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?
- Verduno
- La Morra
- Roddi
- Grinzano Cavour
- Cherasco
- Diano d’Alba
- Casteglione Falleto
- Serralunga d’Alba
- Barolo
- Monforte d’Alba
- Novello
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: Since 1998
- Recioto di Soave DOCG (straw wines of garganaga)
Newest: all introduced in 2011
- Bagnoli Friularo DOCG (Raboso Piave - dry red with a dry VT style)
- Montello Rosso DOCG (40-70 percent cabernet sauv)
- Colli de Conegliano DOCG (dry whites of manzoni bianco, dry reds of cabernet sauv and franc, merlot, refosco, marzemino) known for ‘Refrontolo - passito wine of marzemino and Torchiato di Fregona - dried grape wine of glera, verdiso, and Boschera)
- Piave Malanotte (Raboso Piave - dry red with min 15% of fruit (no more than 30%) mus be appasimento) - 3 years from 11/1 of harves year, 12 mo in barrel & 4 in btl
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/ 14% min achieved abv and 20 months aging
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
- canelli
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?
Ravera
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 -12 months from 10/15 of the harvest year (not released until 11/1 following year)
Where is located Recioto di Gabellara DOCG?
Varieties: 100% Garganega
Minimum Alcohol: 14% potential after drying, minimum 11.5% effective for Recioto di Gambellara Classico and 11% effective for Spumante
Aging Requirements: May not be released until September 1 of the year following the harve
How is the traditional trellising system on the Aoste Valley?
Pergola system
Where is located Fossati MGA?
- *Barolo DOCG**
- “MGA” La Morra commune*
Name the Asti DOCG Piemonte Subzones created in 2011 and their grape(s) and style(s)
“Santa Vittoria d’Alba” Moscato d’Asti and VT
“Strevi” Moscato d’Asti
“Canelli” Moscato d’Asti
What are the sub-zone of Barbera d’Asti DOCG?
- Tinella
- Astiano (colli astiani)
- 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 “Cerrata” Located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Serralunga d’Alba
What are the req for Barbera d’Asti DOCG?
90-100% Barbera
- straight Barbera: 4 mth ageing min / no oak regulations 12%
- Superiore: 14 mth ageing with at least 6 mth in oak / 6 mth in bottle 12.5%
- Sub-zone labeled: 24 mth ageing in total with 6 mth in oak / 6 in bottle 13%
Tinella / Astiano
Name the DOCG of Veneto focus on white wine only?
- Soave Superiore (Garganega)
- Recioto di Soave (sweet - garganega)
- Recioto di Gambellara (sweet - garganega)
- Colli Asolani/AsoloProsecco (glera base)
- Conegliano Valdobiadene (still or sparkling)
- Colli Eugeni Fior d’Arancino (Moscato Giallo)
- Lison (across Veneto & Friuli, Friulano)
What is the sub-zone of Conegliano Valdobiadene DOCG?
Cartizze
Spumante Superiore di Cartizze: 11.5%
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Soil types for the Conegliano area are primarily comprised of clay and limestone with a mix of alluvial and glacial. The soils of Valdobbiadene consist of moraines, sandstone and clay.
What are the DOCG producing sparkling wine in Piemonte?
- Alta Langa (only Traditional Method) 9mo lees - whole process 36mo
- Gavi: Metodo classico Spumante Metodo Classico must be aged for a min. 2 years (including at least 18 months on the lees) from October 15 of the year of harvest
- Erbaluce di Calusso: Metodo classico15mo
ASTI
- Moscato d’Asti (single AF in tank)
- Asti: Charmat Method
- Asti Metodo classico: 2nd AF in bottle
Explain the seravellian 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 are the higherst vineyards located in Europe?
Mt. Etna, 3500ft
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 100% dolcetto
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: 9/1 year following harvest, 3 mo bottle / 12% ABV Riserva: 2 years from 11/1 of the harvest year, 3mo in bottle / 12,5% ABV
What is the ageing for Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
- Rosso: 24 months including 12 months in wood
- Riserva: 3 years in total, without wood restriction
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 “Tino”?
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. Which requirwes the most aging?
- Barbera di Monferato Superiore - 2008 - Nizza -2014 - Barbera d’Asti - 2008
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Nizza
Rosso: Minimum 18 months, including at least 6 months in oak, from January 1 of the year after harvest.
Rosso with indication of “Vigna”: Minimum 18 months, including at least 6 months in oak, from January 1 of the year after harvest.
Rosso Riserva: Minimum 30 months, including at least 12 months in oak, from January 1 of the year after harvest.
Rosso Riserva with indication of “Vigna”: Minimum 30 months, including at least 12 months in oak, from January 1 of the year after harvest.
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 Picoutener?
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 “Rocche dell’ Annunziata” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra
What are the sub zones of Valpolicella?
Valpantena (East of classico zone)
Valpolicella Classico (Fumane, Negrar, Marano, Sant’Ambrogio, San Pietro in Cariano)
What are the sub-zone of Valtellina superiore DOCG?
- Grumello - Inferno - Maroggia - Sassela - Valgella
What are the req of Gavi DOCG?
100% Cortese
Tranquilo: 10.5% ABV (may display slight traces of wood)
Riserva: 12 mth ageing (with 6 mth on its lees) 11% ABV
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 were they created?
2011
- Strevi
- Canelli
- Santa Vittoria d’Alba
Where is the MGA “Ravera” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from communes of Barolo / Novello communes
Where could you find the Piave River?
Running through the Piave Malanotte DOCG 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 // Charmat method in autoclaves
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? Ariella? Gratiucci? Marogna?
Special room loft used to dry off the grapes for the Amarone - Recioto process. Left in matt tray in natural air flow
harvest boxes
bamboo mats to dry on
Terraces
What is Valtellina Stagafassli?
Wine can be labelled with this mention on the label when is aged and bottled in Switzerland
When was Barolo upgraded to DOCG?
1980 (First DOCG to be created, with Vino Nobile de Montepulciano & Brunello de Montalcino)
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 DOCG
Veneto
- Varieties: Glera, Verdiso, Boschera
- Must be air dried for a minimum of 150 days to reach 18% ABV potential
- Can not be press prior the 1 february year after harvest
- Ageing: for a minimum of 24 months including 5 months 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
Normale/Vigna: 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 “Fosati”?
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)
- Amarone de la Valpolicella
- Bagnoli Friularo
- Bardolino Superiore
- Colli Asolani
- Conegliano Valdobiadene
- Colli Eugani Fior d’Arancino
- Colli de Conegliano
- Lison
- Montello Rosso
- Piave Malanotte
- Recioto di Soave
- Recioto di Gambellara
- Recioto de la Valpolicella
- Soave 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, well suited 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 - Fossati
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? WHat three things help moderate the temprature in the vineyards here?
100% Prié Blanc - Traditional Method only - 9 mth OTL - 10,5% ABV
Low pergolas - keep vines closer to warming grown
the gravely soils help reflect heat
the stone walls that surround the vineyards also reflect heat
Location of the following MGA:
Bricco de Viole
Barolo DOCG
- Within the Barolo commune
Explain Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
Lombardy’s Nebiolo DOCG - Here called 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
90% chivanesca min
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- terre alfieri
What is the ageing req for Amarone 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
Name three producers of Cannubi
Bartolo mascarello
F Rinaldi
G Rinaldi
GB Burlotto
Marchese di Barolo
M Chiarlo
E. Pira & Figli
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 85% Friulano
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 Viole” 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?
ltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico & Rosé:
Minimum 70% Pinot Nero
Combined maximum 30% Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero & Rosé:
Minimum 85% Pinot Nero
Combined maximum 15% Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco
NV: Minimum 15 months on the lees from January 1 of the year following the harvest
Millesimato: 24 months on the lees from January 1 of the year following the harvest
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)
Name 2 docg producing VT style wines
Asti / Cannelino di Frascati
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
What is the min ageing for Barbaresco? Riserva?
- 26 mth since November 1st year of the harvest / al least 9 mth in oak - Riserva: 50 mth in total since November 1st year of the harvest with at least 9 mth in wood
What is the name of the Nebbiolo on the Aoste Valley?
Picotendro Picoutener
Where is located Donnas sub-zone?
Valle d’Aoste DOC - Red only: Picoutener 85% Straight and Superiore
What are the villages of Soave classico?
Soave Montforte d’Albone
Where is “Cannubi” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo
Where and what is Oltropo Pavese Methodo classico DOCG? What is the term for an all Pinot Nero rose from this docg?
- Lombardie - Italy – Sparkling wine DOCG – Based in Pinot Nero, blended with Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Grigio
Cruasé
What is the river of the Aoste Valley? Valtellina Superiore?
Dora Baltea River
Adda river
What are the DOCG of Lombardy?
Franciacorta DOCG
Oltrepó Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
Moscato di Scanzo DOCG (Red Muscat - dried grape wine)
What river is barolo/Barbaresco located close to?
Tanaro River
Where is the MGA “San Giovanni” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Monforte d’Alba
What sub region of Valle d’Aoste are focus on Red wine? Name the grapes focusd on in each region
- Picoutener
– Donnas -
- Arnad-Montjovet
Petit Rouge
- Chambave
- Nus
- Torette
- Enfer d’Arvier
Where is “Cannubi” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo
Where is “Boiolo” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra
How do you name a Valtellina superiore DOCG bottle and aged in Switzerland?
Stagafassli