Italy Advanced Flashcards
Gattinara and Ghemme
Piedmont – Structured and age-worthy Nebbiolo-based wines from northern Piedmont, often compared to Barolo but with higher acidity.
Roero DOCG
Piedmont – Produces both Nebbiolo-based reds (softer than Barolo/Barbaresco) and fresh, floral white wines from Arneis.
Dogliani DOCG
Piedmont – A top-tier Dolcetto appellation, known for deep color, dark fruit, and a richer texture than standard Dolcetto.
Nizza DOCG
Piedmont – The finest Barbera wines, with depth, structure, and aging potential, distinct from the broader Barbera d’Asti DOCG.
Moscato d’Asti
Piemonte - A slightly sparkling often very sweet, floral wine from Asti.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Tuscany – A historic, structured Sangiovese-based wine with firm tannins and earthy complexity.
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Umbria – A deeply tannic and powerful red made from the rare Sagrantino grape, with immense aging potential.
Barolo Villages
La Morra, Serralunga d’Alba, Monforte d’Alba, Castiglione Falletto, Barolo, Novello, Verduno
Barbaresco Villages
Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso
Chianti Classico Villages
Greve, Radda, Castellina, Gaiole
Barolo
Barolo. The namesake village, producing balanced and classic Barolos with rich fruit and firm tannins.
La Morra
Barolo. Known for the most elegant and perfumed Barolos, with softer tannins and floral aromatics.
Monforte d’Alba
Barolo. Produces powerful, deeply structured Barolos with firm tannins and dark fruit.
Serralunga d’Alba
Barolo. The most structured and long-lived Barolos, with intense tannins and mineral-driven complexity.
Castiglione Falletto
Barolo. Offers a balance between the power of Serralunga and the elegance of La Morra, known for finesse and complexity.
Novello
Barolo. Less common but produces elegant, softer Barolos with floral and red fruit notes.
Verduno
Barolo. Known for delicate and aromatic Barolos, often with a floral and spicy character.
Barbaresco
Barbaresco. The most classic and well-balanced, often the benchmark for the region.
Neive
Barbaresco. Produces some of the most structured and long-lived Barbarescos.
Treiso
Barbaresco. Higher elevation gives more acidity and freshness, with floral notes.
Greve in Chianti
The northernmost and one of the most prestigious villages, known for elegant and balanced Sangiovese wines.
Radda in Chianti
High-altitude vineyards produce fresh, high-acid wines with minerality.
Castellina in Chianti
Wines here are structured and deep, with good aging potential.
Gaiole in Chianti
Produces bold and intense Chianti Classico, often with great depth.
