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Piemonte Flashcards

1
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When was the DOC system established

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1963

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2
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When was the DOCG system established and when was the first region given status

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1963,1980

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3
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What was the first DOCG

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Brunello di Montalcino

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4
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What are the main white varieties of the Piemonte

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Moscato Bianco(Muscat Blanc á Petit Grains), Arneis

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5
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What are the main red varieties of the Piemonte

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Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto

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6
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What are the minor white varieties of the Piemonte

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Cortese, Erbaluce, Vermentino (Favorita), many international varieties

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7
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What are the minor red varieties of the Piemonte

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Brachetto, Grignolino, Ruchè, Croatia, Vespolina, Fresia, international varieties.

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8
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What is the surrounding geology of the Piemonte

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Surrounded by the Alps and Apennines on 3 sides, creating a rainshadow effect

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9
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What are the major bodies of water in the Piemonte

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The Po river, Tanaro river, and some influence from the Ligurian Sea

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10
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What is the Climate of the Piemonte

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Cold Continental. More temperate towards the Ligurian Sea

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11
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Who is credited with the modernization of Piemontese winemaking

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Angelo Gaja

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12
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Name 4 Barolo/Barberesco producers that still use longer macerations and large neutral barrels

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Giacomo Conterno, Bartolo Mascarello, Giuseppe Rinaldi, Bruno Giacosa

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13
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Name 4 Barolo/Barberesco producers that prefer shorter Macerations and new French oak

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Paolo Scavino, Luciano Sandrone, Elio Altare, Angelo Gaja

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14
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How many DOCGs and DOCs are in the Piemonte

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18 DOCG
41 DOC

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15
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What does Vigna mean

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Single Vineyard

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16
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What does Sori mean

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A prime, south facing site

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17
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What are the Crus of Barolo and Barberesco called

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Menzioni geografiche aggiuntive

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18
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What does Vendemmia tardiva mean

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late harvest

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19
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What Style is allowed in Barolo DOCG

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Reds only from Nebbiolo

20
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What are the aging requirements for Barolo DOCG

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18 months in wood, 38 total

21
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What Style is allowed in Barberesco DOCG

A

Reds only from Nebbiolo

22
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What are the aging requirements for Barberesco DOCG

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9 months in wood, 26 total

23
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What Styles are allowed in Roero DOCG

A

reds from Nebbiolo
whites and sparkling from Arneis. Can be Riserva

24
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What Styles are allowed in Gattinara DOCG

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reds only from Nebbiolo
Can be Riserva

25
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What Styles are allowed in Barbera d’Asti DOCG

A

reds from Barbera
can be Superiore,
and Superiore con indicazione della sottozona

26
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What does Superiore mean in Barbera d’Asti

A

12.5% min ABV

27
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What Styles are allowed in Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG

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reds from Barbera
can be vigna

28
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What Styles are allowed in Nizza DOCG

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reds from Barbera
Can be riserva and vigna

29
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What Styles are allowed in Ruchè di Castagole Monferrato DOCG

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reds from Ruche
Can be Riserva

30
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What Styles are allowed in Dogliani DOCG

A

reds from Dolcetto

31
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What Styles are allowed in Dolcetto d’Ovada Superiore DOCG

A

reds from Dolcetto

32
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What Styles are allowed in Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba DOCG

A

reds from Dolcetto

33
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What Styles are allowed in Gavi DOCG

A

still dry white, frizzante, and fully sparkling whites from Cortese
Can be Riserva

34
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What Styles are allowed in Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG

A

still dry, sparkling, sweet (passito), and sweet sparkling from
Erbaluce

35
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What Styles are allowed in Moscato d’Asti DOCG

A

dry sparkling, semi-sparkling from Charmat
and vendemmia tardiva

36
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What Styles are allowed in Asti DOCG

A

dry sparkling, semi-sparkling from Charmat
and vendemmia tardiva

37
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What Styles are allowed in Alta Langa DOCG

A

Traditional Method Sparkling Wines from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

38
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What Styles are allowed in Brachetto d’Aqui DOCG

A

Rosato and red sweet slightly sparkling wines from Brachetto

39
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What are the three major villages of the Piemonte

A

Alba, Asti, Turin

40
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What are the 5 main Communes of Barolo

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Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba, Monforte d’Alba, La Morra

41
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What are the 3 main Communes of Barberesco

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Barberesco, Nieve, Trieso

42
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Name 14 major Barolo Vineyards

A

Rive, Roche dell’Annunziata, Arborina, La Serra, Sarmassa, Brunate, Cannubi, Bussia, Castelletto, Ginestra, Monprivato, Villero, Fiasco, Falletto

43
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Name 11 major Barberesco Vineyards

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Ovello, Montefico, Montestefano, Secondine, Pajè, Ronchi, Faset, Martinega, Rabajà, Roncagliette, Gallina, Serraboella

44
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What are the aging requirements for Barolo Riserva DOCG

A

Riserva: 18 months in wood, 62 total

45
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What are the aging requirements for Barbaresco Riserva DOCG

A

Riserva: 9 months in wood, 50 total

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