Italy

Question 1

What is the smallest cru in the Barolo DOCG, and which producer is most associated with it?

Answer 1

Cannubi Boschis; Luciano Sandrone.

Question 2

Which commune is known for producing the most elegant and floral styles of Barolo?
a) Serralunga d’Alba
b) La Morra
c) Monforte d’Alba
d) Castiglione Falletto

Answer 2

La Morra.

Question 3

Brunate is in which Barolo Cru?

Answer 3

La Morra

Question 4

Bussia is in which Barolo Cru?

Answer 4

Monforte d’Alba

Question 5

Lazzarito is in which Barolo Cru?

Answer 5

Serralunga d’Alba

Question 6

Monprivato is in which Barolo Cru?

Answer 6

Castiglione Falletto

Question 7

Cannubi is in which Barolo Cru?

Answer 7

Barolo

Question 8

Name the three sub-crus of Bussia that Aldo Conterno uses for their Granbussia bottling.

Answer 8

Vigna Cicala, Vigna Romirasco, Vigna Colonello.

Question 9

Which soil type dominates the Barolo commune, contributing to its balanced and approachable style?
a) Tortonian marl
b) Helvetian sandstone
c) Kimmeridgian marl
d) Volcanic basalt

Answer 9

Tortonian marl and Helvatian sandstone

Question 10

What is the minimum aging requirement for Barolo Riserva wines?

Answer 10

62 months (5 years, 2 months).

Question 11

Identify the commune located furthest south in the Barolo DOCG.

Answer 11

Monforte d’Alba.

Question 12

Which producer is credited with pioneering Barolo Chinato?
a) Giacomo Conterno
b) Bartolo Mascarello
c) Cappellano
d) Elio Altare

Answer 12

Cappellano.

Question 13

What is the origin of the name “Cannubi,” and why is it significant in Barolo history?

Answer 13

Cannubi derives from “Canubbio,” meaning “reed” or “cane.” It is significant as one of the oldest named vineyards in Barolo, first mentioned in 1752.

Question 14

Arrange the following Barolo communes from west to east:

Serralunga d’Alba
La Morra
Castiglione Falletto
Barolo

Answer 14

La Morra → Barolo → Castiglione Falletto → Serralunga d’Alba.

Question 15

What are the four communes of the Barbaresco DOCG?

Answer 15

Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso, San Rocco Seno d’Elvio.

Question 16

Which cru is exclusively owned by Marchesi di Gresy?
a) Rabajà
b) Martinenga
c) Asili
d) Montefico

Answer 16

Martinenga.

Question 17

Asili Cru is in which commune?

Answer 17

Barbaresco

Question 18

Gallina Cru is in which commune?

Answer 18

Neive

Question 19

Montestefano Cru is in which commune?

Answer 19

Barbaresco

Question 20

Pajé Cru is in which commune?

Answer 20

Barbaresco

Question 21

Serraboella Cru is in which commune?

Answer 21

Neive

Question 22

Name the nine single-cru Riserva bottlings produced by Produttori del Barbaresco.

Answer 22

Asili, Rabajà, Ovello, Pajé, Muncota, Montefico, Montestefano, Pora, Rio Sordo.

Question 24

What is the minimum aging requirement for Barbaresco Riserva wines?

Answer 24

50 months (4 years, 2 months).

Question 25

Which commune of Barbaresco DOCG is located furthest south?

Answer 25

Treiso.

Question 26

Which producer is known for pioneering modern Barbaresco with single-vineyard bottlings and bar aging?

Answer 26

Angelo Gaja.

Question 27

What is the origin of the name "Rabajà," and why is it significant in Barbaresco history?

Answer 27

Rabajà derives from "rabbia," meaning "rage" or "fury," reflecting the vineyard’s powerful wines. It is one of the most iconic crus in Barbaresco.

Question 28

Arrange the following Barbaresco crus from west to east: Asili Rabajà Ovello Pajé

Answer 28

Asili → Rabajà → Pajé → Ovello.