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Italy - Northern Italy (Piedmonte, Lombardy, Emilia - Romagna, Trentino - Alto Adige, Veneto, Friuli - Venezia Giulia) Flashcards

1
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This region in Italy is called “the foot of the mountain”

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Piedmont

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What Mountains surround Piedmont

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Apennine Mountains on 3 sides

The Alps

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3
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What river cuts through the heart of Piedmont

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Po River

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4
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What is the climate of Piedmont

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Continental

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5
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What key nature feature protects Piedmont from certain weather

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Rain shadow effect from the Alps

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6
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Where does most of vineyards lie in Piedmont

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South of the Po River

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7
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Asti

Alessandria

Cuneo

These make up the 3 main provinces of what region?

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Piedmont

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8
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What is the soil type of Piedmont

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Calcareous Marl

Sandstone

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9
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Two main hills of Piedmont

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Langhe

Monferrato

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10
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Main red grape of Piedmont

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Nebbiolo 🔴

Dolcetto 🔴

Barbera 🔴

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11
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What grape in Piedmont means:

  • derived from the word “la nebbia”
  • means “Morning Fog”
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Nebbiolo

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12
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What grape in Piedmont

  • means “little sweet one”
  • earliest of the red trio to ripen
  • tannic
  • fruity wine with low acid
  • meant for youthful consumption
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Dolcetto

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13
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What grape in Piedmont:

  • most planted red grape in Piedmont
  • high in acid
  • low tannins
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Barbera

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14
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What is the main white grape of Piedmont

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Moscato Bianco (Muscat à Petits Grains)

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15
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What grape in Piedmont

  • most planted white grape in Piedmont
  • grape that usually fuels the sparkling wines of Asti
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Moscato Bianco

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16
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This region in Italy has the most DOC zones in Italy with over 40

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Piedmont

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17
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What are the two most famous DOCGs of Piedmont

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Barolo

Barbaresco

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18
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The Cuneo Province is home to what two famous DOCGs

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Barolo

Barbaresco

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19
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What two DOCGs make their home off the Tanaro River

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Barolo

Barbaresco

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20
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What is the main grape of Barolo

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Nebbiolo

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21
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What is the main grape of Barbaresco

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Nebbiolo

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22
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What wine is also known as the “ The Wine of Kings”

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Barolo

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23
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What wine is known as “ The wine of Queens”

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Barbaresco

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24
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This red wine in Piedmont:

  • must be aged for 38 months from November 1 of harvest year
  • but only 18 months need to be in oak
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Barolo

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25
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This red wine in Piedmont:

  • must be aged 62 months from November 1 of the harvest year
  • including 18 months in wood
A

Barolo Riserva

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26
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Barbaresco

Neive

Treiso

Alba (a portion is permitted to make this wine)

These towns are the center of production for what wine in Piedmont

A

Barbaresco

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27
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This red wine in Piedmont:

  • must be aged for a minimum 26 months from November 1 of the harvest year
  • including a minimum of 9 months in wood, may be released after January 1 of the third year following the harvest
A

Barbaresco

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28
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This red wine in Piedmont:

  • Must be aged a minimum of 50 months from November 1 of the harvest year
  • (minimum 9 months in wood), may be released after January 1 of the fifth year following harvest
A

Barbaresco Riserva

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29
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What white grape is Roero known for growing

A

Arneis ⚪️

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30
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This wine from Piedmont:

  • became a DOCG in 2008
  • located in the Monferrato hills east of Langhe
  • may be released as a normale after a short four month aging period
A

Barbara D’Asti

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31
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This wine from Piedmont:

  • became a DOCG in 2008
  • must be a superiore
  • has to spend 14 months aging prior to release including, 6 months in cask
A

Barbera Del Monferrato

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32
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Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato produces an aromatic red wine from what grape?

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Ruchè

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33
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How many DOCG wines are produced from 100% Dolcetto

A

3

  • Dogliani
  • Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore (Ovada)
  • Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba (Diano d’Alba)
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34
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Of the 3 wines that produce 100% Dolcetto which one only can be a DOCG if it’s superiore status

A

Ovada

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35
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What wines that can produce 100% Dolcetto both normale and superiore

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Diano d’Alba

Dogliani

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36
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What is the minimum aging requirement for all 3 superiore styles of Dolcetto wines that are DOCG

A

1 year

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37
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What is the main grape of Gavi

A

Cortese

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38
Q

True or False

Do they only make still wines in Gavi

A

False, they make still, Spumante, and frizzante

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39
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Where is the largest DOCG producer of wine in Italy from

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Asti

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40
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What sparkling method is used to make Asti Spumante

A

Charmat Method

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41
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What is the main grape of Asti Spumante

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Moscato Bianco

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42
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What is the main grape in Moscato D’Asti

A

Moscato Bianco - a riper version

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43
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What is the difference between Moscato Spumante and Moscato D’Asti

A

Spumante is a full sparkling wine and Moscato D’Asti is a frizzante partiality sparkling

  • Spumante higher alcohol / D’Asti lower alcohol
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44
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Where do they grow more traditional method sparkling wines in Piedmont

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Alta Langa DOCG

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45
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What grapes do they use to make Spumante in Alta Langa

A

Pinot Noir 🔴

Chardonnay ⚪️

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46
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What wine from Piedmont requires:

  • may not be released for 30 months after the harvest
  • riserva version not released for 3 years
A

Alta Langa Spumante

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47
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Asti

Alessandria

Cuneo

What is important about these three provinces of Piedmonte

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This is where most of the grapes grow in Piedmonte

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48
Q

La Morra

Castiglione Falleto

Serralunga d’Alba

Monforte d’Alba

Barolo

These are all major communes to what area in Piedmonte

A

Barolo

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49
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What is the sorì of the Langhe and Monferrato hills of Piedmonte

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Southern Vineyard exposure

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50
Q

Brachetto 🔴

Grignolino 🔴

Ruchè 🔴

Croatina 🔴

Vespolina 🔴

Freisa 🔴

These are all secondary grapes for what region in Italy

A

Piedmonte

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51
Q

Cortese ⚪

Arneis ⚪️

Erbaluce ⚪

Favorita (Vermentino) ⚪

These are all secondary grapes to what region in Italy

A

Piedmonte

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52
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What river is Barolo and Barberesco located along

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Tanaro River

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53
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Barolo DOCG and Barberesco DOCG both set inside what DOC

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Langhe DOC

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54
Q

La Morra

Castiglione Falleto

Serralunga d’Alba

Monforte d’Alba

Barolo

Make up what percentage of land in Barolo

A

90%

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55
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How many communes are in Barolo

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11 communes

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56
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What makes wine different in each Commune in Barolo

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Soil types

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57
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What is the name of the Valley La Morra and Barolo set in

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Central Valley

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58
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What is the name of the Valley, Serralunga d’Abla , Monforte d’Alba , and Castiglione Fallato communes set in

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Serralunga Valley

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59
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Describe Tortonian Bedrock and what communes of Barolo is it the main soil

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  • A high percentage of calcareous Marl, producing a softer style of Nebbiolo

La Morra and Barolo

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60
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Describe Serravallien Bedrock and what communes of Barolo is it the main soil

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  • Sandstone soil that gives more structure to Nebbiolo

Monforte d’Alba

Castiglione Falletto

Serralunga d’Alba

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61
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What Commune is Barolo most planted in. This Commune accounts for 1/3 of all wines labeled Barolo

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La Morra

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62
Q

Wines from this Valley in Barolo are typically:
Austere
Powerful
Require 12-15 years of aging

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Serralunga Valley

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63
Q

Wines from this Valley in Barolo are typically have a:

Perfumes Aroma

Less Tannins and full body

Aging requirement of 8-10 years

A

Central Valley

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64
Q

What seperate a the two soil types of Barolo

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Alba - Barolo Road

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65
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Prior to 2010 what was the aging requirement for Barolo

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Minimum 3 years before release

Two of which were in oak cask

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66
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Barolo

La Morra

Castiglione Falletto

Serralunga d’Alba

Monforte d’Alba

Diano d’Alba

Novello

Verduno

Grinzane

Cavour

Cherasco

Roddi

These are the communes to what region in Piedmonte

A

Barolo

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67
Q

Barbaresco

Nieve

Treiso ( a fraction of Barbaresco)

San Rocco Senodelvio (part of Alba)

These are the communes of what region in Piedmonte

A

Barbaresco

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68
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This Cru from Barbaresco covers a full 360 degree area, though the most famous portion of it faces south and borders Martinenga

Famous producers include:
Ceretto , Michele Chiarlo, Bruno Giacosa, Produttori del Barbaresco

A

Asili

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69
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This Cru is one of the most famous sites in Barbaresco. The subzones (and subsequent individual bottling) of Gaiun and Camp Gros are considered the best part of the Cru.

Famous Producers:
Marchesi di Gresy

A

Martinenga

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70
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This Cru of Barbaresco can be subdivided into two sections: one faces south and the other consists of a southwestern facing amphitheater.

Bruno Giacosa made bottling from this site from 2005, when this portion of the Cru was annexed into Asili.

Famous producers:
Castello di Verduno , Bruno Rocca, Produttori del Barbaresco

A

Rabajà

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71
Q

This Cru from Barbaresco contains the highly regarded Vineyards Sori Tildin and Costa Russi, both are owned by Gaja.

Famous Producer:
Gaja

A

Roncagliette

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72
Q

Serraboella

Gallina

Basarin

These are the best cru’s from what region in Piedmonte

A

Neive

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73
Q

La Serra

Brunate

Rocche dell’ Annunziata

Cerequio

Conca

These are the best Cru’s from what subzone of Barolo

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La Morra

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74
Q

Cannubi

Sarmassa

These are the best Crus for what subzone of Barolo

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Barolo

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75
Q

Bricco Boschis

Rocche

These are the best Crus for what subzone in Barolo

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Castiglione Falletto

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76
Q

Bussia

Romirasco

Ginestra

These are the best Crus for what subzone in Barolo

A

Monforte d’ Alba

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77
Q

Lazzarito

Prapo

Ceretta

Margheria

Falletto

Oranto

La Rosa

Sorano

These are the best Crus for what subzone in Barolo

A

Serralunga d’Alba

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78
Q

Cottà

Basarin

San Crisoforo

Currà

Gaia Principe

Fausoni

Gallina

Albesani

San Giuliano

Marcorino

Bordini

Balluri

Starderi

Serracapelli

Serragrilli

Bric Micca

Serraboella

Bricco di Nieve

Rivetti

Canova

These are cru’s for what area in Piedmonte

A

Neive

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79
Q

This Cru in Neive is highly regarded due to the reputation of its producers

Famous producers:
Paitin Barbaresco Sori Paitin

Vietti Barbaresco Masseria

Cigliuti

A

Serraboella

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80
Q

This Cru from Neive is one of the best cru’s despite being a very large Cru, the entire area faces south. This Cru is highly regarded and has steep Vineyards

Famous Producers:
Bonino

Fratelli

Giacosa

Moccagatta

Luigi Voghera

A

Basarin

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81
Q

This Cru from Neive has an excellent reputation of great soil and optimal exposure

Famous Producers:
La Spinetta

Oddero

Piero Busso

A

Gallina

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82
Q

Pajorè

Bricco di Treiso

These are the best cru’s for what Commune in Barbaresco

A

Treiso

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83
Q

Castellizzano

Ferrere

San Stunet

Vallegrande

Marcarini

Pajorè

Giacosa

Casot

Ausario

Rombone

Garassino

Manzola

Valeirano

Rizzi

Nervo

Bricco di Treiso

Bernadot

Rocche Massalupo

Giacone

Montersino

Meruzzano

These are the cru’s for what commune in Barbaresco

A

Treiso

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84
Q

This cru from La Morre is a well regarded cru, its vineyads face east and south. Wines from here have charming floral aromatics and supple tannins

Famous Producers:

Marcarini

Roberto Voerzio

Gianni Voerzio

A

La Serra

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85
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This cru in La Morre is arguably the most sought after cru in La Morra. It is shared between Barolo and La Morra, though the majority fails in the matter. Albeit small in size, it has a highly regarded reputation with southern exposures and excellent soils.

Famous Producers:
Ceretto

Marcarini

Francesco Rinaldi

A

Brunate

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86
Q

This cru from La Morra is situated near the base of La Morra town. This highly regarded cru, with numerous important estates, has southeast and south facing exposure. This wine has beautiful floral aromatics (roses) and attractive cherry fruit notes.

Famous Producers :

Renato Ratti

F. Revello

Scavino

Gagliasso

Costamagna

A

Rocche dell’Annunziata

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87
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This is one of the best known of all the Barolo cru (is from Monforte D’Alba) and it represents a variey of producers and styles. There are two different parts to this Cru: B. Soprana (upper) and B. Sottana (lower) .

Famous Producers:

Prunotto

Parusso

Silvano Bolmida

Monti

Conterno

Fantino

Aldo Conterno

A

Bussia

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88
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This cru from Monforte D’Alba has a famous reputation gained through the success of Elio Grasso’s - Gavarini VIgna Chiniera and Casa Mat`e as well as Domenico Clerico’s Ciabot Mentin and Pajana

Famous Producers

Clerico

Elio Grasso

Contern Fantino

A

Ginestra

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89
Q

Asili

Roncagliette

Martinenga

Rabajà

These are the best cru’s for what region in Piedmonte

A

Barbaresco

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90
Q

What is the main soil type of Roero DOCG

A

Clay and limestone

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91
Q

Roero gained DOCG status in what year

A

2004

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92
Q

What is the minimum alcohol for wines in Roero

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Roero: 12.5 %

Roero Arneis: 11%

Roero Arneis Spumante: 11.5%

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93
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This cru from Monforte D’Alba shares parts of its border with Bussia Soprana, buht its most famous distinction is that it is the primary source for the great bottling, Gran Bussia of Aldo Conterno.

Famous Producers
Aldo Conterno

A

Romirasco

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94
Q

This cru from Castiglione Falletto, other than a few small plots, all the land is owend by the Cavallotto family, who is largely responsble for the prestige of this cru.

Famous Producers:

Cavallotto Bricco

Boschis

A

Bricco Boschis

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95
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This cru from Castiglione Falletto, isnt the same cru as Rocche dell’ Annunziata of La Morra, Le Rocche is a geological formation with a thin strip of vines, excellent reputation; coveted vineyards have been the source of controversy over its boundaries

Famous Producers:

Brovia

Vietti

Terre del Barolo

A

Rocche di Castiglione

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96
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This cru from Barolo has a famous reputation gained through the success of Elio Grasso’s - Gavarini VIgna Chiniera and Casa Mat`e as well as Domenico Clerico’s Ciabot Mentin and Pajana

Famous Producers

Clerico

Elio Grasso

Contern Fantino

A

Ginestra

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97
Q

This cru from Barolo shares parts of its border with Bussia Soprana, buht its most famous distinction is that it is the primary source for the great bottling, Gran Bussia of Aldo Conterno.

Famous Producers
Aldo Conterno

A

Romirasco

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98
Q

This cru from Barolo, other than a few small plots, all the land is owend by the Cavallotto family, who is largely responsble for the prestige of this cru.

Famous Producers:

Cavallotto Bricco

Boschis

A

Bricco Boschis

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99
Q

This cru from Barolo isnt the same cru as Rocche dell’ Annunziata of La Morra, Le Rocche is a geological formation with a thin strip of vines, excellent reputation; coveted vineyards have been the source of controversy over its boundaries

Famous Producers:

Brovia

Vietti

Terre del Barolo

A

Rcche di Castiglione

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100
Q

This cru from Serralunga D’Alba was once the property of Opera Pia Barolo

Famous Producers:
Fontanafredda - Vigna La Delizia

Vietti

Ettore Germano

A

Lazzarito

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101
Q

This cru from Serralunga D’Alba also known as Pra di Po, has an ideal hilltop location with excellent southern exposure

Famous Producers:

Ceretto

Ettore Germano

A

Prapo

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102
Q

This cru from Serralunga D’Alba was formerly divided into three different crus: Bricco Cerretta, Cerretta Piani, and Cerretta. They are now collectively referred to as Cerretta.

Known Producers:

Elio Altare

Giacomo Conterno

Azelia

Luigi Baudana

Ca’Rome

Schiavenza

A

Cerretta

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103
Q

This cru from Serralunga D’Alba the vineyards are situated on an open slope, variations in exposure lend varied results

Famous Producers:

Azelia

Luigi Pira

Massolino

A

Margheria

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104
Q

This cru from Serralunga D’Alba is noted for its higher altitude vineyards, exceeding 400 meters, and is the source of the producer’s Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva

Famous Producers

Bruno Giacosa

A

Falletto

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105
Q

This cru from Serralunga D’Alba is a highly regarded site with steep slopes and full southern exposures, contains only Nebbiolo

Famous Producers

Pio Cesare

A

Ornato

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106
Q

This cru from Serralunga D’Alba is a small vineyard located on the way to the town of Serralunga.

Famous Producers
Ascheri

Le Cecche

A

Sorano

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107
Q

what is the minimum alcohol content for Barolo

A

12.5% (includes normale, Riserva, and “menzioni geografiche aggiuntive”)

13% with “menzioni geografiche aggiuntive” and “Vigna”

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108
Q

When did Barolo become a DOC

A

1966

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109
Q

What is the minimum alcohol content for Barbaresco

A

12.5%

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110
Q

What is the annual rainfall in Piedmonte

A

36.1 inches

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111
Q

What is the average sunlight hours

A

1,990

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112
Q

When did crus in Barbaresco become legally apart of the DOCG

A

2007

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113
Q

When did crus in Barolo become legally apart of the DOCG

A

2010

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114
Q

Barolo

Barbaresco

Barbera d’Alba

Docetto d’Alba

Roero

Nebbiolo d’Alba

Langhe

These DOCs and DOCGs set off of what major river in Piedmonte

A

Tanaro River

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115
Q

Spanna is a blend made in Gattinara DOCG and Ghemme DOCG that is a combination of Nebbiolo and what other two grapes

A

Vespolina 🔴

Bonarda 🔴

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116
Q

Barbera D’Asti

Barbera del Monferrato Superiore

Are located in what famous hill in Piedmonte

A

Monferrato Hills

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117
Q

Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato gained DOCG status in?

A

2010

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118
Q

What is the alcohol level for Moscato D’Asti

A

4.5% to 6.5% apv

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119
Q

When did crus in Barbaresco become legally apart of the DOCG

A

2007

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120
Q

When did crus in Barolo become legeally apart of the DOCG

A

2010

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121
Q

Barolo

Barbaresco

Barbera d’Alba

Docetto d’Alba

Roero

Nebbiolo d’Alba

Langhe

These DOCs and DOCG’s set off of what major river in Piedmonte

A

Tanaro River

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122
Q

What is the smallest and least populous region in Italy?

A

Valle d’Aosta

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123
Q

What is the climate of Valle d’Aosta

A

Continental

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124
Q

Where does Valle d’Aosta rank as far as wine production in Italy

A

Last

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125
Q

Valle d’Aosta sets off of what river

A

Dora Baltea River

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126
Q

Arnad - Montjovet

Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle

Chambave

Donnas

Enfer d’Arvier

Nus

Torrette

These are the seven sub appellations of what DOC in northern Italy

A

Valle d’Aosta

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127
Q

Petit Rouge 🔴 is the primary grape of what sub Appellations in Valle d’Aosta

A

Torrette

Chambave

Enfer d’Arvier

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128
Q

Picotendro is a local synonym in Valle d’Aosta for what grape

A

Nebbiolo 🔴

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129
Q

Picotendro 🔴 is the grape used in the blend for what sub appellations in Valle d’Aosta

A

Donnas

Arnad - Montjovet

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130
Q

Blanc de Morgex (Priè Blanc) ⚪

This is the white grape for making Bianco and Spumante where in Valle d’Aosta

A

Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle

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131
Q

What is Mont Blanc

A

Located in Valle d’Aosta, it’s one of Europe highest Vineyard elevations (3,397 feet above sea level)

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132
Q

How are wines from Valle d’Aosta labeled

A

By grape varietal

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133
Q

What is the major city that sets in Lombardy

A

Milan

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134
Q

What is the most important DOCG zone in Lombardy

A

Franciacorta

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135
Q

What DOCG is famous in Lombardy for their sparkling wines and the only true rival to the style of champagne in Italy

A

Franciacorta

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136
Q

Does Lombardy only make sparkling wines

A

No, still wines can be made but they aren’t released under Franciacorta DOCG, they are released under another DOC and IGT name

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137
Q

What is the name of the DOC that the still wines from Lombardy are released under

A

Curtefranca (Terre di Franciacorta)

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138
Q

What is the IGT name that still wines from Lombardy are released under

A

Sebino IGT

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139
Q

Who is Guido Beelucchi

A

His house “Berlucchi “ in 1961 released the first modern sparkling wine from Franciacorta

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140
Q

What is the name of the famous prestige cuveè made by Mauricio Zanella of Ca’Del Bosco

A

Annamaria Clementi

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141
Q

What is Metodo Classico

A

The Italian term for traditional method

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142
Q

When did Franciacorta receive its DOCG status

A

1995

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143
Q

What 3 grapes are permitted to make Metodo Classico

A

Chardonnay ⚪

Pinot Noir 🔴

Pinot Bianco ⚪

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144
Q

Which grape has a maximum of 50% usage in Franciacorta DOCG sparkling wine

A

Pinot Bianco ⚪

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145
Q

Pinot Nero is the synonym for what grape

A

Pinot Noir 🔴

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146
Q

What is Satèn

A

Italian Sparkling wine that only can use white grapes:

Pinot Bianco

Chardonnay

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147
Q

What Italian wine requires:

  • minimum 18 months maturing on the lees
  • can’t be released until 25 months after the harvest
A

Nonvintage Franciacorta DOCG

148
Q

What does atmosphere mean

A

A measure of atmospheric pressure:
1 atmosphere = 15 pounds per square inch

The average internal pressure of a bottle of Champagne is six atmospheres

149
Q

What is the standard atmospheres for a bottle labeled Satèn

A

Less than 5 atmospheres

150
Q

What Italian wine requires the following:

  • minimum 25% Pinot Nero grapes
  • produces using blending rather than the saignèe method
A

Franciscorta Rose

151
Q

What Italian wine requires the following:

  • can not be released for a minimum of 37 months
  • requires only 85% of the grapes be harvested in a stated year
A

Millesmato Franciacorta

152
Q

What is millesimato mean

A

Vintage

153
Q

What Italian wine requires the following:

  • may be labeled Riserva if it ages a minimum 5 years on the lees
  • release after a minimum 67 months
A

Millesimato Franciacorta Riserva

154
Q

What is Dosato

A

Italian for Dosage

155
Q

What residual sugar scale does Franciacorta use

A

Same as in Champagne, France

156
Q

What is the primary grape used in Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

A

Pinot Nero 🔴

157
Q

What is the minimum requirement of Pinot Nero in Oltrepò Pravese Metodo Classico DOCG

A

70%

158
Q

In Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG if you use 85% of Pinot Nero how can you label the wine

A

By variety

159
Q

What Italian wine has the following requirements:

  • 15 months on the lees
A

Nonvintage Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

160
Q

What Italian wine has the following requirements:

  • 2 years on the lees
A

Vintage Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

161
Q

If a still wine comes from vintage Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG how does it have to be released

A

Oltrepò Pavese DOC

162
Q

What is Valtellina

A

The most important red wine zone in Lombrady

163
Q

What is Chiavennasca

A

The synonym for Nebbiolo in Valtellina (Lombardy)

164
Q

What region in Italy is the Northern most post that grows Nebbiolo

A

Valtellina

165
Q

Valgella

Inferno

Grumello

Sassella

Maroggia

These are the 5 subzones to what DOCG

A

Valtellina Superiore DOCG

166
Q

What is Stagafassli

A

A wine that are from Valtellina Superiore but we’re labeled in Switzerland

167
Q

Which of following Italian wines requires the following:

  • aged for 24 months / 1 year in a cask
A

Valtellina Superiore

168
Q

Which of following Italian wines requires the following:

  • aged for 36 months
A

Valtellina Superiore Riserva

169
Q

Moscato di Scanzo DOCG is surrounded by what town west of Franciscorta

A

Bergamo

170
Q

What is the main grape of Moscato di Scanzo DOCG

A

Red Moscato 🔴

171
Q

What type of bottling do they use to bottle Moscato di Scanzo

A

500ml Futura ( similar to a inniskillin icewine bottle)

172
Q

What is the climate of Liguria

A

Mediterranean

173
Q

What is one of the main grapes of Liguria

A

Pigato (Vermentino) ⚪

Rossese 🔴

174
Q

Pigato (Vermentino) grows particularly well in what two DOCs in Italy

A

Colli di Luni DOC

Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC

175
Q

Colli di Liui DOC and Rivera Ligure di Ponente DOC grows what grape successfully

A

Pigato (Vermentino) ⚪

176
Q

In Rivera Ligure di Ponente DOC or Rossese di Dolceaqua DOC what grape is produced here

A

Rossese 🔴

177
Q

The Bosco grape ⚪ grows best in what region?

A

Cinque Terre DOC

178
Q

What grape is Liguria mostly known for

A

Bosco ⚪

179
Q

What was the first Italian DOCG white wine in 1987

A

Romagna Albana DOCG

180
Q

What is the main grape of Romagna Albana DOCG

A

Albana ⚪

181
Q

The most promising version of the Albana grape are made in what style

A

Passito

182
Q

Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto was Emilia Romanga’s second DOCG. What year did it gain its DOCG status

A

2011

183
Q

What is the main grape of Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG

A

Grechetto ⚪

184
Q

Bologna is encircled by what DOCG in Emilia Romagna

A

Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG

185
Q

Before 2014 what was a synonym for Grechetto

A

Pignoletto ⚪

186
Q

Can Pignoletto be used today as a synonym for Grechetto?

A

No it can’t, after the creation of the Pignoletto DOCG. Producers are barred from using the name outside of the DOC / DOCG

187
Q

What is the popular frizzante wine that is made in Emilia Romagna

A

Lombrusco

188
Q

What are the two central provinces that Lambrusco is made at

A

Modena and Reggio

189
Q

Grasparossa di Castelvetro

Di Sorbara

Salamino di Santa Croce

These are all DOCs that make what popular Italian wine

A

Lambrusco

190
Q

Sorbara 🔴 and Salamino 🔴 are the main grapes for what style of Lambrusco

A

DOC Lambrusco di Sorbara (most popular)

191
Q

Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro must be made from 85% of what grape

A

Grasparossa 🔴

192
Q

In DOC Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce it must be made up of 90% of what grape

A

Salamino 🔴

193
Q

What type of sparkling wine is Lambrusco

A

Frizzante

194
Q

What is the taste range of Lambrusco made in

A

Secco to Dolce

195
Q

What famous Lambrusco brand made Italy famous in the 1970’s and BR and one of Italy’s biggest export success stories

A

Banfi’s Riunite

196
Q

What popular meat pairs well with Lambrusco

A

Pork dishes

197
Q

What are the two provinces of Trentino - Alto Adige

A

North: Alto Adige (Südtirol)

South: Trentino

198
Q

What language do they speak in Trentino

A

Italian

199
Q

What language do they speak in Alto Adige

A

German

200
Q

What is the German name of Alto Adige

A

Südtirol

201
Q

What county is to the north of Alto Adige

A

Austria

202
Q

What Mountain range covers majority of Trentino Alto Adige

A

The Alps

203
Q

What is Kerner ⚪

A

A white grape grown in Trentino - Aldo Adige and is a crossing between Schiava Grossa x Riesling

204
Q

What is Schiava (Trollinger) 🔴

A

The main red grape for Alta Adige

205
Q

Does Trentino Alto Aldige have any DOCG zones

A

No

206
Q

What 3 reigon make up the Tre Venezia

A

Emilia Romagna

Trentino Alto Adige

Veneto

207
Q

What is the main city of Veneto

A

Venice l

208
Q

What region produces more wine than any other region in Italy

A

Veneto

209
Q

What is the most famous region of Veneto

A

Valpolicella DOC

210
Q

What is the main grape of Valpolicella DOC

A

Corvina

211
Q

What percentage of Corvina must be in Valpolicella

A

45 - 95%

212
Q

In Valpolicella wines what grape is usually blended with Corvina

A

Rondinella

213
Q

Corvina 🔴

Rondinella 🔴

Molinara 🔴 (adds acidity)

These are the main three grapes for what wine

A

Valpolicella DOC

214
Q

Negrara 🔴

Oseleta 🔴

These are secondary grapes for what wine

A

Amarone

215
Q

What is the importance of Lake Garda

A

It is where Valpolicella Classico is located next too

216
Q

Fumane

Marano

Negrar

Sant’Ambrogio

San Pietro

These are all communes located in what Italian region

A

Valpolicella Classico

217
Q

What is the name of the process:

  • calls to the grapes to be dried for three months in a special loft before Fermentation, effectively concentrating the sugar and extract
  • adds complex dried fruit tones
  • additional alcoholic warmth and a round glycolic mouthfeel to the final wine

-

A

Appassimento Process

218
Q

Who traditionally dries their grapes longer during the appassimento process? Amarone or Recioto Della Valpolicella

A

Amarone - grapes are fermented to dryness or near dryness

219
Q

What is the uniqueness of Recioto della Valpolicella

A

Recioto della Valpolicella - grapes are dried for an additional month to create a more semi - sweet to sweet wine

220
Q

Amarone spends how many more additional years aging prior to release

A

2 years

221
Q

For an Amarone to be called a Riserva it must be aged for how many years

A

Minimum 4 years

222
Q

What is the name of the special lofts used for the appassimento process

A

Fruttai

223
Q

Stockwein - Austria / Germany

Vin de Paille - France

Vinsato - Greece

Spain - vino de pasas

These are all examples of what similar process that is done in Veneto

A

Straw Wine similar to appassimento process

224
Q

Refrontolo passito - (processco)

Recioto di Soave - (soave - garganega grape)

Torcolato -

Ramandolo Passito - (friuli - Friulano grapes)

These are similar styles in italy to what style

A

Appassimento Process

225
Q

What is the minimum alcohol content amarone

A

At harvest 11%

After appassimento process 14%

226
Q

Can Recinto Della Valpolicella be made into a Spumante

A

Yes

227
Q

Where is Veneto located

A

Northeast Italy

228
Q

What is the climate of Veneto

A

Continental but is maritime near the coast

229
Q

What is the most important white wine zone of Veneto

A

Soave DOC

230
Q

What is the main grape of Soave

A

Garganega ⚪

231
Q

What is the minimum amount of Garganega a wine from DOC must have?

A

70%

232
Q

Trebbiano di Soave ⚪

Chardonnay ⚪

Are secondary grapes for what DOC in Veneto

A

Soave DOC

233
Q

This DOC is called “ Europes largest Vineyard”

A

Soave DOC

234
Q

Recioto di Soave DOCG

Soave Superiore DOCG

These two are the two DOCGs for what region

A

Soave DOC

235
Q

What are the two Classico areas of Soave DOCG

A

Soave Classico

Monteforte d’Alpone

236
Q

Wines from Soave Superiore DOCG are typically aged in?

A

Stainless Steel

237
Q

What wine from Soave has the following requirements:

  • aged for 1 year
  • minimum 3 months of bottling aging
A

Soave Superiore

238
Q

What wine from Soave has the following requirements:

  • to be called Riserva it must be aged for 2 years
A

Soave Superiore Riserva

239
Q

What wine from Soave has the following requirements:

  • produced from dried grapes 4 to 6 months
  • uses barrel fermentation
  • botrytis cinerea
A

Recioto di Soave DOCG

240
Q

True or False

You can make Spumante from Soave Superiore DOCG wines

A

False, of you make Spumante from Soave it must be from Soave DOC or Recioto di Soave DOCG, NOT Soave Superiore

241
Q

Gambellara DOC is to the east of what famous DOC in Veneto

A

Soave

242
Q

What is the main grape of Gambellara DOC

A

Garganega ⚪

243
Q

In Gambellara DOC, the garganega grape must make up at least what percentage of the wine

A

80%

244
Q

Recioto di Gambellara DOCG gained its DOCG status in what year

A

2008

245
Q

What style of wines must be made in order to use the Recioto di Gambellara DOCG label

A

Sweet still wines

Sparkling Wines

246
Q

What method is used to make Prosecco

A

Charmat Method

247
Q

What is the atmospheres of pressure for Prosecco Spumante

A

Minimum 3.5 atmospheres

248
Q

What is the atmosphere pressure for Prosecco frizzante

A

1.0 - 2.5 atmospheres of pressure

249
Q

What is the famous cocktail from Veneto that is made from Prosecco

A

Bellini Cocktail

  • 1 1/2 of Peach Coulis
  • 2t of peach liquor
  • 3 1/2 of Prosecco
250
Q

Why is 2009 important to Prosecco

A

The 2009 vintage and onward were awarded two DOCG zones:

  • Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
  • Asolo Prosecco DOCG
251
Q

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG

Asolo Prosecco DOCG

These are the two DOCG that produce what type of wine from Veneto

A

Prosecco

252
Q

The fully sparkling Prosecco Superiore wines are usually made in what style

A

Brut

Demi - Sec

253
Q

What is the traditional dryness level of Prosecco

A

Extra Dry and Brut

254
Q

Second fermentation of frizzante Prosecco takes place where usually

A

In the bottle

255
Q

What is Cartizze

A

The most notable “Cru” of Prosecco

256
Q

How many hectares does Cartizze take up in the two DOCG zones in Prosecco

A

106 hectares

257
Q

What is the total number of hectares in the two DOCG zones of Processo

A

4,300 hectares

258
Q

What style typically does Cartizze Prosecco come in

A

Dry

259
Q

What is the residual sugar of Cartizze Prosecco typically

A

17-35 grams per liter of residual sugar

260
Q

Are most Prosecco wines released nonvintage or vintage

A

Nonvintage

261
Q

How much of the years stated harvest of grapes must a vintage Prosecco wine be comprised of

A

Minimum 85% of the states years harvest

262
Q

What is the minimum grape requirement for a wine to be labeled Prosecco

A

85%

263
Q

When does a wine from Prosecco have to use “Glera” on the label

A

If the wine is not at a DOC level

264
Q

What countries border Friuli - Venezia Giulia

A

Austria and Slovenia

265
Q

What Mountain range acts as a border separating Friuli from Austria

A

The Alps

266
Q

Pinot Grigio ⚪

Sauvignon ⚪ - Sauvignon Blanc

Friuliano ⚪

These are the main white grapes for what region in Veneto

A

Friuli Veneto Griuli

267
Q

What is:

Verduzzo Gialla ⚪

Picolit ⚪

A

Two native grapes of Friuli grown in their two DOCG zones:

  • Ramandolo DOCG
  • Colli Orientali del Friuli - Picolit DOCG
268
Q

Where does Verduzzo Gialla grow best at

A

On the hillsides of Colli Orientali

269
Q

What grape from Friuli is known as the trademark white variety

A

Friulano ⚪

270
Q

What grape also known as Tai

A

Friulano

271
Q

What is the main grape of Friuli

A

Merlot 🔴

272
Q

What is the most planted grape in Friuli

A

Merlot

273
Q

What other classic grape varietals are planted in Friuli

A

Cabernet Franc 🔴

Cabernet Sauvignon 🔴

274
Q

Pignolo 🔴

Schioppettino 🔴

Refosco 🔴

These are all indigenous grapes to what region in Italy

A

Friuli Venezia Giulia

275
Q

What are the most famous DOC zones of Friuli

A

Collio DOC and Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC

276
Q

How many DOCs are in Friuli

A

10

277
Q

What DOC is considered the most prolific and what is the main red and white grapes

A

Grave del Friuli DOC:

Pinot Grigio ⚪

Merlot 🔴

278
Q

All 9 geographic DOCs of Friuli produce what type of wines

A

Rosso 🔴

Bianco ⚪

279
Q

What Appellation of Friuli shares its border with another region in Italy and what is that other region

A

Prosecco DOC and it shares its borders with Veneto and Friuli

280
Q

What grapes make up Sangue di Guida “Blood of Judas”

A

Barbera, Croatina, and Uva Rara are mixed together, it makes sweet “Blood of Judas.”

281
Q

Friuli ranks where in regards of production of wine in Italy

A

3rd behind Trentino - Alto Adige and Piedmonte

282
Q

Name the DOCs and DOCGs in Piedmonte that grow the Nebbiolo grape

A

100%

Barbaresco DOCG

Barolo DOCG

Roero DOCG

Blended

Gattinara DOCG - can use up to 10% Uva Rara (Bonarda)

Ghemme DOCG - minimum 75% Nebbiolo , the rest can come from Bonarda and Vespolina

283
Q

What is the synonym used for Nebbiolo in Piedmonte

A

Spanna

284
Q

Chiavennasca is the synonym for what grape and where in Piedmonte

A

Nebbiolo and Valtellina

285
Q

What is the average vineyard size of Piedmonte

A

3 to 5 acres (1.2 to 2 hectares)

286
Q

The best vineyards of Piedmonte are located where and why?

A

The eastern and southern parts of the region, where it is warmer than in the more Alpine northern part

287
Q

What two hills are known to be where the best vineyards in Piedmonte

A

Langhe and Monferrato

288
Q

What does Langhe mean

A

Tongue

• a reference to the mountains, which are said to be shaped like tongues

289
Q

The villages of Barolo and Barbaresco lie close to what town in Piedmonte

A

Alba

290
Q

Name a famous food from Piedmonte

A

White Truffles - they are unearthed every fall in Piedmonte

Taglierini Pasta

291
Q

What is the soil type around Alba

A

Clay

Limestone

Sand

292
Q

What is the training method for Piedmonte

A

Guyot Training System

293
Q

What weather feature would cause the producers of Barbaresco in Langhe to shoot cannons into the skies, attempting to disperse threatening cloudbanks

A

Autumn hail

294
Q

What does Sori mean

A
  • best hilltop exposure

* 77 sori’s in Piemonte

295
Q

What bank of the Tanaro River is Barolo and Barbaresco located

A

Southern Bank

296
Q

Barolo and Barbaresco are located in what Province

A

Cuneo Province

297
Q 
Barolo
Castiglione Falletto
Serralunga d'Alba
Montforte d'Alba
Diano d'Alba
Novello
Verduno
Grinzane Cavour
Cherasco
Roddi

These are the 11 communes for what area

A

Barolo

298
Q

90% of the DOCG zones in Barolo are located in what 5 core townships

A

Barolo

Castiglione Falletto

Serralunga d’Alba

Montforte d’Alba

La Morra

299
Q

Central Valley in the Barolo region have what characteristic

A
  • Perfumed Aromas
  • Velvet and Texture
  • Less Tannic and Full Body
  • Requires 8 - 10 years to develop
300
Q

What is the soil type of Barolo’s Central Valley

A

Tortonian Bedrock (Carcareous Marl)

301
Q

What communes lie in Central Valley of Barolo

A
  • La Morra

* Barolo

302
Q

Serralunga Valley in the Barolo region have what characteristic

A
  • Austere
  • Powerful
  • Require 12-15 years to develop
303
Q

What is the soil type of Barolo’s Serralunga Valley

A

Serravallien Bedrock (more sandstone)

304
Q

What communes lie in Serralunga Valley of Barolo

A
  • Serralunga d’Alba
  • Monforte d’Alba
  • Castiglione Falletto
305
Q

What is the difference between traditional Barolo making and modernist Barolo making

A

Traditional Barolo
• used large wooden cask called “Botti” - made out of chestnut and Slovenian Oak

• Wines were fermented for long periods in the barrels & the skins were left in contact with the must
- this gave the wine more color, as Nebbiolo naturally produces a light ruby colored wine

  • no temperature control - great chance for bacterial infection
  • wine final product usually is ruby / orange color with ruby colored rim

Modernist Barolo

  • movement started in the 1960’s but took full swing in 1985
  • Introduced Controlled Temperature fermentation to create more fruit driven balanced wines and to protect wines from bacterial infection
  • began using 225 liter French oak barrels instead of large oak cask
  • this theory was that sweet tannins found in the new oak would offset the naturally harsh tannins of the Nebbiolo grape
  • the smaller the barrel allows the wines to mature faster while more of the fruit is still fresh and vibrant
  • also the level of toast in the barrels adds to the wine color and vibrancy
306
Q

True or False

Vineyards growing Nebbiolo for Barolo are allowed to have complete northern exposure

A

False

  • it is prohibited for Vineyards growing Nebbiolo to have complete northern exposure
307
Q

When you see Vigna on the label what does that mean

A

For Barolo the term “Vigna” refers to a sine Vineyard of wine.

• 100% of grapes must come from a named vineyard used in conjunction with a geographic destination

308
Q

What communes for Barolo are entirely included in the DOCG

A

Barolo

Castiglione Falletto

Serralunga d’Alba

309
Q

When a wine saids Barbaresco with “menzioni geografiche aggiuntive and “Vigna” what does that mean

A

100% of grapes must come from a named Vineyard used in conjunction with a geographic designation

310
Q

True or False

Vineyards growing Nebbiolo for Barbaresco are allowed to have complete northern exposure

A

False

  • it is prohibited for Vineyards growing Nebbiolo to have complete northern exposure
311
Q

Famous winemaker Angelo Gaja releases his wines under what DOC and why

A

Langhe DOC instead of Barbaresco DOCG

  • staterted in 1996
  • cause he wanted to remain free to include small percentages of Barbera in the wines (typically only 5 or 6 percent) as a “Correction for Acidity”
312
Q

Who is the standard bearer of Barolo Chinato DOCG

A

Cappellano

313
Q

Describe Barolo Chinato

A

An aromatized wine that is flavored with quinine

314
Q

Which of the 3 DOCGs for 100% Dolcetto are allowed to include “menzioni geografiche aggiuntive” on the label (as Barolo & Barbaresco are allowed to)?

A

Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba

  • 77 sori are classified as superior exposures
315
Q

What are the characteristic of Dolcetto wines

A

They show black Fruit in a typically rustic frame, although denser and more polished interpretations are available

316
Q

What soil type give Nebbiolo its strong tannins

A

Clay

317
Q

List three Barolo producers considered traditionalist?

A
  • Giacomo Conterno
  • Bartolo Mascarello
  • Giuseppe Rinaldi
  • Bruno Giacosa
318
Q

List three Barolo producers considered “modernists”

A
  • Paolo Scavino
  • Luciano Sandrone
  • Elio Altare
  • Angelo Gaja
319
Q

What two DOCGs based on Nebbiolo lie north of the Po River?

A

Gattinara DOCG

Ghemme DOCG

320
Q

What river do Gattinara and Ghemme DOCGs straddle in northern Piemonte

A

Sesia River

321
Q

What two clones of Bonarda are used for blending with Spanna in Gattinara and Ghemme, respectively?

A
  • Gattinara - Bonarda di Gattinara

* Ghemme - Uva Rara or Bonarda Novarese

322
Q

Is the Bonarda of Piemonte related to the Bonarda of Argentina?

A

No

323
Q

Name three DOCs that produce wines from Nebbiolo in Northern Piemonte

A
  • Lessona DOC
  • Sizzano DOC
  • Carema DOC
324
Q

What two DOCGs are designated for Barbara? What is the minimum requirement for each

A
  • Barbara d’Asti DOCG
  • Barbara del Monferrato Superiore DOCG
  • 85% Barbara for both
325
Q

Between Barbara d’Alba and Barbara D’Asti which one has been elevated to DOCG and which one is only at DOC status?

A

Barbara d’Alba - DOC

Barbara D’Asti - DOCG

326
Q

What is the minimum alcohol for Barbara D’Asti

A

12%

327
Q

What is the minimum alcohol for Barbara D’Asti Superiore

A

12.5%

328
Q

What is the minimum alcohol for Barbara D’Asti Superiore con indicazione della sottozona?

A

13%

329
Q

For Barbara d’Asti, what are the laws pertaining to grape usage?

A

90-100% Barbara, combined maximum 15% Freisa, Grignolino and Dolcetto

330
Q

When a wine saids “ Barbara d’Asti Superiore con indicazione della sottozona” what does that mean

A

A wine with an indication of subzone

331
Q

What are the aging requirements for Barbera D’Asti

A

• 4 months from November 1 of the harvest year

332
Q

What are the aging requirements for Barbera D’Asti Superiore

A

• 14 months from November 1 of the harvest year, including at least 6 months in wood and 6 months in bottle

333
Q

What is the primary soil of Barbera D’Asti

A
  • Clay
  • Silt
  • Limestone
334
Q

What subzone of Barbera D’Asti received DOCG status in 2014 and for what grape

A

Nizza

• 100% Barbara

335
Q

For Barbera d’Alba DOC, what are the laws pertaining to grape usage?

A

85 - 100% Barbara

  • maximum 15% Nebbiolo
336
Q

For Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG, what are the laws pertaining to grape using

A

Minimum 85% Barbara, combined maximum 15% of Freisa, Grignolino, Dolcetto

337
Q

What province is Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG located

A

Asti and Alessandria

338
Q

What province is Barbera D’Asti located

A

Asti (principally) and Alessandria

339
Q

Tinella and Colli Astiani (Astiano) are subzones to what DOCG

A

Barbera D’Asti DOCG

340
Q

What is the minimum alcohol for Barbera del Monferrato Superiore

A

13%

341
Q

What is the aging requirements for Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG

A

• Minimum 14 months from November 1 of the harvest year, including at least 6 months in oak

342
Q

Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG

Barbera D’Asti DOCG

Roero DOCG

Barolo DOCG

What do these all have in common

A

These all are major DOCGs from east to west that are located along the Tanaro River

343
Q

Grignolino D’Asti DOC

Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC

Barbera D’Alba DOC

Dolcetto d’Alba DOC

Langhe DOC

What do these all have in common

A

These all are major DOCs from east to west that are located along the Tanaro River

344
Q

What is the principle soils of Dogliani DOCG

A

• calcareous or siliceous clay

345
Q

What is the principle soils of Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba DOCG

A

Calcareous clay and limestone

346
Q

What are the principle soils of Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore (Ovada) DOCG?

A

Clay, Tufa, Limestone

347
Q

What province is Gattinara located?

A

Vercelli

348
Q

What province is Ghemme located?

A

Novara

349
Q

What are some popular synonyms of Nebbiolo

A

Picoutener - Acosta & Carema

Chiavennasca - Lombardy (Valtellina)

Spanna - Gattinara and Ghemme

350
Q

What is the vine training system for Nebbiolo in Piemonte and how many buds are usually on he cane

A

Guyot Training System

• 10 to 12 buds

351
Q

What is the latest ripening Commune of Barolo

A

Serralunga d’Alba

  • grapes are picked here, 15 days after they began picking grapes in La Morra
352
Q

What vineyards set higher, Serralunga d’Alba or La Morra

A

La Morra

353
Q

Describe Nebbiolo grown in La Morra

A

Silky and appealing when young

354
Q

Describe Nebbiolo from Serralunga d’Alba

A

The wines from here are among the weightiest in the Barolo region

355
Q

Describe Nebbiolo grown in Castiglione Falletto

A

Concentrated, powerful wines with great finesse

356
Q

Describe Nebbiolo grown in Monforte d’Alba

A

Firm and long lived

357
Q

Describe Nebbiolo grown in Barolo

A

Structure with supple fruit

358
Q

What gives Nebbiolo the remarkable tannins that it is known for

A

The abundance of clay soil around Barolo and Barbaresco

359
Q

What is Sforzato

A

An Amarone type of wine made in Lombardy.

  • grown in Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
  • wine is made using the appassimento method
  • must use a minimum 90% Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)and must have 14% alcohol
360
Q

Barbera D’Asti

Barbera dolce

Barbera Fine

Barbera Forte

Barbera Grossa

Barbera Riccia

Barbera Vera

These are all synonyms for what grape

A

Barbera

361
Q

What famous winemaker in Piemonte and has two single vineyards called:
• Sori Tildìn
• Sori San Lorenzo

Also where is it located and what grape does he grow there

A

Angelo Gaja

•Nebbiolo

362
Q

What famous winemaker in Piemonte and has two single vineyards called:

• Sperss

Also where is it located, what grape does he grow there, and why can’t these wine be considered for DOCG status

A

Angelo Gaja

  • Barolo
  • Nebbiolo
  • because he uses 5% Barbera, therefore the wines are labeled vino de Tavola instead of Barolo DOCG
363
Q

Who is Carlo Gancia

A

Around 1870 he produced the first sparkling Asti in Piemonte

364
Q

Which has higher alcohol Moscato D’Asti or Asti Spumante

A

Asti Spumante has a legal alcohol content of between 7 to 9 percent

Moscato D’Asti has a legal alcohol content of 5.5 percent

365
Q

Clockwise what are the communes of Barolo DOCG

A
  • Verduno
  • Grizane Cavour
  • Castiglione Falletto
  • Serralunga D’Alba
  • Monforte D’Alba
  • Novello
  • Barolo
  • La Morra
366
Q

Dora Baltea River is the main river for what region in Italy

A

Valle d’Aosta

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