WSET Diploma - D4 - CH 15 - Franciacorta
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1. What is Italy's largest producing region for traditional method sparkling
wine?: Franciacorta
2. Which region is Franciacorta found?: Lombardy
3. What is the selling point of Franciacorta?: Italian made sparkling wine com-
petition for very good to outstanding Champagne.
4. What is the topography of Franciacorta?: Gentle slopes surrounded by low
hills with Lake Iseo at Northern border.
5. What is the climate of Franciacorta? What effect does it have on the grapes?-
: Warm, continental
Cool air flows in from the Alps in the summer
Fruit ripens regularly while retaining acidity
6. Recent bad vintage in Franciacorta and why?: 2017 - Spring frost.
2014 - Cold and rainy
7. Soils of Franciacorta?: Vary widely formed through glacial movements.
Six main types which lead to a range of expressions in base wine to add complexity
8. Is irrigation allowed in Franciacorta?: Yes allowed if necessary
9. When is harvest in Franciacorta? How does this compare to Trento?: Late
August into September to avoid autumn rain
Shorter period of ripening than Trento
10. Most planted grape varieties in Franciacorta?: Chardonnay - 75%
Pinot Noir
Pinot Blanc - very little planted
11. Min planting density of Franciacorta?: 4500 vines/ha
2500 on terraced vineyards
12. What are the most common training systems in Franciacorta? Any prohib-
ited?: Cordon/Spur or Head with Cane replacement
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_7ewfcy
1. What is Italy's largest producing region for traditional method sparkling
wine?: Franciacorta
2. Which region is Franciacorta found?: Lombardy
3. What is the selling point of Franciacorta?: Italian made sparkling wine com-
petition for very good to outstanding Champagne.
4. What is the topography of Franciacorta?: Gentle slopes surrounded by low
hills with Lake Iseo at Northern border.
5. What is the climate of Franciacorta? What effect does it have on the grapes?-
: Warm, continental
Cool air flows in from the Alps in the summer
Fruit ripens regularly while retaining acidity
6. Recent bad vintage in Franciacorta and why?: 2017 - Spring frost.
2014 - Cold and rainy
7. Soils of Franciacorta?: Vary widely formed through glacial movements.
Six main types which lead to a range of expressions in base wine to add complexity
8. Is irrigation allowed in Franciacorta?: Yes allowed if necessary
9. When is harvest in Franciacorta? How does this compare to Trento?: Late
August into September to avoid autumn rain
Shorter period of ripening than Trento
10. Most planted grape varieties in Franciacorta?: Chardonnay - 75%
Pinot Noir
Pinot Blanc - very little planted
11. Min planting density of Franciacorta?: 4500 vines/ha
2500 on terraced vineyards
12. What are the most common training systems in Franciacorta? Any prohib-
ited?: Cordon/Spur or Head with Cane replacement
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