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1
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What are the three subzones in Asti DOCG for Moscato d’Asti production? Which is the only permitted for Moscato d’Asti Vendemmia Tardiva?

A

Canelli
Strevi
Santa Vittoria d’Alba

Santa Vittoria d’Alba is permitted for Vendemmia Tardiva production

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What are the grape requirements for Asti DOCG?

A

100% Moscato Bianco

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3
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What is another name for the Charmat method used in Asti?

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Martinotti Method

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4
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What method is used to produce Asti DOCG Spumante wines?

A

Charmat or Traditional Method (Metodo Classico)

Asti Spumante will be Charmat
Asti Spumante Metodo Classico will be Traditional Method

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What are the aging requirements for Moscato d’Asti Vendemmia Tardiva? Requirements for grapes? Chaptalization?

A

Must be aged for at least one year from the date of the harvest.

Grapes must be partially dried prior to fermentation

Chaptalization is forbidden

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When was the Asti DOCG established? When were subzones established?

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DOCG established in 1993

Subzones established in 2011

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7
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Moscato d’Asti is considered frizzante in style. What is the maximum pressure that these wines may exhibit in bottle?

A

2atm

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8
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How many months on the lees must Asti “Metodo Classico” spend prior to release?

A

min. 9 months

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9
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What communes may Asti DOCG be produced in?

A

Asti (principally)
Cuneo
Alessandria

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10
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What communes may Alta Langa DOCG be produced in?

A

Asti
Cuneo
Alessandria

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What are the grape requirements for Alta Langa DOCG?

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Min 90% Combined Pinot Noir and/or Chardonnay

Max 10% other non-aromatic grapes suitable for cultivation in Piedmont.

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What style of wine are produced in Alta Langa DOCG?

A

Spumante
Spumante Riserva
Spumante Rosato
Spumante Rosato Riserva

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13
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Are Alta Langa DOCG wines NV or Vintage?

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All are Vintage as they must be by law vintage-dated.

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What are the aging requirements for Alta Langa Spumante? Spumante Riserva?

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Spumante: min 30 months

Spumante Riserva: min 36 months

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Are Alta Langa DOCG wines produced by Charmat or Traditional Method? Is Transversage permitted?

A

Traditional Method (Metodo Classico)

Yes, Transversage is permitted.

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16
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What commune is Barbaresco produced in?

A

Cuneo

17
Q

What are the three most widely used clones of Nebbiolo for Barbaresco?

A

Michet
Rosé
Lampià

18
Q

What is the term for geographic designation/subzone/or cru for Barbaresco production? Single vineyard?

A

“menzioni geografiche aggiuntive”

“vigna” = single vineyard

19
Q

If a bottle is labeled with “vigna” what % of the grapes must come from there?

A

100%

20
Q

When were subzones/crus legally recognized for Barbaresco production?

A

2007

21
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What are the aging requirements for Barbaresco (normale)? Release?

A

Minimum 26 months from November 1 of the harvest year (min 9 months in wood)

May not be released until January 1 of third year following harvest

22
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What are the aging requirements for Barbaresco Riserva?

A

Min 50 months from November 1 of the the harvest year (min 9 months in wood)

May not be released until January 1 of the fifth year following harvest.

23
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Vineyards must not have what orientation to qualify for Barbaresco production?

A

Vineyards with full north exposure are not allowed for the production of Barbaresco.

24
Q

What is the largest Cru in Barbaresco?

A

Ovello

25
Q

When was the Barbera d’Asti DOCG established?

A

2008

26
Q

What are the grape requirements for Barbera d’Asti DOCG?

A

90-100% Barbera with combined max 10% Freisa, Grignolino, and/or Dolcetto

27
Q

What are the three designations of Barbera d’Asti (all still)?

A

Barbera d’Asti

Barbera d’Asti Superiore

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

28
Q

What are the two subzones of Barbera d’Asti?

A

Tinella

Colli Astiani (Astiano)

29
Q

What are the aging requirements for Barbera Asti DOCG? Superiore? What about for Superiore with subzones?

A

Barbera d’Asti: 4 months from November 1 of the harvest year

Barbera d’Asti Superiore: 14 months from November 1 of the harvest year, including 6 months in oak

Tinella Superiore and Colli Astiani (Astiano) Superiore: 24 months from October 1 of the harvest year, including 6 months in wood and 6 months in bottle.

30
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What provinces is Barbera d’Asti DOCG produced in?

A

Asti (principally)

Alessandria

31
Q

What are the aging requirements for Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG?

A

Minimum 14 months with 6 months in wood

32
Q

What are the grape requirements for Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG?

A

Min 85% Barbera with max 15% combined Freisa, Grignolino, and/or Dolcetto

33
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What style of wine is permitted in Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG that isn’t in Barbera d’Asti DOCG?

A

Frizzante

34
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When was Barbera del Monferrato DOCG established?

A

1970

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