Northern Italy Flashcards by Katie Wilkinson

Match the following DOCGs to the correct region.
A. Barolo
B. Franciacorta
C. Amarone della Valpolicella

A. Piemonte
B. Lombardia
C. Veneto

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Most Prosecco is released as vintage wine. T/F

False

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The Dogliani DOCG produces varietal wines from which of the following grapes?
A. Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains
B. Corvina
C. Nebbiolo
D. Barbera
E. Dolcetto

Dolcetto

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Which of the following grapes is the principal variety used in Prosecco wines?
A. Riesling
B. Chardonnay
C. Arneis
D. Pinot Grigio
E. Cortese
F. Glera

Glera

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La Morra, Serralunga d’Alba and Monforte d’Alba are communes included in which of the following DOCGs?
A. Barolo
B. Gavi di Gavi
C. Barbaresco
D. Valtellina Superiore
E. Amarone della Valpolicella

Barolo

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Which of the following regions has the most significant reputation for Italian Pinot Grigio?
A. Friuli
B. Piedmonte
C. Liguria
D. Veneto
E. Lombardia

Friuli

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Mandated in the ________ DOCG, appassimento is the process of drying grapes for several months before fermentation to concentrate sugars and extract.
A. Barolo
B. Amarone della Valpolicella
C. Franciacorta
D. Valtellina Superiore
E. Gavi

Amarone della Valpolicella

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Which of the following DOCG zones is located within Veneto?
A. Barolo
B. Franciacorta
C. Recioto di Soave
D. Valtellina Superiore

Recioto di Soave

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Orange wine was revived in the late 1990’s by producers in which region of Italy?

Friuli

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The grapes Barbera and Dolcetto are native to which region of Italy?

Piemonte

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Select the wine styles produced in Alta Langa DOCG
A. Red wines
B. White wines
C. Rosato wines
D. Traditional method sparkling wines
E. Charmat method sparkling wines

Traditional method sparkling wines

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Which of the following is the poorest vintage for Barolo and Barbaresco?
A. 2000
B. 2001
C. 2003
D. 2002
E. 2005

2002

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Barolo Chinato is most similar to which of the following beverage styles?
A. Port
B. Barbaresco
C. Vermouth di Torino
D. Sherry
E. Passito

Vermouth di Torino

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Put the following regions in order from W to E.
A. Valtellina Superiore DOCG
B. Teroldego Rotaliano DOC
C. Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG
D. Ramandolo DOCG
E. Bardolino DOC

Erbaluce di Caluso
Valtellina Superiore
Bardolino
Teroldego Rotaliano
Ramandolo

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Select the Barolo communes containing a significant portion of Helvetian soil.
A. Barolo
B. Castiglione Falletto
C. Monforte d’Alba
D. La Morra
E. Serralunga d’Alba

Castiglione Falletto
Serralunga d’Alba
Monforte d’Alba

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Select the appellations containing a “Classico” zone.
A. Barbera d’Asti DOCG
B. Soave DOC
C. Valpolicella DOC
D. Franciacorta DOCG
E. Asti DOCG

Soave DOC
Valpolicella DOC

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Which of the following red grape varieties has the most vineyard acreage planted in Piedmont?
A. Dolcetto
B. Barbera
C. Nebbiolo
D. Pinot Nero
E. Merlot

Barbera

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The Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG has existed for over 20 years. T/F

False, established in 2010

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What is the principal grape variety used in the wines of the Carema, Boca and Lessona DOCs?
A. Vespolina
B. Nebbiolo
C. Petite Rouge
D. Barbera

Nebbiolo

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Dogliani DOCG requires a minimum of 90% Dolcetto. T/F

False, 100%

What is a Sori?

South aspect of a hillside in Piedmont

What is the most prominent weather problem in Piedmont?

Hail

Favorita is a synonym for which grape in the Langhe?

Vermentino

What river runs through Piedmont and Langhe?

Tenaro River

What is the flavoring agent for Barolo Chinato?

Quinine

Aging requirements for Barolo Normale and Riserva

Normale 38 months, including 18 months in oak Riserva 5 years, including 18 months in oak

Traditonal Barolo Producers

Conterno Mascarello Borgogno Oddero Giacosa

Modern Barolo Producers

Sandrone Altare Scavino Ratti Clerico Gaja

Soil types of Roero

Sandier soils

What grape is used in the Nizza DOCG?

Barbera

Put the following regions in order from W to E. A. Valtellina Superiore DOCG B. Teroldego Rotaliano DOC C. Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG D. Ramandolo DOCG E. Bardolino DOC

Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG Valtellina Superiore DOCG Teroldego Rotalino DOC Bardolino DOC Ramandolo DOCG

Put the following regions in order from W to E A. Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico B. Ruche di Castanole Monferrato C. Gambellara DOC D. Lago di Caldaro/Kalterersee DOC E. Collio DOC

Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico Lago di Caldaro/Kalterersee DOC Gambellara Collio DOC

Match the following Barolo crus with their respective commune. A. Villero B. Ginestra C. Cannubi D. Rocche dell'Annunziata

A. Castiglione Falletto B. Monforte d'Alba C. Barolo D. La Morra

Maroggia, Sassella and Grumello are all subzones of which of the following appellations? A. Barolo DOCG B. Valpolicella DOCG C. Franciacorta DOCG D. Valtellina Superiore DOCG E. Prosecco DOCG

Valtellina Superiore DOCG

What are the aging requirements for Barolo Normale? A. 26 months with 9 months in oak B. 32 months with 12 months in oak C. 38 months with 18 months in oak D. 44 months with 24 months in oak E. 50 months with 24 months in oak

38 months with 18 months in oak

The Kerner grape was produced by crossing Schiava Grossa with which variety?

Riesling

The city of Torino is geographically closest to which of the following DOCG zones? A. Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG B. Franciacorta DOCG C. Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG D. Bardolino Superiore DOCG E. Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG

Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG

Select the wine style(s) produced in the Langhe DOC A. Bianco B. Rosato C. Rosso D. Metodo Classico Sparkling E. Charmat Method Sparkling

Bianco Rosato Rosso

Miani, Livio Felluga and Gravner are producers from which of the following regions? A. Veneto B. Emilia-Romagna C. Lombardia D. Valle d'Aosta E. Friuli

Friuli

Select the synonyms for Nebbiolo. A. Chiavennasca B. Picoutener/ Picotendro C. Vespolina D. Spanna E. Uva Rara F. Petit Rouge

Chiavennasca Picoutener Spanna

Select the principal grape used in Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG wines

Corvina

The vast majority of Lambrusco production occurs in which of the following regions? A. Lombardia B. Veneto C. Emilia-Romagna D. Piedmont

Emilia-Romagna

Which of the following regions was previously part of Austria?

Trentino- Alto Adige

The Franciacorta DOCG exclusively produces traditional method sparkling wines. T/F

True

Which of the following DOCG zones is located within the Veneto? A. Valtellina Superiore B. Franciacorta C. Barolo D. Recioto di Soave

Recioto di Soave

Which of the following regions borders France? A. Emilia-Romagna B. Friuli C. Valle d'Aosta D. Veneto

Valle d'Aosta

What grape is the principal variety used in Prosecco wines?

Glera

The Gattinara and Ghemme DOCGs produce wine based on what grape?

Nebbiolo

Mandated in the ________ DOCG, appassimento is the process of drying grapes for several months before fermentation to concentrate sugars and extract. A. Amarone della Valpolicella B. Franciacorta C. Gavi D. Valtellina Superiore E. Barolo

Amarone della Valpolicella