Northern Italy Flashcards
Italian Wine Classifications
DOCG Denominazione di Origine Controllata Garantita
DOP Denominazione di Origine Protetta
DOC Denominazione di Orine Controllata
IGT Indicazione Geografica Tipica/ IGP Indicazione Geografica Protetta
Vino ( Formerly Vino da Tavola)
What are the sub appellations of Piedmont?
Barolo Barbaressco Roero Dogliani Diano d' Alba Barbera d' Alba Docetto d' Alba Verduno Pelaverga Nebbiolo d' A;ba Langhe
What is the Major Mountain Range near Piedmont?
Apennies, The Alps
What type of soil does Piedmont have?
Alluvial, sandstone, sand and clay.
What is the Climate of piedmont ?
Continental, Alps provide a Rain Shadow.
What is the most Noble and age worthy Grape of Piedmont?
Nebbiolo, thin skinned, High acid extreme Tannin, great Longevity.
Docetto and Barbera form the classic Trio.
What is the most planted grape in Piedmont?
Barbera Grape.
What grape is used for Piedmont’s sparkling ?
Moscato Bianco
Italian Wine Classification Criteria
Based off of French Classification, min aging, geo boundaries, Max yield min/max alcohol
Sori
Italian term for south facing vineyard.
What are the three noble grapes of Piedmont ?
Nebbiolo Barbera, and Dolcetto “Little Sweet One” Late ripening.
Barolo Chinato
Aromatized Wine, Like Vermouth with Quinine flavors alike to rhubarb a cardamon.
What is the minimum age set for Riserva in Piedmont ?
4 years, 9 months in a cask
Gavi ( Cortese di Gavi)
Appellation in Piedmont, first to produce white wine. Mineral dry tingle made from the Cortese grape.
Tranquillo
Still wine, Italian term.
Spumante / Frizzante
Sparkling or effervescent
Moscato di Asti Vs Asti
Moscato di Asti is sweeter with half the pressure of Champagne. Asti is full Pressure with less residual sugar.
Alta Langa
Appellation in Piedmont specializing in sparkling with the traditional method of Champagne and Franciacorta. Made with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Brachetto d’ Acqui
Sparkling-tase like strawberries great with chocolate
Valle d’ Aosta
Boarded by France, No DOCG’s
Lombardy
highly regarded for sparkling, Franciacorta ( Chardonnay, Pinot Noir/Nero, Pinot Bianco.
Trentinao-Alto Adige
Alto-Adige N. Trentino S. Italian and German presence both geo/wine style. 10% of Europe’s Apples are grown here. Higher elevations are favored for growing White Grapes.
Vento
Known for producing Amarone , its capital Venice produces more wine than anywhere else in Italy. Most wine falls at a lower level.
Soave and
Amarone della Valolicella and Recuato della Valpolicella
A type of wine style using a method where Grapes are hung and air dried to add flavor and complexity (Fruittai drying shelf). Cherry and bitter almond . Wines labeled Recioto Della Valpolicella are typically dried for more months.
