Piedmont General Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main mountain ranges of Piedmont?
A
Alps and Apennines
2
Q
What are the names of the hill ranges in Piedmont?
A
Langhe Hills and Monferrato Hills
3
Q
What are the main rivers of Piedmont?
A
Tanaro and Po
4
Q
Describe Serravallian soils
A
aka Helvetian
Sandstone soils found in Serralunga d’Alba and Monforte d’Alba that tend to produce a more structure in the wine
5
Q
What provinces produce wine in Piedmont?
A
Alessandria, Asti and Cuneo
6
Q
Describe Tortonian soils
A
Calcareous marl found predominantly in La Morra and Barolo. Tend to make a softer style of wine.
