Northern Italy

Question 1

Italian Wine Classifications

Answer 1

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)

Question 2

What are the sub appellations of Piedmont?

Answer 2

Barolo
Barbaressco
Roero
Dogliani
Diano d' Alba
Barbera d' Alba
Docetto d' Alba
Verduno Pelaverga
Nebbiolo d' A;ba
Langhe

Question 3

What is the Major Mountain Range near Piedmont?

Answer 3

Apennies, The Alps

Question 4

What type of soil does Piedmont have?

Answer 4

Alluvial, sandstone, sand and clay.

Question 5

What is the Climate of piedmont ?

Answer 5

Continental, Alps provide a Rain Shadow.

Question 6

What is the most Noble and age worthy Grape of Piedmont?

Answer 6

Nebbiolo, thin skinned, High acid extreme Tannin, great Longevity.
Docetto and Barbera form the classic Trio.

Question 7

What is the most planted grape in Piedmont?

Answer 7

Barbera Grape.

Question 8

What grape is used for Piedmont’s sparkling ?

Answer 8

Moscato Bianco

Question 9

Italian Wine Classification Criteria

Answer 9

Based off of French Classification, min aging, geo boundaries, Max yield min/max alcohol

Question 10

Sori

Answer 10

Italian term for south facing vineyard.

Question 11

What are the three noble grapes of Piedmont ?

Answer 11

Nebbiolo Barbera, and Dolcetto “Little Sweet One” Late ripening.

Question 12

Barolo Chinato

Answer 12

Aromatized Wine, Like Vermouth with Quinine flavors alike to rhubarb a cardamon.

Question 13

What is the minimum age set for Riserva in Piedmont ?

Answer 13

4 years, 9 months in a cask

Question 14

Gavi ( Cortese di Gavi)

Answer 14

Appellation in Piedmont, first to produce white wine. Mineral dry tingle made from the Cortese grape.

Question 15

Tranquillo

Answer 15

Still wine, Italian term.

Question 16

Spumante / Frizzante

Answer 16

Sparkling or effervescent

Question 17

Moscato di Asti Vs Asti

Answer 17

Moscato di Asti is sweeter with half the pressure of Champagne. Asti is full Pressure with less residual sugar.

Question 18

Alta Langa

Answer 18

Appellation in Piedmont specializing in sparkling with the traditional method of Champagne and Franciacorta. Made with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Question 19

Brachetto d’ Acqui

Answer 19

Sparkling-tase like strawberries great with chocolate

Question 20

Valle d’ Aosta

Answer 20

Boarded by France, No DOCG’s

Question 21

Lombardy

Answer 21

highly regarded for sparkling, Franciacorta ( Chardonnay, Pinot Noir/Nero, Pinot Bianco.

Question 22

Trentinao-Alto Adige

Answer 22

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.

Question 23

Vento

Answer 23

Known for producing Amarone , its capital Venice produces more wine than anywhere else in Italy. Most wine falls at a lower level.
Soave and

Question 24

Amarone della Valolicella and Recuato della Valpolicella

Answer 24

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.

Question 25

What grapes are use to produce Amarone?

Answer 25

Corvina, Rindinella, Molinara, Negrara and Oseleta.

Question 26

What grape is Prosecco made from ?

Answer 26

Glera, Presecco has little time on the Lees .

Question 27

Friuli- Venezia Giulia

Answer 27

Neighboring Slavic and German cultures. Techniques adapted from Germany and Austria. Know for White Wines clean and Crisp.

Question 28

What are all the Northern Wine Regions in Italy

Answer 28

Pidemont, Valle d’ Aostra, Lombardy, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna,Trentinno -Alto Adige, Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia.