15. North-West Italy

Question 1

Overview

Answer 1

• Moderate continental
• Barbera, Moscato Bianco, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, Cortese, Brachetto

Question 2

Barolo

Answer 2

o 100% Nebbiolo
o Blue-grey marl -> lighter, aromatic
o Less fertile, yellow-grey sand and clay -> closed in youth, tannic
o Small batches -> premium to super-premium-priced

Question 3

Barbaresco

Answer 3

o 100% Nebbiolo, warmer than Barolo (lower altitude)
o Blue-grey marl -> lighter, aromatic
o Less fertile, yellow-grey sand and clay -> closed in youth, tannic
o Small batches -> premium to super-premium-priced

Question 4

Barbera d’Asti DOCG

Answer 4

Barbera gets the best sites in Asti

Question 5

Nizza DOCG

Answer 5

o Former Barbera d’Asti DOCG subzone, best Barbera appellation

Question 6

Best appellations for Dolcetto

Answer 6

Dolcetto di Ovada DOC and Dogliani DOCG

Question 7

Roero

Answer 7

o Roero DOCG -> Nebbiolo
o Roero Arneis DOCG -> Arneis (inexpensive to premium-priced)

Question 8

Gavi

Answer 8

o 100% Cortese
o Most early-drinking (inexpensive) / Small batches (premium price)