NW Italy SQA's

Question 1

Barolo/Barbaresco SQA

Answer 1

S: pale color, high acid, high tannin
Q: VG to outstanding, premium to super premium
A: Pronounced rose, red cherry, tar

Question 2

Dolcetto SQA

Answer 2

S: deep color, med (-) acid, med (+) tannin
Q: Good to VG, inexpensive to mid
A: Medium + intensity red cherry, floral

Question 3

Barbera SQA

Answer 3

S: deep color, high acid, low-medium tannin
Q: good to VG, inexpensive to mid
A: Red plum, red cherry, black peppers

Question 4

Cortese SQA

Answer 4

S: high acid, medium body
Q: Good to VG, mid-priced
A: Low intensity lemon, apple, pear, white flowers, no oak

Question 5

Arneis SQA

Answer 5

S: medium (-) acid
Q: good, inexpensive to mid
A: Light but complex flowers, chamomile, peach, lemon