Piemonte Flashcards
When was the DOC system established
1963
When was the DOCG system established and when was the first region given status
1963,1980
What was the first DOCG
Brunello di Montalcino
What are the main white varieties of the Piemonte
Moscato Bianco(Muscat Blanc á Petit Grains), Arneis
What are the main red varieties of the Piemonte
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
What are the minor white varieties of the Piemonte
Cortese, Erbaluce, Vermentino (Favorita), many international varieties
What are the minor red varieties of the Piemonte
Brachetto, Grignolino, Ruchè, Croatia, Vespolina, Fresia, international varieties.
What is the surrounding geology of the Piemonte
Surrounded by the Alps and Apennines on 3 sides, creating a rainshadow effect
What are the major bodies of water in the Piemonte
The Po river, Tanaro river, and some influence from the Ligurian Sea
What is the Climate of the Piemonte
Cold Continental. More temperate towards the Ligurian Sea
Who is credited with the modernization of Piemontese winemaking
Angelo Gaja
Name 4 Barolo/Barberesco producers that still use longer macerations and large neutral barrels
Giacomo Conterno, Bartolo Mascarello, Giuseppe Rinaldi, Bruno Giacosa
Name 4 Barolo/Barberesco producers that prefer shorter Macerations and new French oak
Paolo Scavino, Luciano Sandrone, Elio Altare, Angelo Gaja
How many DOCGs and DOCs are in the Piemonte
18 DOCG
41 DOC
What does Vigna mean
Single Vineyard
What does Sori mean
A prime, south facing site
What are the Crus of Barolo and Barberesco called
Menzioni geografiche aggiuntive
What does Vendemmia tardiva mean
late harvest