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27. Northern Italy Flashcards

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What is the difference between Pinot Grigio of Alto Adige and Trentino?

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The wines from higher altitudes of Trentino is similiar to Alto Adige wines (dry, light to medium body, citrus and green fruit flavours)

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Name the northern wine regions of Italy from east to west (E)

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Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Veneto
Trentino -Alto Adige
Lombardy
Valle D’osta
Piedmont
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What is the most northern wine region of Italy?

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Alto-Adige

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Which is the most commonly produced red grape in Alto-Adige?

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Schiava

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What is the climate in Northern Italy?

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Moderate climate with dry, short summers

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Which geographical formation shelters the vineyards of Northern Italy from rain?

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The Alps

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Which geographical formations moderate the weather in inland areas of Northern Italy?

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  • River Po

- Lake Garda

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Name one hazard in Northern Italy especially in the areas close to the sea

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Fungal disease due to higher levels of rainfall

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What is the contemporary practice for planting and training vines in Northern Italy?

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  • Higher density planting

- VSP training

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Which climatic property of Alto Adige makes it ideal for production of aromatic whites and elegant, light bodied reds?

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Large diurnal range due to altitude

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What is the most notable white wine in Alto Adige?

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Pinot Grigio

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Tasting notes of Alto Adige Pinot Grigio

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  • High acid
  • Light to medium body
  • Citrus and green fruit flavors
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What are the other important white grape varieties in Alto Adige?

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  • Gewurztraminer
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Blanc
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Tasting notes of Shiava

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  • Light fruity wines
  • Low to medium tannins
  • Raspberry and plum flavours
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Almost all the wines in Alto Adige are labelled as:

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Alto Adige DOC

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Why is the climate in Trentino is slightly warmer than Alto Adige?

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  • Southerly latitude
  • Vineyards are at lower altitudes
  • Mountains to the west of the valley protect the area from cooling influences of Lake Garda
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What are the most widely planted red grape varieties in Trentino?

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  • Merlot

- Teroldego

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Tasting notes for Teroldego

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  • Deep color
  • High acidity
  • Medium to high tannins
  • Medium to full body
  • Flavours of black fruit
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Most wines in Trentino are labelled as:

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Trentino DOC

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What is the climate in Friuli-Venezia Giulia?

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  • Moderate continental in north region cooled by cold air from mountains
  • Maritime in south region on the flat plain
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What are the most widely planted grape varieties in Friuli - Venezia Giulia?

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  • Pinot Grigio
  • Merlot
  • Friulano
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Tasting notes for Friulano

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  • Medium to high acid
  • Medium body
  • Aromas of pear, red apple, herbs
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Tasting notes for Friuli - Venezia Giulia Pinot Grigio

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  • Medium to full body

- Juicy peach and tropical fruit flavours

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How are the wines that are produced in the plains of Friuli - Venezia Giulia labelled?

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Friuli-Grave DOC

25
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Name the regions in Friuli - Venezia Giulia that are located in the hills and known for premium, more concentrated white wines

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  • Collio DOC

- Colli Orientali DOC

26
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Name the 2 most well-known wines of Veneto region and their grapes.

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  • Soave: Garganega

- Valpolicella: Corvina

27
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What is the climate in Veneto?

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Warm with moderate rainfall

28
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Name the factors which helps cooling the Veneto region

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  • Altitude

- Breezes from Lake Garda

29
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Which hazard is prominent in flat regions of Veneto? Why?

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  • Fungal diseases due to moist air and fog from the River Po
30
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Describe the quality of the wines produced in the flat regions of Veneto. How are they labelled?

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They are high volume, inexpensive wines from Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Merlot and local varieties like Corvina, Garganega and Trebbiano. They are labelled as Veneto IGT

31
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Compare the soil types and style of wines of the
a. Foothills b. Plains
of Soave region

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  • Foothills: Limestone and clay with some volcanic rocks. Cool soil and the effect of altitude results in slow ripening. Wines have high acidity and full flavour ripeness. Can be aged for couple of years. Can be labelled as Soave Classico DOC or Soave DOC
  • Plains: Sandy, alluvial soil which aids ripening. Wines are fruitier, with medium acidity. Should be drunk young. Can be labelled as Soave DOC
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What is the minimum amount of Garganega in Soave wines? Which other grape varieties are used in the blend?

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  • 70 %

- Verdicchio and Chardonnay

33
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Tasting notes for Soave wine

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  • Medium to high acidity
  • Medium body
  • Aromas of red apple, pear, stone fruit, sometimes with white pepper
  • No oak aging
  • Best examples can develop aromas of almond and honey
34
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Compare the soil types and style of wines of the
a. Foothills b. Plains
of Valpolicella region

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  • Foothills: Limestone and clay with some volcanic soil. Cool soil and the effect of altitude results in slow ripening. Wines have high acidity. Can be labelled as Valpolicella Classico DOC or Valpolicella DOC
  • Plains: Soil is sand and gravel which aids ripening. Wines are fruitier, with less acidity.
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Tasting notes for Valpolicella wine

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  • High acidity
  • Light bodied
  • Low to medium tannins
  • Simple and fruity
  • Red cherry flavours
  • Rarely oaked, made to drink immidiately
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What is the purpose of passito (Apassimento) method

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Increase the color, tannin, flavour and structure

37
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What are the two types of passito wines in Valpolicella?

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  • Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

- Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG

38
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Tasting notes for Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

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  • High acidity
  • High alcohol
  • Full boided
  • May be dry or off-dry
  • Medium to high tannins
  • Intensly concentrated red berry and spice flavours
39
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Name one sweet white wine produced by passito method in Veneto

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Recioto della Soave DOCG

40
Q

What is ripasso method. Why is it used for? How is it labelled?

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  • The skins of grapes used for the prouction of Amarone are added to a vat of Valpolicella and the yeast ferments the remaining sugar on the Amarone grape skins.
  • To give tannins, flavour and color
  • Valpolicella Ripasso DOC
41
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Tasting notes for Valpolicella Ripasso DOC

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  • Medium to full body
  • Medium to high tannins
  • Flavours of stewed red cherries and plums
42
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What is the climate of Piemonte?

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Moderate continental with long, cold winters and summer that can be subjected to thunderstorms, hail and fog

43
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Which geographical formations moderate the climate in Piemonte?

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  • Mountains to the north which provide rain shadow
  • Po River
  • Lake Maggiore
  • Elevations between 150 to 600 meters, providing different aspects
44
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What are the main black and white grape varieties in Piemonte?

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  • Black: Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto

- White: Cortese, Moscato

45
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What is the altitude of Barolo vieyards?

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300-500 m

46
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Tasting notes for Barolo

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  • High acidity
  • Pale color
  • High tannins
  • Full body
  • Aromas of sour cherry, herbs and sometimes dried flowers
  • Ability to develop in bottle to display truffles, tar and leather
47
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Barolo?

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36 months (18 months in oak)

48
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What are the differences between Barolo and Barbaresco?

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  • Barbaresco vineyards are at a lower altitude (200-400 m), so Nebbiolo ripens earlier. More fruity and less perfumed
  • Minimum aging requirement is 24 months (9 months in oak)
49
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What is the most widely planted grape variety in Asti and Alba?

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Barbera

50
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Which has a higher quality, Barbera d’Alba or Barbera d’Asti?

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Barbera d’Asti DOCG. Barbera d’Alba is DOC

51
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Tasting notes for Barbera

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  • Medium to deep color
  • High acidity
  • Low to medium tannins
  • Aromas of red cherries and plum sometimes with black pepper
52
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What are the two styles of Barbera?

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  • Youthful and fruity with no oak

- Barrel-aged to give spicy flavours

53
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Why can Dolcetto be planted in coolest sites?

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Because it is an early ripening grape

54
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Tasting notes for Dolcetto

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  • Deep, often purple color
  • Medium acidity
  • Medium to high tannins
  • Aromas of black plums, red cherries and dried herbs
55
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Gavi is produced by which grape?

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Cortese

56
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What are the geographical and climatic factors that affects the growth of Cortese grape?

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Altitude and sea breezes result in slow ripening leading to natural high acidity and floral character

57
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Tasting notes for Gavi

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  • Pale color
  • Light bodied
  • High acid
  • Aromas and flavours of green apple, citrus and pear
58
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What is the common vinification practice for Gavi wines?

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  • Protective winemaking with cool fermentation in stainless steel vats
  • But some producers use old oak vessels and lees stirring to add complexity

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