Emilia-Romagna

Question 1

Emilia-Romagna location

Answer 1

spans an area from the Adriatic sea in the east almost all the way across northern Italy before it hits Liguria

Question 2

Emilia-Romagna climate

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continental

Question 3

Emilia-Romagna DOCGs

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• Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG

- Romagna Albana DOCG

Question 4

Emilia-Romagna

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• one of italy’s top producing region, accounting for 15% of total production
• most of its wine is IGT and vino da tavola

Question 5

Romagna Albana DOCG

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• east of Bologna, in Romagna
• Italy’s 1st DOCG region dedicated to white wine in 1987 (as Albana di Romagna)
• Min. 95% Albana

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Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG

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• awarded DOCG status in 2011

- Min. 85% Grechetto (Pignoletto, or Alionzina)

Question 7

Emilia-Romagna: Lambrusco

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• In the central provinces of Modena and Reggio, this production is nearly monopolized by Lambrusco
• produce frizzante red wines from over sixty subvarieties of the Lambrusco variety. Sparkling Lambrusco wines, made in a range from dry to dolce, are prevalent in Emilia-Romagna but not exclusive to the region
• 1970s, Banfi’s “Riunite” brand catapulted Lambrusco into the international spotlight and became one of Italy’s biggest export success stories
• quality Lambrusco exists and good bottles provide a refreshing partner for the cured meats of the region

Question 8

Emilia-Romagna: Lambrusco DOCs

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• Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC
• Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC
• Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC

Question 9

Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC

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min. 60% Lambrusco di Sorbara

max. 40% Lambrusco Salamino

Question 10

Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC

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min. 85% Lambrusco Grasparossa

Question 11

Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC

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min. 85% Lambrusco Salamino