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
What is the minimum aging for Dogliani Superiore DOCG?
1 year
What is the principal clone of Nebbiolo?
Lampia
What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Roero DOCG?
95%
Which clone of Nebbiolo is considered lesser quality and higher yielding?
Bolla
Timorasso is grown mostly around what area of Piemonte?
The hills of Tortona
Boca DOC is in which winegrowng region of Piemonte?
Northern Piemonte
What is the production method for Alta Langa DOCG?
Traditional method sparkling
What village is closely associated with the Nascetta grape?
Novello
What DOC traditionally adopts the Topia vine training system?
Carema DOC
Define “Barolo Chinato”.
Aromatized, fortified wine produced using Barolo wine
In Northern Piemonte, which river separates the Vercelli hills from the Novara Hills?
Sesia
What is Nebbiolo called in Northern Piemonte?
Spanna
The Nizza DOCG is based on what grape variety?
Barbera
What is the grape Uva Rara called in Northern Piemonte?
Bonarda
What is the most widely planted white grape in Piemonte?
Moscato Bianco
What is the minimum lees aging for Alta Langa DOCG?
30 months
The Roero and Langhe hills of Piemonte are divided by which river?
Tanaro
The first MGAs created in Piemonte were in which DOCG?
Diano d’Alba DOCG
Define “Bricco”.
A superior site on the higher part of the hill
Who produced the first commercial Vermouth in 1786?
Carpano
How many communes can make Barolo DOCG?
11
How many MGAs are there in Barbaresco DOCG?
66
Define “Sörì”.
A sunny, well exposed site
What is the minimum percentage of Dolcetto in Diano d’Alba DOCG?
100%
What are the names of the two geologic formations in Barolo DOCG?
Tortonian and Helvetian/Serravallian
Approximately when did Barolo transition into a dry wine?
Mid 19th century
How many MGAs are there in Barolo DOCG?
181
What are the names of the three villages of Barbaresco?
Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso
Who created Asti Spumante?
Carlo Gancia
