Mainly N Italy - KM Questions 03.11.20 Flashcards
Which mountains form the spine of Italy?
Apennine
Which three provinces account for the majority of grape growing in Piedmont?
Asti
Cuneo
Alessandria
Which DOC has Barolo and Barbaresco within its boundaries?
Langhe DOC
Which villages of Barolo have Tortonian soils?
La Morra and Barolo - high proportion of calcareous marl, known for softer style of wines
Which are the other Barolo villages not included in famous five?
Diano d’Alba, Novello, Verduno, Cheresco, Roddi, Grinzano Cavour
What is Menzioni Geografica Aggiuntiva in Barolo and Barbaresco?
The crus of Barolo and Barbaresco - sites specially designated for higher quality
What are the ageing requirements for Barolo?
Barolo - 38 months, 18 in wood
Riserva - 62 months, 18 in wood
Which Barolo cru is a monopole of Giacomo Conterno?
Francia
What were the three major clones of Nebbiolo explicitly required earlier for Barbaresco?
Michet, Rose, Lampia
What is the minimum ageing required for Barbaresco?
Barbaresco - 26 months (9 in wood)
Riserva - 50 months (9 in wood)
Which is the largest cru in Barbaresco?
Ovello in the town of Barbaresco
Name some famous crus of the town of Neive?
Bordini, Gallina, Rivetti, Curra, San Cristoforo, Albesani, Bricco di Neive, Serraboella
Which river does Gattinara and Ghemme straddle?
Sesia river
What are the varietal and ageing requirements for Nizza DOCG?
100% Barbera grapeRosso/Rosso Vigna - min 18 months (6 in oak)
Rosso Riserva/Riserva Vigna - Min 30 months (12 in Oak)
Which Valle d’Aosta subregions are known for Petit Rouge based wines?
Torette, Chambave, Enfer d’Avrier
What are the DOC and IGT that cover still wines of Franciacorta?
Curtefranca DOC, Sebino IGT