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1
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When was the DOC system established?

A

1963

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

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Minimum aging requirements

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4
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When was modern Italy unified?

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1861

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What are the ten regions within Langhe?

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

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What are the six major communes of Barolo?

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

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What is the climate of Barolo?

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Continental

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What two mountain ranges surround Piemonte on three sides?

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Alps and Apennines

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What river cuts through Piemonte?

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Po River

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

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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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What are six less significant red varieties planted in Piemonte?

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Brachetto
Grignolino
Ruchè
Croatina
Vespolina
Freisa

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What are five white grapes grown in Piemonte?

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

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What river runs specifically through Barolo and Barbaresco?

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Tanaro River

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

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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
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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
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What characterizes “modern” winemaking in Barolo?

A

Shorter macerations
French barrique aging
Lower Yields
Temperature control
Rotary fermenters

21
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What are the aging requirements for Barolo?

A

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

22
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What are the aging requirements for Barolo Reserva?

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

23
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What is the capital of Piemonte?

A

Torino

24
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In what province of Italy are Barolo and Barbaresco?

A

Cuneo

25
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What vineyard aspect is forbidden in Barolo?

A

North-facing vineyards

26
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What type of vine training is most common in Barolo?

A

Guyot

27
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What are the restrictions of altitude for plantings in Barolo?

A

Must be between 170 and 540 meters

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