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1
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What are the 8 regions of northern Italy?

A
  1. Liguria
  2. Piedmont
  3. Valle d’Aosta
  4. Lombardy
  5. Trentino-Alto Adige
  6. Veneto
  7. Friuli-Venezia Giulia
  8. Emilia-Romagna
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Where in Italy is the region of Piedmont, and what 2 countries border it?

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Northwestern Italy

France, Switzerland

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What does the word Piedmont translate to in English?

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Foot of the mountain

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The mountain range that lies to the north of Piedmont is the ____, and the mountain range that lies to the south and east is the _____.

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North: Alps

South and East: Apennines

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What is the climate of Piedmont?

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Continental

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What effect do the Alps have on Piedmont?

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Rain Shadow

Protecting Piedmont from cold northerly winds

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What is the landscape of Piedmont?

–mountains/rolling hills
–mostly flat with some slopes

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Mountains and rolling hills

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What are the soils of Piedmont?

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Limestone
Sandstone

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What are the white grapes of Piedmont?

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moscato
cortese
arneis
timorasso

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What are the red grapes of Piedmont?

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Nebbiolo
Barbera
Dolcetto
Brachetto

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What are the 2 most important DOCGs of Piedmont?

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Barolo DOCG
Barbaresco DOCG

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The wines of Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG are only allowed to be ______, ______, ______ wines.

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Dry, still, red wines

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Besides Barolo and Barbaresco, what other 4 DOCGs are of importance in Piedmont?

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Moscato d’Asti/Asti DOCG
Barbera d’Asti DOCG
Gavin DOCG
Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG

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What is the only grape allowed in Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG?

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Nebbiolo

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The best Nebbiolo vineyards in Barolo and Barbaresco are planted where?

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South facing hillsides to maximize sun exposure to ripen Nebbiolo.

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All Barolo and Barbaresco must be aged in:

–only stainless steel for a short time
–only oak for a longer aging

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Only oak for longer aging

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What are the aging requirements for Barolo DOCG?

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–38 months total aging
–at least 18 of those 38 must be in oak, whether its new barriques or large, neutral barrels.

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What are the aging requirements of Barbaresco DOCG?

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26 months total aging

at least 9 of those 26 must be in oak. Whether its new barriques or large, neutral barrels.

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Which DOCG ages their wines longer:

Barolo or Barbaresco?

A

Barolo

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What is the grapes in Moscato d’Asti DOCG and Asti DOCG?

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Moscato

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What are the similarities and differences between Moscato d’Asti and Asti?

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Similarity:
same grape: Moscato

Differences:
Moscato d’Asti=sweeter
Asti=frizzante

Asti= off-dry, supmante, can also be made metodo Classico

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What is the grapes in Barbera d’Asti DOCG?

What style of wine is Barbera d’Asti?

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Barbera

dry, still, red wine

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What is the grapes in Gavi DOCG?

What style of wine is Gavi?

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Cortese

Dry still white wines

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What is the grapes in Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG?

What style of wine is Brachetto d’Acqui?

A

Brachetto

Sweet, sparkling pale red wines

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Where is the region of Lombardy located?

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East/Northeast of Milan

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What 3 lakes in Lombardy do you need to know?

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  1. Lago di Como (near Valtellina)
  2. Lago d’Isea (near Franciacorta)
  3. Lago di Garda (shared with Veneto)
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What is the climate of Lombardy?

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Cool Continental

28
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What is the general landscape of the wine growing regions of Lombardy?

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Mountainous with rolling foothills

29
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What are the white grapes of Lombardy?

A

Chardonnay
Pinot Bianco

30
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What are the red grapes of Lombardy?

A

Pinot Nero
Nebbiolo

31
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Valtellina Superiore is literally on the southern side of the Alps from Switzerland.

What kind of climate and terrain does Valtellina have?

A

Alpine climate

High altitude, mountainous

32
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What are the 2 most important DOCGs of Lombardy?

A

Franciacorta DOCG

Valtellina Superiore DOCG

33
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What is the only style of wine made in Franciacorta DOCG?

A

sparkling wines only, made metodo Classico (traditional)

34
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What are the grapes allowed to be used in Franciacorta DOCG?

A

Chardonnay
Pinot Bianco
Pinot Nero

35
Q

What is the grapes allowed in Valtellina Superiore DOCG and what is the style?

A

Nebbiolo

dry, in oak (new and/or used)

36
Q

Where is Trentino-Alto Adige located?

A

North/northeast Italy, bordering Austria and Switzerland

37
Q

What is the general style of wine that comes out of Trentino-Alto Adige?

–clean and linear
–stink and obtuse

A

Clean and linear

38
Q

What is the climate of Trentino-Alto Adige?

A

Continental, with very cold (Alpine) winters and warm summers.

39
Q

With the Alps separating Trentino-Alto Adige from its neighboring countries, what kind of terrain would you expect in Trentino-Alto Adige?

A

mountainous with rolling foothills

40
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What are the 4 main white grapes of Trentino-Alto Adige?

A

Pinot Grigio
Pinot Bianco
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc

41
Q

What are the 3 main red grapes of Trentino-Alto Adige?

A

Merlot
Lagrein
Schiava

42
Q

What are the 2 main DOCs of Trentino-Alto Adige?

A

Trentino DOC
Alto Adige DOC ( aka Sudtiroler DOC)

43
Q

Where is Veneto located in Italy?

A

Northeastern corner (its the region where Venice is)

44
Q

On what sea is Veneto located?

A

Adriatic Sea

45
Q

What is the climate of Veneto?

A

Continental
it becomes more warm Maritime closer to the coast

46
Q

What major/larger Veneto DOCs and DOCG do you need to know for this exam?

A

Soave DOC
Prosecco DOC
Valpolicella DOC
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

47
Q

In Soave DOC, name the:
grape
style of wine
superior sub-zone that a DOCG

A

Garganega

dry, still white wines

Soave Superiore DOCG

48
Q

In Prosecco DOC, name the:

grape
style of wine
superior sub-zone that’s a DOCG

A

Glera

sparkling wine made Tank Method (Charmat)

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG

49
Q

In Valpolicella DOC, name the:

grape
style of wine
super sub-zone that’s a DOC

A

Corvina and Rondinella

Dry, still, red wines

Valpolicella Classico DOC

50
Q

What are the grapes in Amarone della Valpoicella DOCG?

A

Corvina (primary)
Rondinella

51
Q

What particular process is used in the vinification of Amarone della Valpolicella?

A

Appassionato process

52
Q

What is the appassionato process?

A

Drying out the grapes after harvest for several weeks, allowing the grapes to develop concentrated, dried-fruit characteristics and aromas of oxidation

53
Q

To what level of sweetness is Amarone della Valpolicella vinified?

A

Dry to off-dry

54
Q

What is the typical abv for Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG?

A

14-16%

55
Q

Generally speaking, how would you describe Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG?

A

full bodied
high alcohol
usually off dry (though some are dry)
flavors of concentrated, dried fruits

56
Q

Where is Fruili-Venezia Giulia located? What country does it abut?

A

Way northeastern Italy abutting Slovenia

57
Q

What is the climate of Friuli-Venezia Giulia?

A

Continental

58
Q

What are the top white grapes planted in Friuli-Venezia Giulia?

A

Pinot Grigio
Sauvignon (they drop the Blanc here)
Friulano

majority do not see new oak and are meant to be drunk young and fresh

59
Q

In Friuli-Venezia Giulia, which is true?

wines are bottled with the name of the grapes on the label, like in Alsace

grapes are not allowed to appear on the label?

A

The name of the grapes appears on the label, like in Alsace.

60
Q

What is the most planted red grape in Friuli-Venezia Giulia?

A

Merlot

almost no oak, meant to drink young and fresh

61
Q

Where is Emilia-Romagna located in Italy?

A

North-central Italy, extending eastward towards Adriatic (does not have a coastline on Adriatic)

62
Q

What is the climate of Emilia-Romagna?

A

Continental

63
Q

What is the landscape/terrain of Emilia-Romagna?

A

a lot of flate, fertile plains

it is better known for its agriculture than it is for its wine

64
Q

What is Emilia-Romagna’s most famous DOC?

A

Lambrusco DOC

65
Q

In Lambrusco DOC:

grape
style
sweetness levels

A

Lambrusco grape

sparkling red wines made Tank Method (Charmat), can be either frizzante or spumante

Dry (secco) or off-dry (Amabile)

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