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1
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What major river cuts through Piedmonte

A

The Po River

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2
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What mountain range provides a rain shadow for Piedmonte

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The Alps

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How many DOCG are there in Piedmonte

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18

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What are the main soil types of Barolo DOCG

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Limestone Marl
Sandstone

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What is the minimum aging required for Barolo DOCG

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38 months
18 months in oak

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What is the minimum aging required for Barolo DOCG Riserva

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62 months

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What is the minimum aging required for Barbaresco DOCG

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26 months total
9 months in oak

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What is the minimum aging required for Barbaresco DOCG Riserva

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50 months

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What is the synonym for Nebbiolo in Gattinara, Ghemme, and other villages of Alto Piedmonte

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Spanna

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10
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What river cuts between Barolo/Barbaresco & Roero

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The Tanaro River

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What is the larger DOC zone that surrounds Barolo and Barbaresco

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Langhe DOC

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12
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What are the blending laws for red wine from Roero DOCG

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Minimum 95% Nebbiolo

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13
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What is the grape for white wines from Roero DOCG

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Arneis

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14
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In what region would you find Gattinara DOCG

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Alto Peidmonte

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15
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In what region would you find Ghemme DOCG

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Alto Piedmonte

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16
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In what region would you find Lessona

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Alto Piedmonte

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17
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In what region would you find Sizzano

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Alto Piedmonte

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What are the authorized varietals and styles of wine of Bramaterra DOC

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Red wine from mainly Nebbiolo
Croatina and Uva Rara also authorized in blend

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What are the authorized varietals and styles of wine of Boca DOC

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Red wine from mainly Nebbiolo
Vespolina and Uva Rara also authorized in blend

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20
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Name a synonym of Uva Rara in Piedmonte

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Bonarda Novarese

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What are the authorized varietals and styles of wine of Lessona DOC

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Red wine from mainly Nebbiolo
Vespolina and Uva Rara also authorized in blend

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What are the authorized varietals and styles of wine of Sizzano DOC

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Red wine from mainly Nebbiolo
Vespolina and Uva Rara also authorized in blend

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What are the authorized varietals and styles of wine of Fara DOC

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Red wine from mainly Nebbiolo
Vespolina and Uva Rara also authorized in blend

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24
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Name the two DOCG of Alto Piedmonte

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Ghemme DOCG
Gattinara DOCG

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What are the blending laws of Gattinara DOCG

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Minimum 90% Nebbiolo
Bonarda di Gattinara and Vespolina authorized to complete blend

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26
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What is the maximum percentage allowed of Vespolina in the Gattinara DOCG blend

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4%

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What are the aging requirements for Gattinara DOCG

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35 months total
24 months in wood

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What are the blending laws of Ghemme DOCG

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Minimum 85% Nebbiolo
Bonarda di Gattinara and Vespolina authorized to complete blend

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What are the aging requirements for Ghemme DOCG

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34 months total
18 months in wood

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30
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Name the DOC of Alto Piedmonte

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Boca DOC
Fara DOC
Sizzano DOC
Bramaterra DOC
Lessona DOC

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31
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What are the maximum yields for Barbaresco DOCG at harvest

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56 lh/ha

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32
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What are the maximum yields for Barolo DOCG at harvest

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56 hl/ha

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33
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What is the minimum ABV for Barbaresco DOCG

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12.5%

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34
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What is the minimum ABV for Barolo DOCG

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13%

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35
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Which Barolo communes are found on Helvetian Soils

A

Castiglione Falleto
Serralunga d’Alba
Monforte d’Alba

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36
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Which Barolo communes are found on Tortonian Soils

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La Morra
Barolo

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37
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Recommend at least 3 single cru vineyards within the commune of Castiglione Falleto

A

Bricco Rocche
Bussia (shared)
Lazzarito
Villero
Monprivato
Fiasc
Mariondino
Pira
Rivera

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38
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Recommend at least 3 single cru vineyards within the commune of Serralunga d’Alba

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Falleto
Francia
Marenca
Marenca-Rivette
La Serra
Margheria
Ornato
Parafada
Vigna Rionda

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39
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Recommend at least 3 single cru vineyards within the commune of Monforte d’Alba

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Bussia (Shared)
Cicala
Colonello
Dardi
Ginestra
Mosconi
Munie
Romirasco
Santo Stefano

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40
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Recommend at least 3 single cru vineyards within the commune of La Morra

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Arborina
Brunate
Cerequio
Conca
Gancia
Gattera
Gianchini
La Serra
Marcenasco
Rocche dell’Annunziata

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41
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Recommend at least 3 single cru vineyards within the commune of Barolo

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Bricco
Brunate (shared)
Cannubi
Cannubi Boschis
Liste
Preda
Sarmassa
Via Nuova
Rue
San Lorenzo

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42
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What styles of wood are used by Barolo ‘traditionalists’

A

Large vats of Chesnut/Acacia wood

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43
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What style of wood is used by Barolo ‘modernists’

A

French oak

44
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What are the main soil types of the Langhe

A

Calcareous marl
Sandstone
Clay

45
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What are the 6 main communes of Barolo DOCG

A

Barolo
Castiglione Falletto
La Morra
Monforte d’Alba
Serralunga d’Alba
Novello

46
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What are the 3 main communes of Barbaresco DOCG

A

Barbaresco
Neive
Treiso

47
Q

What vine training style is typical in Barolo DOCG

A

Guyot

48
Q

What is the minimum aging requirement for Roero DOCG red wine

A

20 months
6 months in wood

49
Q

What is the minimum aging requirement for Roero DOCG Riserva red wine

A

32 months
6 months in wood

50
Q

What is the minimum aging required for Roero DOCG Arneis

A

4 months

51
Q

What are the blending requirements for red wine from Terre Alfieri DOCG

A

Min. 85% Nebbiolo

52
Q

What styles of wine are authorized in Roero DOCG

A

Sparkling
White
Red

53
Q

What styles of wine are authorized in Terre Alfieri DOCG

A

White
Red

54
Q

What styles of wine are authorized in Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC

A

Sparkling (red & rosado)
Red

55
Q

What are the blending requirements for Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC

A

Min. 100% Nebbiolo

56
Q

What is the most widely cultivated varietal in Piedmonte

A

Barbera

57
Q

What 5 appellations are dedicated to Barbera in Piedmonte

A

Babera d’Alba DOC
Barbera d’Asti DOCG
Nizza DOCG
Barbera de Monferrato DOC
Barbera de Monferrato Superiore DOCG

58
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What are the 3 DOCG in Piedmonte dedicated to Barbera

A

Barbera d’Asti DOCG
Nizza DOCG
Barbera de Monferrato Superiore DOCG

59
Q

What is the minimum aging required for Barbera d’Asti DOCG

A

4 months

60
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What is the minimum percentage of Barbera required in Barbera d’Alba DOC

A

Min 85%
Nebbiolo may make up remainder of blend

61
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What are the aging requirements for Nizza DOCG

A

Min. 18 months
6 months in wood

62
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What is the minimum percentage of Barbera required in Nizza DOCG

A

Min. 100%

63
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What are the aging requirements for Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG

A

Min. 14 months

64
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Where is Dogliani DOCG in relation to Barolo

A

South of Barolo in the southern Langhe

65
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What is the aging requirement for Dogliani DOCG

A

Min. 12 months

66
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Where is Diano d’Alba DOCG

A

Based in the commune of Diano on the northeastern edge of Barolo DOCG

67
Q

What is the minimum percentage of Dolcetto required in Dolcetto di Ovada DOC

A

Min. 97% Dolcetto

68
Q

What is the minimum percentage of Dolectto required in Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore DOCG

A

Min. 100% Dolcetto

69
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What is the aging requirement for Dolectto di Ovada Superiore DOCG (Ovada DOCG)

A

Min. 12 months

70
Q

What is the largest appellation for sparkling wine in Piedmonte by volume

A

Asti DOCG

71
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What is the main grape used for Asti DOCG

A

Moscato Bianco (Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains)

72
Q

Describe the Asti method of sparkling wine production

A

Grape must is chilled and stored at low temperatures to prevent fermentation from beginning. Is it then warmed up and fermented in batches, adding a slight sparkle and fermentation is stopped at desired level of sweetness

73
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What is the difference between Asti and Moscato d’Asti

A

Moscato d’Asti is typically considered to be higher quality, and is frizzante instead of fully spumante

74
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What style of wine is produced in Canelli DOCG

A

Frizzante Moscato Bianco

75
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What is the minimum aging required for Canelli DOCG Riserva wine with a vigna designation

A

Min. 30 months aging

76
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What are the two subzones of Asti DOCG

A

Strevi
Santa Vittoria d’Alba

77
Q

What is the style of wine produced in Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG

A

Still
Sparkling
Passito red wine

78
Q

What style of wine is produced in Alta Langa DOCG

A

Traditional method sparkling wine

79
Q

What are the main grape varietals of Alta Langa

A

Pinot Nero
Chardonnay

80
Q

What is the minimum aging required for Alta Langa DOCG

A

30 months

81
Q

What is the minimum aging required for Alta Langa DOCG Riserva

A

36 months

82
Q

What is the grape varietal of Gavi DOCG

A

Cortese

83
Q

In what DOC will you find Timarosso in Piedmonte

A

Colli Tortonesi DOC

84
Q

What does ‘Derthona’ mean on a label of Colli Tortonesi

A

Derthona is the ancient Roman name for the area

85
Q

What are the two subzones of Colli Tortonesi DOC

A

Monleale
Terre di Libarna

86
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What does ‘Monleale’ indicate on a bottle of Colli Tortonesi DOC

A

The subzone, entirely dedicated to Barbera

87
Q

What grape varietal was saved from the brink of extinction by Barolo producer Elvio Cogno

A

Nascetta

88
Q

What is the blending requirement for Langhe DOC wine labeled Nescetta del Comune di Novello

A

100% Nascetta

89
Q

What are the two DOC for Freisa in Piedmonte

A

Freisa di Chieri DOC
Freisa d’Asti DOC

90
Q

What style of wine is produced in Freisa di Chieri DOC

A

Still red wine

91
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What style of wine is produced in Freisa d’Asti DOC

A

Still red wine

92
Q

What are the two DOC for Grignolino in Piedmonte

A

Grignolino d’Asti DOC
Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC

93
Q

What is the grape varietal of Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG

A

Ruche

94
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What is the minimum required percentage of Ruche in Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG

A

Min. 90% Ruché

95
Q

What is the grape varietal of Verduno Pelaverga DOC

A

Pelaverga Piccolo

96
Q

What are the two varietals grouped under the name Pelaverga in Piedmonte

A

Pelaverga Grosso
Pelaverga Piccolo

97
Q

What are the two overarching DOCs for red rose and white wines from Alto Piedmonte

A

Costa della Sesia DOC
Colline Novaresi DOC

98
Q

What is the main white grape of Alto Piedmonte

A

Erbaluce

99
Q

What is the DOCG for Erbaluce

A

Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG

100
Q

What styles of wine are authorized in Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG

A

Still white
Sparkling white
Passito

101
Q

What is the min. required aging sur lie for Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG sparkling wines

A

15 months sur lie

102
Q

Name 2 major cru vineyards of Nieve commune in Barbaresco

A

Gallina
Cotta

103
Q

Name 2 major cru vineyards of Barbaresco commune in Barbaresco

A

Asili
Ovello
Rabaja
Roncalini
Pora

104
Q

Name 2 major cru vineyards of Trieso commune in Barbaresco

A

Rombone
Gresy
Montarsino
Varaldi

105
Q

What river cuts through Ghemme and Gattinara in Alto Piedmonte

A

The Seisa River

106
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A

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