Piedmont Regions Flashcards
What is the soil difference between Alto Piedmont and Langhe
Alto: Volcanic soils that are acidic which produce wines with lower ABV
Langhe:Marl Sandstone Chalk based soils that are more alkaline and provide more structure and depth
What is the soil of Gattinara
Volcanic Quartz or Porphyry rock
What is the Soil of Ghemme
Moraine agglomerates
What is the soil fo Lessona
Marine sands
What are the soils of Boca
Volcanic Quartz or Porphyry rock (Pink)
The Canavese region of Piedmont includes which DOC/G
Erbaluce Di Caluso
Canavese
Carema
What are the 4 main soils of Langhe.
Lequio Formation
Sandstones of Diano
Sant Agata Fossil Marls
Gypsiferous Sulfur
What villages contain Lequio Formation and how does it impact wine style
Monforte, Serralunga, Treiso
Grey Marls that produce Powerful and steely more panic and very slow to develop
What villages contain Sandstones of Diano and how does it impact wine style
Castiglione Falletto, Monforte, Barolo
Compacted greyish-yellow sandstone that gives structure to wine, but less so than Lequio.
What villages contain Sant Agata Fossil Marls and how does it impact wine style
Barolo, La Morra, Novello, Verduno, Barbaresco, Neive.
Grey-Blue clay rich in magnesium carbonate.
Produces wines of elegant perfume with restrained alcohol and fine tannin
What villages contain Gypsiferous Sulfur Formation and how does it impact wine style
La Morra, Novello and Verduno
considered a lessor quality soil
What is the primary soil of Roero
Marl compacted with either gravel, Marine or sandstone
What is the minimum aging of Barbaresco for normale and riserva
Normale - min 26 months w at least of 9 in oak
Riserva - min 50 months w at least 9 in oak
How many MGA have been defined in Barbaresco
66
What are the 4 villages of Barbaresco
Barbaresco
Neive
Treiso
S. Rocco Seno D’Elvio
What are the Min aging requirements for Barolo
Normale - min 38 months with at least 18 in oak barrel
Riserva - min 62 months with at least 18 months in oak
How many MGA exist in Barolo
181
What were the first two single vineyard barolos
1961
Beppe Colla “Prunotto Bussia”
Vietti Rocche di Castiglione
How would you describe the wines from the following communes: La Morra Barolo Castiglione Falletto Serralunga Montforte
La Morra - fragrance, soft Barolo - grace, earthiness Castiglione Falletto - bold, rich Serralunga - depth, elegant, power Montforte - concentrated & Structured
What are the two original soils
Tortonian: Blue gray marl rich in magnesium - light, soft, elegant, fragrant wines
Serravalian (Helvician): Grey yellow red. Calcareous Marl sandstone - dense, structured wine
Which communes of Roero are characterized by very sandy soils and steep slopes
Canale
Santo Stefano Roero
Monteu Roero
Which communes of Roero are characterized by hills with clay
Castellinaldo
Prioccca
Castagnito
How long has dolcetto been grown in Dogliani
documents date to 1000
How does Barbera d’Alba differ from Asti and Monferrato?
Alba is bigger, richer and more velvety while the other 2 have sharper tannin and higher acid
What are the 3 Monferratos
Monferrato Casalese Monferrato Astigiano (Asti, Nizza) Alto Monferrato (acqui, Ovada, Gavi)
What are the two primary soils of Monferatto and how do they impact wine style
Sabbie Astesane (Asti Sands) - clays and rich fossil sand; less tannin, lower acid, earlier maturing Terre Bianche - Marine Soils rich in calcium carbonate; Full bodied, rich, vibrant acidity
What are the three sub-zones of Asti
Nizza
Tinella
Colli Astiani
