Barolo Flashcards

1
Q

When was the DOC system established?

A

1963

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2
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When was the DOCG system established? When and where was the first DOCG site approved?

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Est. 1963
1980: Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

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3
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What requirements are set by the DOC and DOCGs that are not required by AOC laws?

A

Minimum aging requirements

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4
Q

When was modern Italy unified?

A

1861

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5
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What are the ten regions within Langhe?

A

Barolo
Barbaresco
Roero
Dogliani
Diano d’Alba
Barbera d’Alba
Dolcetto d’Alba
Verduno Pelaverga
Nebbiolo d’Alba
Langhe

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6
Q

What are the six major communes of Barolo?

A

La Morra
Barolo
Castiglione Falletto
Serralunga d’Alba
Monforte d’Alba
Novello

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7
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What is the climate of Barolo?

A

Continental

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8
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What two mountain ranges surround Piemonte on three sides?

A

Alps and Apennines

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9
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What river cuts through Piemonte?

A

Po River

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10
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What are the three principal grape varieties of Piemonte and what are their characteristics?

A

Dolcetto - early-ripening, tannic, fruity, lower acid
Barbera - most planted, high acidity, low tannin
Nebbiolo - high acidity, high tannin, high alcohol, haunting aromatics, great longevity

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11
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What are six less significant red varieties planted in Piemonte?

A

Brachetto
Grignolino
Ruchè
Croatina
Vespolina
Freisa

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12
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What are five white grapes grown in Piemonte?

A

Moscato Bianco (Muscat à Petits Grains) (most planted)
Cortese
Arneis
Erbulace
Favorita (Vermentino)

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13
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What river runs specifically through Barolo and Barbaresco?

A

Tanaro River

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14
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In which major communes in Barolo does one find Tortonian soil (high concentration of calcareous marl) (softer style)?

A

La Morra
Barolo

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15
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In which major communes in Barolo does one find Serravallian (Helvetian) soil (sandstone) (more structured)?

A

Monforte d’Alba
Serralunga d’Alba
Castiglione Falletto

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16
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What geological feature is especially important in the ripening of grapes in Barolo?

A

Aspect (south facing)

17
Q

Name three “traditionalist” producers in Barolo

A

Giacomo Conterno
Bartolo Mascarello
Giuseppe Rinaldi

18
Q

Name three “modernist” producers in Barolo

A

Paolo Scavino
Luciano Sandrone
Elio Altare

19
Q

What characterizes “traditional” winemaking in Barolo?

A

Long maceration times
Aging in large casks
Stem inclusion
No temperature control
Foot trodding
Open vat fermentation

20
Q

What characterizes “modern” winemaking in Barolo?

A

Shorter macerations
French barrique aging
Lower Yields
Temperature control
Rotary fermenters

21
Q

What are the aging requirements for Barolo?

A

Must be aged 38 months from November 1st of harvest. 18 months in barrel.

22
Q

What are the aging requirements for Barolo Reserva?

A

Must be aged 62 months from November 1st of harvest. 18 months in barrel.

23
Q

What is the capital of Piemonte?

24
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In what province of Italy are Barolo and Barbaresco?

25
What vineyard aspect is forbidden in Barolo?
North-facing vineyards
26
What type of vine training is most common in Barolo?
Guyot
27
What are the restrictions of altitude for plantings in Barolo?
Must be between 170 and 540 meters