Northern Italy Flashcards
DOC system established in …
1963
DOCG system established in … but first DOCG not awarded until …
1963 / 1980
Which mountain range gives Piedmont a RS effect?
The Alps
Regions must have DOC status for _ years before applying for DOCG status
5
This grape indigenous to Piedmont is tannic, fruity, low acid
Dolcetto
Barolo and Barbaresco are located along the ____ River
Tanaro
Within how many communes may Barolo be produced?
11
Red Roero DOCG wines are made with 95% of this grape
Nebbiolo
White Roero DOCG is made with this grape
Arneis
This DOCG located opposite of Barbaresco and made reds from Nebbiolo and whites from Arneis
Roero DOCG
Nebbiolo from Roero DOCG is planted on ____ soil and results in a ____ character than Barolo and Barbaresco
Sandy / lighter
Nizza DOCG is approved for 100% varietal wines made with this grape
Barbera
Dogliani DOCG is made with 100% …
Dolcetto
First still white wine to be promoted to DOCG status in Piedmont
Gavi
Gavi DOCG wines are made with this grape
Cortese
Differences between Asti and Moscato d’Asti
Moscato d’Asti:
riper grapes
rarer
frizzante (slightly sparkling)
lower ABV (4.5% - 6.5%)
fragrance is preserved more effectively with Moscato d’Asti
DOCG in Piedmont known for making serious sparkling wines from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the traditional method
Alta Langa DOCG
The sole DOC of Valle d’Aosta
Valee d’Aosta DOC
This region ranks 20 out of 20 for wine production
Valle d’Aosta
Most important DOCG of Lombardy
Franciacorta
The DOC title for still wines produced in the Franciacorta valley
Curtefranca DOC
The two key wine styles of Curtefranca DOC
Bianco: Chard & Pinot Bianco (varietally or blended)
Rosso: Cab Franc and/or Sauv, blended with small amounts of Chiavennasca, Barbera, Merlot
The maximum amount of Pinot Bianco allowed in Franciacorta DOCG
50%
Franciacorta’s equivalent to Champagne’s Blanc de Blanc
Saten
How is Franciacorta Rose produced?
Blending (as opposed to saignee)
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG exists in which administrative region?
Lombardy
This DOC is considered the Pinot Noir capital of Italy
Oltrepo Pavese (Lombardy)
Name the other prominent DOCG in Lombardy for traditional method sparkling wine
Oltrepo Pavese Metodo CLassico DOCG
Oltrep Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG must contain a minimum 70% of …
Pinot Nero
Which has longer aging requirements: Franciacorta DOCG or Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?
Franciacorta DOCG
Lombardy’s most important area for red wine
Valtellina DOC
Where is Valtellina DOC?
Lombardy