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1
Q

Piedmont

Translation

A

“foot of the mountain”

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Piedmont

River that cuts through the heart of the region

A

Po River

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3
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Piedmont

most planted red grape

A

Barbera

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Piedmont

Climate

A

Continental

  • Alps provide “rainshadow” effect
  • Autumn hail is a concern in the Langhe hills (Barbaresco producers of lore were fond of firing cannons into the skies, attempting to disperse threatening cloudbanks)
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Sori

A

Hillsides

  • In Langhe and Monferrato, prized southern exposures
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Piedmont

most planted white grape

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Moscato Bianco (Mucat a Petits Grains)

  • Mainly used in sparkling wines of Asti
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7
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Major Piedmontese red grape earliest to ripen

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Dolcetto

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Piedmont

Besides Moscato Bianco (Muscat a Petit Grains), four other white grapes

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  • Cortese
  • Arneis
  • Erbaluce
  • Favorita (Vermentino)

diminishing order of importance

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9
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Piedmont

six lesser known indigenous red grapes

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  • Brachetto
  • Grignolino
  • Ruche
  • Croatina
  • Vespolina
  • Freisa
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Piedmont

Vermentino synonym

A

Favorita

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Barolo

Aging Requirements

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  • Barolo: 38 mo 18 mo oak, Nov 1
  • Barolo Riserva: 62 mo total, 18 mo oak, Nov 1
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Barolo

Aging requirements prior to 2010

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3 yrs, 2 oak (rarely, chestnut)

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Monforte d’Alba and Serralunga d’Alba

Main soil type

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Serravallian (Helvetian)

  • Sandstone, more structure
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Barbaresco and Barbaresco Riserva

Aging Requirements

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  • Barbaresco
    • ​min 26 mo from Nov 1
    • min 9 mo wood
    • released Jan 1, 3rd yr after harvest
  • Barbaresco Riserva
    • ​min 50 mo from Nov 1
    • min 9 mo wood
    • released Jan 1, 5th yr after harvest
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15
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Piedmont

Number of DOCGs

A

16 DOCGs - most in Italy

  • Over 40 DOCs (close of 2010)
  • Almost half is DOC quality
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La Morra and Barolo

Main soil

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Tortonian soils

  • Higher proportion of calcareous marl
  • Provide a softer style of wine
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17
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Piedmont

Nebbiolo-based DOCGs

A
  • Barolo
  • Barbaresco
  • Ghemme
  • Gattinara
  • Roero
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18
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Barolo and Barbaresco

Province

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Cuneo

  • South of the Tanaro River
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Nebbiolo-based DOCs of Piedmont

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  • Langhe - surrounds Barolo/Barbaresco
  • Carema - near the border of Valle d’Aosta
  • Lessona - near Ghemme/Gattinara
  • Sizzano - near Ghemme/Gattinara
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Largest producing DOCG in Italy

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Asti

  • 650,000 hl annually
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Asti/Moscato d’Asti

Common method of secondary fermentation

A

Charmat Method

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22
Q

Erbaluce di Caluso/Caluso DOCG

Styles

A

Erbaluce di Caluso/Caluso DOCG

  • Bianco
  • Spumante (Traditional Method)
  • Passito
  • Passito Riserva
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23
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Gattinara DOCG and Ghemme DOCG: River

A

Sesia River

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Gattinara DOCG

Varietal Requirement

A
  • min 90% Spanna
  • max 10% comb Bonarda di Gattinara and Vespolina (Vespolina cannot exceed 4%)
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Gattinara DOCG est 1990

Aging Requirement

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  • Gattinara: min 35 mo, including 24 mo wood, Nov 1
  • Gattinara Riserva: 47 mo, including 36 mo wood, Nov 1

vs Ghemme: 34 mo, 18 mo, Riserva 46 mo, 24 mo

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Ghemme

Varietal Requirement

A

Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese)

  • min 85% Spanna (Nebbiolo)
  • max 15% Uva Rara
  • Red only
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Ghemme DOCG 1997

Aging Requirement

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  • Ghemme: min 34 mo, 18 mo wood, 6 mo btl, Nov 1
  • Ghemme Rieserva: min 46 mo, 24 mo wood, 6 mo btl, Nov 1
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Barbera d’Asti DOCG

vs Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG

Aging Requirements

A
  • Barbera d’Asti DOCG: 4 mo
    • ​Barbera d’Asti Superiore 14 mo, 6 mo wood
  • Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG: 14 mo, 6 mo wood
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Nizza DOCG

Aging Requirement

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  • Nizza: min 18 mo, 6 mo oak, Jan 1
  • Nizza Risevra: 30 mo, 12 mo oak, Jan 1
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30
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All 3 Dolcetto superiore DOCG Aging Requirements

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all 3 superiore DOCG are min 10 mo

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Dolcetto DOCG that may include menzioni geografiche aggiuntive

A

Diano d’Alba DOCG

  • 75 sorí are classified as superior exposures
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32
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Alta Langa DOCG est 2011

Aging Requirement

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  • Spumante: min 9 mo lees (per EU), min 30 mo total
  • Spumante Riserva: min 9 mo lees (per EU) min 36 mo total
  • Must be Vintage dated
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33
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Alta Langa DOCG Denominaziones:

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Alta Langa Spumante, Riserva, Rosato, Rosato Riserva

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34
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Alta Langa DOCG Cepage:

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Min. 90% combined Pinot Noir and/or Chardonnay
Max. 10% other non-aromatic varieties

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35
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Alta Langa DOCG Aging:

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Traditional Method (Transvasage Permitted):
Spumante: Min 9 mos on lees, 30 mos min
Spumante Riserva: Min 9 mos on lees, 36 mos min
All Alta Langa wines must be vintage-dated.

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36
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Must Alta Langa wines be vintage-dated?

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Yes

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37
Q

Asti DOCG subzones:

A

Asti DOCG Subzones:
Canelli
Strevi
Santa Vittoria d’Alba

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38
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Asti DOCG Denominaziones:

A

Asti/Asti Spumante
Asti/Asti Spumante “Metodo Classico”
Moscato d’Asti
Moscato d’Asti “Vendemmia Tardiva”

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39
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Asti DOCG Cepage:

A

97% Moscato Bianco with other aromatic grapes

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40
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Asti DOCG Method/Pressure:

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Asti “Metodo Classico” must undergo secondary fermentation in the bottle
Asti is fermented in autoclaves (Charmat/Martinotti Method)
Moscato d’Asti: max 2.5 bars (not subject to a secondary fermentation)

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41
Q

Asti is fermented in ________

A

Autoclaves

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42
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Maximum pressure for Moscato d’Asti?

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Max 2.5 bars, no secondary fermentation

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43
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Asti DOCG: Asti Metodo Classico Aging Requirements:

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Asti “Metodo Classico”: Min. 9 mos on the lees
The process of secondary fermentation for Asti may not last less than a month

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Asti DOCG: Moscato d’Asti Vendemmia Tardiva Aging Requirements:**

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Moscato d’Asti “Vendemmia Tardiva” must be aged for at least 1 year from the date of harvest

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45
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**Asti DOCG: is chapitalization allowed for Moscato d’Asti “Vendemmia Tardiva”:

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Chaptalization is forbidden for Moscato d’Asti “Vendemmia Tardiva”

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46
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Cepage requirement for Asti DOCG: Canelli Subzone

A

100% Moscato Bianco

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47
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Asti DOCG: Santa Vittoria d’Alba Subzone Aging Requirement:

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Aging Requirements (Vendemmia Tardiva): Min. 2 years from January 1 of the year following the harvest
Additional Requirements (Vendemmia Tardiva): Grapes must be partially dried prior to vinification

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48
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What is an autoclave?

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Autoclave-a pressurized chamber where industrial and scientific processes occur. One of those processes is fermentation.

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49
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What is Charmat Method?

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Charmant Method/Metodo Italiano-A sparkling wine-making process whereby the wine may undergo primary or secondary fermentation in a pressurized environment.

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50
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Barbaresco DOCG: Province/Communes of Production:

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Province: Cuneo
Communes of Production: Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso (a frazione of Barbaresco), San Rocco Seno d’Elvio (part of Alba)

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51
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Barbaresco DOCG: Cepage

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Varieties: 100% Nebbiolo (Michet, Rosé and Lampià clones are no longer explicitly required)

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52
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Barbaresco DOCG: min % ABV

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12.5%

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53
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Barbaresco DOCG: Aging Requirements:

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Barbaresco: Min 26 months from November 1 of the harvest year (min 9 months in wood), may be released after January 1 of the third year following the harvest
Riserva: Min 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

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54
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Ovello MGA: Producers?

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Produttori del Barbaresco
Cascina Morassino
Valfieri

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55
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Ovello MGA: Notes

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This is the largest cru in all of Barbaresco, and is occupied by many producers. It contains the historic sites of Canova, Casot, and Loreto.

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56
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Secondine MGA: Producers (Barbaresco)

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Gaja - home to San Lorenzo vineyard, excellent reputation

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57
Q

What is the smallest cru in Barbaresco?

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Rabaja-Bas

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Asili MGA: Notes (Barbaresco)

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This cru covers a full 360° area, though the most famous portion of it faces south and borders Martinenga.

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59
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Asili MGA: Producers

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Ceretto
Michele Chiarlo
Bruno Giacosa
Produttori del Barbaresco

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Roncagliette MGA: Notes/Producers (Barbaresco)

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Gaja - This cru contains the highly regarded vineyards Sori Tildin and Costa Russi both of which are owned by Gaja.

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Pajorè MGA: Notes/Producers (Barbaresco)

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Rizzi, Sottimano - Gaja owns most of the vineyards in this cru, even though he doesn’t use the name Pajorè on his labels. Overall, it is a well regarded site for its excellent soil, altitude, and exposure.

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Giacosa MGA: Notes/Producers

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Fratelli Grasso “Barbaresco Bricco Spessa” - Gaja owns many of the vineyards in this site, which he devotes to plantings of Chardonnay.

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Top Barbaresco MGA’s:

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Ovello
Montefico
Montestefano
Secondine
Pajè
Asili
Rabajà
Roncagliette
Pajorè

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What Barbaresco MGA’s does Gaja own vineyards in? What are the vineyards?

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Secondine - San Lorenzo
Roncagliette - Sori Tildin and Costa Russi
Pajorè - doesn’t label MGA
Giacosa - Chardonnay plantings

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65
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Barbera d’Asti DOCG: Province/Subzones:

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Province: Asti (principally) and Alessandria
Subzones: Tinella, Colli Astiani (Astiano)

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66
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Barbera d’Asti DOCG: Denominazione:

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Barbera d’Asti
Barbera d’Asti Superiore
Barbera d’Asti Superiore con indicazione della sottozona (with indication of subzone)

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67
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What does Sottozona mean?

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Subzone

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Barbera s’Asti DOCG: Cepage

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Varieties: 90-100% Barbera, combined maximum 10% of Freisa, Grignolino and Dolcetto

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Barbera d’Asti DOCG: Aging Requirements

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Barbera d’Asti: 4 mos from November 1 of the harvest year
Barbera d’Asti Superiore: 14 mos from November 1 of the harvest year, including at least 6 months in oak
Barbera d’Asti Superiore Tinella: 24 mos from October 1 of the harvest year, including at least 6 months in wood and 6 months in bottle
Barbera d’Asti Superiore Colli Astiani: 24 mons from October 1 of the harvest year, including at least 6 months in wood and 6 months in bottle

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Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG: Province/Communes

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Province: Asti and Alessandria
Communes of Production: over 200 communes

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Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG: Denominaziones

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Denominazione (Rosso):
Barbera del Monferrato Superiore
Barbera del Monferrato Superiore “Vigna”

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Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG: Cepage

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Varieties: minimum 85% Barbera, combined maximum 15% of Freisa, Grignolino, Dolcetto

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Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG: Aging Requirements

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Aging Requirements: min 14 months from November 1 of the harvest year, including at least 6 months in oak

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Barolo DOCG: Province/Communes

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Province: Cuneo
Communes of Production:
Entirely included in DOCG: Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba
Partially included in DOCG: Monforte d’Alba, La Morra, Diano d’Alba, Novello, Verduno, Grinzane Cavour, Cherasco, Roddi
Almost 90% of the DOCG zone is contained within the six townships of Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba, Monforte d’Alba, La Morra, and Novello.

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What communes of production fall entirely within the Barolo DOCG?

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Entirely included in DOCG:
Barolo
Castiglione Falletto
Serralunga d’Alba

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What communes of production fall partially within the Barolo DOCG?

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Partially included in DOCG:
Monforte d’Alba
La Morra
Diano d’Alba
Novello
Verduno
Grinzane Cavour
Cherasco, Roddi

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Almost 90% of the DOCG zone is contained within the six townships of:

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Barolo
Castiglione Falletto
Serralunga d’Alba
Monforte d’Alba
La Morra
Novello

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Barolo DOCG: Denominaziones:

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Barolo
Barolo Riserva
Barolo with “menzioni geografiche aggiuntive”(These are “geographical designations,” or crus, legally defined for collective use in 2010 under DOCG regulations.)
Barolo with “menzioni geografiche aggiuntive” and “Vigna” (“Vigna” refers to a single vineyard wine and must come from a registered named vineyard used in conjunction with a geographic designation.)
Barolo Chinato (aromatized)

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78
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What does MGA refer to?

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“menzioni geografiche aggiuntive”
(These are “geographical designations,” or crus, legally defined for collective use in 2010 under DOCG regulations.)

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79
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When were MGA’s first approved for use?

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2010

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80
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Barolo DOCG: Min alcohol

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Barolo: 13% (12.5% potential at harvest) - includes Normale, Riserva, and “menzioni geografiche aggiuntive”

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Barolo DOCG: Aging Requirements

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Barolo: 38 months from November 1 of the harvest year, including 18 months in wood
Barolo Riserva: 62 months from November 1 of the harvest year, including 18 months in wood

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Barolo DOCG: Vineyard Elevation/Orientation

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Permitted Vineyard Elevation/Orientation: 170-540 meters; vineyards with complete northern exposures are prohibited.

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83
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In Barolo DOCG, are vineyards with complete northern exposures allowed?

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They’re prohibited

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When was the Barolo DOCG established?

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DOCG Established: 1980 (DOC in 1966)

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85
Q

What river flows through Piedmonte?

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The Tanaro River flows through Piedmont, dividing the Roero from the Langhe and providing a moderating influence.

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Barolo DOCG: Soil Structure

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Barolo’s principal geological formations were formed in three eras: Tortonian (12-7 million years ago), Serravallian (14-11 million years ago), and Langhien (16-14 million years ago). The latter two formations were historically grouped together and known as “Helvetian.”

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87
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Which two Barolo soil formations are often grouped together?

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Serravallian + Langhien = Helvetian

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88
Q

The vineyards of La Morra and Barolo are situated on what bedrock?

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Tortonian bedrock

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The vineyards of Monforte d’Alba and Serralunga d’Alba lie on what bedrock?

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Serravallien bedrock

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90
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Roncaglie MGA in La Morra is divided in what subzones?

A

Roncaglie Soprano
Roncaglie Sottano

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91
Q

Capalot MGA in La Morra contains which well-regarded subzone?

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Capalot contains a well regarded subzone known as La Pria.

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92
Q

Which well-known MGA cru, has a reputation based on the wines of Elio Altare?

A

Arborina MGA in La Morra

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93
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Rocche dell’Annunziata MGA: Notes

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This highly regarded cru, with numerous important estates, has southeast- and south-facing exposures.

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94
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Rocche dell’Annunziata MGA: Producers

A

Renato Ratti
F. Revello
Paolo Scavino
Gagliasso
Costamagna

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95
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Torriglione MGA: Producers

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Roberto Voerzio sources grapes from this cru, though overall it is overshadowed by neighboring Rocche dell’Annunziata and Brunate.

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96
Q

What Barolo MGA’s does Vajra produce from?

A

Fossati
San Pietro
Bricco delle Viole
Coste di Vergne
La Volta

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97
Q

What Barolo MGA’s does Gaja produce from?

A

Rivette
Colombaro
Le Turne
Marenca

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98
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What Barolo MGA’s does Giuseppe Rinaldi produce from?

A

Brunate
Bussia
Cannubi

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99
Q

What Barolo MGA’s does Giuseppe Mascarello produce from?

A

Monprivato
Villero

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100
Q

______ is one of Gaja’s single-vineyard Barolos, grown in the MGA of Marenca-Rivette in Serralunga d’Alba

A

Sperrs

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101
Q

The Villero MGA in Castiglione Falletto: Notes

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This is a large cru of excellent reputation, with almost total southwestern exposure across entire cru. It is divided amongst many producers.

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102
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The Villero MGA in Castiglione Falletto: Producers

A

Brovia
Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Vigna Enrico VI
Giuseppe Mascarello
Vietti

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103
Q

The Cerretta MGA in Serralunga d’Alba: Notes

A

This was formerly divided into three different crus: Bricco Cerretta, Cerretta Piani, and Cerretta. They are now collectively referred to as Cerretta.

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104
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The Cerretta MGA in Serralunga d’Alba: Producers

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Elio Altare
Giacomo Conterno
Azelia, Luigi Baudana
Ca’Rome
Schiavenza

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105
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What producers make a Cannubi MGA bottling?

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Michele Chiarlo
Damilano
Paolo Scavino
Marchesi di Barolo
Ceretto
E. Pira
Luigi Einaudi

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106
Q

_______ is the most prestigious cru in Barolo. It covers a hill, and the vineyards face in all directions.

A

Cannubi MGA, Barolo

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107
Q

Bussia MGA in Monforte d’Alba: Notes

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Bussia contains the vineyards
“Sottana”
“Rocche”
“Sporana”
“Dardi”
“Pianpolvere”
“Visette”
“Arnulf,” and “Munie”;

“Rocche” is a natural extension of the Rocche de Castiglione Falletto and once the source of Parruso’s “Barolo Rocche.”

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108
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Bussia MGA in Monforte d’Alba: Producers

A

Prunotto
Parusso
Silvano Bolmida
Monti
Conterno Fantino
Aldo Conterno

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109
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Cannubi Boschis MGA: Producers

A

Luciano Sandrone, Francesco Rinaldi

Boschis has been singled out for high quality on account of Luciano Sandrone’s production from this site. Producers may label wines from this geographical designation as “Cannubi.”

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110
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Ginestra MGA in Monforte d’Alba: Producers/Notes

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Clerico, Elio Grasso, Conterno Fantino

Ginestra has a famous (if recent) reputation, gained through the success of Elio Grasso’s Gavarini Vigna Chiniera and Casa Maté, as well as Domenico Clerico’s Ciabot Mentin and Pajana.

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111
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Who produces wine from the Monprivato MGA in Castiglionne Falletto?

A

Giuseppe Mascarello

This is a famed vineyard, but there have been historical disputes over the vineyard’s boundaries.

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112
Q

Fontanafredda MGA in Serralunga d’Alba contains which two vineyards?

A

Fontanafredda contains the vineyards Gattinera and La Rosa.

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113
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Falletto MGA in Serraluna d’Alba is a monopole of which producer?

A

Bruno Giacosa (monopole)

This cru is noted for its higher altitude vineyards, exceeding 400 meters, and is the source of the producer’s Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva.

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114
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The Francia MGA in Serralunga d’Alba is a monopole of which producer?

A

Giacomo Conterno (monopole)

Conterno has owned this west-facing site since 1974, and produces Barolo Cascina Francia, Barolo Riserva Monfortino, and Barbera from the site.

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115
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Giuseppe Rinaldi’s “Tre Tine” is a blend of fruit from which three MGA’s?

A

Ravera
La Coste
Cannubi San Lorenzo

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116
Q

Brachetto d’Acqui (Acqui) DOCG: Province:

A

Province: Alessandria and Asti

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117
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Brachetto d’Acqui (Acqui) DOCG: Denominazione:

A

Denominazione:
Rosé/Rosato
Rosé/Rosato Spumante
Rosso (maximum pressure 2 bars)
Rosso Spumante (Traditional or Charmat Method)
Rosso Passito

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118
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Brachetto d’Acqui (Acqui) DOCG: Uvaggio:

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Varieties:
Min. 97% Brachetto
Max. 3% other varieties suitable for cultivation in Piedmont

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119
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Brachetto d’Acqui (Acqui) DOCG: Passito min RS:

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Minimum Residual Sugar: 50 g/l (Passito only)

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120
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Brachetto d’Acqui (Acqui) DOCG: Aging Requirements:

A

Aging Requirements:
Passito: May not be released before October 1 of the year following the harvest

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121
Q

Canelli DOCG: Denominazione/Uvaggio

A

Canelli (Canelli Moscato)
Canelli Riserva (Canelli Moscato Riserva)
Grape Varieties: 100% Moscato Bianco

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122
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Canelli DOCG: Alcohol

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Finished Alcohol Requirement: 4.5-6.5%
Minimum Potential Alcohol:
Canelli and Canelli RIserva: 11%
With Vigna Designation: 11.5%

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123
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Canelli DOCG: Pressure

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Method and Pressure: Maximum 2.5 bars

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124
Q

Canelli DOCG: Aging Requirements

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Aging Requirements:
Riserva with Vigna designation: 20 months in bottle, 30 months total

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125
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Canelli DOCG: Vineyard Requirements

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Min/Max Altitude: 165-500m
Training Methods: Espalier and Guyot
Emergency Irrigation is allowed
All grapes must be hand harvested

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126
Q

Dogliani DOCG: Denominazione/Uvaggio

A

Dogliani
Dogliani Superiore
Varieties: 100% Dolcetto

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127
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Dogliani DOCG: min alcohol

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Dogliani: 12%
Dogliani Superiore: 13%

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128
Q

Dogliani DOCG Superiore: Aging Requirements

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Dogliani Superiore: 12 months from October 15 of the harvest year (not released until November 1 of the year following harvest)

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129
Q

Dogliani DOCG: Soils

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Principal Soils: calcareous or siliceous clay

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130
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Dolcetto di Diano d’ Alba/Diano d’ Alba DOCG: Denominazione

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Denominazione (Rosso):
Dolcetto di Diano d’ Alba
Dolcetto di Diano d’ Alba “Vigna”
Dolcetto di Diano d’ Alba Superiore
Dolcetto di Diano d’ Alba Superiore “Vigna”
Varieties: 100% Dolcetto

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131
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Dolcetto di Diano d’ Alba/Diano d’ Alba DOCG: Aging Requirements

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Normale: release January 1st of the year following harvest
Superiore: release September 1st of the year following harvest

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132
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Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore (Ovada) DOCG: Denominazione

A

Denominazione (Rosso):
Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore
Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore Riserva
Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore “Vigna”
Varieties: 100% Dolcetto

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133
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Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore (Ovada) DOCG: Aging Requirements

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Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore: 12 months from November 1 of the harvest year
Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore “Vigna”: 20 months from November 1 of the harvest year
Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore Riserva: min 24 months

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134
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Erbaluce di Caluso/Caluso DOCG: Denominazione

A

Bianco
Spumante (Traditional Method)
Passito
Passito Riserva
Varieties: 100% Erbaluce

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135
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Erbaluce di Caluso/Caluso DOCG: Aging Requirements

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Spumante: Min 15 months on the lees
Passito: 36 months from November 1 of the harvest year
Passito Riserva: 48 months from November 1 of the harvest year

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136
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Erbaluce di Caluso/Caluso DOCG: Passito min RS

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Erbaluce Passito: Min Residual Sugar (Passito only): 70 g/l

137
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Gattinara DOCG:

A

Denominazione (Rosso):
Gattinara
Gattinara Riserva
Varieties: min 90% Spanna (Nebbiolo), maximum 10% in total of Bonarda di Gattinara and Vespolina (Vespolina cannot exceed 4%)

138
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Gattinara DOCG: Aging Requirements

A

Gattinara: min 35 months, including 24 months in wood, from November 1 of the harvest year
Gattinara Riserva: 47 months, including 36 months in wood, from November 1 of the harvest year

139
Q

What is Nebbiolo called in Gattinara DOCG?

140
Q

Gavi (Cortese di Gavi) DOCG: Denominazione

A

Bianco
Bianco Riserva
Bianco Frizzante
Bianco Spumante
Bianco Spumante Metodo Classico Riserva
Varieties: 100% Cortese

141
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Gavi (Cortese di Gavi) DOCG: Aging Requirements

A

Tranquillo wines may display only “slight traces” of wood flavors
Gavi Riserva must be aged a min. 1 year (including 6 months in bottle) from October 15th of the year of harvest
Spumante Metodo Classico must be aged for a min. 2 years (including at least 18 months on the lees) from October 15 of the year of harvest

142
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Gavi (Cortese di Gavi) DOCG: Spumante Metodo Classico Aging

A

Spumante Metodo Classico must be aged for a min. 2 years (including at least 18 months on the lees) from October 15 of the year of harvest

143
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Gavi (Cortese di Gavi) DOCG: Soils

A

Principal Soils: Limestone-rich clays “White Earth” better for Whites - Calcareó/Mornozó , “Red Earth” more brown Iron rich soils for red wines - Arcailloso

144
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**Ghemme DOCG: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosso
Rosso Riserva
Varieties: min 85% Spanna (Nebbiolo), combined max 15% Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese)

145
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Ghemme DOCG: Aging Requirements

A

Ghemme: min 34 months, including a min 18 months in wood and 6 months in bottle
Ghemme Riserva: min 46 months, including a min 24 months in wood and 6 months in bottle

146
Q

Nizza DOCG: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosso
Rosso Riserva
Rosso/Rosso Riserva with indication of “Vigna” (Single Vineyard wine)
Varieties: 100% Barbera

147
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Nizza DOCG: Aging Requirements

A

All aging starts Jan 1st instead of Nov
Rosso: Min 18 months, including at least 6 months in oak
Rosso with indication of “Vigna”: Min 18 months, including at least 6 months in oak
Rosso Riserva: Min 30 months, including at least 12 months in oak
Rosso Riserva with indication of “Vigna”: Min 30 months, including at least 12 months in oak

148
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Nizza DOCG: Harvest Method

A

Manual harvesting is required.

149
Q

When was the Nizza DOCG established?

A

DOCG Established: 2014 (Nizza was formerly a subzone of the Barbera d’Asti DOCG.)

150
Q

Roero DOCG: Styles

A

Bianco/Roero Arneis
Bianco Riserva / Roero Arneis Riserva
Rosso
Rosso Riserva
Spumante (Bianco) / Roero Arneis Spumante

151
Q

Roero DOCG: Uvaggio

A

Rosso: min 95% Nebbiolo, Max 5% other non-aromatic red grapes
Bianco/Bianco Spumante: min 95% Arneis, maximum 5% other non-aromatic

152
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Roero DOCG: Spumante min RS

A

Min RS:
Spumante from brut nature to dolce

153
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Roero DOCG: Aging Requirements

A

Bianco: min 4 months
Bianco Riserva: min16 months
Rosso: min 20 months including 6 months in wood (may be released from July 1 of the second year following the harvest)
Rosso Riserva: min 32 months including 6 months in wood (may be released from July 1 of the third year following the harvest)

154
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Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosso
Rosso Riserva
Varieties: Min. 90% Ruchè, plus max. 10% combined Barbera and Brachetto

155
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Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG: Aging Requirements

A

Riserva / Rosso “Vigna”: min 24 months including 12 months in barrel

156
Q

Terre Alfieri DOCG: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Arneis
Nebbiolo
Varieties: mini 85% of the stated variety, max 15% other non-aromatic grapes of the same color

157
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Terre Alfieri DOCG: Aging Requirements

A

Arneis Superiore: min. 6 months
Nebbiolo: min. 4 months
Nebbiolo Superiore: min. 12 months, including 6 months in wood
Nebbiolo Riserva: min. 24 months, including 12 months in wood

158
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Yield requirement for young vines in Terre Alfieri DOCG?

A

Wine with the “Vigna” designation may be made from vines of less than seven year of age providing yields are lowered.

159
Q

Average rainfall in Piemonte?

A

Average Annual Rainfall: 917 mm (36.1 inches)

160
Q

Average sunlight hours in Piemonte?

A

Average Annual Sunlight Hours: 1,990 hours
Average Sunlight Hours (April-October): 1,388 hours

161
Q

Piemonte Climate:

A

Continental

162
Q

Alba DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosso/Rosso Riserva
70% - 85% Nebbiolo
15% - 30% Barbera

163
Q

Alba DOC: Aging

A

Rosso: min 17 months, including 9 months in oak
Rosso Riserva: min 23 months of aging including 12 months in oak

164
Q

Albugnano DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosato/Rosso/Rosso Superiore
minimum 85% Nebbiolo
maximum 15%, alone or combined, Freisa, Barbera, Bonarda

164
Q

Albugnano DOC: Aging

A

Superiore: min1 year of aging including 6 months in oak

165
Q

Barbera d’Alba DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosso/Rosso Superiore
85% - 100% Barbera
maximum 15% Nebbiolo

166
Q

Barbera d’Alba DOC: Aging

A

Superiore: min 12 months aging including 4 months in wood

167
Q

Barbera del Monferrato DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosso/Rosso Frizzante
minimum 85% Barbera
maximum 15%, alone or combined, Freisa, Grignolino, Dolcetto

168
Q

**Barbera del Monferrato DOC: Additional **

A

Frizzante may not use the “Vigna” designation.

169
Q

Boca DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosso/Rosso Riserva
70% - 90% Nebbiolo
10% - 30% Vespolina and/or Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese)

170
Q

Boca DOC: Aging

A

Rosso: min 34 months of aging including 18 months in wood
Rosso Riserva: min 46 months of aging including 24 months in wood

171
Q

Bramaterra DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosso/Rosso Riserva
50% - 80% Nebbiolo
maximum 30% Croatina
maximum 20% Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) and/or Vespolina

172
Q

Bramaterra DOC: Aging

A

Rosso: min 22 months of aging including 18 months in wood
Rosso Riserva: min 34 months of aging including 24 months in wood

173
Q

Calosso DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosso/Rosso “Passarà” (appassimento)/Rosso Vigna/Riserva
Varieties: min 90% Gamba Rossa

174
Q

Calosso DOC: Aging

A

From Dec 1st
Rosso: min 20 months of aging
Rosso Vigna/Riserva: min 30 months of aging

175
Q

Canavese DOC

A

Bianco/Bianco Spumante: 100% Erbaluce
Rosso/Novello/Rosato/Rosato Spumante:
min 60%, alone or combined, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Uva Rara, Bonarda, Freisa, Neretto,

Varietal wines (Nebbiolo, Barbera):
min 85% of the stated variety

176
Q

Carema DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosso/Rosso Riserva
85% - 100% Nebbiolo
max 15% other red grapes

177
Q

Carema DOC: Aging

A

Rosso: min 24 months of aging including 12 months in wood harvest.
Rosso Riserva: min 36 months of aging including 12 months in wood

178
Q

Carema DOC: Soil Types

A

Glacial deposits

179
Q

Casorzo / Malvasia di Casorzo d’Asti DOC

A

Rosato (Cerasuolo/Rosso/Spumante/Passito
min 90% Malvasia di Casorzo
max 10%, alone or combined, Freisa, Grignolino, Barbera

180
Q

Cisterna d’Asti DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosso/Rosso Superiore
80% - 100% Croatina
max 20% other non-aromatic

181
Q

Colli Tortonesi DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Bianco/Bianco Frizzante
Chiaretto/Chiaretto Frizzante
Rosso/Rosso Frizzante/Novello
Varietal wine:
Cortese/Cortese Riserva/Cortese Frizzante/Cortese Spumante
Favorita
Timorasso/Timorasso Riserva
Moscato
Barbera/Barbera Riserva/Barbera Superiore
Dolcetto/Dolcetto Novello
Croatina/Croatina Riserva
Friesa

182
Q

Colli Tortonesi DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Bianco: 100%, alone or combined +
Chiaretto/Rosso: 100%, alone or combined +
Varietal wine: min 85% of the stated variety

Moscato Bianco:100% Moscato
Cortese: min 95% Cortese
Timorasso: min 95% Timorasso

183
Q

Collina Torinese DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Styles:
Rosso/Rosso Novello
Barbera
Bonarda
Malvasia
Pelaverga or Cari
Varieties:
Rosso/Rosso Novello
min 60% Barbera
min 25% Freisa
max 15% non aromatic
Varietal wine:
min 85% of the stated varietal

184
Q

Colline Novaresi DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Bianco: 100% Erbaluce
Rosso/Rosato/Novello:
min 50% Nebbiolo
max 50% other non-aromatic
Varietal wine: min 85% of the stated varietal (Nebbiolo
Uva Rara
Barbera
Vespolina
Croatina
Erbaluce)

185
Q
A

Rosso:
min 60%, alone or combined, Barbera, Chatus, Nebbiolo, Pelaverga
max 40% other non-aromatic red grapes
Varietal wine:
100% of the stated variety (Barbera
Chatus
Pelaverga
Pelaverga Rosato
Quagliano
Quagliano Spumante)

186
Q

Cortese dell’Alto Monferrato DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Bianco/Frizzante/Spumante
minimum 85% Cortese
maximum 15% other non-aromatic

187
Q

Coste della Sesia DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Bianco: 100% Erbaluce
Rosso/Rosato:
min 50% Nebbiolo
max 50% other non-aromatic
Varietal wine:
min 85% of the stated varietal

188
Q

Dolcetto d’Acqui DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Dolcetto/Dolcetto Superiore
Varieties: 100% Dolcetto
Dolcetto Superiore: wines require a min of 1 year of aging from January 1 of the year following the harvest.

189
Q

Dolcetto d’Alba DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Dolcetto/Dolcetto Superiore
Varieties: 100% Dolcetto
Superiore: wines require a minimum 12 months aging from November 1 of the harvest year.

190
Q

Dolcetto d’Asti DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Dolcetto/Dolcetto Superiore
Varieties: 100% Dolcetto
Superiore: wines require a min 12 months aging from January 1 of the year following the harvest.
May not come from plantings on the valley floor

191
Q

Dolcetto di Ovada DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

minimum 97% Dolcetto
maximum 3% other non-aromatic

192
Q

Fara DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosso/Rosso Riserva
50% - 70% Nebbiolo
30% - 50% Vespolina and/or Uva Rara
maximum 10% other non-aromatic

193
Q

Freisa d’Asti DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Freisa (Rosso)/Superiore/Spumante/Frizzante
Varieties: 100% Freisa
Freisa Superiore: wines must be aged until November 1 of the year following the harvest.
Spumante is fermented using the Martinotti/Charmat method and may be made in extra dry to abbocatto styles

194
Q

Freisa di Chieri DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosso secco/Rosso dolce/Superiore/Frizzante/Spumante
Varieties: min 90% Freisa
Superiore: min 12 months including 6 months in wood

195
Q

Gabiano DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosso/Rosso Riserva
90% - 95% Barbera
5% - 10% Freisa and/or Grignolino
Riserva: wines require a minimum 2 years of aging from January 1

196
Q

Grignolino d’Asti DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Grignolino
min 90% Grignolino
max 10% Freisa

197
Q

Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosso
min 90% Grignolino
max 10% Freisa

198
Q

Langhe DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Bianco/Bianco Passito
Rosato
Rosso/Rosso Passito
Rosso Riserva

Varietal wine:
Arneis/Arneis Passito
Chardonnay
Favorita
Nascetta/Nascetta del Comune di Novello/Nascetta Passito del Comune di Novello
Riesling
Rossese Bianco
Sauvignon
Barbera
Cabernet Sauvignon
Dolcetto/Dolcetto Novello
Freisa/Freisa Frizzante
Merlot
Nebbiolo
Pinot Nero

199
Q
A

Bianco: one or more white grapes
Rosso: one or more red grapes
Bianco Passito: min 60%, alone or combined, Arneis, Chardonnay, Nascetta, Riesling, max 40% other
Rosato: min 60%, alone or combined, Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, max 40% other
Rosso Passito: min 85%, alone or combined, Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, max 15% other
Varietal wine:
min 85% of the stated varietal
Nascetta del Comune di Novella: 100% Nascetta

200
Q

Lessona DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosso/Rosso Riserva
min 85% Nebbiolo
max 15% Vespolina and/or Uva Rara

201
Q

Lessona DOC: Aging

A

Rosso: min 22 months of aging including 12 months in wood
Rosso Riserva: min 46 months of aging including 30 months in wood

202
Q

Loazzolo DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Bianco Vendemmia Tardiva
Varieties: 100% Moscato Bianco
Min RS: 50 g/l
Aging: min 2 years of aging, including 6 months in wooden barrels of less than 250L
Additional: Grapes must undergo drying and/or botrytis and be harvested in tries not before September 20

203
Q

Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosso/Rosso Spumante
min 85% Malvasia di Schierano and/or Malvasia Nera Lunga, max 15% Freisa
Rosso Spumante: maximum pressure 1.8 atm

203
Q

Monferrato DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Bianco/Rosso/Rosso Superiore/Chiaretto/Monferrato “Casalese”
Varietal wine:
Dolcetto
Freisa
Nebbiolo
Novello

204
Q

Monferrato DOC “Casalese” requirements:

A

minimum 85% Cortese
maximum 15% other non-aromatic white grapes

205
Q

Monferrato DOC Chiaretto requirements:

A

Chiaretto: min 85%, alone or combined, Barbera, Bonarda, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dolcetto, Freisa, Grignolino, Pinot Nero, Nebbiolo

206
Q

Monferrato DOC: Varietal Nebbiolo

A

Min 90% Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo: min of 12 months aging
Superiore: min of 18 months aging, including 6 months in barrel

207
Q

Pinerolese DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosso/Rosato/Pinerolese “Ramie”
Varietal wine:
Barbera
Bonarda
Freisa
Dolcetto
Doux d’Henry

208
Q

What is the uvaggion for Pinerolese DOC “Ramie”?

A

Pinerolese “Ramie” (Red)
minimum 30% Avanà
minimum 15% Avarengo
minimum 20% Neretto
maximum 35% other non-aromatic

209
Q

Rubino di Cantavenna DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Varieties:
75% - 90% Barbera
10% - 25% Grignolino and/or Freisa
Aged min 14 months

210
Q

Sizzano DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosso/Rosso Riserva
50% - 70% Nebbiolo
30% - 50% Vespolina and/or Uva rara (Bonarda novarese)

211
Q

Sizzano DOC: Aging Requirements

A

Rosso: min 22 months of aging, including 16 months in wood
Rosso Riserva: min 34 months of aging, including 24 months in wood

212
Q

Strevi DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Passito
Varieties: 100% Moscato Bianco
Min Alcohol: 20% (12.5% acquired)

213
Q

Valli Ossolane DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Bianco: 60% Chardonnay, max 40% other
Rosso: min 60%, alone or combined, Nebbiolo, Croatina, Merlot, max 40% other
Nebbiolo/Nebbiolo Superiore: min 85% Nebbiolo

214
Q

Valsusa DOC: Styles/Uvaggio

A

Rosso/Rosso Novello:
min 60%, alone or combined, Avanà, Barbera, Dolcetto, Neretta Cuneese, max 40% others
Varietal wines: min 85% stated variety

215
Q

What does Sorí indicate?

A

A hillside vineyard with southern exposure

216
Q

What does bricco indicate?

A

The crest of a hill

217
Q

What does Vigna indicate in Barolo and Barbaresco?

A

Single vineyard wine

218
Q

What river runs through Piedmont?

A

The Po River

219
Q

What is Piedmont’s most planted white grape?

A

Moscato Bianco (Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains)

220
Q

What are the other white grapes of Piedmont?

A

Cortese
Arneis
Erbaluce
Favorita (in diminishing order)

221
Q

What is the Piedmontese synonym for Vermentino?

222
Q

What % of Piedmont’s production is of AT LEAST DOC quality?

223
Q

Along what river can you find Barolo and Barbaresco?

A

Tanaro River

224
Q

What larger DOC encapsulates Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG?

A

Langhe DOC

225
Q

In what province are Barolo and Barberesco located?

226
Q

What are the two major soil types of Barolo DOCG?

A

Tortonian Calcareous Marl (softer, more feminine wines)
Helvetian Sandstone (more masculine, structured wines)

227
Q

What is serravallian soil?

A

Helvetian

Serravallian is the current scientific name - Helvetian is an older term still used locally.

228
Q

What are the denominazione of Barolo?

A

Barolo
Riserva
Barolo with “menzioni geografiche aggiuntive” (subzone label)
Barolo with “menzioni geografiche aggiuntive” and “vigna” - 100% from a single cru vineyard
Chinato - only DOCG for aromatized wine? Only DOP??

229
Q

What are the five most important communes of Barolo? What % of the land do they occupy?

A
  • Barolo
  • La Morra
  • Monforte d’Alba
  • Serralunga d’Alba
  • Castiglione Falletto
    90%
230
Q

What types of wood are permitted for Barolo aging?

A

Oak and chestnut

231
Q

What is the required aging for normale Barolo? For Riserva?

A

Normale: 38mos (3 yrs/2mos) total; 18mos in wood
Riserva: 62mos (5 yrs/2mos)

232
Q

Key Crus of Barolo Commune?

A
  • Cannubi
  • Brunate (shared with La Morra)
  • Sarmassa
233
Q

Key Crus of La Morra?

A
  • Brunate (shared with Barolo)
  • Cerequio
  • Le Rocche
234
Q

Key Crus of Castiglione Falletto?

A

Bricco Rocche
Monprivato
Villero
Bricco Fiasco

235
Q

Key Crus of Serralunga d’Alba?

A

Lazzarito
Cerretta

236
Q

Key Crus of Monforte d’Alba?

A

Bussia
Ginestra
Santo Stefano

237
Q

What are the four vineyards that may append to Cannubi (or simply label as Cannubi, depending on where the legal action is)?

A

Boschis (north)
San Lorenzo (south, NW of Valletta)
Valletta (south)
Muscatel (SW of Valletta)

238
Q

What are the six minor communes of Barolo?

A

Verduno, Roddi, Grinzane Cavour, Diano d’Alba, Novello, Cherasco

239
Q

What is the soil in Barbaresco?

A

Tortonian Calcareous Marl

240
Q

What are the communes of Barbaresco

A

Barbaresco
Nieve
Treiso
San Rocco Seno d’Elvio

241
Q

Key Crus of Barbaresco

A

Asili
Roncagliette
Martinenga
Rabajà

242
Q

Key Crus of Nieve

A

Serraboella, Gallina, Basarin

243
Q

Key Crus of Treiso

A

Pajoré, Bricco di Treiso

244
Q

What is Barolo Chinato aromatized with?

245
Q

What is the aging regimen for Barbaresco normale? For Riserva?

A

Normale: 26mos; 9 months in wood
Riserva: 48mos

246
Q

What is the most widely planted grape in Piedmont?

247
Q

What is the earliest ripening grape in Piedmont?

248
Q

What are the clones of Nebbiolo?

A

Lampia (higher yield, more common)
Michet (lower yield, more disease resistant)

Rosé was discovered to be a unique variety, not a clone, in 2000; as of yet, it has not been registered by the National Register of Grapevines as a separate variety, so it is still allowed in the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco.

249
Q

Nebbiolo is a high vigor vine. Why does it do best at 4,000-5,000 vines per hectare?

A

The space between buds is extensive, requiring wider spacing to produce a crop (also, the basal bud (closest to the trunk) is sterile). Additionally, if the rows are spaced tightly together, the full canopy will trap humidity in the fruiting zone and lead to rot.

Cover crops are planted to suppress vigor, and fertilizer is limited or eliminated.

250
Q

What are the major climatic and geological threats to the Langhe?

A

Frost and hail

Erosion (the other reason for cover crops)

251
Q

Average altitude of vineyards in Barolo

252
Q

Is Roero DOCG north or south of the Tanaro River?

253
Q

What styles may be produced in Roero DOCG?

A

Bianco Tranquile
Bianco Spumante
Rosso & Rosso Riserva

254
Q

What are the two northern DOCG’s of Piemont?

A

Ghemme DOCG
Gattinara DOCG

255
Q

Varietal makeup and aging of Ghemme DOCG?

A

75% Nebbiolo, plus Vespolina and Uva Rara

Normale: 32mos, 18 in wood
Riserva: 46mos, 24 in wood

256
Q

Varietal makeup and aging of Gattinara DOCG?

A

90% Nebbiolo, plus Vespolina and Bonarda di Gattinara
35mos, 24 in wood for normale
47mos, 36 in wood for riserva

257
Q

What are the alpine DOC’s of Piedmont?

A

Lessona DOC
Sizzano DOC
Carema DOC

258
Q

What are the three DOCG’s for Barbera?

A

Barbera d’Asti DOCG
Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG
Nizza DOCG

259
Q

Styles and aging requirements for Barbera d’Asti DOCG

A

85% Barbera
Normale, Superiore/con Indicazione della Sottozona
4mos for normale
14mos; 6 in wood for superiore
24mos for sottozona, 6mos in wood

260
Q

What are the subzones of Barbera d’Asti?

A

Tinella
Colli Astiani

261
Q

Styles and aging requirements for Barbera del Monferrato Superiore

A

Rosso/Frizzante
85% Barbera
14mos; 6 in wood

262
Q

When was Nizza elevated to DOCG?

263
Q

Varietal makeup and aging of Nizza DOCG?

A

100% Barbera
Rosso/Riserva/Vigna
18mos, 6 in wood from 1/1
30mos, 12 in wood from 1/1 for Riserva

264
Q

What is the cépage of Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG?

A

min. 90% Ruché, plus Barbera and Brachetto

265
Q

What are the three DOCG’s for Dolcetto?

A

Dogliani DOCG
Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba DOCG
Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore DOCG

266
Q

What is the minimum aging requirement for all three Dolcetto DOCG’s, if superiore?

267
Q

May Dogliani and Diano d’Alba release normale as well as superiore versions?

268
Q

What three DOCG’s in Piedmont produce still white wine?

A

Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG
Gavi DOCG
Roero Arneis DOCG

269
Q

What was the first Piemontese DOCG for white wine?

A

Gavi DOCG (1998, modified 2014)

270
Q

What is the major grape of Gavi DOCG? What styles are permitted?

A

Cortese

Tranquillo, Frizzante, Spumante

271
Q

What are the styles of Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG?

A

Tranquillo, Spumante, Passito

272
Q

What is the difference in atmospheric pressure between Asti and Moscato d’Asti DOCG?

A

Asti is fully sparkling, whereas Moscato d’Asti is frizzante, with a max. of 2.5 atmospheres.

273
Q

What styles are permitted for Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG?

A

Rosso Tranquillo/Frizzante, Rosso Spumante, Rosso Passito

274
Q

What provinces does Brachetto d’Aqui cover?

A

Alessandria and Asti

275
Q

What method is used for Alta Langa DOGC?

A

Metodo Classico

276
Q

What are the main grapes of Alta Langa DOCG?

A

Min. 90% combined Pinot Noir and/or Chardonnay
Max. 10% other non-aromatic varieties suitable for cultivation in Piemonte

277
Q

How long does Alta Langa DOCG normale age before release? How long for riserva?

A

Normale: 30mos
Riserva: 36mos

278
Q

Name the 17 DOCG’s of Piedmont

A 
Barolo DOCG
Barbaresco DOCG
Roero DOCG
Ghemme DOCG
Gattinara DOCG
Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG
Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Barbera del Monferrato DOCG
Nizza DOCG
Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato
Gavi DOCG
Dogliano DOCG
Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba DOCG
Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore DOCG
Asti/Moscato d'Asti DOCG
Alta Langa DOCG
Brachetto d'Aqui
279
Q

What are the sparkling DOCG’s of Piedmont?

A

Alta Langa DOCG
Asti/Moscato d’Asti DOCG
Erbaluce di Caluso Spumante DOCG
Roero Spumante DOCG
Gavi Spumante DOCG
Brachetto d’Aqui DOCG

280
Q

What was the first Italian DOCG authorized for both red and white wines?

A

Roero DOCG (2005)

281
Q

What three plots in Barbaresco are solely (and famously) owned by Angelo Gaja? What larger cru are they a part of?

A

Sori San Lorenzo: Secondine
Sori Tildin, Costa Russi: Roncagliette

282
Q

Excellent vintages in Piedmont

A

1982, 1985, 1988, 1989
1990, 1996-1999
2000, 2001, 2004

283
Q

What are the aging requirements for Carema, Lessona, Bramatera, and Sizzano?

A

Carema: 24mos, 12 in wood for normale, 36mos for Riserva
Lessona: 22mos, 12 in wood for normale, 46mos, 24mos in wood for Riserva
Bramaterra: 22mos, 18mos in wood for normale; 34mos, 24mos in wood for Riserva
Sizzano: 22mos, 16mos in wood for normale, 34mos, 24mos in wood

284
Q

Who has longer aging requirements: Gattinara or Ghemme?

A

Gattinara requires 1 month more total of aging than Ghemme, 6 months extra in wood for regular and 12 months extra for riserva

285
Q

Which Dolcetto-producing region requires the highest minimum alcohol level?

A

Dogliani requires 12.5% for baseline and 13% for Superiore

286
Q

What DOC specializes in the production of Croatina?

A

Cisterna d’Asti DOC

287
Q

Le Piane is a continuation of what Boca holdout, one of the last to produce wine in the region during the 80s and 90s?

A

Antonio Cerri

288
Q

True or False: Alba DOC allows for the production of a 100% Nebbiolo bottling?

A

False, 70-85% with 15-30% Barbera & upwards of 5% accessory varieties

289
Q

Timorasso producers from the Colli Tortonesi use what term to refer to the resulting wine when it is grown within its classic subzone?

290
Q

What producer made the first Torinese Vermouth?

291
Q

Besides the grape itself what is the primary flavor component of Barolo Chinato?

292
Q

Both Prunetto with Bussia & Vietti with Rocche released their first single-vineyard designate in the same year. What year was that?

293
Q

If a Piemonte DOC wine says ‘Vigneti di Montagna’ on the label what do we know?

A

It was grown above 500 m on a slope of minimum 30%

294
Q

The MGA of Faletto is a monopole of whom?

A

Bruno Giacosa

295
Q

Cerequio is shared between which communes?

A

La Morra, Barolo

296
Q

From which commune is Gaja’s Dagromis Barolo sourced?

297
Q

Allowed blending grapes for Ruche de Castagnole DOCG

A

Barbera, Brachetto

298
Q

What are the only 2 DOCGs authorized to produce both red and white wine?

A

Roero DOCG, Terra Alfieri DOCG

299
Q

The Tinella and Colli Astiani subzones are part of which DOCG

A

Barbera d’Asti DOCG

300
Q

Which subzone of Asti DOCG split off in 2023 to become its own DOCG

A

Canelli DOCG

301
Q

T/F - All Alta Langa DOCG wines must be vintage-dated

302
Q

Colli Tortonesi DOC is primarily known for which grape variety

303
Q

What was the reason winemakers of piemonte favor the “sori” vineyards?

A

Higher sun exposure and greater ripening

304
Q

What DOC does Novello belong to?

A

Langhe DOC

305
Q

Where can you find Rocche dell’annunziata, Brunate and Cerequoia

306
Q

What is the difference in soil composition between western Barolo and eastern Barolo?

A

To the west is more blue clay marl, and sand stone to the east

307
Q

As a winemaker in Piemonte where would you often plant Dolcetto?

A

At the bottom of the hill

308
Q

What did Pliny the Elder refer to nebbiolo as

A

Spionia or Spinea (also used commonly in the northern region)

309
Q

What DOCG of Piemonte is known for traditional method sparkling wines?

A

Alta Langa DOCG,

310
Q

Wines from Gattinara DOCG may contain up to 10% of what grape?

A

Uva Rara (Bonarda)

311
Q

A wine label Tranquillo from Gavi DOCG would indicate what?

A

Slight traces of wood characters

312
Q

Where is Saramassa Cru located?

313
Q

Where is Brunate Cru Located?

A

The Brunate Cru lies in the villages of Barolo and La Morra, facing south-east. Here you can find the old farmhouse ‘La Brunata’ that has been part of the winery since the early days. This is one of the most important Crus in the municipalities of Barolo and La Morra.

314
Q

Name 3 Nebbiolo Synonyms:

A

Chiavennasca (Lombardia)
Spanna (Alto Piemonte)
Picotendro (Valle d’Aosta)

315
Q

Canavese bianco from Canavese DOC is made entirely from wich grape?

316
Q

Which is the largest cru in Barbaresco?

317
Q

Where is the cru of Cannubi located?

A

Cannubi comes from the heart of Barolo. The Rinaldi winery sits atop the Cannubi hill this is considered one of the very best spots in all of Barolo. The “Cannubbio,” vineyards, along with those of Bussia, are the most powerful crus of Barolo.

318
Q

Cordero di Montezemolo, Marcarini, Oddero Fratelli, Renato Ratti. Are all great producers of wich commune in Piedmont?

319
Q

Name a producer from Monprivato.

A

Giuseppe Mascarello

320
Q

Name a producer from Cerquio cru:

A

Michele Chiarlo

321
Q

Put these in order of ripening (1) early to (3) late.

A

Nebbiolo- 3 late ripening

Barbera- 2 Mid to late

Dolcetto- 1 Early ripening

322
Q

What is the most planted grape in Piedmont?

323
Q

Name a ribbon pasta and a stuffed pasta local to Piedmont?

A

tarajin (tagliorini/egg ribbon pasta), agnolotti

324
Q

Name two cheeses from different animals, local to Piedmont and pair them with a Piedmont based wine:

A

Tomino- cow, fresh/supple, pairs with Roero Arneis

Robiola di Roccaverano- goat (some cow blended), fatty/ripe/piquant, pairs with Moscato d’Astio or Nebbiolo based wi

325
Q

Name 3 producers of Barolo Chinato:

A

Cappellano, Pio Cesare, Cocchi, Damilano, Vajra

326
Q

Name 2 MGA from each of the 5 main communes of Barolo:

A

Serralunga d’Alba: Fontanafredda, Lazzarito

Monforte d’ Alba: Bussia (292 ha in Monforte, 7 in Barolo), Ravera di Monforte

Castiglione Falletto: Monprivato, Villero

Barolo: Cannubi, San Lorenzo (Bartolo Mascarello Barolo source)

La Morra: Rocche dell’Annunziata (separately Annunziata), La Serra

who

327
Q

Which 3 communes of Barolo are entirely in the DOCG?

A

Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba

328
Q

Name the producer for each of these monopoles of Barolo and what commune they are in:

A

Pira= Roagna, Castiglione Falletto

Monprivato= Giuseppe Mascarello, Castiglione Falletto

Falleto= Bruno Giascosa, Serralunga d’Alba

Francia= Giacomo Conterno, Serraluna d’Alba

Brunella=Boroli, Castiglione Falletto

329
Q

Who is the biggest producer in Cannubi?

A

Marchesi de Barolo

330
Q

Brico Rocche monopole by whom?

A

Ceretto & Brovia (Castiglione Falletto)

331
Q

Who are the “Barolo Boys”?

A

Silvia Altare

Giorgio Rivetti

Chiara Boschis

Carlo Petrini

Oscar Farinetti

332
Q

When did the Barolo regulation changed to allow single vineyard names on the labels?

333
Q

What are the name of Gaja bottling in Barolo and Langhe?

A

Barolo; Conteisa, Dagromis

Langhe; Spress, Darmagi (Cab Sauv)

334
Q

When did Gaja start using Langhe and Barolo?

A

Langhe, 2011

Barolo; 1996

335
Q

What are the best vintages of Barolo from 2000-2010

A

00, 01, 04, 06, 10

336
Q

What is the river between Ghemme & Gattinera?

A

Sesia River

337
Q

What are the subzones of Barbera d’Asti?

A

Tinella

Colli Astiani

338
Q

What are sparkling DOCGs of Piedmont?

A

Asti/ Moscato d’Asti

Alta Langa

Bracchetto d’Aqui

Erbaluce di Caluso

Gavi

Roero

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