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Piemonte Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most widely planted red grape in Piemonte?

A

Barbera

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2
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What is the average alcohol content of Moscato d’Asti DOCG?

A

5- 5.5%

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3
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What is Nebbiolo called in Northern Piemonte?

A

Spanna

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4
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What percentage of Cortese is required in Gavi DOCG?

A

100%

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5
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What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Roero DOCG?

A

95%

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6
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In Northern Piemonte which river separates the Vercelli Hills from the Novara Hills?

A

Sesia

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7
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Who created Asti Spumante?

A

Carlo Gancia

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8
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Which village is closely associated with the Nascetta grape?

A

Novello

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9
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How many MGAs are there in Barbesco DOCG?

A

66

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10
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The Town of Castagnole is associated with what aromatic red gape variety?

A

Ruché

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11
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Why is Erbaluce suitable for passito wine?

A

It’s thick skin and high acidity

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12
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What is the principal white grape of Caluso?

A

Erbaluce

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13
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What is the largest subzone of Moscato d’Asti DOCG?

A

Canelli

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14
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What river separates Grattinara & Ghemme?

A

Sesia

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15
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What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Ghemme DOCG?

A

85%

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16
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What are the names of the two geologic formations in Barolo DOCG?

A

Toronian and Helvetian/Serravallian

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17
Q

Cannubi is a cru in what DOCG?

A

Barolo DOCG

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18
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What is the Nebbiolo based DOC in Piemonte that borders Valle d’Aosta?

A

Carema DOC

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19
Q

How many communes can make Barolo DOCG?

A

11

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20
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What is the minimum percentage of Dolcetto in Diana d’Alba DOCG?

A

100%

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21
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Who produced the first commercial Vermouth in 1786?

A

Carpano

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22
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The first MGAs in Piemonte where in which DOCG?

A

Diano d’Alba DOCG

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23
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Dogliani DOCG is based on which grape?

A

Dolcetto

24
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The Nizza DOCG is based on what grape variety?

A

Barbera

25
Q

Boca DOCG is in which wine growing region of Piemonte?

A

Northern Piemonte

26
Q

How many MGAs are there in Barolo DOCG?

A

181

27
Q

What is the principal clone of Nebbiolo?

A

Lampia

28
Q

Why would Freisa wines traditionally be finished with residual sugar?

A

To offset Freisa’s characteristic bitterness

29
Q

Define “Bricco”

A

A superior site on the higher part of the hill

30
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Define “Barolo Chinato”

A

Aromatized, fortified wine produced using Barolo wine

31
Q

What DOC traditionally adopts the Topia vine training system?

A

Carema DOC

32
Q

What is the production method For Alta Langa DOC?

A

Traditional method sparkling

33
Q

What is the maximum pressure (atm) of Moscato d’Asti DOCG?

A

2.5 atm

34
Q

What is the grape Uva Rara called in Northern Piemonte?

A

Bonarda

35
Q

Which grape’s name translates to sweet little one?

A

Dolcetto

36
Q

Barbaresco is one which bank of the Tanaro river?

A

Right

37
Q

Grignolino gets its name from what?

A

The high number of pips

38
Q

Favorita is identical to which popular grape form Sardegna?

A

Vermentino

39
Q

Trimorasso is mostly grown around what area of Piemonte?

A

The hills of Tortona

40
Q

What is the most widely planted white grape in Piemonte?

A

Moscato Bianco

41
Q

The Roero and Langhe hills of Piemonte are divided by what river?

A

Tanaro

42
Q

In which village would you most likely find the grape Pelaverga Piccolo?

A

Verduno

43
Q

What is the minimum lees ageing for Alta Langa DOCG?

A

30 Months

44
Q

What is the minimum ageing for Dogliani Superiore DOCG?

A

1 year

45
Q

Which clone of Nebbiolo is considered lesser quality and higher yielding?

A

Bolla

46
Q

Approximately when did Barolo transition into a dry wine?

A

mid 19th century

47
Q

What are the names of three villages in Barabesco?

A

Barabesco, Neive, Treiso

48
Q 
The word "Piemonte" means:
A) Mountain Moon
B) At the foot of the mountain
C) Low mountain
D) Slice of the mountain
A

B) At the foot of the mountain

49
Q 
Which statement(s) is/are correct?
1)Vines are not planted in Piemonte's flat plain

2) Piemonte is second only to Veneto in the number of DOC and DOCG’s
3) Piemonte was Italy’s 1st region to highlight the importance of single vineyards
4) IGT wines are an important category for Piemonte’s tourist industry

A

1) Vines are not planted in Piemonte’s flat plain
2) Piemonte is second only to Veneto in the number of DOC and DOCG’s
3) Piemonte was Italy’s 1st region to highlight the importance of single vineyards

50
Q

Which river originates in Piemonte’s western Alps?

A

The Po

51
Q

Which of the following grape varieties are red?

  • Dolcetto
  • Erbaluce
  • Ruché
  • Freisa
  • Trimorasso
A

Dolcetto, Ruché & Freisa

52
Q

What was Piemonte’s most prestigious wine in the 16th century?

A

Gattinara

53
Q

What is Piemonte’s largest appellation by production volume?

A

Asti DOCG

54
Q

Angelo Gaja is most associated with which Piemonte appellation?

A

Barbaresco

55
Q

What are the principal red and white grape varieties of the Roero DOCG?

A

Nebbiolo (red) & Arneis (white)

56
Q

What is the difference between wines made from grapes grown in the Tortonian soils in Barolo vs The older Helevetian/Serravallian soils?

A

Tortonian = Wines produced in this area are likely to be more perfumed, elegant, fruitier and softer - maturing more rapidly

Helevetian/Serravallian = Show more power and depth and are fuller bodied and more robust and structured. They are notiably longer lived and require more time in bottle.

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