Piemonte Flashcards
The town of Castagnole is associated with what aromatic red grape variety?
Ruchè
Why would have Freisa wines traditionally been finished with some residual sugar?
To offset Freisa’s characteristic bitterness
Which river separates the DOCGs of Gattinara and Ghemme?
Sesia
What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Ghemme DOCG?
85%
In which village would you most likely find the grape Pelaverga Piccolo?
Verduno
What is the maximum pressure (atm) of Moscato d’Asti DOCG?
2.5 atm
Cannubi is a cru in what DOCG?
Barolo DOCG
What is the approximate alcohol content in Moscato d’Asti DOCG?
~ 5 - 5.5% abv
Favorita is genetically identical to which popular grape from Sardegna?
Vermentino
What is the percentage of Cortese required in Gavi DOCG?
100%
What is the largest subzone of Moscato d’Asti DOCG?
Canelli
What is the Nebbiolo-based DOC in Piemonte that borders Valle d’Aosta?
Carema DOC
Grignolino gets its name from what?
The high number of pips (grignole in Italian).
Barbaresco is on which bank of the Tanaro river?
Right
Dogliani DOCG is based on which grape?
Dolcetto
What is the most widely planted red grape in Piemonte?
Barbera
What is the principal white grape of Caluso?
Erbaluce
Which grape’s name translates as “little sweet one”?
Dolcetto
Why is Erbaluce suitable for passito wines?
Its thick skin and high acidity