Piemonte Flashcards
Describe the Asti method
Variation of Martinotti/tank method.
But does not require creation of still, dry, base wine.
Wines are made with single fermentation that’s stopped and started at certain points.
Preserves fragrance and fresh quality.
Finishes with 7-9.5% ABV & 5-6 atm
What is Piemonte’s most widely planted varietal?
Barbera
What defines MGA?
Geographical designations allowed on wine labels.
Can have cru-like qualities
NIZZA DOCG was separated from which app?
BARBERA D’ASTI SUPERIORE DOCG
How many acres planted in Piemonte?
111K
Who first cultivated grapevines in Piemonte?
When?
Taurini and Salassi tribes (descendents of Ligures)
1000 BC
What are the hill clusters of Piemonte and what provinces are they in?
MONFERRATO- ASTI & ALESSANDRIA
LANGHE & ROERO- CUNEO
NOVARA AND VERCELLI (SAME NAMES)
TORTONA- ALESSANDRIA
Where is the driest area of Piemonte?
Where is the most rainfall?
MONFERRATO & ROERO= driest
Mountains to the north= wettest
Top 4 planted grapes of Piemonte
- BARBERA
- MOSCATO BIANCO
- DOLCETTO
- NEBBIOLO
Name the 4 bio types of Nebbiolo
Lampia= highest quality
Bolla= lowest quality
Michet= viruses form
Rosé= actually own distinct variety
Who saved Arneis?
BRUNO GIACOSA AND VIETTI
What is NEBBIOLO BIANCO?
ARNEIS
Who saved TIMORASSO?
WALTER MASSA
What are the 4 sub regions of Piemonte?
Their districts?
- NORTHERN PIEMONTE
A. Novarra & Vercelli Hills
B. Canavese
- WESTERN PIEMONTE & TORINO HILLS
- ALBA
A. LANGHE
B. ROERO
- MONFERRATO
A.BASSO MONFERRATO
B. MONFERRATO ASTIGIANO
C. ALTA MONFERRATO
GATTINARA DOCG REQUIREMENTS?
Min 90% Nebbiolo
Max 10% Vespolina (4%) and/or Uva Rara
35/24
Riserva= 47/36
GHEMME DOCG REQUIREMENTS?
Min 85% NEBBIOLO
MAX 15% VESPOLINA &OR UVA RARA
34/18
RISERVA= 46/24
LESSONA DOC REQUIREMENTS?
Min 85% NEBBIOLO
MAX 15% VESPOLINA &OR UVA RARA
BRAMATERRA DOC REQUIREMENTS?
50-80% NEBBIOLO
MAX 30% CROATINA
MAX 20% VESPOLINA/UVA RARA
BOCA DOC REQUIREMENTS ?
70-90% NEBBIOLO
MAX 30% VESPOLINA/UVA RARA
FARA DOC & SIZZANO DOC REQUIREMENTS?
50-70% NEBBIOLO
MAX 50% VESPOLINA/UVA RARA
CAREMA DOC REQUIREMENTS?
MIN 85% NEBBIOLO
24/12
RISERVA= 36/12
CALUSO DOCG REQUIREMENTS?
100% ERBALUCE
DRY, SPUMANTE, PASSITO
PASSITO AGE 36 MONTHS
RISERVA= 48
What town is considered the point of separation between ALTA & BASSA LANGHE?
MONFORTE D’ALBA
What is the only APP of LANGHE that allows international varietals?
LANGHE DOC
BAROLO DOCG REQUIREMENTS?
38/18
Riserva= 62/18
Who pioneered dry Nebbiolo?
When?
Mid 1800’s
GIULIANO FALETTI
CAMILLO BENSO
LOUIS OUDART
Avoided stuck fermentation with closed vats & cellar hygiene.