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Italy from Guildsomm Flashcards

1
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What are the two most significant wine regions in Italy?

A

Piedmont and Tuscany

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What does the name ‘Piedmont’ mean?

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‘the foot of the mountain’

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3
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Which river flows through the Piedmont region?

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Po River

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What type of climate does Piedmont experience?

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Continental climate

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What are the three provinces of Piedmont where most grape-growing occurs?

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  • Asti
  • Alessandria
  • Cuneo
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What is the most noble and ageworthy red grape of Piedmont?

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Nebbiolo

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7
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What is the term ‘sorì’ in Piedmontese dialect referring to?

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Prized southern exposures for vineyards

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What are the three major red grapes of Piedmont?

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  • Nebbiolo
  • Dolcetto
  • Barbera
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9
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What is the earliest ripening red grape in Piedmont?

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Dolcetto

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10
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What is the most planted white grape in Piedmont?

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Moscato Bianco

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Name two other white grapes grown in Piedmont.

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  • Cortese
  • Arneis
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As of 2023, how many DOCGs and DOCs does Piedmont have?

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19 DOCGs and 41 DOCs

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13
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What distinguishes Barolo from Barbaresco?

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Barolo is typically more powerful and long-lived, while Barbaresco is softer and more approachable

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What soil type characterizes vineyards in La Morra and Barolo?

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Tortonian soils, higher in calcareous marl

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What is the minimum aging requirement for Barolo wines?

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38 months

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16
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What are the two stylistic approaches in Barolo winemaking?

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  • Traditionalists
  • Modernists
17
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Which towns primarily produce Barbaresco DOCG wines?

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  • Barbaresco
  • Neive
  • Treiso
18
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Barbaresco wines?

19
Q

What is Barolo Chinato?

A

A DOCG aromatized wine flavored with quinine

20
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What is the primary grape used in Roero DOCG red wines?

21
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What percentage of Nebbiolo is required for Roero DOCG red wines?

A

Minimum 95%

22
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What are the two other Nebbiolo-based DOCGs mentioned?

A
  • Gattinara DOCG
  • Ghemme DOCG
23
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What is the DOCG status of Barbera in Piedmont?

A

Barbera d’Asti and Barbera del Monferrato Superiore

24
Q

What is unique about the Ruchè grape?

A

Strong resistance to grapevine fanleaf virus

25
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Dolcetto DOCG wines?

A

Ten months

26
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What characterizes the wines of Dogliani?

A

Show sweet black fruit in a typically rustic frame

Lewis' Advanced Somm (25 decks)

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