Piedmont Flashcards

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1
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When were the first DOCGs created?

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  1. Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano and Barolo
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2
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Which mountain ranges cradle Piedmont on three sides?

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The Apennines and the Alps

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3
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Which major river cuts through Piedmont?

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The Po river

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4
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Name the lesser indigenous red grape varieties of Piedmont

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Bracket to, Grignolino, Ruchè, Croatina, Vespolina and Freisa

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What are the major white grape varieties planted in Piedmont?

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Moscato Bianco (Muscat à Petits Grains), Cortese, Arneis, Erbaluce and Favorita (Vermentino)

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6
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How many DOCs are in Piedmont?

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42

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7
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How many DOCGs are in Piedmont?

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17

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Which river do the regions of Barolo and Barbaresco sit along?

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Tanaro River

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9
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Which communes are entirely located in Barolo?

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Barolo, Castiglione Falleto and Serralunga d’Alba

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10
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Which communes are partially included in Barolo DOCG?

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Monforte d’Alba, La Morra, Diano d’Alba, Novello, Verduno, Grinzane Cavour, Cherasco and Roddi

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What are the 5 major communes of Barolo?

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Barolo, La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba and Monforte d’Alba

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12
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What is the prominent component is the soil structure of Serralunga d’Alba?

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Sandstone

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What is the most prominent component of the soil structure in Barolo and La Morra?

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Calcareous marl

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14
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How long must Barolo DOCG wine be aged for?

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38 months from November 1 of the harvest year. 18 of those months must be in oak.

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How long must Barolo Riserva DOCG be aged for?

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62 months, including 18 months in wood

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16
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Which commune does the MGA Rocche dell’Annunziata reside in?

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La Morra

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17
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Which commune does the MGA La Serra reside in?

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La Morra

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18
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Which commune(s) does the MGA Brunate reside in?

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La Morra and Barolo

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19
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Which commune does the MGA Cannubi reside in?

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Barolo

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20
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Which commune does the MGA Ginestra reside in?

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Monforte d’Alba

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21
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Which commune does Monprivato reside in?

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Castiglione Falletto

22
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Which commune does the MGA Villero reside in?

A

Castiglione Falletto

23
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Which commune does the MGA Gabutti reside in?

A

Serralunga d’Alba

24
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Which commune does the MGA Parafada reside in?

A

Serralunga d’Alba?

25
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What is the most famed MGA in Serralunga d’Alba?

A

Vinga Rionda

26
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Which communes may produce Barbaresco DOCG?

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Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso and San Rocco Senodelvio

27
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What are the ageing requirements for Barbaresco DOCG?

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Minimum 26 months from November 1 of year of harvest with a minimum 9 months in wood

28
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What are the ageing requirements of Barbaresco Riserva DOCG?

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Minimum 50 months from November 1 of year of harvest with a minimum 9 months in wood

29
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Which commune does the MGA Ovellp reside in?

A

Barbaresco

30
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Name the famous MGA that is a monopole for the Marchesi Di Gresy

A

Martinenga

31
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What what grape is Roero DOCG made from?

A

Arneis

32
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What is the principle red grape of Roero DOCG

A

Nebbiolo

33
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What are the principle grapes of Gattinara DOCG?

A

Spanna (Nebbiolo), Vespolina and Bonarda Di Gattinara

34
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What are the principle grapes of Ghemme DOCG?

A

Spanna (Nebbiolo), Vespolina and Bonarda Novarese

35
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What is the principle red grape of Lessona DOC?

A

Nebbiolo

36
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What is the most prominent grape in Sizzano DOC?

A

Nebbiolo

37
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What is the most prominent grape in Carema DOC?

A

Nebbiolo

38
Q

Name threeDOCGs for Barbera d’Alba

A

Barbera d’Ast, Barbera de Monferrato Superiore and Nizza

39
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What are the ageing requirements for Barbera d’Asti?

A

4 months

40
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What are the ageing requirements for Barbera del Moferrato Superiore DOCG?

A

14 months minimum with a minimum 6 months in cask

41
Q

What is the principle red grape of Dogliani DOCG?

A

Dolcetto d’Alba

42
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What is the principal red grape of Ovada DOCG?

A

Dolcetto d’Alba

43
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What is the principal red grape of Diano d’Alba?

A

Dolcetto d’Alba.

44
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What are the ageing requirements for Dogliani DOCG?

A

1 year

45
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What are the ageing requirements for Ovada DOCG?

A

Normale - 4 months; and

Superiore - 1 year.

46
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What are the ageing requirements of Diano d’Alba?

A

Normale - 4 months; and

Superiore - 1 year

47
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Describe the wines of Erbaluce Di Caluso DOCG

A

Made from the white Erbaluce grape. Can be made still, Spumante or passito in style. Erbaluce is a high acid, herb-scented variety

48
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Describe the style of Asti DOCG

A

Made from Moscato Bianco and fully Spumante.

49
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How does Moscato d’Asti DOCG wine differ from Asti DOC?

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Made from riper grapes. Frizzante in style (maximum 2 atmosphere of pressure). Retains the strong perfume of Moscato with abv between 4.5% and 6.5%

50
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Describe the wine of Alta Langa DOCG.

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Traditional method sparkling made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Wines must age for a minimum 30 months after harvest and Riserva must not be released for a full 3 years