Piemonte Flashcards
Piemonte’s most widely planted grape
Barbera
What is the primary difference between the Asti and Moscato d’Asti DOCGs
The Asti DOCG is fully sparkling
What defines MGA (menzioni geografiche aggiuntive)
They are geographical designations allowed on wine labels
In which sub-region will you find Barolo and Barbaresco appelations?
Langhe Hills
Angelo Gaja is credited with transforming the wines of:
Barbaresco
What is the principal variety of the Dogliani DOCG
Dolcetto
The Nizza DOCG was separated from which appellation?
Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG
The principal white variety of the Roero DOCG
Arneis
T/F Barbaresco has homogenous growing conditions
True
T/F Nebbiolo ripens earlier in Barbaresco than Barolo
True
T/F The Barbaresco winegrowing area is cooler than Barolo
False
What was Piemonte’s most prestigious wine in the 16th century?
Gattinara
What is Piemonte’s largest appellation by production volume?
Asti DOCG
Sabbie Astiane
Sandy soil with poor water retention
Bricco
A superior vineyard site, high on a hill
Terre Bianche
Soils with layers of sand, sandstone, and calcareous marls
Sori
A well-exposed vineyard site
The predominate grape variety of Nizza DOCG
Barbera
The predominate grape variety of Colli Tortonesi DOC
Timorasso
The predominate grape variety of Caluso DOCG
Erbaluce
The predominate grape variety of Carema DOC
Nebbiolo
Principal red and white grapes of Roero DOCG
Nebbiolo and Arneis
“Red equivalent of Moscato Bianco”
Brachetto
Mountain associated with Carema DOC
Mount Maletto
