Italy - Piemonte

Question 1

5 main communes of Barolo DOCG

Answer 1

• Barolo
• La Morra
• Serralunga D`Alba
• Monforte D` Alba
• Castiglione Falletto

Question 2

Minimum Nebbiolo and Arneis in wines from Roero DOCG

Answer 2

95%

Question 3

Minimum alcohol Roero DOCG

Answer 3

• Rosso 12.5%
• Bianco 11%
• Spumante 11%

Question 4

Name the 3 main traditional producers of Barolo

Answer 4

• (Giacomo) Conterno
• (Bartolo) Mascarello
• (Guiseppe) Rinaldi

Question 5

Helvetian Soil most significant in these 3 Communes of Barolo

Answer 5

• Castiglione Falleto
• Monforte D`Alba
• Serralunga D`Alba

Question 6

Barbera D`Asti aging requirements

Answer 6

• Barb D`Asti - 4 mos. from 11/1
• ” …” Superiore - 14 mos. from 11/1
• “…” Tinella - 24 mos. from 10/1 (including at least 6 mos. in oak, 6 mos. in BTL)
• Superiore Colli Astiani - 24 mos. from 10/1 (including 6 mos. oak, 6 mos. in BTL)

Question 7

Barbera D`Asti - Min. alcohol / Min. amount of Barbera

Answer 7

• Barbera 12%
• Superiore 12.5%
• 90% of blend must be Barbera

Question 8

Aging for Barbaresco and Barbaresco Riserva

Answer 8

*Barb. - 26 mos. from 11/1
(minimum 9 mos. in oak released after 1/1 of 3rd yr)
*Barb. Riserva - minimum 50 mos. from 11/1 (min 9 mos. in oak released after 1/1 of 5th yr)

Question 9

Minimum alcohol in Barbaresco

Answer 9

12.5%

Question 10

Prestigious vineyards of Barolo

Answer 10

Cannubi / Samarzza / Brunate / Cerequio / Rocche / Monprivato / Villero / Lazzarito / Vigna Rionda / Bussia / Ginestra / Santo Stefano / Di Perno

Question 11

Barolo vs Barolo Riserva aging requirements

Answer 11

• Barolo - aged 38 mos. after 11/1 (18 in oak)
• Barolo Riserva - 62 mos. prior to release (18 in oak)

Question 12

Soil type in Monforte d’Alba, Castiglione Falletto, & Serrlunga d’Alba

Answer 12

Serravallian (Helvetian) sandstone

Question 13

Barolo / La Morra soil type

Answer 13

Tortonian soil (higher proportion of calcareous Marl with limestone)

Question 14

Conterno`s #1 parcel

Answer 14

Ginestra (Monforte D`Alba)

Question 15

How many DOCs and DOCGs are in Piemonte ?

Answer 15

*41 DOCs *18 DOCGs

Question 16

Barolo DOCG

Answer 16

Est. 1980

• Communes:
  Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba, Monforte d’Alba, Novello, La Morra, Verduno, Grinzane Cavour, Diano d’Alba, Cherasco and Roddi.
• Serralunga d’Alba is well structured, long lived and the most tannic of the five, while Castiglione-Falleto is renowned for its full-bodied, rich nature and good balance and aromas. Monforte d’Alba offers rich, concentrated characteristics and a serious intensity.
• Famous “Cru” Vineyards:
  Cannubi, Sarmazza, Brunate, Cerequio, Rocche, Monprivato, Villero, Lazzarito, Vigna Rionda, Bussia, Ginestra and Santo Stefano di Perno.
• Natural features:
  The Tanaro River flows through Piedmont, dividing the Roero from the Langhe and providing a moderating influence

Minimum Alcohol:
* Barolo: 13% (12.5% potential at harvest) - includes Normale, Riserva, and “menzioni geografiche aggiuntive”
* Barolo with “menzioni geografiche aggiuntive” and “Vigna” at harvest: 13%

Aging Requirements:
Barolo: 38 months from November 1 of the harvest year, including 18 months in wood.
Barolo Riserva: 62 months from November 1 of the harvest year, including 18 months in wood.

Soil:
* Barolo / La Morra: High concentration of limestone-rich Tortonian marl.
* Castiglione-Falleto, Serralunga d’Alba and Monforte:
Sandstone and limestone