Italy Flashcards
What is the smallest cru in the Barolo DOCG, and which producer is most associated with it?
Cannubi Boschis; Luciano Sandrone.
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
La Morra.
Brunate is in which Barolo Cru?
La Morra
Bussia is in which Barolo Cru?
Monforte d’Alba
Lazzarito is in which Barolo Cru?
Serralunga d’Alba
Monprivato is in which Barolo Cru?
Castiglione Falletto
Cannubi is in which Barolo Cru?
Barolo
Name the three sub-crus of Bussia that Aldo Conterno uses for their Granbussia bottling.
Vigna Cicala, Vigna Romirasco, Vigna Colonello.
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
Tortonian marl and Helvatian sandstone
What is the minimum aging requirement for Barolo Riserva wines?
62 months (5 years, 2 months).
Identify the commune located furthest south in the Barolo DOCG.
Monforte d’Alba.
Which producer is credited with pioneering Barolo Chinato?
a) Giacomo Conterno
b) Bartolo Mascarello
c) Cappellano
d) Elio Altare
Cappellano.
What is the origin of the name “Cannubi,” and why is it significant in Barolo history?
Cannubi derives from “Canubbio,” meaning “reed” or “cane.” It is significant as one of the oldest named vineyards in Barolo, first mentioned in 1752.
Arrange the following Barolo communes from west to east:
Serralunga d’Alba
La Morra
Castiglione Falletto
Barolo
La Morra → Barolo → Castiglione Falletto → Serralunga d’Alba.
What are the four communes of the Barbaresco DOCG?
Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso, San Rocco Seno d’Elvio.
Which cru is exclusively owned by Marchesi di Gresy?
a) Rabajà
b) Martinenga
c) Asili
d) Montefico
Martinenga.
Asili Cru is in which commune?
Barbaresco
Gallina Cru is in which commune?
Neive
Montestefano Cru is in which commune?
Barbaresco
Pajé Cru is in which commune?
Barbaresco
Serraboella Cru is in which commune?
Neive
Name the nine single-cru Riserva bottlings produced by Produttori del Barbaresco.
Asili, Rabajà, Ovello, Pajé, Muncota, Montefico, Montestefano, Pora, Rio Sordo.
What is the minimum aging requirement for Barbaresco Riserva wines?
50 months (4 years, 2 months).
Which commune of Barbaresco DOCG is located furthest south?
Treiso.
Which producer is known for pioneering modern Barbaresco with single-vineyard bottlings and bar aging?
Angelo Gaja.
What is the origin of the name “Rabajà,” and why is it significant in Barbaresco history?
Rabajà derives from “rabbia,” meaning “rage” or “fury,” reflecting the vineyard’s powerful wines. It is one of the most iconic crus in Barbaresco.
Arrange the following Barbaresco crus from west to east:
Asili
Rabajà
Ovello
Pajé
Asili → Rabajà → Pajé → Ovello.
