DOCG of Lombardy
Franciacorta
Scanzo
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico
Sforzato di Valtellina
Valtellina Superiore
Valtellina’s vineyards are planted along the north bank of which river
What is the soil
Adda River
The soils of Valtellina are schist, sandy-loam, alluvial deposits from the Adda River, with good drainage
Subzones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Maroggia, Sassella, Grumello, Inferno, Valgella
(MSGIV)
Aging requirement of Valtellina Superiore DOCG normale & riserva
24 months from December 1 of the harvest year, including a min. 12 months in wood
Riserva: Minimum 3 years
What is Stagafassli
Valtellina Superiore may be labeled as “Stagafassli” if bottled in neighboring Switzerland
Aging may occur there as well
Min. alcohol of Valtellina Superiore DOCG and Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
12% abv
Sforzato: 14% abv
What is the style of Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
Aging requirement
Drying requirement
Dry passito wine in the style of Amarone
The wines must be aged for at least 20 months, including at least 1 year in wood
Grapes are dried to increase the potential natural min. alcohol from 11% to 14%, and may not be vinified before December 10
The most planted grape in Lombardy
Croatina
(red grape)
When was Franciacorta DOCG established
1995
Franciacorta Satèn:
Is allowed to be made in what dosage level
Pressure requirement
Brut only
Max. pressure of 5 atmospheres
Vintage Franciacorta requires how many % of the grapes to be harvested in the stated year
Vintage Franciacorta requires only 85% of the grapes to be harvested in the stated year
Including:
- Franciacorta Millesimato
- Franciacorta Riserva
Aging requirement of Franciacorta Normale, Satèn & Rosé, Millesimato, Riserva
Franciacorta: min. 18 months on lees; 25 months total (+7)
Satèn & Rosé: 24 months on lees; 31 months total
Millesimato: 30 months on lees; 37 months total
Riserva: 60 months on lees; 67 months total
(一年半兩年 30 60)
Grapes of Franciacorta, Satèn, Rosé
Franciacorta:
Pinot Nero and/or Chardonnay
Maximum 50% Pinot Bianco
Maximum 10% Erbamat
Franciacorta Satèn:
Chardonnay and a maximum 50% Pinot Bianco
Franciacorta Rosé:
Minimum 35% Pinot Nero
Maximum 65% Chardonnay
Maximum 50% Pinot Bianco
Maximum 10% Erbamat
Principal soils of Franciacorta
Moraine
Limestone
Volcanic
What sweetness levels are allowed for the following:
Franciacorta Satèn
Franciacorta Millesimato
Franciacorta Riserva
Franciacorta Satèn:
Brut only
Franciacorta Millesimato:
Zero dosage
Extra Brut
Brut
Extra Dry
Franciacorta Riserva:
Zero dosage
Extra Brut
Brut
Still wines from the Franciacorta region may be released as what DOC
This DOC was created in which year, and it was formerly known as what, but changed its name in which year
What is the wine style and grape
Curtefranca (formerly Terre di Franciacorta) DOC or Sebino IGT
It was created in 1995 as Terre di Franciacorta DOC
In 2008, the name was changed to Curtefranca DOC
Bianco:
Min. 50% Chardonnay
Max. 50% combined Pinot Nero and/or Pinot Bianco
Rosso:
Min. 25% Merlot
Min. 20% Cabernet Franc and/or Carmenère
10-35% Cabernet Sauvignon
Which style of Franciacorta can only have a maximum pressure of 5 atmospheres
Satèn
Which lake moderates the continental climate of Franciacorta
Lake Iseo
Whose house released the region’s first modern sparkling wines in which year in Franciacorta
Guido Berlucci
1961
What is the prestige cuvée of Ca’Del Bosco
What is the average aging sur lies of this wine
Annamaria Clementi
Averaging 8 years
What are the six DOC that include the name Oltrepò Pavese
Oltrepò Pavese DOC
Bonarda dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC
Oltrepò Pavese Pinot Grigio DOC
Pinot Nero dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC
Sangue di Giuda dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC
Buttafuoco dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Still wines from Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico may be released as what appellation
Oltrepò Pavese DOC
Style and grape of Oltrepò Pavese DOC
Still, sparkling, and sweet styles
The whites include Riesling and Riesling Italico, while the reds and rosatos are based on Croatina and Barbera
Wine styles and main grape of Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
What is the labeling term Cruaisé
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Rosé
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero Rosé
Pinot Nero
Rosé with a minimum of 85% Pinot Nero
