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Crus and subzones of Northern Italy Flashcards

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Name the 6 core communes of Barolo where produce 90% Barolo?

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

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Name the other five communes where produce the rest 10% production of Barolo?

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Diano d’Alba, Verduno, Grinzane Cavour, Cherasco, Roddi.

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How many MGAs in Barolo and in Barbaresco?

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181=170+11communes in Barolo,
66 in Barbaresco

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Which is the highest cru in La Morra? Supply grapes for which supplier?

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Serradenari;
Bruno Giacosa (Barolo Croera).

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Who is the owner of monopole “Falletto”?

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Bruno Giacosa

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Where is Cru Arborina? Who is the famous producer?

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In La Morra; Elio Altare

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Where is Bricco Rocca? Where is Bricco Rocche?

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Bricco Rocca in La Morra;
Bricco Rocche in Castiglione Falleto.

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Name the producer in Bricco Rocche?

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Ceretto’s Bricco Rocche estate.

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Where is La Serra? Exposure? Producers?

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In La Morra; East and South; Marcarini, Roberto Voerzio.

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Where is Cerequio? Producers?

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Barolo and La Morra; Michele Chiarlo, Baroli, Batasiolo.

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Where is Brunate? Exposure? Producers?

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Shared between Barolo and La Morra;
Southern exposure;
Ceretto, Marcarini.

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Which is the most prestigious cru in Barolo?

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Cannubi

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Where is Villero? How is this cru? Important producers?

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Castiglione Falleto; It’s a large cru of excellent reputation, with southwestern exposure;
Giuseppe Mascarello, Vietti, Cordero di Montezemolo.

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Where is Cannubi located? Important producers?

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In Barolo;
Michele Chiarlo, Paolo Scavino, Marchesi di Barolo, Ceretto.

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Where is Pira? Terroir? Producer?

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In Castiglione Falleto;
Rocky soils almost entirely planted to Nebbiolo;
Roagna.

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Name the most famous crus in La Morra?

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Cerequio (huge reputation, shared with Barolo), Brunate (shared with Barolo);
Bricco Rocca; Rocche dell’Annunziata; La Serra.

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Name the important Crus of Castiglione Falleto?

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Pira, Bricco Rocche, Villero

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Where is Gabutti? How is this cru?

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In Serralunga d’Alba;
It’s small in size, has excellent reputation with excellent soils and southern-facing vineyards.

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Where is San Rocco ? It’s famous because of which producer?

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Serralunga d’Alba; Azelia.

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Where is Parafada? How is this cru?

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In Serralunga d’Alba;
Soil, altitude, exposure is extremely similar to adjacent Gabutti, well regarded;

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Where is Vignarionda? How is this cru? Producers?

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In Serralunga d’Alba;
Famed south-facing cru, almost totally planted to Nebbiolo;
Oddero, Giovanni Rosso.

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Where is Brea? Which producer buit its fame?

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In Serralunga d’Alba, Brovia

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Where is Rivette? Who is the most important producer? For which wine?

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In Serralunga d’Alba, Gaja, for white wine.

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Name famous crus in Castiglione Falleto?

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Villero, Bricco Rocche

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Name Famous crus in Serralunga d’Alba?

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San Rocco, Gabutti**, Parafada, Brea, Vignarionda

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Where is Secondine? Who is the most famous producer? How is this cru?

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In Barbaresco; Gaja; excellent reputation.

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Where is Cole? Which is the most producer of this cru? Any other producers?

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In Barbaresco; Moccagatta; Carlo Giacosa, Ca Nova, Produttori del Barbaresco.

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Which Cru is the home of Gaja’s San Lorenzo vineyard?

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Secondine in Barbaresco.

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Which is the smallest Cru of Barbaresco? How many hectares?

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Rabaja-Bas, only 2ha.

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Where is Ronchi ? how is the this cru?

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In Barbaresco; well regarded, eastern-facing vineyards.

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Where is Faset?

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In Barbaresco; It’s a well known site southern-facing.

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Where is Martinenga? How is it?

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In Barbaresco; one of the most famous sites in Barbaresco.

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Who is the producer of Camp Gros Monopole? Which cru is this vineyard within?

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Marchesi di Gresy, within Martinenga in Barbaresco

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Where is Basarin? How is it? Producer?

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In Neive; Very large, south-facing, highly regarded and steep;
Fratelli Giacosa.

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35
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which Cru in Barbaresco is highly regarded fro over 100years?

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Rio Sordo

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36
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Where is Rabajà?

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In Barbaresco

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Where is Albesani? How is it? Producers?

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Neive; Higly regarded; Bruno Giacosa, Castello di Neive.

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Where is Gallina ? how is it? Producers?

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In Neive; excellent reputation; La Spinetta, Oddero, Piero Busso.

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Where is Pajorè? Who owns most of this cru? How is it?

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In Treiso; Gaja; Well regarded site for its excellent soil, altitude, exposure.

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Where is Valeirano? How is it? Producer?

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In Treiso; Historically one of Treiso’s finest sites; La Spinetta.

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Where is Giacosa? Who is the most important producer? For which grape?

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In Treiso; Gaja; For Chardonnay.

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Name a producer of Bricco di Treiso? What’s the terroir of this Cru?

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Pio Cesare; It’s well regarded, high altitude, with southern exposures.

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Name 4 important Crus in Treiso?

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Pajorè, Valeirano, Giacosa, Bricco di Treiso.

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Name 3 Crus in Neive?

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Albesani, Gallina, Basarin.

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Name most famous crus in Barbaresco?

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Cole, Secondine, Pajè, Martinenga, Rabajà, Rio Sordo

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Sori Tildin and Costa Russi are both within which Cru? Who is the producer?

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Roncagliette, Barbaresco; Gaja.

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How many producing communes are there in Roero? Name the four communes Entirely included in DOCG?

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19 villages; Canale, Corneliano d’Alba, Piobesi d’Alba, Vezza d’Alba.

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What’s the producing provinces of Terre Alfieri?

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Cuneo, Asti.

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Name the two subzones of Barbera d’Asti?

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Tinella, Colli Astiani

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Which is the most famous subzone of Asti DOCG and became a sperated DOCG?
When was it elevated?

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Canelli; in 2023.

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Name the three subzones of Asti DOCG?
Which types of wine are produced in the subzones?

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1)Strevi, Santa Vittoria d’Alba, Canelli
2)Moscato d’Asti style only for Strevi and Canelli,
3)Moscato d’Asti and Moscato d’Asti Vendemmia Tardiva for Santa Vittoria d’Alba

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Where is Santa Vittoria d’Alba ?

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It’s a subzone of Asti DOCG

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Where is Strevi?

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It’s a subzone of Asti DOCG

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? Which are the producing provinces of Alta Langa DOCG?

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Cuneo, Asti, Alessandria

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Which are the two best communes for Gavi?

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Gavi di Gavi, Gavi di Tassarolo

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Name the two subzones of Colli Tortonesi DOC?

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Monleale, and Terre di Libarna

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What’s the subzone of Langhe DOC? In which province?

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Novello; in Cuneo.

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Which are the producing provinces fro Erbaluce di Caluso?

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Torino, Vercelli, Biella.

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59
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Name the 7 subzones of Valle d’Aosta?

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Alta Valle: Blanc de Morgex, La Salle: white wines of 100% Prié Blanc;
Media Valle: Enfer d’Arvier, Torrette: 85% and 70% Petit Rouge;
Nus: white from 100% Malvoisie (Pinot Grigio), Passito, Petit Rouge blend red;
Chambave: Petit Rouge red, and famous for Chambave Muscat from 100%
Moscato Bianco, can be dry or flétri;
Bassa Valle: Arnad-Montjovet, Donnas: 70% and 85% Nebbiolo.

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Which subzones of Valle d’Aosta produce 100% Prie blanc?

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Blanc de Morgex and La Salle.

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which subzones of Valle d’Aosta only produce red wines from Petit Rouge?

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Enfer d’Arvier, Torrette in Media Valle.

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Where is Chambave ? Wine types and grape?

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In Media Valle, Valle d’Aosta;
Red wine from Petit Rouge;
And famous for Muscat from 100% Moscato Bianco, can be dry or flétri.

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Where is Torrette ? Wine types and grape?

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In Media Valle, Valle d’Aosta;
Red wines of 70% Petit Rouge.

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Where is Enfer d’Arvier ? Wine types and grape?

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In Media Valle, Valle d’Aosta;
Red wines of 85% Petit Rouge.

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Where is Nus ? Wine types and grape?

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In Media Valle, Valle d’Aosta;
White wine and Passito from 100% Malvoisie (Pinot Grigio);
Red wine from Petit Rouge.

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Which subzone of Valle d’Aosta produce Muscat?

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Chambave in Media Valle.

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Which subzone of Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC especially produce Grannacia grape?

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Quiliano

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Name the five subzones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

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Maroggia, Sassella, Grumello, Inferno, Valgella

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Name the 5 communes in the Classico zone of Valpolicella DOC? Which is the closest to the lake Garda? Which is eastern most? Which has warmer climate?

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1) Sant’ Ambrogio di Valpolicella, Fumane, San Pietro in Cariano, Marano, Negrar (from west to east).
2) Sant’ Ambrogio di Valpolicella is closest to the Lake Garda;
3) Negrar is eastern most;
4) Sant’ Ambrogio di Valpolicella is warmer because of proximity to the lake, temperature has 4 degrees Celsius higher than Negrar.

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Where is Classico zone of Valpolicella DOC?

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Western side of the appellation.

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Name the three subzones of Valpolicella DOC? Which is the closest to the Lake Garda?

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Valpolicella Classico (west), Valpantena (central), Valpolicella Est (east);
Classico zone is closest to the Lake Garda.

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Which subzone has the most major producers of Valpolicella? Name 4 producers?

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Valpolicella Classico; Masi, Allegrini, Quintarelli, Bussola.

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Name the three subzones of Bardolino DOC? When were they approved officially?
What are the requirements for the subzones indication?

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1) La Rocca, Montebaldo, Sommacampagna;
2) Approved in 2021;
3) Mini one year of ageing.

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Name the two subzones of Soave?

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Colli Scaligeri (hillsides outside the Classico zone)
Classico (part of the communes of Soave and Monteforte d’Alpone)

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Name the 6 subzones of Gambellara DOC?

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Faldeo, Taibane, Monti di Mezzo, San Marco, Creari, Selva

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Name the two official subzones of Prosecco DOC?

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Trieste (eastern most), Treviso (central Prosecco)

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When was Rosé Prosecco created ? How is it made? What are the requirements?

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1) In 2020;
2) Must be spumante and contain 10%-15% Pinot Nero, vinified as a red wine and added to the base of a minimum of 85% Glera.
3) All Rose Prosecco must be vintage-dated, sweetness levels can range from Brut Nature to Extra Dry.

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Name the 3 subzones of Cartizze?

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Cartizze Alto: highest and steepest vineyard, at 230-320m 冷空气下沉 warmer than lower part, riper but with high acidity due to the diurnal shift昼夜变化.
Cartizze Est
Cartizze Ovest: 180-230m

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Name the 3 subzones of Alto Adige DOC which are specialized in Schiava grape varietal? How many % of Schiava is required in these subzones?

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Colli di Bolzano, Meranese, Santa Maddelena;
Min. 85%/

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Name the other 3 subzones of Alto Adige DOC? Which is the coolest?

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Terlano, Valle Isarco, Valle Venosta
Valle Isarco

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Where is Valle Isarco? Which grapes are produced here?

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A subzone of Alto Adige;
*known for white wines, including Kerner, Sylvaner, and Müller-Thurgau.
*Also produce a red blend called Klausner Laitacher

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Which subzones of Trentino DOC are producing Marzemino grape?

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Isera, Ziresi

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Name the 5 subzones of Trentino DOC?

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Castel Beseno, Isera, Ziresi, Sorni, Valle di Cembra

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Where is Castel Beseno? Which grape is produced? Which types of wine?

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It’s a subzone within Trentino DOC;
Moscato Giallo : dry, passito, vendemmia tardiva.

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Name the 5 subzones of Friuli Colli Orientali DOC? Which is the northernmost subzone?
Which is easternmost?

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1) Cialla, Ribolla Gialla di Rosazzo, Pignolo di Rosazzo,
Schioppettino di Prepotto, Refosco di Faedis.
2) Refosco di Faedis is the northernmost.
3) Easternmost part is Prepotto

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Which subzone of Friuli Colli Orientali DOC is producing Refosco? What’s the color and characteristics of Refosco?

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Refosco di Faedis,
Red grape, soft, more refined.

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Which subzone of Friuli Colli Orientali DOC is producing Pignolo?
What are the characteristics of Pignolo?

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Pignolo di Rosazzo;
Pignolo is the most full bodied of the Friuli reds and most tannic reds in all of Italy, needing years of bottle age.

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Where is Cialla? It’s monopole of which producer?

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1) It’s a subzone of Friuli Colli Orientali, is a hamlet within Prepotto.
2) Monopole of Ronchi di Cialla

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Which subzone of Friuli Colli Orientali DOC producing Schioppettino?

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Prepotto (easternmost)

90
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What’s the Grand Cru of Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene called?

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Cartizze

91
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Which is the northern most commune in Barolo appellation?

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Verduno

92
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Which is the southern most commune in Barolo appelation?

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Monforte d’Alba

93
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Which is the smallest commune of Barbaresco?

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San Rocco Seno d’Elvio

94
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Which is the southern most commune of Barbaresco?

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Treiso

95
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Which is the western most commune of Barolo appelation?

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Cherasco

96
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Name the 3 communes in the eastern side of Barolo?

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from North to south
Grinzane Cavour, Diano d’Alba, Serralunga d’Alba

97
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In which commune if Ravera located?

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Novello

98
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Which commune in Barbaresco has higher altitude ?

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Treiso

99
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Which soil type is the youngest in Barolo?

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Messinian (5-7million years ago)

100
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Which soil type has the oldest age in Barolo?

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Serravallian = Helvetian soil (11-13million years ago)

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Name the 3 types of soil in Barolo ?

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1)Serravallian/Helvetian soil=Lequio Formations: the oldest (11-13 million yrs ago), yellow sandstone and sand, and is rich in iron; The soil is higher in calcium carbonate, restraining vigor and yielding, the wines are austere, powerful and structured. Found in Monforte d’Alba and Serralunga d’Alba
2)Tortonian has two types:
*Sant’Agata marl(fossili)=formed during both the Tortonian and Messinian periods:
7-11 million yrs ago, blue-grey marl泥灰岩, higher in clay, in La Morra, Barolo and Barbaresco.
*Diano Sandstones=Arenarie di Diano d’Alba formation=formed in Tortonian age: 9 million yrs ago, grey sandstone; primarily in Castiglione Falletto (but also central of Monforte d’Alba, pockets in La Morra and the commune of Barolo), the wines have both structure and elegance

102
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Which is the highest cru in La Morra? Which famous wine is made from this cru?

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Serradenari; Bruno Giacosa’s Barolo Croera (only made in 2004)

103
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Where is Arborina? Who is the most famous producer?

A

La Morra, Elio Altare

104
Q

Where is Bricco Rocca?

A

La Morra, higly regarded cru, lower in altitude

105
Q

Where is La Serra? Name 2 important producers?

A

La Morra, well regarded cru, facing east and south;
Marcarini, Roberto Voerzio

106
Q

Where is Cerequio? Name 3 important producers?

A

shared between Barolo and La Morra (small but high reputation for its soil blue marl and sandy limestone);
Michele Chiarlo, Baroli, Batasiolo

107
Q

In which commune are the following Crus/MGA’s located?

A

Villero, Cannubi, Vigna Rionda, Brunate, Castelletto, Bussia, Rocche dell’Annunziata, Monvigliero
Villero - Castiglione Falletto,
Cannubi - Barolo,
Vigna Rionda - Serralunga d’Alba,
Brunate - La Morra and Barolo
Castelletto - Monforte d’Alba
Bussia - Monforte d’Alba
Rocche dell’Annunziata - La Morra
Monvigliero - Verduno

108
Q

Name the two subzones of Bussia?

A

Bussia Soprana (higher part, most famous) and Bussia Sottana (280-300m lower)

109
Q

Name 5 smaller vineyards within Cannubi?

A

Cannubi Boschis, Cannubi, Cannubi Valletta, Cannubi S. Lorenzo, Cannubi Muscatel

110
Q

Name 5 important crus in La Morra? Style?

A

La Serra, Bricco Rocca, Roche dell’Annunziata, Arborina, Serradenari, Brunate and Cerequio are shared with Barolo.
Perfumed and graceful, aromatic and feminine

111
Q

Name 3 important crus in commune of Barolo? Style?

A

Cannubi, Brunate (shared), Cerequio (shared), Cannubi Boschis, Sarmassa
Open, broad, youthful, velvety and supple

112
Q

Where is Sarmassa?

A

commune of Barolo

113
Q

Please name 3 notable Crus in Monforte d’Alba? Style?

A

**Bussia, Ginestra, Santa Stefano, Castelletto
Big, bold, dark and rich, most concentrated

114
Q

Where is Santa Stefano?

A

Monforte d’Alba

115
Q

Name 3 important Crus in Serralunga d’Alba? Style

A

***Vigna Rionda, **Gabutti, San Rocco, Parafada, Brea, Rivette, Vignarionda, Lazzarito
Powerful, long-aging, tannic, most full bodied Barolos

116
Q

Where is Lazzarito?

A

Serralunga d’Alba

117
Q

Where is Vigna Rionda?

A

Serralunga d’Alba

118
Q

Please name 3 notable Crus in Castiglione Faletto? Style?

A

Monprivato, Bricco Rocche, ***Villero;
Generous boldness and richness, medium bodied to powerful.

119
Q

Where is Monprivato?

A

Castiglione Faletto

120
Q

Where is Monvigliero?

A

In Verduno

121
Q

Name the the Grand Cru of Verduno?

A

Monvigliero

122
Q

Where is Villero? Name 3 producers?

A

Castiglione Falleto, large cru of excellent reputation
Giuseppe Mascarello, Vietti, Cordero di Montezemolo

123
Q

Where is Bricco Rocche? most important producer?

A

Castiglione Falleto, Ceretto - home to Ceretto’s Bricco Rocche Estate

124
Q

Where is Bricco Rocche and Bricco Rocca?

A

Bricco Rocche is in Castiglione Falleto
Bricco Rocca is in La Morra

125
Q

Where is San Rocco? famour producer?

A

Serralunga d’Alba, Azelia

126
Q

Where is Gabutti?

A

Serralunga d’Alba (small but high reputation, southern facing)

127
Q

Where is Parafada?

A

Serralunga d’Alba

128
Q

Where is Brea? who made its fame?

A

Serralunga d’Alba, Brovia

129
Q

Where is Rivette? Who owns most of the vineyards?

A

Serralunga d’Alba, Gaja for white

130
Q

Where is Vignarionda? name 2 producers?

A

Serralunga d’Alba; Oddero, Giovanni Rosso

131
Q

Which producer is most kown for “Cole” cru bottling?

A

Moccagatta

132
Q

Where is Cole located? name 3 notable producers?

A

Barbaresco,
Moccagatta, Produttori del Barbaresco, Carlo Giacosa

133
Q

Where is Secondine? who is the most famous producer?

A

Barbaresco; Gaja’s San Lorenzo

134
Q

Name curs in Barbaresco commune?

A

***Montestefano cru, Cole, Secondine, Pajè, Rabaja-Bas, Ronchi, Faset, **Martinenga, Rabajà, Rio Sordo

135
Q

Where is Martinenga? Who is the producer?

A

Barbaresco, one of the best crus of Barbaresco
It’s a monopole of Marchesi di Gresy

136
Q

Where is Rio Sordo?

A

Barbaresco

137
Q

Where is Rabajà?

A

Barbaresco

138
Q

Which cru is nicknamed “The most Barolo among the Barbarescos”? What’s the style?

A

Montestefano, full body and almost meaty texture

139
Q

Where is Ronchi?

A

Barbaresco

140
Q

Where is Rabaja-Bas?

A

Barbaresco, the smallest cru in all of Barbaresco, 2ha

141
Q

Which is the smallest cru of all Barbaresco?

A

Rabaja-Bas, 2ha

142
Q

Where is Pajè located?

A

Barbaresco, great reputation

143
Q

Where is Montestefano located?

A

Barbaresco

144
Q

Name the monopole vineyard of Marchesi di Gresy? What are the two top cuvees from this vineyard?

A

Martinenga, “Gaiun” and “Camp Gros”

145
Q

Who is the producer of Gaiun? from which vineyard? appellation?

A

Marchesi di Gresy, Martinenga, under Barbaresco DOCG

146
Q

Who is the producer of Camp Gros? from which vineyard? appellation?

A

Marchesi di Gresy, Martinenga, under Barbaresco DOCG

147
Q

Where is Rabajà?

A

Barbaresco

148
Q

Where is Rio Sordo?

A

Barbaresco

149
Q

Name the best grand cru in Neive? and two best premier cru?

A

Grand Cru: Santo Stefano (within Albesani)
Premier Crus: Serraboella, **Gallina,
Notable: Basarin

150
Q

Where is Gallina? Style? name 3 producers?

A

Neive, excellent reputation;
Chunkier, fleshier
La Spinetta, Oddero, Piero Busso

151
Q

Where is Albesani? What is its famous subzone?

A

Neive; Santo Stefano

152
Q

Where is Santo Stefano located? Who is the famous producers?

A

It’s a subzone of Albesani Cru, in Neive commune
Bruno Giacosa, Castello di Neive

153
Q

Where is Basarin?

A

Neive

154
Q

Where is Pajorè? Who is the largest owner?

A

In Treiso, Gaja

155
Q

Name 3 notable crus in Treiso?

A

Pajorè, Valeirano, Giacosa, Bricco di Treiso

156
Q

Where is Valeirano? Name one producer?

A

Treiso; La Spinetta

157
Q

Where is Giacosa cru located? who is the most important producer?

A

Treiso; Gaja (for Chardonnay)

158
Q

Name one producer of Bricco di Treiso Cru?

A

Pio Cesare

159
Q

Sori Tildin and Costa Russi are both within which Cru? Who is the producer?

A

Roncagliette, Barbaresco; Gaja

160
Q

Where is Roncagliette located? Who is the important producer and for which wines?

A

Barbaresco, Gaja Sori Tildin and Costa Russi

161
Q

Where is Pajorè and Rabajà?

A

Pajorè is in Treiso, Rabajà is in Barbaresco

162
Q

Where is Asili?

A

Barbaresco

163
Q

Name 3 best “premier crus” in Barbaresco?

A

Pajè, Montestefano and Rio Sordo

164
Q

Where is Montestefano? Style?

A

Barbaresco;
In Barbaresco, exceptional! higher-lying vines have benefited the most from climate change, as its slightly cooler microclimate guarantees wines of both body and finesse

165
Q

In which cru is the grapes of Sorì San Lorenzo sourced from?

A

in Secondine - Cru in Barbaresco

166
Q

How many producing communes are there in Roero? Name the four communes Entirely included in DOCG?

A

19 villages; Canale,Corneliano d’Alba,Piobesi d’Alba, Vezza d’Alba

167
Q

Name the two subzones of Barbera d’Asti?

A

Tinella, Colli Astiani

168
Q

Name the two subzones of Asti DOCG? Which types of wine are produced in the subzones?

A

1)Strevi and Santa Vittoria d’Alba;
2)Moscato d’Asti style only for Strevi,
Moscato d’Asti and Moscato d’Asti Vendemmia Tardiva for Santa Vittoria d’Alba

169
Q

Where is Strevi?

A

It’s a subzone of Asti DOCG

170
Q

Where is Santa Vittoria d’Alba ?

A

It’s a subzone of Asti DOCG

171
Q

Name the two subzones of Colli Tortonesi DOC?
Monleale, and Terre di Libarna

A

Monleale, and Terre di Libarna

172
Q

Where is Monleale? Which types of wine are produced? Grape Variety?

A

Subzone of Colli Tortonesi DOC;
Barbera ONLY red wine

173
Q

Where is Terre di Libarna? Which types of wine are produced? Grape Varieties?

A

1)Subzone of Colli Tortonesi DOC;
2)Timarosso, Bianco, Rosso, Spumante;
3)Timorasso: 95% Timorasso
Bianco Spumante: 60% Timorasso +max 40% other non aromatic white grapes
Rosso: 60% Barbera + max 40% other red grapes

174
Q

Which subzone of Langhe are producing 100% Nascetta wines?

A

Nascetta del Comune di Novello

175
Q

Name the five subzones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

A

Maroggia, Sassella, Grumello, Inferno, Valgella

176
Q

Name the two subzones of Lambrusco Mantovano DOC?

A

Oltrepò Mantovano and Viadanese-Sabbionetano

177
Q

Name 2 subzones of Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG?

A

Colli Astiani and Tinella

178
Q

Where is Castellinaldo?

A

Subzone of Barbera d’Alba DOC

179
Q

Name the subzone of Barbera d’Alba? When was it created?

A

Castellinaldo, in 2021

180
Q

Which DOCG is inside of Dolcetto d’Alba DOC?

A

Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba DOCG

181
Q

Name the communes of Gavi?

A

Gavi, Novi Ligure, Serravalle Scrivia, Bosio, Tassarolo, Francavilla Bisio, San Cristoforo, Pasturana, Parodi, Carrosio, Capriata d’Orba

182
Q

What’s the subzone of Golfo del Tigullio-Portofino?

A

Subzone: Costa dei Fieschi

183
Q

Wame the Subzone of Val Polcevera?

A

Coronata

184
Q

Where is Coronata?

A

It’s the subzone wihin Val Polcevera

185
Q

Name the five subzones of Riviera Ligure di Ponente? Which grapes are they producing?

A

Riviera dei Fiori, Albenganese, Finales (Pigato, Vermentino, Rossese)
Taggia (Moscato)
Quiliano (Granaccia)

186
Q

Name the subzones of Cinque Terre?

A

Subzones:Costa de Sera, Costa de Campu, Costa de Posa

187
Q

Name two subzones of Piemonte DOC?

A

Marengo Storica (frizzante or spumante Cortese),
Vigneti di Montagna

188
Q

Where is Marengo Storica? which type of wine is produced?

A

A subzone of Piemonte DOC;
frizzante or spumante Cortese

189
Q

What’s the subzone of Langhe DOC?

A

Novello

190
Q

Which is the largest Cru in the entire Barolo DOCG? within which commune? how many hectares of vines?

A

Bricco San Pietro - Monforte d’Alba - 380ha
Bussia - Monforte d’Alba, 292ha
Perno - Monforte d’Alba, 191ha

191
Q

Which cru is shared between Barolo and Novello?

A

Ravera

192
Q

Which crus are shared between Barolo and La Morra?

A

Fossati, Cerequio, Brunate

193
Q

Which is the largest Cru in La Morra? and second largest? how many hectares?

A

Largest: Annunziata - 109ha
Second largest: Serradenari - 101ha

194
Q

Which is the smallest cru in La Morra? how many hectares? Producers?

A

Conca - 2ha
Renato Ratti, Fratelli Revello

195
Q

Which are the smallest Crus in Barolo? how many hectares?

A

San Lorenzo - 2ha
Cannubi San Lorenzo - 2ha

196
Q

Where is San Lorenzo? supplying fruit for which winery?

A

Barolo, Bartolo Mascarello

197
Q

Which is the smallest cru in entire Barolo? in which commune? how many hectare? producer?

A

Bricco Rocche - Castiglione Falletto - 1ha - Ceretto

198
Q

Name the only cru in Cherasco? how many hectares?

A

Mantoetto; 3ha

199
Q

Name the only cru in Rotti? how many hectares?

A

Bricco Ambrogio; 48ha

200
Q

Where is Bricco Ambrogio located?

A

cru in Rotti

201
Q

Where is Mantoetto located?

A

Cru in Cherasco

202
Q

Where is Santo Stefano?

A

It’s a Cru in Neive - Barbaresco, also a commune in Roero - Santo Stefano Roero

203
Q

Name 13 more important communes of Roero?

A

Montà (northern most), Santo Stefano Roero, Monteu Roero, Montaldo Roero, Pocapaglia, Corneliano d’Alba, Canale, Castellinaldo d’Alba, Vezza d’Alba,
Piobesi d’Alba, Castagnito, Guarene, Priocca

204
Q

Which is the most northeast commune of Roero?

A

Govone

205
Q

Which commune in the central east of Roero?

A

Magliano Alfieri

206
Q

Which is the southern most commune of Roero?

A

Santa Vittoria d’Alba

207
Q

Please name 3 notable Crus in la Morra? Style?

A

Brunate,Cereguio, Rocche;Perfumed and graceful, aromatic and feminine

208
Q

Please name 3 notable Crus in Barolo? Style?

A

Cannubi, Cannubi Boschis, Sarmassa, Brunate,open, broad, youthful, velvety and supple

209
Q

Please name 3 notable Crus in Monforte d’Alba? Style?

A

Bussia, Ginestra, Santa Stefano;
Big, bold, dark and rich, most concentrated

210
Q

Please name 3 notable Crus in Serralunga d’Alba? Style?

A

Lazzarito, Marenca-Rivette, Vigna Rionda;
Powerful, long-aging, tannic, most full bodied Barolos.

211
Q

Please name 3 notable Crus in Castiglione Faletto? Style?

A

Monprivato, Rocche, Villero;
Generous boldness and richness, medium bodied to powerful

212
Q

Name the five subzones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

A

Maroggia, Sassella, Grumello, Inferno, Valgella

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