Piedmont

Question 1

What are the provinces of Piedmont?

Answer 1

Cuneo, Alessandria, Asti

Question 2

Which grapes are allowed to be blended into Barbera d’Asti and Barbera del Monferrato?

Answer 2

Freisa, Dolcetto, and Grignolino
Max 15% for Barbera de Monferrato
Max 10% for Barbera d’Asti

Question 3

What grapes can be blended into Barbera d’Alba?

Answer 3

Nebbiolo (up to 15%)

Question 4

Which Barbera denominazione permits frizzante style?

Answer 4

Barbera del Monferrato

Question 5

Who is the sole producer of Monprivato?

Answer 5

Giuseppe Mascarello

Question 6

What are the requirements for altitude and aspect in Barolo?

Answer 6

170-540masl, and northern exposure not permitted

Question 7

What is the “ALBEISA” bottle?

Answer 7

A locally produced, glass bottle in Piedmont, requiring strict production and quality criteria. Originated in the 1700s, and revamped in 1973 by Renato Ratti. It usually indicates a more traditional style Langhe wine.

Question 8

Put the following regions in order from most to least percentage of Nebbiolo required: Gattinara, Ghemme, and Roero.

Answer 8

Roero: 95% Nebbiolo
Gattinara: 90% Nebbiolo
Ghemme: 85% Nebbiolo

Question 9

Who produces the following monopole vineyards in Piedmont: Monprivato, Francia, and Martinenga?

Answer 9

Monprivato - Giuseppe Mascarello
Francia - Giacomo Conterno
Martinenga - Marchesi di Gresy

Question 10

Name 7 communes of Barolo’s 12.

Answer 10

Barolo, La Morra, Castiglione Falleto, Serralunga d’Alba, Monteforte d’Alba, Novello, Roddi, Diano d’Alba, Grinzane Cavour, Cherasco, Verduno

Question 11

What is the most planted grape of the Piedmont?

Answer 11

Barbera

Question 12

Which river runs through Alba?

Answer 12

The Tanaro River runs through Alba, past both Barolo & Barbaresco.

Question 13

What river runs through Acqui?

Answer 13

The Bormida river runs through Acqui.

Question 14

Which river runs through Torino?

Answer 14

The Po River runs through Torino.

Question 15

What are the soils north of the Tanaro like?

Answer 15

Sandy soils

Question 16

What are the soils south of the Tanaro like?

Answer 16

Clay/Marl

Question 17

What are the 3 DOCGs for Dolcetto?

Answer 17

Dolcetto Diano D’Alba
Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore
Dolcetto di Dogliani Superiore

Question 18

What indigenous grape is Verduno known for?

Answer 18

Pelaverga!

Question 19

Name 3 sweet wine DOCGs of Piedmont.

Answer 19

Moscato d’Asti
Brachetto d’Aqui:
Erbaluce di Caluso: min 70 g/L for Passito style (with

Question 20

In what commune would you find Ovello, Rabaja, & Asili MGAs?

Answer 20

Asili, Rabaja, and Ovello are vineyards located in Barbaresco

Question 21

In what commune would you find Vigna Ronda, Falletto, & Francia MGAs?

Answer 21

Vigna Ronda, Falletto, and Francia are vineyards located in Serralunga d’Alba

Francia monopole of Giacomo Conterno
Falletto monopole if Giacosa

Question 22

In what commune would you find Giacosa and Pajore MGAs?

Answer 22

Giacosa and Pajore are vineyards located in Treiso.

Question 23

Name 3 clones of Nebbiolo.

Answer 23

Michet - quality and concentration
Lampia - reliable
Rose - pale, not widely used
Bolla - abandoned because too productive

Question 24

What are the requirements for altitude and aspect in Barbaresco?

Answer 24

Max 550masl, northern exposure prohibited.

Question 25

Name 2 producers of the Brunate MGA.

Answer 25

Elio Altare, Vietti, Damilano, Rober