Piemonte Flashcards
Doletto is prized by growers because…..
It ripens easily in higher, cooler sites
Which grape is not considered an aromatic variety
Arneis
The sesia river flows through which wine growing district
Novara and Vercelli Hills
Which area does not have terre bianche soils?
Novara and Vercelli Hills
Tortonian soils are made up of:
Compact calcareous marls
Giulia Falleti is associated with which appellation?
Barolo DOCG
Dolcetto is most associated with which Piemonte sub-region?
Langhe Hills
The principal grape varieties grown in the Roero DOCG are:
Nebbilo and Arneis
Which is not a soil type found in Monferrato Hills?
Rocche
Which appellation is known primarily for sweet sparkling red wines?
Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG
Which statement is correct?
1. The Asti method employs a single fermentation
2. A still base wine is necessary for the Asti method
3. Asti method involves a second fermentation in the bottle
4. Asti method involves a second fermentation in a tank
- The Asti method employs a single fermentation
Timorasso is grown in which appelation?
Colli Tortonesi DOC
Which appellation does not include MGAs (menzioni georgrafiche aggiuntive) on labels?
Dogliani DOCG
Which Piemonte appellation produces the most wine by volume?
Asti/Moscato d’Asti DOCG
Gattinara DOCG belongs to which sub-region?
Vercelli Hills
Dogliani DOCG belongs to which sub-region?
Langhe Hills
Gavi DOCG belong to which sub-region?
Alto Monferatto
Brachetto d’Acqui belongs to which sub-region?
Monferrato Astigiano
Grignolino gets its name from what?
Berries high number of pips
What is Nebbiolo called in Northern Piemonte?
Spanna
The town of Castagnole is associated with what aromatic red grape variety?
Ruché
In Northern Piemonte, which river separates the Vercelli Hills from the Novara Hills?
Sesia River
What is the principal white grape of Caluso?
Erbaluce
What is the minimum percentage of Dolcetto in Diano d’Alba DOCG?
100%
Who created Asti Spumante?
Carlo Garcia
What is the principal clone of Nebbiolo?
Lampia
The Nizza DOCG is based on what grape variety?
Barbera
How many MGAs are there in Barbaresco DOCG?
66
Dogliano DOCG is based on which grape?
100% Dolcetto
What are the names of the two geological formations in Barolo DOCG?
Tortonian soils and Serravalian soils
What is the minimum lees aging for Alta Langa DOCG?
30mths
What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Ghemme DOCG?
85%
What is the largest subzone of Moscato d’Asti?
Canneli (next DOCG)
What is the production method for Alta Langa DOCG?
Metodo classico sparkling
What is the percentage of Cortese required in Gavi DOCG?
100%
How many communes can make Barolo DOCG?
5
What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Roero DOCG?
95%
What is the most widely planted red grape in Piemonte?
Barbera
Which clone of Nebbiolo is considered lesser quality and higher yielding?
Bolla
The Roero and Langhe hills of Piemonte are divided by which river?
Tanaro River
What is the Nebbiolo-based DOC in Piemonte that borders Valle d’Aosta?
Carema DOC
What village is closely associated with the Nascetta grape?
Novello
