Ch 27 Flashcards
Dolcetto d’ alba DO
early ripening
- tends to produce the finest wines
- deep purple
- med to hi tannin and acidity
- black plum, red cherries, dried herbs
Barbera d’ asti DOCG
vs Barbera d’asti DOC
late ripening grape med-deep color Low to med tannin High acid red cherry plum, black pepper can be youthful and fruity, no oak or barrel age spicy flavors
Barbaresco
Nebbiolo south facing slopes, lower altitude
river influence
-ripens earlier, fruitier, less perfumed
-aged 2 years before released at least 9 mts in oak
-quality from single vineyard = cru
Barolo DOCG
Nebbiolo only best are crus
- village name if only sourced purely from area
- aged 3 years before released 18 mts in oak minimum
- gentle extraction method help to control harsh tannin
- oak maturation in small barrels
- wine tends to benefit from bottle ageing= complex, truffles, tar, leather
Nebbiolo
black grape high acid high tannin little color -slowly ripen at high altitude -develop perfumed aromas of sour cherries, dried flowers full body, high acid and high tannin -ability to develop in bottle
name the DOC and DOCG for piedmonte?
there are noIGT or IGP
1) Barolo DOCG
2) Barbaresco DOCG
3) Barbera d’ Asti DOCG
4) Barbera d’ Albe DOC
5) Dolcetto D’Alba DOC
6) Gavi DOCG
Grapes of Piedmonte
Nebbiolo Barbera Dolcetto Cortese Moscoto
describe the region of Piemonte
NW Italy - mts to north
-rain shadow protect from Northern wind and rain
-climate: moderate continental: long cold winters, and Hail, fogy summers,
- Po River and lake Maggiore in North
Many different aspects and altitudes
describe Ripasso
unpressed Must left behind after draining of Amarone which is dumped int a vat of Valpolicella
- mixed in Yeast continues to ferment from the sugar of the Amarone grape skins
- skins impact color, flavor, tannin, to wine
valpolicella ripasso DOC
wines using the Ripasso method from Valpolicella
- med to full body
- med to high tannin and flavor
- stewed cherry and plums
Recito della Valpolicella DOCG
Valpolicella- passito method
- sweet- fermentation stops naturally
- high intense red fruit flavor
- high alcohol
- fuller body
- med to high tannin
- soave regions make sweet white by same label
Amarone della valpolicella DOGG
Valpolicella Passito method dry or off dry full bodied high alcohol med to high tannin nose and palate red berry spice flavor, oaked large casks
describe the Passito method
- used to increase structure and flavor concentration
- grapes picked early (high acid)
- then dried indoors to concentrate flavors
- fermentation not started until winter
describe Corvina
main grape in Volpolicella native to region thin skin -moderate color low to med tannin high acidity blends help increase tannin
describe Valpolicella
NW of Verona
- north soil: limestone clay volcanic soil, , moderate acid
-South soil: gravely, sand, fruiter, less acidic corvina
entire regions ___ DOC
foothills ___ classico DOC
describe Garganga
grown in Veneto main white grape med to high acid med body aroma pear red apple stone fruit white pepper not normally oaked almond and honey \_\_\_ DOC adn \_\_\_\_ Classico DOC
describe Soave
east of Verona: 2 distinct parts
foothills to the North
limestone clay Volcanic rock
-soil naturally cool , slows down ripening
full flavor, high acid, capable of maturing
Plains in South: sandy alluvial fruitier med acidity, drink young
describe Soave DOC and Soave Classico DOC
wine using gargangia made in the region of Veneto
-wine from the foothill can be labeled _____
describe Veneto IGT
fertile Flat plain, sourcein expensive fruit
-Pinot Grigo, Chard, Merleot
Italian: corvinia, gargangia, trebbiano, prosecco
describe Veneto
north foothills of Alps
- south of the Po River
- West Southern end of Lake Garda
- East Venice
- Climate: warm Moderate rainfall, cooling altitude- large ordinal temp and breezes from Lake Garda
- Flat plains in south affected by most air and fog from the Poe River
what DOC regions are in Friuli?
Friuli Grave DOC- wine from plain whit simple fruity
Collio DOC and Colli Orientali DOC also red
in the hills premium concentrated white
what grapes are grown in Friuli Veneza giulia?
PINOT GRIGIO- med to H acid, peach, tropicl fruit
MERLOT- macid and tannin, red fruit, hint of spice and oak
FRIULANO- m to h acid, med body, pear, red apple herbs
describe Friuli Venezia giulia climate
NE corner of Italy
moderate continental cooled by Alps
-southern region near Adriatic Sea experiences warm maritime climate
what is produced under the regional name Trentiro DOC
chard and Pinot grigio- Valley floor med body, med acid, ripe stone fruit -Merlot, Terolego, mid slope and floor -med to high Tannin, high acid, m-h body aroma black fruit, oak,
BEST- ability to age
Describe Trentino
valley is wider here
- planted on valley floor and slopes
- dry summer, low rain
- little warmer than ____ b/c latitude and altitude
- mt to the west protect from cooling influence of Lake Garda
what is produced under the regional name Alto Adige DOC
Pinot Grigio - dry, lt to med High Acid, citrus green fruit
WHITE: gewurztraminer, chard, pinot blanc
RED: Schiava, fruity low-med tannin, raspberry and plum
describe alto adge
Bolzano town foothills of Alps
- most N wine region
- Terrace Planting SE and SW facing valley sides River Adige
- moderate climate, short dry summer, low rain, aromatic white, light bodied red
describe the grape growing region of Northern Italy?
Plants density low= Yield high trellising system
pergola
canopy training high with fruit hanging down below horizontal canopy
Describe the climate of Northern Italy
Foothills of Alps extensive plain river Po
- moderate climate dry short summer
- alps barrier the branch of N Italy shelters from Rain
- River Pi, glacial Lake, Lake Garda, moderate influence inland area
- real close to sea- high rain = fungal diseases
name the regions of Northern Italy
Pienomte
Trention-Alto Adige
Veneto
Friulli Venezia Giulia
Gavi DOCG
SE Piedmonte
grown in hills altitude and sea breeze results in long slow ripening
-pale, lt body, high acid
-citrus, green apple, pear
some in stainless steel some endures used old oak and lees string
