Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG Flashcards
N.Italy Red Wines
Where are Barolo and Barbaresco vineyards located in Piemonte?
On the right bank of the Tanaro River in the Langhe hills in southern Piemonte.
How is Barolo and Barbaresco wine traditionally made?
As a blend from various villages and vineyards. Now they are increasingly made as a single-vineyard Cru.
Where is the winegrowing area of Barolo DOCG located?
SW of Alba Town.
How many villages are there in Barolo DOCG?
Eleven villages including Barolo village.
Where is the winegrowing area of Barbaresco DOCG located?
It is NE of Alba town.
How many villages are there in Barbaresco DOCG?
It is a smaller growing area with only three villages including Barbaresco itself.
Which grape is used in Barolo and Barbaresco wines?
Nebbiolo.
When was Nebbiolo first mentioned in historical records?
It is one of Italy’s finest and oldest grapes, first mentioned in the 13th century.
Which grape is Nebbiolo compared to?
Pinot Noir due to its ability to manifest terroir nuances.
What grapes are used inBarolo and Barbaresco wines?
100% Nebbiolo.
What are the ageing requirements for Barolo DOCG?
Minimum 38 months of ageing including 18 months in oak barrels.
What are the ageing requirements for Barolo Riserva DOCG?
Minimum 62 months of ageing including 18 months in oak barrels.
What are the ageing requirements for Barbaresco DOCG?
Minimum 26 months of ageing including 9 months in oak barrels.
What are the ageing requirements for Barolo Riserva DOCG?
Minimum 52months of ageing including 9 months in oak barrels.
What is the character of Barolo and Barbaresco wines?
Body: Full;
Acidity: Very high;
ABV: High;
Tannin: Very high.
What are common descriptors of young Barolo and Barbaresco wines?
Pale ruby garnet, floral (rose and violet) and earthy, with aromas of liquorice and red cherry.
What are common descriptors of aged Barolo and Barbaresco wines?
The wine softens and develops increasingly complex notes of withered flowers,, dried red fruit, leather and truffles.
What makes these wines special?
In these DOCGs the Nebbiolo grape can acheieve an alluring perfume, impressive structure great complexity and long-ageing potential. These attraibutes place them among teh worlds finest wines.
How does Barbaresco differ from Barolo in general?
It is traditionally considered slightly more approachable lighter and earlier-maturing than Barolo but still has substantial tannin, acidity and ageing potential.
Which of the Barolo and Barbaresco wines has been regarded as the “king of wines, wine of kings”?
Barolo, and is still considered the most powerful and long lived expression of Nebbiolo.
Where does the name “Nebbiolo” derive from?
It comes from the word ‘nebbia” meaning fog. There is a fog across the vineyards in autumn.
It could also be attributed to the thick, waxy bloom on the grapes.
