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What does DOP/DOC mean and where is it used?

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Italy - Denominazione di Origine Protetta

Or DOC Denominazione di Origine Controllata

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What does DOCG mean and where is it used?

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Italy - Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

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What is the difference between DOC and DOCG in Italy?

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DOC = wines are subject to geographical boundaries + limitations on GV and production methods

DOCG = DOC + wines must be bottled within the region + tasting by Ministry of Agriculture

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What does the term Classico mean in Italy?

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Designate wines made solely from grapes grown in the original classified land

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What does the term Riserva mean in Italy?

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Wines with higher alcohol levels and longer ageing than the minimum stipulated by the appellation

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What does IGP/IGT mean in Italy?

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Indicazione Geografica Protetta (IGP)
Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT)

Same thing

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What are the main wine producing regions in Northern Italy?

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  1. Alto Adige
  2. Trentino
  3. Friuli-Venezia Giulia
  4. Veneto
  5. Piemonte
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Where are the vineyards regions of Northern Italy located?

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Foothills of the Alps and on the plain of the river Po

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What is the climate in Northern Italy?

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Moderate climate with short, dry summers

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What are the moderating influences in Northern Italy?

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  1. Alps - barrier sheltering the vineyards from the rain

2. Local rivers (Po) and glacial lakes (Lake Garda) = moderating influence to areas inland

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What is a threat for the vineyard in Northern Italy?

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Areas close to the sea might have a high level of rainfall = fungal diseases can be a problem

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What was the trellising system traditionnaly used in Northern Italy and why was it used?

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Pergola = trained high with fruit hanging below a horizontal canopy of leaves

Protects from sunburn + allows air to circulate and minimizes the risk of rot

Still used when high levels of acidity and low sugar are needed (for sparkling wines for example) + when the grapes need to be dried (they need to be free from diseases)

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What does the pergola training help to achieve in wines in Northern Italy?

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Still used when high levels of acidity and low sugar are needed (for sparkling wines for example) + when the grapes need to be dried (they need to be free from diseases)

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What is the most common training system in northern Italy?

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Higher density plantings using VSP training are now more common

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What is Italy’s most northerly wine region?

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Alto Adige

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What is the climate in Alto Adige?

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Moderate climate, with short dry summers and low rainfall during the growing season

Large diurnal range thanks to the altitude = grapes are ideal for the production of aromatic whites and elegant light bodied reds

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What impact does the large diurnal range have in Alto Adige?

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Large diurnal range thanks to the altitude = grapes are ideal for the production of aromatic whites and elegant light bodied reds

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What is the most used GV in Alto Adige?

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Pinot Grigio

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Describe a Pinot Grigio from Alto Adige

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Dry style, light to medium body, high acidity

Citrus + green fruit flavors

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What is the main appellation in Alto Adige?

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Alto Adige AOC

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What is the difference between Alto Adige and Trentino?

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Trentino is directly south of Alto Adige

The valley is wider here and vines are planted on the valley floor and the slopes on both sides of the valley

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What is the climate in Trentino?

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Similar to Alto Adige

Dry summers and low rainfall during the growing season, but overall slightly warmer, since Trentino has a more southerly atitude

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Why is the climate in Trentino overall warmer than in Alto Adige?

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  1. Southern Latitude
  2. More vineyards are lower altitudes
  3. Mountains to the west side of the valley are sheltering the region from the cooling influence from Lake Garda
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What are the main GV in Trentino?

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PINOT GRIGIO and Chardonnay

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Describe a white wine from Trentino 1. from the valley floor 2. from higher altitudes
1. Medium bodied, medium acidity, ripe stone fruit | 2. More similar to the ones in Alto Adige
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What is the appellation in Trentino?
Trentino DOC
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What are the 2 main advantages of using Pergola training?
- Protects from sunburn | - Better air circulation
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What is a moderating influence in Friuli-Venezia Giulia?
Cooled by air from the mountains
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What is a moderating influence in Friuli-Venezia Giulia?
Cooled by air from the mountains
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What are the 2 main climate in Friuli-Venezia Giulia?
North = Foothills of the Alps = moderate continental In the south = warm maritime climate
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What is the main GV in Friuli-Venezia Giulia?
Pinot Grigio
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Describe the style of Pinot Grigio from Alto-Adige, Trentino and Friuli Venezia-Giulia
- Dry in style - Clonal selection are the same as in Germany and Alsace - Typically made in stainless steel and concrete - Some MLF. lees and oak in premium examples
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What are the 3 appellations in Friuli Venezia-Giulia?
Collio Orientali DOC Collio DOC Friuli Grave DOC
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What are the 2 premium appellations in Friuli Venezia Giulia?
Collio Orientali DOC | Collio DOC
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Where can we find the fuller bodied Pinot Grigio in Italy?
Friuli Venezia Giulia
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What are the western/eastern and northern/southern limits of Veneto?
West: Lake Garda East: Venice North: foothills of the Alps South: plains of the river Po
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What is the climate in Veneto?
Warm continental climate
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What are the moderating influences in Veneto?
Cooling breezes from Lake Garda in the west Cooling influence from altitude (=large diurnal range) in the North Moist air and fog from the Po river in the south (risk of disease and rot)
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What is the main appellation in Veneto?
Veneto IGP
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What type of wines are usually produced in Veneto IGT?
High-volume, inexpensive, simple and fruity wines from international GV Usually Pinot Grigio
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What are the characteristics of a Pinot Grigio from Veneto?
- early harvested - high yielding = neutral wines - dry in style
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What are the 2 distinct areas in Soave?
Foothills Flat plains
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What are the soils of the foothills areas in Soave? What is their influence on the grapegrowing and on the wines?
Limestone, clay, volcanic rocks Naturally cool soils + altitude = slow ripening = grapes with full flavor ripeness but also high acidity Wines can age
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What are the soils in the plain areas in Soave? What is their influence on grapegrowing and on the wines?
Sandy, alluvial soils Aid ripening so the grapes are fruitier with medium acidity Wines are meant to be drunk young
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What are the 2 main appellations in Soave?
``` Soave DOC (plains) Soave Classico DOC (foothills) ```
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What is the main GV in Soave DOC and Soave Classico DOC?
Garganega (white)
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Describe a Garganega from Soave?
Medium to high acidity Medium body Pears, red apple, stone fruit and white pepper NO oak typically Best examples can age
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What is the main GV in Valpolicella?
Corvina
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What are the 5 appellations in Valpolicella?
``` Valpolicella DOC Valpolicella Classico DOC Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Reciotio della Valpolicella DOCG Valpolicella Ripasso DOC ```
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What is the difference between Valpolicella DOC and Valpolicella Classico DOC?
Valpolicella DOC = made from grapes from the entire region Valpolicella Classico DOC = made from grapes from the foothills
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Describe a Valpolicella DOC and Valpolicella Classico DOC
Fruity, simple, with light tannins and red cherry flavors | Rarely oaked, made to be drunk immediately
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What are the main characteristics of Corvina?
thin skinned, moderate color, low to medium tannins, high acidity
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Where is Corvina used?
Valpolicella
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Where is Garganega used?
Soave
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What are the 2 specifics winemaking methods used in some Valpolicella appellations?
Passito method | Ripasso method
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Where is the Passito method used?
Amarone della Valpolicella DOC | Recioto delle Valpolicella DOCG
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Where is the Ripasso method used?
Valpolicella Ripasso DOC
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Describe the Ripasso method
Uses grape skins from a fermenting Amarone della Valpolicella - shortly before the fermentation finishes, the Amarone is drained off the skins - skins remain unpressed and are added to a vat of Valpolicella that has finished fermentation - yeast is transferred along and ferments remaining sugar on the amarone grape skins This gives more color, flavors and tannins to the wine
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Describe the passito method
Passito method: - increases structure, flavor concentration and color - Grapes are picked early when still high in acidity and dried indoors (concentrates sugars and flavors) - Fermentation starts in winter
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Describe an Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
``` Dry of off-dry Full-bodied with high alcohol Medium to high tannins Very concentrated red berries and spice Usually aged in large oak barrels ```
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Describe a Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
``` Grapes are so sweet that the fermentation stops naturally Sweet wines Full-bodied and high alcohol Medium to high tannins Intense red fruit ```
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Describe a Valpolicella Ripasso DOC
Medium to full-bodied Medium to high tannins Stewed red cherries and plums
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What is the climate in Piemonte?
Moderate continental climate
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What are the moderating influences in the north of Piemonte?
Mountains rain shadow protecting the region from wind and precipitations Lake Maggiore Moderates the northern part of Piemonte
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What is the moderating influence in the south of Piemonte?
Po River | Moderates the southern part of Piemonte
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What are the main challenges in Piemonte?
Summer conditions | Region can be subject to hail, fog and thunderstorms
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What is the range of altitude in Piemonte?
Ranging from 150 to 600 meters = different aspects and altitudes for viticulture
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What are the main black and white GV in Piemonte?
White Cortese and Moscato (Muscat) Black Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto
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What is the only GV allowed in Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG?
Nebbiolo
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Where is Nebbiolo used?
Piemonte (Barolo and Barbaresco)
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Describe the region of Barolo DOCG
Horseshoe-shaped valley | Steep south-facing slopes (300-500 metres)
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What are the characteristics of Nebbiolo?
high acidity and tannins but little color
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What is the impact of altitude on the wine in Barolo DOCG?
Slow ripening thanks to altitude = flavors and aromas of sour cherries, herbs and dried flowers Best years: full-bodied with high acidity and tannins + can develop in the bottle
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What are the aging conditions in Barolo DOCG?
Total aging: 3 years (36 months) Oak aging: 18 months = half (either small oak barrels or larger casks)
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What are the aging conditions in Barbaresco DOCG?
Total aging: 2 years = 24 months | Oak aging: 9 months
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Describe the vineyards in Barbaresco DOCG compared to Barolo DOCG
South-facing slopes at lower altitude (200-400m) Lower altitude + local river = Grapes ripen earlier than in Barolo
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Describe a Barbaresco DOCG wine compared to Barolo DOCG
Nebbiolo GV Fruitier and less perfumed as in Barolo, but similar acidity and tannin levels (able to age in bottles)
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What are the most planted GV in Asti and Alba?
Barbera (black) | Dolcetto (black)
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What are the characteristics of Barbera?
Black GV Late ripening grape, medium to deep color, low to medium tannins and high acidity + red cherries and plums + black pepper
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What are the characteristics of Dolcetto ?
Black GV Earlier ripening than Nebbiolo and Barbera, can be planted in cooler sites Deep, often purple color with medium to high tannins and medium acidity + black plums, red cherries and dried herbs
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In which appellations in Barbera used?
Barbera d'Alba DOC | Barbera d'Asti DOCG (higher quality)
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In which appellation is Dolcetto used?
Dolcetto d'Alba
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What is the grape variety in Gavi?
Cortese (white)
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What are the moderating influences in Gavi?
Altitude + Sea breeze | Long, slow ripening of the grapes
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What is the typical winemaking like in Gavi?
Protective winemaking = norm - Cool fermentation in stainless steel - Old oak vessels can be used for fermentation + lees stirring to add complexity Most of the wine is made to be drunk young but best examples can age in the bottle for years
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What are the characteristics of Cortese? What type of wine is produced with it?
White GV Slow, long ripening - retains high acidity and floral character Pale and light-bodied, high acidity and aromas, citrus + green apples + pears
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What is the most important wine producing region in Central Italy?
Tuscany
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What is the most important GV in Tuscany?
Sangiovese
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What are the characteristics of Sangiovese (grape growing and winemaking)?
Wines with high acidity and tannins, needs a warm climate (late-ripening) Red cherries, plums + dried herbs Usually aged in oak to soften the tannins + add spicy notes (both small and large oak casks) Develops meaty and gamey aromas with bottle age
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Where is Chianti located?
Foothills of the Apennines mountains - Tuscany
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What is the main GV used in Chianti?
Sangiovese
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What is the difference between Chianti DOCG and Chianti Classico DOCG?
Chianti DOCG - Used by producer of large volumes, source from the greater region - Subzones are possible for higher quality Chianti Chianti Classico DOCG - Not a subzone of Chianti DOCG - Higher vinyards = slower ripening of Sangiovese = greater acidity + more herbal aromas

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