvasia Bianca di Candia

Front 148

Is Lazio predominantly planted to red or white grapes?

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White grapes