WSET Diploma - D4 - CH 14 - Lambrusco
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1. Most common style of Lambrusco?: tank fermented red in spumante or friz-
zante
2. Main region of production of Lambrusco?: low hills of western part of Emil-
ia-Romagna, former Emilia
3. Climate in Lambrusco regions?: warm continental
4. Is rain an issue in Lambrusco regions? Is irrigation used?: Rain can be a
threat at harvest.
Irrigation used.
5. Soils of Lambrusco regions?: Alluvial clay and silt with good retention and high
fertility but can be prone to compaction.
6. How are yields in Lambrusco regions and why?: Very high due to high fertillity
soils and use of vigorous varieties.
7. Most common trellising systems in Lambrusco regions?: Cordon and Gene-
va Double curtain.
Good for high vigor and mechanization.
8. How is grass used in Lambrusco regions?: Planted between rows to allow
tractors to work in wet conditions and prevent compaction.
9. Vineyard concerns in Lambrusco regions?: Humidity on the river planes
makes spraying and canopy management necessary.
Grapevine yellows have been a threat recently and dealt with by rapid removal of
affected plants.
10. Most planted Lambrusco grape variety and characteristics?: Salomino
Fragrant with deep color and high alcohol
11. Rules for Lambrusco Solomino di Santa Croce DOC?: 85% min Salomino
max 133 hl/ha
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_7h73t7
1. Most common style of Lambrusco?: tank fermented red in spumante or friz-
zante
2. Main region of production of Lambrusco?: low hills of western part of Emil-
ia-Romagna, former Emilia
3. Climate in Lambrusco regions?: warm continental
4. Is rain an issue in Lambrusco regions? Is irrigation used?: Rain can be a
threat at harvest.
Irrigation used.
5. Soils of Lambrusco regions?: Alluvial clay and silt with good retention and high
fertility but can be prone to compaction.
6. How are yields in Lambrusco regions and why?: Very high due to high fertillity
soils and use of vigorous varieties.
7. Most common trellising systems in Lambrusco regions?: Cordon and Gene-
va Double curtain.
Good for high vigor and mechanization.
8. How is grass used in Lambrusco regions?: Planted between rows to allow
tractors to work in wet conditions and prevent compaction.
9. Vineyard concerns in Lambrusco regions?: Humidity on the river planes
makes spraying and canopy management necessary.
Grapevine yellows have been a threat recently and dealt with by rapid removal of
affected plants.
10. Most planted Lambrusco grape variety and characteristics?: Salomino
Fragrant with deep color and high alcohol
11. Rules for Lambrusco Solomino di Santa Croce DOC?: 85% min Salomino
max 133 hl/ha
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