Neviolo, Barbera And Corvina Flashcards
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Nebbiolo
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High acidity High tannin Red fruit (red cherry, red plum) Floral (rose, violet) Herbal (dried herbs) Typically full bodied
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Q
Barbera
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High acidity Low to medium tannins Red fruit (red cherry and red plum) Spice (black pepper) Simple or complex
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Q
Corvina
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High acidity
Low to medium tannin
Red fruit (cherry and plum)
Light to full bodied
4
Q
Nebbiolo region
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Is the only variety permitted in the wines of Barolo DOCG in Piemonte Italy.
Barbaresco DOCG
5
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Corvina types
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Valpolicella DOC is typically light bodied fruity and simple
Valpolicella Classico DOC is from the hillier heartland and typically has more body
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG is a dry to off dry red made from partially dried grapes
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG is a sweet red wine made from partially dried grapes.
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Appassimento
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Involves picking the grapes and drying them indoors to concentrate the sugars acids and tannins