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Italy - Piemonte Flashcards

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1
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Describe the basic geography of Piemonte

A

Surrounded on three sides by the Apennines and the Alps

Po river flows westward through the region - main growing areas are south of the Po Valley

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In which provinces are most of Piemonte’s grapes grown?

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Asti
Alessandia
Cuneo

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What are the main hills of the wine growing area of Piemonte?

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Langhe

Monferrato

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Describe the weather of Piemonte

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Continental
Dry - in the rain shadow of the Alps
Autumn hail
Morning fog (nebbia)

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5
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What does ‘sorí’ mean?

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Prized vineyards with southern exposure

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6
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Apart from the ‘big three’ name seven indigeneous red grape varieties of Piemonte

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Brachetto
Croatina
Freisa
Grignolino
Pelaverga
Ruchè
Vespolina
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7
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Name five indigenous white grapes of Piemonte

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Moscato Bianco (Muscat á Petit Grains)
Arneis
Cortese
Erbaluce
Favorita (Vermentino)
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In which province are Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG located?

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Cuneo

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In how many communes can Barolo DOCG be produced?

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Eleven

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What are the five main communes of Barolo DOCG

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La Morra 
Barolo
Castigione Falletto
Serralunga d'Alba
Monforte d'Alba
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How much of Barolo DOCG’s demarcated land is within the main five communes?

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90%

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Which of the five main communes of Barolo DOCG are known for ‘softer’ styles?

A

Barolo

La Morra

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Which of the five main communes of Barolo DOCG are known for ‘firmer’ styles?

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Serralunga d’Alba

Monforte d’Alba

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What is the soil type of the commune of Barolo?

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Tortonian - calcareous marl

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What is the soil type of the commune of La Morra?

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Tortonian - calcareous marl

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What is the soil type of the commune of Monforte d’Alba?

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Serravallian sandstone
Less fertile

This used to be called Helvetican.
Helvetican is the name used to group together Serravallian and Langhien geologial formations, but these are actually from different ages

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What is the soil type of the commune of Serralunga d’Alba?

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Serravallian sandstone
Less fertile

This used to be called Helvetican.
Helvetican is the name used to group together Serravallian and Langhien geologial formations, but these are actually from different ages

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Along which river are Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG located?

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Tanaro

The river divides the Langhe from the Roero

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What are the ‘other’ communes of Barolo DOCG?

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Diano d'Alba 
Novello 
Verduno
Grinzane 
Cavour
Cherasco
Roddi
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What is Barolo DOCG + Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive

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A Barolo wine from one of the designated ‘cru’ - defined in 2010

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What is Barolo DOCG + Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive + Vigna

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A Barolo wine from one of the designated ‘cru’ plus 100% of the grapes must come from a named vineyard

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What is the denominazione for a Barolo wine that comes from one of the designated ‘cru’ plus 100% of the grapes must come from a named vineyard.

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Barolo DOCG + Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive + Vigna

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23
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What styles of wine can be produced in Barolo DOCG?

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All red, all 100% nebbiolo

Barolo DOCG
Barolo Riserva DOCG
Barolo DOCG + Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive
Barolo DOCG + Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive + Vigna
Barolo Chinato

24
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What is the elevation requirements for the planting of nebbiolo in Barolo DOCG?

A

170-540m asl

Older plantings are permitted outside of this but new plantings cannot be made

25
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Can nebbiolo be planted on slopes of any aspect in Barolo DOCG?

A

No - it is prohibited to plant on completely north facing slopes.

26
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What are the aging requirements of Barolo DOCG? How and when did this change?

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38 months total aging, 18 months of which is in wood

In 2010, aging requirements changed, reducing 2 years in wood (from a total of 3 years aging) to 18 months in wood (with a total of 38 months aging)

27
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What are the aging requirements of Barolo Riserva DOCG?

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62 months total aging, 18 months of which is in wood

28
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Name three producers of Barolo associated with the ‘modernist’ movement that started in the 1980s

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Elio Altare
Luciano Sandrone
Paolo Scavino
Aldo Conterno

29
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Name three producers of Barolo associated with the ‘traditionalist’ movement during the 1980s

A

Giacomo Conterno
Bartolo Mascarello
Giuseppe Rinaldi

30
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Who is the most iconic producer of Barolo Chinato DOCG?

A

Cappellano

31
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What are the three main communes of Barbaresco DOCG?

A

Nieve
Barbaresco
Treiso (a frazione/hamlet within Barbaresco)

A small part of Alba is also allowed, San Rocco Senodelvio

32
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When did the Consorzio enshrine the cru of Barbaresco DOCG?

A

2007

33
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When did the Consorzio enshrine the cru of Barolo DOCG?

A

2010

34
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What is the aging requirements for Barbaresco DOCG?

A

Minimum 26 months, with at least 9 months in wood

35
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What styles of wine can be ,ade in Barbaresco?

A

All red, all 100% nebbiolo

Barbaresco DOCG
Barbaresco Riserva DOCG
Barbaresco DOCG + Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive
Barbaresco DOCG + Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive + Vigna

36
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What is the minimum alcohol requirement for Barbaresco DOCG?

A

12.5%

37
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What is the aging requirements for Barbaresco Riserva DOCG?

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Minimum 50 months, with at least 9 months in wood

38
Q

Name three significant Barbaresco DOCG cru

A

Asili - covers a full 360°C aspect
Martinenga - one of the most famous sites
Rabaja - two sections, one south facing, one south east
Ovello - largest cru in Barbaresco
Montestefano - southern exposure

39
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Name three significant Barolo DOCG cru

A

Cannubi - most prestigious cru in Barolo, whole hillside, sandier soils, many aspects and sub-vineyards
Brunate - La Morra/Barolo, southern exposure
Rocche dell’Annunziata - La Morra, south east facing, well regarded
Bussia - Monforte, nearly 300ha with many sub-vineyards
Monprivato - Castiglione Falletto, made famous by Mascarello, disput over boundaries
Vigna Rionda - Serralunga, famed south facing vineyard
Francia - Serralunga, a monopole of Giacomo Conterno

40
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When were Barbaresco DOC and Barolo DOC established? When were they elevated to DOCG?

A

DOC - 1966

DOCG - 1980

41
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Yields for Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG?

A

56 hl/ha

42
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What is the soil type of Barbaresco DOCG

A

Tortonian calcareous marl

43
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Where is Barbaresco DOCG located in relation to Barolo DOCG?

A

North east, along the Tanaro river

44
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Which appellation encompasses the area of Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG, plus some extra land around them?

A

Langhe DOC

45
Q

Which styles of wine can be made in Langhe DOC?

A 
White 
White + Variety
White Passito
Rosato
Red 
Red + Variety
Red Passito
46
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What percentage must be included to make a Langhe DOC wine with varietal labelling?

A

85% of that variety

15% of other approved varieties of the same colour.

47
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Which grape varieties are allowed for Langhe DOC?

A 
Arneis/Arneis Passito
Chardonnay
Favorita
Nascetta/Nascetta del Commune di Novello
Riesling
Rossese Bianco
Sauvignon Blanc
Barbera
Cabernet Sauvignon
Dolcetto/Dolcetto Novello
Freisa/Freisa Frizzante
Merlot
Nebbiolo
Pinot Nero
48
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Where is Roero DOCG?

A

On the northern bank of the Tanaro, north of Alba

49
Q

What styles of wine are made in Roero DOCG?

A

Lighter examples of Nebbiolo (min 95%) - sandy soils

Arneis (min 95%) - Arneis Spumante can also be made

50
Q

Which two appellations are in the hills north of the Po River?

A

Ghemme DOCG

Gattinara DOCG

51
Q

What is the river on which Ghemme DOCG and Gattinara are located?

A

Sesia

52
Q

What is the DOC of the area around Gattinara and Ghemme?

A

Coste della Sesia

53
Q

What does MGA relate to with regard to Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG?

A

Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive

A cru

54
Q

What is the synonym for nebbiolo in the north of Piemonte?

A

Spanna

55
Q

Which grape varieties are allowed for Gattinara DOCG?

A

Spanna (Nebbiolo) - minimum 90%
Vespolina
Bonarda di Gattinara

56
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Which grape varieties are allowed for Ghemme DOCG?

A

Spanna (Nebbiolo) - minimum 85%
Vespolina
Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese)

57
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What are three other DOCs of northern Piemonte known for red wines made from nebbiolo>

A

Lessona DOC - near Ghemme
(85% Nebbiolo/Vespolina/Uva Rara)

Sizzano DOC - near Ghemme
(50-70% Nebbiolo, 30-50% Vespolina&Uva Rara, up to 10% other red grapes of the region)

Carema DOC - near Valle d’Aosta
(85-100% Nebbiolo, up to 15% other red grapes of the region)

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