Piedmont Flashcards
Where is Roero, and what styles of wine are produced there?
Roero DOCG is in Piedmont, and both red and white wines are produced. The reds are less concentrated, earlier drinking Nebbiolos and the white version is a fragrant white called Roero Arneis.
Where is Terre Alfieri?
Terre Alfieri DOCG is in Piedmont, Italy
What type of wine is Brachetto d’Acqui?
Brachetto d’Acqui (also known as Acqui) is made in Piedmont. It is a slightly sweet, sparkling red wine.
Where is Nizza, and what is made there?
Nizza is in Piedmont, a former sub-region of Barbera d’Asti. Wines are made using 100% Barbera grapes, and require 18 months of aging (30 for Riserva).
Where is Freisa di Chieri located?
Freisa di Chieri DOC is in Piedmont.
Where is Erbaluce di Caluso located?
Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG is in Piedmont.
What percentage of wine from Piedmont is red?
About 67%
How many DOCGs and DOCS does Piedmont have?
18 DOCGs and 40 DOCs.
What Italian region has the most high-level wine appellations?
Piedmont
What are the aging requirements for Barolo?
38 months, 62 for riserva.
What are the aging requirements for Barbaresco?
26 months, 50 for riserva.
What is the grape used to make Gavi?
Cortese.
Where is Gattinara and what type of wine is made there?
Piedmont, Nebbiolo (Spanna) -based blends
Where is Ghemme and what type of wine is made there?
Piedmont, Nebbiolo (Spanna) -based blends
What is Asti DOCG?
A sweet sparkling wine made in Piedmont from Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains grapes. Made using the Asti method.
