Piedmont Flashcards
What mountain range provides a rain shadow effect in Piedmont?
The Alps
The best vineyards in Piedmont are typically planted on __________-facing slopes. Why?
Southern; to soak up more sun since it’s a cold climate
What does “sorí” mean?
Local Piedmontese term for “sunny”- used to indicate southern-facing vineyards
Put in order of ripening, from earliest to last: Barbera, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto
Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo
Barbera is a ______ acid, ______ tannin grape.
High acid, low tannin
What is the minimum aging requirement for Barolo Normale?
38 months from November 1 of harvest year, w/ 18 months in oak
What is the minimum aging requirement for Barolo Riserva?
62 months from November 1 of harvest year, w/ 18 months in oak
What is the minimum alcohol % for Barolo?
13% (12.5% at harvest)
When did Barolo gain DOCG status?
1980
What are the 5 main communes of Barolo?
Barolo
Castiglione Falleto
Serralunga d’Alba
Monforte d’Alba
La Morra
What are Tortonian soils, and which communes of Barolo are characterized by them?
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
What are Helvetian/Serravallian soils, and which communes of Barolo are characterized by them?
Sandstone soils that create wines with intense structure
Castiglione Falleto, Monforte d’Alba, Serralunga d’Alba
Which river runs through Barolo and Barbaresco?
Tanaro
Which commune is the Cannubi vineyard located within?
Barolo
Which commune is the Cannubi vineyard located within?
Which commune is the Monprivato vineyard located within?
Castiglione Falleto
Which commune is the Ginestra vineyard located within?
Monforte d’Alba
Which commune is the Prapo vineyard located within?
Serralunga d’Alba
Which 2 communes is the Bussia vineyard located within?
Barolo and Monforte d’Alba
Which 2 communes is the Brunate vineyard located within?
La Morra and Barolo
What is the “traditional” winemaking style of Barolo?
Long periods of aging in large neutral casks after extended macerations of around 30-50 days
Who produces Barolo Monfortino?
Giacomo Conterno
What is the minimum aging requirement for Barbaresco Normale?
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
What is the minimum aging requirement for Barbaresco Riserva?
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
What is the minimum alcohol for Barbaresco?
12.5%
Neive and Treiso are communes of production within which DOCG?
Barbaresco
In which cru can you find Sorí Tildin?
Roncagliette
Rabaja, Montestefano, and Ovello are all crus within which DOCG?
Barbaresco
In which 2 DOCGs is Nebbiolo known as Spanna?
Gattinara and Ghemme
Gattinara DOCG wines are a minimum _____% Spanna, with a maximum ______% ___________ and _________.
90% Spanna
10% Vespolina and Bonarda di Gattinara
Ghemme DOCG wines are a minimum _____% Spanna, with a maximum ______% ___________ and _________.
85% Spanna
15% Vespolina and Uva Rara
What is the largest DOC in Piedmont, and what styles of wine are produced?
Piemonte DOC
Bianco, Rosato, Rosso, Spumante
What is the largest DOCG in Piedmont?
Asti DOCG
What styles of wine are produced in the Roero DOCG?
Bianco/Bianco Spumante from min. 95% Arneis
Rosso from min. 95% Nebbiolo
What is the most planted grape in Piedmont?
Barbera
Which DOCG requires 100% Barbera?
Nizza
What is the grape of the Dogliani DOCG?
100% Dolcetto
What was the first still white wine in Piedmont to be promoted to DOCG status?
Gavi DOCG (1998)
What is the grape of Gavi DOCG?
100% Cortese
Which DOCGs within Piedmont produce Traditional Method sparkling wines?
Alta Langa DOCG
Asti DOCG
Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG
Gavi DOCG
What does “Spumante” indicate?
Fully sparkling
Asti wines are always __________, whereas Moscato d’Asti wines tend to be _____________.
Asti= Spumante
Moscato d’Asti= Frizzante
What are the primary grapes of the Alta Langa DOCG, and what style of wine is produced?
Min. 90% Chardonnay and Pinot Nero
Traditional method sparkling wine
True or False: All Alta Langa DOCG wines must be vintage-dated
True
