Italy Flashcards
Explain the 3 categories of Italian Wine
- VDT – Vino da Tavola
- DOC - Vino Denominzione di Origine Controllata
- DOCG – Vino Denominazione di Origine Controllata et Garantitia
What does IGT stand for?
Indicazione Geografiche Tipiche
Name the 2 indigenous red varietals of Italy
- Sangiovese
2. Nebbiolo
Name the 3 indigenous white varietals of Italy
- Cortezi
- Fiano
- Greco
What types of wines does the Vale d’ Aosta produce? (3)
Reds, White and Roses
Where is Langhe situated?
Large sub-region in Piedmonte
What grape varieties are used for Langhe DOC Red wines? (3)
- Nebbiolo
- Freisa
- Dolcetto
What grape varieties are used for Langhe DOC White wines? (3)
- Arneis
2. Favorita (Vermentino)
What is Langhe DOC mostly used for?
For Barolo and Barbaresco to declassify their wines into earlier drinking styles
What wines does Langhe Nascetta del Comune di Novello DOC produce? (1)
Wines made from Nasetta grapes from the village of Novello
Was is the min abv for Asti DOCG?
7.5-9%
What grapes are used in Asti DOCG?
Moscato Bianco grapes exclusively
What winemaking method is used in Asti DOCG to produce sparkling wines?
Cuve Close/Charmant process
What is the max abv for Moscato d’ Asti DOCG?
5.5%
What grapes are used for Moscato d’ Asti? (1)
Moscato Bianco
What is the min abv for Barbaresco DOCG?
12%
What grapes are used in Barbaresco DOCG?
Nebbiolo
Name to other communes in Barbaresco
- Neive
2. Treiso
What is the max yield for Barbaresco?
8000kg/ha
What is the min ageing for Barbaresco?
26 months, of which 9 months in wood/chestnut
What is the min ageing for Barbaresco Riserva?
50 months, of which 9 months in wood/chestnut
If a vineyard name is used in Barbaresco what are the requirements? (2)
Yield is restricted to 7200kg/ha + additional 0.5% abv
Name 3 top Cru’s in Barbaresco
- Montestefano
- Montefico
- Rabaja
What is the min abv for Barolo DOCG?
12.5%
What grapes are used in Barolo DOCG?
Nebbiolo
How many communes are there in Barolo DOCG?
11
Name the 2 types of soils found in Barolo DOCG and what styles of wine they produce?
- Tortonian soils - produce more ruby coloured wines, softer and faster maturing – Barolo and La Morra
- Helvetian soils - produce more garnet coloured wines, higher tannins, slower maturing – Castiglione Falleto, Serralunga d’ Alba, Monforte d’ Alba
What is the min ageing for Barolo DOCG?
38 months, of which 18 months in oak
What is the min ageing for Barolo Riserva?
62 months, of which 18 months in oak
What is the max yield for Barolo DOCG?
8000kg/ha
If a vineyard name is used in Barolo what are the requirements? (2)
Yield is restricted to 7200kg/ha + additional 0.5% abv
Name 3 top Cru’s of Barolo?
- Cannubi
- Cerequio
- Monprivato
What wines does Barolo Chinato DOCG produce?
Aromatized Barolo, min 16.5% abv, bitter flavour of quinine, by steeping the bark of the Chinchona tree, add herbs, spices and sugar
What is the min abv for Barbera DOCG?
12.0%
What grapes are used in Barbera DOCG? (1)
Barbera
What 3 DOCG’s are Barbera sold under?
- Barbera d’ Alba
- Barbera d’ Asti
- Barbera del Monferrato
What are the tasting characteristics of Barbera? (3)
Dry wines, high in acid, low in tannin, can be slightly sweet
When are the requirements for Barbera to be “Superior”? (2)
- Spent 3 years in wood
2. 12.5% abv
What wines does Brachetto d’ Acqui DOCG produce? (1)
Light effervecent dessert wines
What grapes are used in Brachetto d’ Acqui DOCG? (1)
Brachetto grapes
What grapes are used in Dolcetto di Cogliani Superiore DOCG/Dogliano DOCG? (1)
Dolcetto grapes
What is the min ageing for Dolcetto di Cogliani Superiore DOCG/Dogliano DOCG?
1 Year, of which 6 months must be in wood
Name the 2 DOC’s of Dolcetto di Cogliani Superiore /Dogliano?
- Dolcetto d’ Asti
2. Dolcetto d’ Alba
What is the min abv for Gattinara DOCG?
12.5%
What grapes are permitted in Gattinara DOCG? (3)
Nebbiolo grapes + up to 4% Vespolina/Bonarda (Uva Rara)
What is the min ageing for Gattinara DOCG?
3 Years, of which 1 year must be in wood
What is the min ageing for Riserva Gattinara DOCG?
4 years, of which 2 years must be in wood + 13% abv
What types of wines are produced in Gavi/Cortesi DOCG? (2)
Still, Frizzante/sparkling dry wines
What grapes are used in Gavi/Cortesi DOCG?
Cortese grapes
What is the min abv for Ghemme DOCG?
12% abv
What wines are produced in Ghemme DOCG? (1)
Dry red wines
What grapes are used in Ghemme DOCG? (3)
85 % Nebbiolo, rest can be Vespolina/Bonarda
What is the min ageing for Ghemme DOCG?
36 months, of which 20 months in oak and 9 months must be in bottle
What is the min ageing for Riserva Ghemme DOCG?
48 months, of which min of 24 months in oak and 9 months in bottle + 12.5% abv
What is the min abv for Roero DOCG?
12.5 %
What wines does Roero DOCG produce? (1)
Red wine only
What grapes are used for the production of Roero?
95% Nebbiolo, balance is non-aromatic varietals
What is the min ageing for Roero DOCG?
20 months, of which 6 months in oak from the 01 Nove of year of harvest
What is the min ageing for Reserve Roero DOCG?
48 months, of which 24 months in oak and 9 months in bottles + 12.5% abv
What is the maximum yield for Roero DOCG?
8000kg/ha
What is the requirements for a vineyard name to be used in Roero DOCG?
Yield is reduced to 7200kg/ha + extra 0.5% abv required
What are the two white DOCG’s find in Roero?
White Roero Arneis (min 11% abv) and White Roero Spumante (min 11,5% abv)