Nebbiolo Flashcards
What is Nebbiolo?
A red wine grape variety predominantly grown in the Piedmont region of Italy.
Where is Nebbiolo primarily cultivated?
In the Piedmont region of Italy.
What is the most famous wine made from Nebbiolo?
Barolo.
True or False: Nebbiolo is known for its high tannins and acidity.
True.
What is the primary aroma associated with Nebbiolo wines?
Tar and roses.
What are the two main regions in Piedmont where Nebbiolo is grown?
Barolo and Barbaresco.
What is the aging requirement for Barolo wines?
At least 38 months, with at least 18 months in wood.
What is the aging requirement for Barbaresco wines?
At least 24 months, with at least 9 months in wood.
What is the name of the grape known as Nebbiolo in the Valle d’Aosta region of Italy?
Picotendro.
What is the name of the grape known as Nebbiolo in the Valtellina region of Italy?
Chiavennasca.
What is the name of the grape known as Nebbiolo in the Lombardy region of Italy?
Nebbiolo di Bussia.
What is the main characteristic of Nebbiolo wines from the Piedmont region?
High acidity and tannins.
What is the soil type in the Piedmont region that is ideal for Nebbiolo cultivation?
Calcareous marl.
What is the primary food pairing for Nebbiolo wines?
Truffle dishes.
What is the name of the wine region in the United States known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
California’s Sierra Foothills.
What is the name of the wine region in Australia known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
King Valley in Victoria.
What is the name of the wine region in Argentina known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Patagonia.
What is the name of the wine region in Mexico known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Valle de Guadalupe.
What is the name of the wine region in Chile known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Itata Valley.
What is the name of the wine region in South Africa known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Swartland.
What is the typical alcohol content of Nebbiolo wines?
Around 13-15% ABV.
What is the name of the wine region in Spain known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Somontano.
What is the name of the wine region in New Zealand known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Hawke’s Bay.
What is the name of the wine region in Brazil known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Serra Gaucha.
What is the name of the wine region in Romania known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Dealurile Munteniei.
What is the name of the wine region in Bulgaria known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Thracian Valley.
What is the name of the wine region in Croatia known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Istria.
What is the name of the wine region in Hungary known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Eger.
What is the name of the wine region in Ukraine known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Transcarpathia.
What is the name of the wine region in Slovenia known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Goriška Brda.
What is the name of the wine region in Germany known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Baden.
What is the name of the wine region in Switzerland known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Ticino.
What is the name of the wine region in Austria known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Burgenland.
What is the name of the wine region in Greece known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Macedonia.
What is the name of the wine region in Turkey known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Thrace.
What is the name of the wine region in Georgia known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Kakheti.
What is the name of the wine region in Lebanon known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Bekaa Valley.
What is the name of the wine region in Israel known for producing Nebbiolo wines?
Galilee.
