North Italy and others 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 (Serralunga, La Morra, Barolo, Monferrato d’ Alba and Castiglione Falletto)
Diano d'Alba Novello Verduno Cheresco Roddi Ginzano Cavour
What is Menzioni Geografische Aggiuntive 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 woodRiserva - 62 months, 18 in wood
Which Barolo cru is a monopole of Giacomo Conterno
Francia
Arione (purchased from Gigi Rosso)
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 famous crus of the town of Neive
Bordini Gallina Rivetti Curra San Cristoforo
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
How much Pinot Nero is required for Franciacorta Rose
Min 35%
What are the subzones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Grumello Sasella Valgella Inferno Moraggia
What shape and size is Moscato di Scanzo DOCG bottled in
500 ml bottle named FuturaSlender shaped, similar to inniskillin
Which DOC’s focus on Pigato based white wines in Liguria
Colli di Luni
Riviera Ligure di Ponente
Name some famous producers of Romagna Albana
Fattoria Zerbina
Umberto Cesari
What kind of wines does Lago di Coldaro DOC makes
Schiava based reds - similar to Santa Maddalena subzone of Alto Adige
What are Colli Scaligeri in Soave
Hillsides outside of classico zone are allowed to be grouped as Colli Scaligeri
What are the subzones of classico zone in Valpolicella
Fumane Negrar Marano Sant Ambrogio Sant Pietro in Cariano
Which subregion of Valpolicella is home to Dal Forno Romano
Illasi
What is the min RS required in Recioto di Soave DOCG
70 g/l
What wine of Gambellara is accorded DOCG
Recioto di Gambellara - made from 100% dried garganega grapes, both still and sparkling
What grapes are required for Prosecco Rose
Glera and 10 - 15% Pinot Nero
What kind of wines are produced in Lison DOCG
Dry white wines from Tai (Friulano) grape
Which producer bought back Schiopettino from extinction
Ronchi di Cialla
What kind of wine is produced in Ramondolo DOCG
Verduzzo Gialla based passito style white wines
What style of wines are produced in Rosazzo DOCG
Blends of majorly Friulano (50% min) with Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay ad Ribolla.Inspired by Livio Felluga’s iconic Terre Alte wine
What is Muscadel in South Africa
Muscat Blanc et Petit Grains
What are the 5 regions in Western Cape GU
Breede River Valley, Klein Karoo, Olifants River, Cape South Coast, Coastal Region
Which two major districts were once wards of Overberg district
Walker Bay, Elgin
Which two districts were merged in Cape Town district
Cape Peninsula and Tygerberg
Name two great first growths of Tokaji
Mezes Maly, Szarvas
Terrantez Madeira is comparable to which other Madeira in sweetness
Verdelho
What is Estagio
Process of minimum 90 days rest to Madeira after estufagem is completed, before transferring to cask for further ageing
What is the name of David lett’s first vineyard
Eyrie Vineyard in Dundee Hills 1965
