Italy - Northern Italy (Piedmonte, Lombardy, Emilia - Romagna, Trentino - Alto Adige, Veneto, Friuli - Venezia Giulia) Flashcards
This region in Italy is called “the foot of the mountain”
Piedmont
What Mountains surround Piedmont
Apennine Mountains on 3 sides
The Alps
What river cuts through the heart of Piedmont
Po River
What is the climate of Piedmont
Continental
What key nature feature protects Piedmont from certain weather
Rain shadow effect from the Alps
Where does most of vineyards lie in Piedmont
South of the Po River
Asti
Alessandria
Cuneo
These make up the 3 main provinces of what region?
Piedmont
What is the soil type of Piedmont
Calcareous Marl
Sandstone
Two main hills of Piedmont
Langhe
Monferrato
Main red grape of Piedmont
Nebbiolo 🔴
Dolcetto 🔴
Barbera 🔴
What grape in Piedmont means:
- derived from the word “la nebbia”
- means “Morning Fog”
Nebbiolo
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
Dolcetto
What grape in Piedmont:
- most planted red grape in Piedmont
- high in acid
- low tannins
Barbera
What is the main white grape of Piedmont
Moscato Bianco (Muscat à Petits Grains)
What grape in Piedmont
- most planted white grape in Piedmont
- grape that usually fuels the sparkling wines of Asti
Moscato Bianco
This region in Italy has the most DOC zones in Italy with over 40
Piedmont
What are the two most famous DOCGs of Piedmont
Barolo
Barbaresco
The Cuneo Province is home to what two famous DOCGs
Barolo
Barbaresco
What two DOCGs make their home off the Tanaro River
Barolo
Barbaresco
What is the main grape of Barolo
Nebbiolo
What is the main grape of Barbaresco
Nebbiolo
What wine is also known as the “ The Wine of Kings”
Barolo
What wine is known as “ The wine of Queens”
Barbaresco
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
Barolo
This red wine in Piedmont:
- must be aged 62 months from November 1 of the harvest year
- including 18 months in wood
Barolo Riserva
Barbaresco
Neive
Treiso
Alba (a portion is permitted to make this wine)
These towns are the center of production for what wine in Piedmont
Barbaresco
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
Barbaresco
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
Barbaresco Riserva
What white grape is Roero known for growing
Arneis ⚪️
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
Barbara D’Asti
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
Barbera Del Monferrato
Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato produces an aromatic red wine from what grape?
Ruchè
How many DOCG wines are produced from 100% Dolcetto
3
- Dogliani
- Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore (Ovada)
- Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba (Diano d’Alba)
Of the 3 wines that produce 100% Dolcetto which one only can be a DOCG if it’s superiore status
Ovada
What wines that can produce 100% Dolcetto both normale and superiore
Diano d’Alba
Dogliani
What is the minimum aging requirement for all 3 superiore styles of Dolcetto wines that are DOCG
1 year
What is the main grape of Gavi
Cortese
True or False
Do they only make still wines in Gavi
False, they make still, Spumante, and frizzante
Where is the largest DOCG producer of wine in Italy from
Asti
What sparkling method is used to make Asti Spumante
Charmat Method
What is the main grape of Asti Spumante
Moscato Bianco
What is the main grape in Moscato D’Asti
Moscato Bianco - a riper version
What is the difference between Moscato Spumante and Moscato D’Asti
Spumante is a full sparkling wine and Moscato D’Asti is a frizzante partiality sparkling
- Spumante higher alcohol / D’Asti lower alcohol
Where do they grow more traditional method sparkling wines in Piedmont
Alta Langa DOCG
What grapes do they use to make Spumante in Alta Langa
Pinot Noir 🔴
Chardonnay ⚪️
What wine from Piedmont requires:
- may not be released for 30 months after the harvest
- riserva version not released for 3 years
Alta Langa Spumante
Asti
Alessandria
Cuneo
What is important about these three provinces of Piedmonte
This is where most of the grapes grow in Piedmonte
La Morra
Castiglione Falleto
Serralunga d’Alba
Monforte d’Alba
Barolo
These are all major communes to what area in Piedmonte
Barolo
What is the sorì of the Langhe and Monferrato hills of Piedmonte
Southern Vineyard exposure
Brachetto 🔴
Grignolino 🔴
Ruchè 🔴
Croatina 🔴
Vespolina 🔴
Freisa 🔴
These are all secondary grapes for what region in Italy
Piedmonte
Cortese ⚪
Arneis ⚪️
Erbaluce ⚪
Favorita (Vermentino) ⚪
These are all secondary grapes to what region in Italy
Piedmonte
What river is Barolo and Barberesco located along
Tanaro River
Barolo DOCG and Barberesco DOCG both set inside what DOC
Langhe DOC
La Morra
Castiglione Falleto
Serralunga d’Alba
Monforte d’Alba
Barolo
Make up what percentage of land in Barolo
90%
How many communes are in Barolo
11 communes
What makes wine different in each Commune in Barolo
Soil types
What is the name of the Valley La Morra and Barolo set in
Central Valley
What is the name of the Valley, Serralunga d’Abla , Monforte d’Alba , and Castiglione Fallato communes set in
Serralunga Valley
Describe Tortonian Bedrock and what communes of Barolo is it the main soil
- A high percentage of calcareous Marl, producing a softer style of Nebbiolo
La Morra and Barolo
Describe Serravallien Bedrock and what communes of Barolo is it the main soil
- Sandstone soil that gives more structure to Nebbiolo
Monforte d’Alba
Castiglione Falletto
Serralunga d’Alba
What Commune is Barolo most planted in. This Commune accounts for 1/3 of all wines labeled Barolo
La Morra
Wines from this Valley in Barolo are typically:
Austere
Powerful
Require 12-15 years of aging
Serralunga Valley
Wines from this Valley in Barolo are typically have a:
Perfumes Aroma
Less Tannins and full body
Aging requirement of 8-10 years
Central Valley
What seperate a the two soil types of Barolo
Alba - Barolo Road
Prior to 2010 what was the aging requirement for Barolo
Minimum 3 years before release
Two of which were in oak cask
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
Barolo
Barbaresco
Nieve
Treiso ( a fraction of Barbaresco)
San Rocco Senodelvio (part of Alba)
These are the communes of what region in Piedmonte
Barbaresco
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
Asili
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
Martinenga
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
Rabajà
This Cru from Barbaresco contains the highly regarded Vineyards Sori Tildin and Costa Russi, both are owned by Gaja.
Famous Producer:
Gaja
Roncagliette
Serraboella
Gallina
Basarin
These are the best cru’s from what region in Piedmonte
Neive
La Serra
Brunate
Rocche dell’ Annunziata
Cerequio
Conca
These are the best Cru’s from what subzone of Barolo
La Morra
Cannubi
Sarmassa
These are the best Crus for what subzone of Barolo
Barolo
Bricco Boschis
Rocche
These are the best Crus for what subzone in Barolo
Castiglione Falletto
Bussia
Romirasco
Ginestra
These are the best Crus for what subzone in Barolo
Monforte d’ Alba
Lazzarito
Prapo
Ceretta
Margheria
Falletto
Oranto
La Rosa
Sorano
These are the best Crus for what subzone in Barolo
Serralunga d’Alba
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
Neive
This Cru in Neive is highly regarded due to the reputation of its producers
Famous producers:
Paitin Barbaresco Sori Paitin
Vietti Barbaresco Masseria
Cigliuti
Serraboella
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
Basarin
This Cru from Neive has an excellent reputation of great soil and optimal exposure
Famous Producers:
La Spinetta
Oddero
Piero Busso
Gallina
Pajorè
Bricco di Treiso
These are the best cru’s for what Commune in Barbaresco
Treiso
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
Treiso
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
La Serra
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
Brunate
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
Rocche dell’Annunziata
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
Bussia
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
Ginestra
Asili
Roncagliette
Martinenga
Rabajà
These are the best cru’s for what region in Piedmonte
Barbaresco
What is the main soil type of Roero DOCG
Clay and limestone
Roero gained DOCG status in what year
2004
What is the minimum alcohol for wines in Roero
Roero: 12.5 %
Roero Arneis: 11%
Roero Arneis Spumante: 11.5%
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
Romirasco
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
Bricco Boschis
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
Rocche di Castiglione
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
Ginestra
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
Romirasco
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
Bricco Boschis
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
Rcche di Castiglione
This cru from Serralunga D’Alba was once the property of Opera Pia Barolo
Famous Producers:
Fontanafredda - Vigna La Delizia
Vietti
Ettore Germano
Lazzarito
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
Prapo
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
Cerretta
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
Margheria
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
Falletto
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
Ornato
This cru from Serralunga D’Alba is a small vineyard located on the way to the town of Serralunga.
Famous Producers
Ascheri
Le Cecche
Sorano
what is the minimum alcohol content for Barolo
12.5% (includes normale, Riserva, and “menzioni geografiche aggiuntive”)
13% with “menzioni geografiche aggiuntive” and “Vigna”
When did Barolo become a DOC
1966
What is the minimum alcohol content for Barbaresco
12.5%
What is the annual rainfall in Piedmonte
36.1 inches
What is the average sunlight hours
1,990
When did crus in Barbaresco become legally apart of the DOCG
2007
When did crus in Barolo become legally apart of the DOCG
2010
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
Tanaro River
Spanna is a blend made in Gattinara DOCG and Ghemme DOCG that is a combination of Nebbiolo and what other two grapes
Vespolina 🔴
Bonarda 🔴
Barbera D’Asti
Barbera del Monferrato Superiore
Are located in what famous hill in Piedmonte
Monferrato Hills
Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato gained DOCG status in?
2010
What is the alcohol level for Moscato D’Asti
4.5% to 6.5% apv
When did crus in Barbaresco become legally apart of the DOCG
2007
When did crus in Barolo become legeally apart of the DOCG
2010
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
Tanaro River
What is the smallest and least populous region in Italy?
Valle d’Aosta
What is the climate of Valle d’Aosta
Continental
Where does Valle d’Aosta rank as far as wine production in Italy
Last
Valle d’Aosta sets off of what river
Dora Baltea River
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
Valle d’Aosta
Petit Rouge 🔴 is the primary grape of what sub Appellations in Valle d’Aosta
Torrette
Chambave
Enfer d’Arvier
Picotendro is a local synonym in Valle d’Aosta for what grape
Nebbiolo 🔴
Picotendro 🔴 is the grape used in the blend for what sub appellations in Valle d’Aosta
Donnas
Arnad - Montjovet
Blanc de Morgex (Priè Blanc) ⚪
This is the white grape for making Bianco and Spumante where in Valle d’Aosta
Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle
What is Mont Blanc
Located in Valle d’Aosta, it’s one of Europe highest Vineyard elevations (3,397 feet above sea level)
How are wines from Valle d’Aosta labeled
By grape varietal
What is the major city that sets in Lombardy
Milan
What is the most important DOCG zone in Lombardy
Franciacorta
What DOCG is famous in Lombardy for their sparkling wines and the only true rival to the style of champagne in Italy
Franciacorta
Does Lombardy only make sparkling wines
No, still wines can be made but they aren’t released under Franciacorta DOCG, they are released under another DOC and IGT name
What is the name of the DOC that the still wines from Lombardy are released under
Curtefranca (Terre di Franciacorta)
What is the IGT name that still wines from Lombardy are released under
Sebino IGT
Who is Guido Beelucchi
His house “Berlucchi “ in 1961 released the first modern sparkling wine from Franciacorta
What is the name of the famous prestige cuveè made by Mauricio Zanella of Ca’Del Bosco
Annamaria Clementi
What is Metodo Classico
The Italian term for traditional method
When did Franciacorta receive its DOCG status
1995
What 3 grapes are permitted to make Metodo Classico
Chardonnay ⚪
Pinot Noir 🔴
Pinot Bianco ⚪
Which grape has a maximum of 50% usage in Franciacorta DOCG sparkling wine
Pinot Bianco ⚪
Pinot Nero is the synonym for what grape
Pinot Noir 🔴
What is Satèn
Italian Sparkling wine that only can use white grapes:
Pinot Bianco
Chardonnay
