Italy Flashcards
When Denominazione di Origine Controllata was established
in 1963
When first DOCG was introduced
in 1980
Italian Wine Classifications
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) / Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP)
Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) / Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP)
Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) / Indicazione Geografica Protetta (IGP)
Vino (formerly Vino da Tavola)
What was the latest DOCG and when
in 2023, Canelli
Major features of Piemonte
Apennines and the Alps
Po River
Marl and Sandstones soils
Continental climate
What is the native grape of Piemonte
Nebbiolo
description of Nebbiolo
High acidity, high alcohol and high tannin
What are major red grapes of Piemonte
Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera
Other red grapes: Brachetto, Grignolino, Ruchè, Croatina, Vespolina; and Freisa
What is the most planted white grape in PIEMONTE
Moscato Blanco
Other white grapes: Cortese, Arneis, Erbaluce and Favorita (Vermintino)
mos prestegious DOCG in Piemonte
Barolo and Barbaresco
Description of flavours in Nebbiolo
Tar, truffle, rose petals and dried fruits
orange colour even in youth
Where you can find Tortonian soils
La Morra and Barolo
Where Serravallian sandstone soils could be found
Monforte D’Alba, Serralunga d’Alba and Castiglione Falletto
What are requirements for Barolo
aged for 38 months with 18 months in oak
What are requirements of Barolo Riserva
62 months of ageing
Barbaresco ageing requirements
min of 26 months at least 9 months in cask
Barbaresco riserva ageing requirements
50 months
Which grape does Roero DOCG use apart from Nebbiolo
Arneis
What is the alternative name of Nebbiolo in Gattinara Docg and Ghemme DOCG
Spanna
Which 2 DOCG in 2008 that focused on Barbera grape
Barbera d’Aste and Barbera del Monferrato Superiore
What is the requirement of Barbera d’Asti normale
short 4 months ageing before going to the market
Requirements of Barbera del Monferrato superiore
14 months ageing prior to release
6 months ageing in cask
What DOCG was approved in 2010 and uses Ruchè grape
Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato
What are 3 DOCG using 100% Dolcetto
Dogliani, Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore and Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba
What is the minimum aging for 3 DOCG that uses Dolcetto
10 months
What was 1st DOCG for white wine to be promoted in Piemonte
Gavi
Gavi DOCG uses which grape
Cortese
Which DOCG is the largest in Italy in terms of producer
Asti
Only sparkling and from Moscato Bianco
What is the method used in Asti
Charmat method
What is Moscato d’Asti
More artesanal product with ripe Moscato Bianco grapes
What is another sparkling appellation
Canelli DOCG and Alta Langa DOCG
Sparkling from Alta Langa DOCG
In style of champagne
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes
en tirage 30 months and riserva 3 years
What is style of Brachetto d’Acqui
Rose and Rose Spumante from Brachetto grape
What is the smallest and least populous region
Valle d’Aosta
Wine styles in regards to Valle d’Asota
Rosso (Rouge)
Rosso Novello (Nouveau)
Bianco (Blanc)
Rosato (Rosé)
Passito (Flétrie)
Varietal Designated Wines (minimum 85%)
White: Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Petite Arvine, Moscato Bianco, Traminer, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Nero (may be vinified as a white wine)
Vendemmia Tardiva/Vendange Tardive: Müller Thurgau requires a minimum 220 g/l must weight, all other white varieties require 250 g/l
Red: Gamay, Pinot Nero, Mayolet, Merlot, Premetta, Gamaret, Vuillermin, Fumin, Syrah, Cornalin, Nebbiolo, Petit Rouge
If labeled by subzone, the wines are subject to different varietal specifications.
what is the most important DOCG in Lombardy
Franciacorta
limited to sparkling winemaking
what are aging requirements in Franciacorta
Franciacorta: Minimum 18 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 25 months total from the date of harvest
Franciacorta Satèn & Rosé: Minimum 24 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 31 months total from the date of harvest. Both styles may also be Millesimato or Riserva.
Franciacorta Millesimato: Minimum 30 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 37 months total from the date of harvest
Franciacorta Riserva: Minimum 60 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 67 months total from the date of harvest
What is the main grape for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Pinot Nero
with 15 months on lees and vintage 2 years on lees
Grape of Liguria
Pigato and Rossese
DOCG of Emilia Romagna
Colli Bolognese Pignoletto
Romagna Albana
Which DOCG was the first for white wine in Italy
Romagna Albana in 1987
Albana grape
What is another name of Grechetto grape
Pignoletto
In which regions there is a production of Lambrusco
Modena and Reggio
