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Piemonte Flashcards

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1
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Doletto is prized by growers because…..

A

It ripens easily in higher, cooler sites

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2
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Which grape is not considered an aromatic variety

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Arneis

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3
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The sesia river flows through which wine growing district

A

Novara and Vercelli Hills

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4
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Which area does not have terre bianche soils?

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Novara and Vercelli Hills

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5
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Tortonian soils are made up of:

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Compact calcareous marls

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6
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Giulia Falleti is associated with which appellation?

A

Barolo DOCG

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7
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Dolcetto is most associated with which Piemonte sub-region?

A

Langhe Hills

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8
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The principal grape varieties grown in the Roero DOCG are:

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Nebbilo and Arneis

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9
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Which is not a soil type found in Monferrato Hills?

A

Rocche

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10
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Which appellation is known primarily for sweet sparkling red wines?

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Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG

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11
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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

A
  1. The Asti method employs a single fermentation
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12
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Timorasso is grown in which appelation?

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Colli Tortonesi DOC

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13
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Which appellation does not include MGAs (menzioni georgrafiche aggiuntive) on labels?

A

Dogliani DOCG

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14
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Which Piemonte appellation produces the most wine by volume?

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Asti/Moscato d’Asti DOCG

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15
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Gattinara DOCG belongs to which sub-region?

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Vercelli Hills

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16
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Dogliani DOCG belongs to which sub-region?

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Langhe Hills

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17
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Gavi DOCG belong to which sub-region?

A

Alto Monferatto

18
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Brachetto d’Acqui belongs to which sub-region?

A

Monferrato Astigiano

19
Q

Grignolino gets its name from what?

A

Berries high number of pips

20
Q

What is Nebbiolo called in Northern Piemonte?

A

Spanna

21
Q

The town of Castagnole is associated with what aromatic red grape variety?

A

Ruché

22
Q

In Northern Piemonte, which river separates the Vercelli Hills from the Novara Hills?

A

Sesia River

23
Q

What is the principal white grape of Caluso?

A

Erbaluce

24
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What is the minimum percentage of Dolcetto in Diano d’Alba DOCG?

A

100%

25
Q

Who created Asti Spumante?

A

Carlo Garcia

26
Q

What is the principal clone of Nebbiolo?

A

Lampia

27
Q

The Nizza DOCG is based on what grape variety?

A

Barbera

28
Q

How many MGAs are there in Barbaresco DOCG?

A

66

29
Q

Dogliano DOCG is based on which grape?

A

100% Dolcetto

30
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What are the names of the two geological formations in Barolo DOCG?

A

Tortonian soils and Serravalian soils

31
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What is the minimum lees aging for Alta Langa DOCG?

A

30mths

32
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What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Ghemme DOCG?

A

85%

33
Q

What is the largest subzone of Moscato d’Asti?

A

Canneli (next DOCG)

34
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What is the production method for Alta Langa DOCG?

A

Metodo classico sparkling

35
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What is the percentage of Cortese required in Gavi DOCG?

A

100%

36
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How many communes can make Barolo DOCG?

A

5

37
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What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Roero DOCG?

A

95%

38
Q

What is the most widely planted red grape in Piemonte?

A

Barbera

39
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Which clone of Nebbiolo is considered lesser quality and higher yielding?

A

Bolla

40
Q

The Roero and Langhe hills of Piemonte are divided by which river?

A

Tanaro River

41
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What is the Nebbiolo-based DOC in Piemonte that borders Valle d’Aosta?

A

Carema DOC

42
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What village is closely associated with the Nascetta grape?

A

Novello

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