Piemonte Flashcards
Piemonte nerede?
North-west corner of Italy
Piemonte’nin climate?
- mountains in the north : rainshadow protecting region from northern winds & precipitation
- moderate & continental
- long, cold winters and summers can be subject to thunderstorms, hail and fog
- area is noted for its foothills (150 to 600m) which provide different aspects and altitudes for viticulture
Piemonte üzüm çeşitleri
- black: Nebbiolo, barbera, dolcetto
- white: Cortese, moscato (muscat)
The famous wine areas in Piemonte located in…
- south of the main city Turin, around the town of alba
Describe Barolo wine region
- spans several villages each having steep south facing slopes (300 to 500 metre)
Describe Barolo DOCG and its grape & wines
- must be entirely made from Nebbiolo
- high levels of acidity & tannin
- little color
- grapes slowly ripen at these altitude
Developing perfumed aromas of - sour cheery
- herbs
- dried flowers
Wines are full bodied
High acidity & tannin
Ability to develop in bottle
Barolo wines are often made from grapes sourced from different villages
A village name may appear on the label if the grapes are sourced purely from that area, for example …
- Barolo serralunga d’alba DOCG
The best wines come from named vineyards or crus which may appear on the label
Such as Barolo Cannubi DOCG
Barolo region does grow other grapes mainly…
Generic appellations
Dolcetto & Barbera
Alba DOC or Langhe DOC
Barolo DOCG şartları
- aged min 38 ay ( with a min 18 in wood)
- released from January of the 4th year after harvest
With the improvements Barolo wines
Oak maturation may take place in small barrels (often including some new oak)
Or
Larger casks depending on the style that producers want to achieve
All Barolo wines tend to benefit from bottle ageing : soften tannins, adds further complexity, truffles, tar and leather
The smaller region is also renowned for Nebbiolo is
Barbaresco
Describe the vineyards in Barbaresco and on effect grape
- south facing slopes at lower altitudes than those of Barolo (200-400 metres)
- the lower altitude and influence from a local river means Nebbiolo ripens earlier here , is fruitier and less performed ( compered to Barolo)
- similiar acidity and tannin levels which gives wines the ability to age in bottle
Barbaresco DOCG must be
Aged min 26 months (with a min 9 months in wood)
released from January of the 3rd year after the harvest
High quality wines often from a single named vineyard or cru
In Asti and Alba most widely planted variety is & its appellations
Barbera
Barbera d’alba doc
Barbera d’asti docg
Define Barbera grape & wines
- late ripening grape
- medium to deep color
- low to medium tannins
- high acidity
Aromas of red cherry & plums + sometimes black pepper
The wines made in 2 styles - youthful and fruity no oak influence
- barrel aged to give spicy flavors
The other grape variety widely planted in Asti & Alba
Dolcetto
Define Dolcetto grape and its wines
- earlier ripening than Nebbiolo & Barbera
- therefore can be planted in coolest sites
- dolcetto d’alba doc tends to produce many of the finest wines
- deep in color, purple
- black plum
- red cherry
- dried herbs
Both Dolcetto and Barbera can be drunk young but best can age for several years
Asti is famous for also …. Wines made from
Sparkling wines / moscato
Where is gavi
South-eastern Piemonte
The grape of Gavi and where it is grown..
Cortese
The vines are grown in hills where the altitude and sea breezes result in long, slow ripening
Appellations of Gavi
Gavi DOCG
Cortese di Gavi DOCG
Gavi di Gavi DoCg
The wines of Gavi
- pale, light body
- high acidity
- citrus, green apples and pears
- ready to drink on release
- wines from the best producers can age well in bottle
Winemaking of Gavi
Protective is the norm with cool fermentation in stainless steel
Some use old oak vessels for fermentation
And lees stirring to add complexity
