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Piedmont Flashcards

1
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What mountain range provides a rain shadow effect in Piedmont?

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The Alps

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2
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The best vineyards in Piedmont are typically planted on __________-facing slopes. Why?

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Southern; to soak up more sun since it’s a cold climate

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3
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What does “sorí” mean?

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Local Piedmontese term for “sunny”- used to indicate southern-facing vineyards

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4
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Put in order of ripening, from earliest to last: Barbera, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto

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Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo

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5
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Barbera is a ______ acid, ______ tannin grape.

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High acid, low tannin

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6
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Barolo Normale?

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38 months from November 1 of harvest year, w/ 18 months in oak

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What is the minimum aging requirement for Barolo Riserva?

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62 months from November 1 of harvest year, w/ 18 months in oak

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What is the minimum alcohol % for Barolo?

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13% (12.5% at harvest)

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9
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When did Barolo gain DOCG status?

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1980

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10
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What are the 5 main communes of Barolo?

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Barolo
Castiglione Falleto
Serralunga d’Alba
Monforte d’Alba
La Morra

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What are Tortonian soils, and which communes of Barolo are characterized by them?

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Soils with a high proportion of calcareous marl, leading to a more aromatic wine with less structure and softer tannins than Helvetian soils
La Morra and Barolo

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What are Helvetian/Serravallian soils, and which communes of Barolo are characterized by them?

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Sandstone soils that create wines with intense structure
Castiglione Falleto, Monforte d’Alba, Serralunga d’Alba

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13
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Which river runs through Barolo and Barbaresco?

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Tanaro

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14
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Which commune is the Cannubi vineyard located within?

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Barolo

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15
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Which commune is the Cannubi vineyard located within?

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16
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Which commune is the Monprivato vineyard located within?

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Castiglione Falleto

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17
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Which commune is the Ginestra vineyard located within?

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Monforte d’Alba

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18
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Which commune is the Prapo vineyard located within?

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Serralunga d’Alba

19
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Which 2 communes is the Bussia vineyard located within?

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Barolo and Monforte d’Alba

20
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Which 2 communes is the Brunate vineyard located within?

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La Morra and Barolo

21
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What is the “traditional” winemaking style of Barolo?

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Long periods of aging in large neutral casks after extended macerations of around 30-50 days

22
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Who produces Barolo Monfortino?

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Giacomo Conterno

23
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Barbaresco Normale?

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Minimum 26 months from November 1 of the harvest year (minimum 9 months in wood), may be released after January 1 of the third year following the harvest

24
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Barbaresco Riserva?

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Minimum 50 months from November 1 of the harvest year (minimum 9 months in wood), may be released after January 1 of the fifth year following the harvest

25
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What is the minimum alcohol for Barbaresco?

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12.5%

26
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Neive and Treiso are communes of production within which DOCG?

A

Barbaresco

27
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In which cru can you find Sorí Tildin?

A

Roncagliette

28
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Rabaja, Montestefano, and Ovello are all crus within which DOCG?

A

Barbaresco

29
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In which 2 DOCGs is Nebbiolo known as Spanna?

A

Gattinara and Ghemme

30
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Gattinara DOCG wines are a minimum _____% Spanna, with a maximum ______% ___________ and _________.

A

90% Spanna
10% Vespolina and Bonarda di Gattinara

31
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Ghemme DOCG wines are a minimum _____% Spanna, with a maximum ______% ___________ and _________.

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85% Spanna
15% Vespolina and Uva Rara

32
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What is the largest DOC in Piedmont, and what styles of wine are produced?

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Piemonte DOC
Bianco, Rosato, Rosso, Spumante

33
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What is the largest DOCG in Piedmont?

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Asti DOCG

34
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What styles of wine are produced in the Roero DOCG?

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Bianco/Bianco Spumante from min. 95% Arneis
Rosso from min. 95% Nebbiolo

35
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What is the most planted grape in Piedmont?

A

Barbera

36
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Which DOCG requires 100% Barbera?

A

Nizza

37
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What is the grape of the Dogliani DOCG?

A

100% Dolcetto

38
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What was the first still white wine in Piedmont to be promoted to DOCG status?

A

Gavi DOCG (1998)

39
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What is the grape of Gavi DOCG?

A

100% Cortese

40
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Which DOCGs within Piedmont produce Traditional Method sparkling wines?

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Alta Langa DOCG
Asti DOCG
Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG
Gavi DOCG

41
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What does “Spumante” indicate?

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Fully sparkling

42
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Asti wines are always __________, whereas Moscato d’Asti wines tend to be _____________.

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Asti= Spumante
Moscato d’Asti= Frizzante

43
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What are the primary grapes of the Alta Langa DOCG, and what style of wine is produced?

A

Min. 90% Chardonnay and Pinot Nero
Traditional method sparkling wine

44
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True or False: All Alta Langa DOCG wines must be vintage-dated

A

True

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