Italy - North Flashcards
Where is “Bricco San Pietro” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Monforte d’Alba
What are the 11 communes of Barolo?
- Barolo
- La Morra
- Casteglione Falleto
- Serralunga d’Alba
- Monforte d’Alba
- Diano d’Alba
- Verduno
- Novello
- Grinzano Cavour
- Roddi
- Cherasco
Where is “Ornato” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Serralunga d’Alba
Could you tell the req for white Chambave?
100% Moscato Bianco - Dry: 11% ABV - Passito: 16,5% ABV (13% acquired)
What is the oldest DOCG of Veneto? The most recent?
Oldest: 1998 - Recioto di Soave Newest: 2011 - Bagnoli Friularo - Montello Rosso Colli de Conegliano
When is Sforzato di Valtellina’s grapes can be vinified? What are the regulation about alcohol content?
- The vinification process can not start prior December 10th - Grapes must increase the potential alcohol from 11% to 14% – 90% Chiavennasca
What is “Arcailloso”?
Soil type of Gavi “Red Earth”: brown iron rich soil
Name some highly regarded MGA of Casteglione Falleto?
- Bricco Boschis - Montprivato - Vignolo - Fiasco - Villero - Scarrone - Bricco Rocche - Pira
Where could you find the Vien de Nus grape?
Valle d’Aoste DOC Nus subzone is the central area: Red Dry, superiore, Passito wines
Where is the MGA “Bussia” Located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Montforte d’Alba communes – Also a part is shared with Barolo town
Name all of the white DOCG in Piemonte?
- Gavi
- Roero d’Arneis
- Erbaluce di Caluso
- Asti / Moscato d’Asti
What is the latest GV updating into the Franciacorta DOCG?
For the 2017 vintage, Erbamat is now allow on the blend, at up to 10%
Name the MGA shares between Barolo and Novello towns?
Ravena
Where is Torette located?
Valle d’Aoste DOC - Petit Rouge (70% min)
Where is “Bricco Rocca” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra
What are the req for the Barbera del Montferrato Superiore DOCG?
85% Barbera + Grignolino, Freisa, Dolcetto - 14 mth ageing in total - Min 6 mth spent in oak 13% ABV
What does mean MGA in Barolo / Barbaresco?
“Menzioni geografiche aggiuntive” = Single vineyard / Sori
What are the req for Dogliani? Superiore?
100% Dolcetto - 12% ABV - Superiore: 13% ABV
Where is located Recioto di Gabellara DOCG?
Veneto
How is the traditional trellising system on the Aoste Valley?
Pergola system
Where is located Fonsati MGA?
- *Barolo DOCG**
- “MGA” shares between Barolo and la Morra communes*
Where would you find “Santa Vittoria d’Alba”?
Asti DOCG - Piemonte Subzone created in 2011
What are the sub-zone of Barbera d’Alba DOCG?
- Tunella
- Astiano
- Nizza - Prior to 2014
What is Saten? Where could you find it?
Is a BdB style wine produced in Franciacorta DOCG – Produced only with Chardonnay + 50% max Pinot Bianco – 24 mth of ageing OTL Can only be produced in Brut or less – cannot exceed 5 ATM into a bottle
Where is “Cerrati” Located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Serralunga d’Alba
What are the req for Barbera d’Alba DOCG?
90/100% Barbera - straight Barbera: 4 mth ageing min / no oak regulations - Superiore: 14 mth ageing with at least 6 mth in oak / 6 mth in bottle - With sub-zone labelled: 24 mth ageing in total with 6 mth in oak / 6 in bottle (SUSU
Name the DOCG of veneto for white wine only?
- Soave Superiore - Recioto di Soave (sweet) - Recioto di Gambellara (sweet) - Colli Asolani (glera base) - Conegliano Valdobiadene (still or spk) - Colli Eugeni Fior d’Arancino (Moscato Giallo) - Lison (shared with FVG)
What is the sub-zone of Conegliano Valdobiadene DOCG?
Cartizze
What are the DOCG producing sparkling wine in Piemonte?
- Alta Langa (only MC) - Moscato d’Asti (single AF in tank) - Asti: Charmat Method - Asti Metodo classico: 2nd AF in bottle - Gavi: Metodo classico Erbaluce di Calusso:
Explain the Helvetian soil? where could you find it?
Youngest soil type of the Barolo DOCG: sandy base around the Serralunga / Monforte / Casteglione section
Where is located “Brunate”?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” shares between Barolo and la Morra communes
What does mean “Sorí” in Italian?
Hilltops with southern exposure
Where is “Sorano” MGA located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Serralunga d’Alba and Diano d’Alba
What sub region of Valle d’Aoste are focus on white wine?
- Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle: Prié Blanc - Chambave: Moscato Bianco - Nus: Malvoisie (PG)
where is located the higher vineyard in Europe?
Morgex (Aoste Valley)
What does mean MGA in Barolo / Barbaresco?
“Menzioni geografiche aggiuntive” = Single vineyard / Sori
Where is “Falleto” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Serralunga d’Alba
Where is Arnad Montjovet sub-zone?
Aoste Valley DOC – 70% Picoutener (Nebbiolo)
Where is “San Ponzio” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo
Where is located “Annunziata”?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra
What are the req for Dolceto di Ovada Syperiore?
- 12 mth ageing for straight – 12,5% ABV - 20 mth For a Vigna – 13% ABV - 24 mth for Riserva
what are grapes of Soave superiore DOCG?
70% Garganega + Trebbiano and Chardonnay
Name some highly regarded “MGA” of La Morra
- Bricco San Biagio - Annunziata - Rocchetevino - Boiolo - Bricco Rocca - Brunate (shared with Barolo) - Cannubi (shared with Barolo) - Fonsati (shared with Barolo)
What are the regulations of Soave Superiore DOCG? Riserva?
Straight: 6 mth ageing / 12% ABV Riserva: 12 mth ageing / 12,5% ABV
What is the ageing for Valtellina SuperioreDOCG?
2 years ageing // 1 must be spent in oak barrels to be RIserva: 3 years in total
What are the best region for Petit rouge grape production?
Aoste Valle DOC - especially: - Torette - Enfer d’Arvier - Chambave
Where is “Baudana” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Serralunga d’Alba
What is a “Tiny”?
tall, upright oak vat used in traditionalists Barolo wineries
Name some highly regarded MGA of Serralunga d’Alba?
- Sorano (shared with Diano d’Alba) - San Rocco - Baudana - Cerrati - Lazzarito - Vignia Rionda - Ornato - Falleto - Boscareto
Explain Alta Langa DOCG?
- Traditional method spk wine only - GV: 90% Combined Pinot Nero and Chardonnay – Spumante: All process must be at least 30 mth – Spumante Riserva: all process occurs in 36 mth min – every wines must be vintage dated - Min planting altitude: 250 (Valley floor planting is prohibited)
Who’s producing “annamaria clementi”?
Ca del Bosco Prestige cuvée –Franciacorta DOCG
Name the DOCG of Piemonte based on Barbera.
- Barbera di Monferato Superiore - 2008 - Nizza -2014 - Barbera d’Alba - 2008
What is Curtefranca DOC?
The still wine production from the Franciacorta delimitation
What is the tete de cuvee of “Ca del Bosco”? What appellation?
Annamaria Clementi Franciacorta DOCG
What are the req for Dolceto di Ovada Syperiore?
- 12 mth ageing for straight – 12,5% ABV - 20 mth For a Vigna – 13% ABV - 24 mth for Riserva
What is the other name of the Picotendro?
Nebbiolo (Aoste Valley) Picoutener
Where is “Bricco Rocca” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra
Where is “Ginestra” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Monforte d’Alba
Where is located Chambave?
Valle d’Aoste DOC – Moscato Bianco 100% Dry / Passito – Petit Rouge 70% Dry / Superiore / Passito
What are the req for Franciacorta Riserva?
Can be use for white, rose spumante and Saten must spent 67 mth of ageing with at least 60 OTL - Dosage: Can be produced only in 0 dosage to Brut – Must be vintage dated on the label
Where is “Rocchevino” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra
What are the sub zone of Valpolicella?
Classico Valpantena Eastern Valpollicella (Val Squanranto, Val Mezzane, Valle di Illasi, Valle Tramigna, San Bricco Lavagno, Valle di Marcellise)
What are the sub-zone of Valtellina superiore DOCG?
- Grumello - Inferno - Maroggia - Sassela - Valgella
What are the req of Gavi DOCG?
Piemonte 100% Cortese Tranquilo: 10% ABV Riserva: 12 mth ageing (with 6 mth on its lees) Spumante: 24 mth including 18 mth OTL Spumante Riserva: 36 mth in total
What are the GV allowed for Valle d’Aoste Chambave?
wh: Moscato 100% – Dry and passito red: 70% Petit Rouge + PN/Gamay – Dry / Superiore / Passito
What are the Sub-zone of Asti DOCG?
When are they been created?
2011
- Strevi
- Canelli
- Santa Vittoria d’Alba
Where is the MGA “Ravena” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from communes of Barolo / Novello communes
Where could you find the Piave River?
Prosecco delimitation Veneto - Italy
What grapes are allow in Prosecco production?
85% Glera (=Prosecco) + Verdisso, Bianchetta, Trevigiana, Perena, Glera Lunga + Chardo, PB, PG, PN (as white wine)
What are the main differences between Asti / Moscato d’Asti / Asti Metodo Classico?
Asti: Undergo a 2nd AF in tank // Must be aged of a mouth in autoclave prior bottling Asti Metodo Classico: 2nd AF in bottle // Spent min 9 mth OTL prior disgorgment Moscato d’Asti: Single fermentation in tank // lower ABV // 1 mth in autoclave min All of them are 100% Moscato Bianco GV
What is Fruttai?
Special room loft used to dry off the grapes for the Amarone - Recioto process. Left in matt tray in natural air flow
What is Valtellina Stagafassli?
Wine can be labelled with this mention on the label when is aged and bottled in Switzerland
When was Barolo DOCG upgrade?
1980 (First DOCG to be created, with Vino Nobile de Montalcino & Brunello de Montepulciano)
Name the sub-zone of the Aoste Valley DOC?
- Enfer d’Arvier DOC - Torette DOC - Nus DOC - Chambave DOC - Arnad-Montjovet DOC - Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle (Higher vineyard in Europe) - Donnas
Where is “Rocchevino” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra
What are the req for still dry wine in Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle?
Aoste Valley DOC 100% Prié Blanc 9% ABV min Can be Vendemia Tardivia or Spumante (TM in 9 mth OTL)
What is Torchiato di Fregona? in what appellation?
Colli di Conegliano - Veneto White wine produced from Glera, Verdiso, Boschera blend 150 days of appassimento method (18% ABV potential) – Can not be press prior the 1 february year after harvest – 24 Mth ageing with 5 mth in bottle
Where is the MGA “Bussia” Located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Montforte d’Alba communes – Also a part is shared with Barolo town
Where is the MGA “Ravena” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from communes of Barolo / Novello communes
Where would you find Maroggia?
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - Lombardie - Italie
What are the req for white Nus in Valle d’Aoste DOC?
100% Malvoisie (Pinot Grigio) 11,5% ABV for dry wine 16,5% ABV for passito (14% acquired)
What are the req to Nizza DOCG?
100% Barbera 18 mth in total with at least 6 in wood Rosso Riserva: 30 mth in total, with 12 in wood Must be manual harvested
Where is located “Fonsati”?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” shares between Barolo and la Morra communes
How are the still wine label within the Franciacorta DOCG delimitation?
Curtefranca DOC
Name the DOCG of Veneto? (14)
- Soave Superiore - Recioto di Soave - Recioto di Gambellara - Colli Asolani - Conegliano Valdobiadene - Colli Eugani Fior d’Arancino - Liso - Colli de Conegliano - Amarone de la Valpolicella - Recioto de la Valpolicella - Bagnoli Friularo - Piave Malanotte - Montello Rosso - Bardolino Superiore
Name some highly regarded MGA of Monforte d’Alba
- Bricco San Pietro - San Giovanni - Bussia - Perno - Ginestra - Gramolere
What is the Italian name for Late Harvest?
Vendemia Tardivia
How are the vineyard sit on into the Aoste Valley?
South Facing slopes vineyard over the Dora Baltea River: Terrace vineyard
What is Valtellina Stagafassli?
Wine can be labelled with this mention on the label when is aged and bottled in Switzerland
What are the 2 soil types of Gavi area?
Calcareó/Mornozó: Limestone rich clays: Better of white wine Arcailloso: “Red Earth”: brown Iron-rich soil, better for red wines
Who’s the owner of the Montprivato vineyard? Where is. it located?
Barolo DOCG Castiglione Falletto commune Giuseppe Mascarello
What are the 3 “MGA” shared between La Morra and Barolo?
- Cerequio - Brunate - Fonsati
What is the min ageing for Barolo? Riserva?
38 mth since November 1st of the Harvest Riserva: 62 mth mth since November 1st of the harvest Both must spent 18 mth in oak min
Where is “San Ponzio” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo
What are the req for Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle for Spumante wines?
100% Prié Blanc - Traditional Method only - 9 mth OTL - 10,5% ABV
Location of the following MGA:
Bricco de Viole
Barolo DOCG
- Within the Barolo commune
Explain Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
Lombardy’s Sangiovese DOCG - Here call Chiavennasca DOCG created in 1998 – 2 years ageing min / 1 in oak – Must reach a 12% ABV min – Riserva: 3 years ageing with 1 in oak
Where is “Gramolere” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Monforte d’Alba
What wine can be produce in Aoste Valley Arnad Montjovet?
Red wine only - 70% Picoutener (Nebbiolo) - 11% ABV / 12% for superiore - 5 mth ageing min / 12 if superiore
What is a Botti?
Large slovenian oak barrel uses to aged Italian wine (regular in Barolo/Barbaresco)
Could you tell the req for red Chambave?
70% Petit Rouge - Dry: 5 mth ageing / 11% ABV - Superiore: 8 mth ageing / 12% ABV - Passito: 12 mth ageing
Where is located “Bricco San Biagio”?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra
Name the MGA shares between Barolo and Monforte d’Alba?
“Bussia”
What are the DOCGs based on Nebbiolo in Piemonte?
- Barolo - Barbaresco - Roero - Ghemme - Gattinara
What is the ageing req for Amazon della Valpolicella? Riserva?
Amarone: 2 years ageing Riserva: 4 years ageing Reach 14% ABV min after the appassimento process
Where would you find Valgella?
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - Lombardie - Italie
what are the grapes of Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG?
Corvina: 45-95% (can be replace by Corvinone up to 50%) Rondelina: 5-30% Molinara: 10% Max
Where is “Cannubi San Lorenzo” located? Name a famous producer there?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo
Where is located “Cerequio”?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” shares between Barolo and la Morra communes
Where is “Cannubi San Lorenzo” located? Name a famous producer there?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo
Who’s the owner of the Montprivato vineyard? Where is. it located?
Barolo DOCG Castiglione Falletto commune Giuseppe Mascarello
What is Refrontolo? Where could you find it? in what appellation?
Colli di Conegliano DOCG – Veneto 95% Marzemino: 24 mth aging within 12 in wood / 3 in bottle Passito: appassimento method: reach a 15% ABV potential prior fermentation
Name the white DOCG of Piemonte?
Gavi Roero d’Ariens Erbaluce di Calusso Asti Asti Metodo classico Moscato d’Asti
What are the soil type of Barolo? Explain them and precise where are they?
- Tortonian: La Morra / Barolo area = – Old derived bedrock (subdivises into 3 soil type: Tortonian, Serravalian and Langhien) - Helvetian soil: younger sandy soil around Serralunga, Monforte and Casteglione
What are the 2 soil types of Gavi area?
Calcareó/Mornozó: Limestone rich clays: Better of white wine Arcailloso: “Red Earth”: brown Iron-rich soil, better for red wines
What is the cru within the Boschetti MGA? Where is it located?
Barolo DOCG Barolo commune “Bricco San Giovani” is a smaller cru inside the “Boschetti” MGA
What is the soil type of Barbera d’Alba?
Silt-Clay Limestone
Where is located “Annunziata”?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra
Where is Lison DOCG? Explain it?
Share between Veneto en Friuli-Venezia-Giulia
Where is “Vignolo” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Casteglione Falleto
What is the river run through Prosecco region?
Piave river
Where is “Bricco de Violence” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo
Name some MGA of Novello?
Ravera Cerviano-Merli Panerole Corini Pallaretta
Where and what is Oltrepo Pavese Methodo classico DOCG?
- Lombardie - Italy – Sparkling wine DOCG – Based in Pinot Nero, blended with Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Grigio
Where would you find Sassela?
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - Lombardie - Italie
Where is located “Bricco San Biagio”?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra
Explain Vendemia Tardivia from Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle?
Valle d’Aoste DOC 100% Prié Blanc Min must weight: 200 g/L 9% ABV
Where is located Enfer d’Arvier?
Valle d’Aoste DOC 85% Petit Rouge min - 11,5% ABV (12,5% for superiore) - 5 mth ageing (8 for Superiore)
Where is “Bricco Rocche” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Casteglione Falleto
What are the req for red Nus in Valle d’Aoste DOC?
40% Vien de Nus (70% combined with Petit rouge) - 5 mth ageing / 8 for superiore / 12 for passito - 11% ABV / 12 for superiore