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What 2 countries border the northwestern region of Piemonte, Italy?

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  1. France
  2. Switzerland
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What is the climate of Piemonte, Italy?

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Continental

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The name Piemonte (or Piedmont), refers to the foothills of which mountain range in Italy?

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The Alps

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Which 2 mountain ranges can be found in Piemonte, Italy?

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  1. Apennine Mountains
  2. The Alps

The Alps provide a rain shadow for Piemonte.

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What are the 2 rivers that flow through Piemonte, Italy?

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  1. Pò River
  2. Tanaro River
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Fill in the blank.

The wine growing areas of Barolo and Barbaresco are located in the _______ Hills.

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Langhe Hills

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What are the 3 main white grape varieties grown in Piemonte, Italy?

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  1. Moscato
  2. Arneis
  3. Cortese
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What are the 4 main red grape varieties grown in Piemonte, Italy?

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  1. Nebbiolo
  2. Barbera
  3. Dolcetto
  4. Brachetto
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What are the 2 Nebbiolo-based DOCGs that are produced in the hills north of the Pò River?

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  1. Gattinara
  2. Ghemme
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What is the local name for Nebbiolo in Gattinara and
Ghemme?

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Spanna

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What are the names of the 2 main soil types found in Barolo?

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  1. Tortonian
  2. Serravallian (Helvetian)
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Describe Tortonian soils and in which 2 communes you typically find them.

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Tortonian soils contain a higher proportion of calcareous marl which characterize the vineyards of La Morra and Barolo, and provide a softer style of wine.

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Describe Serravallian soils and in which 3 communes you’re more likely to find them.

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Serravallian soils are sandstone soils that are more common in Monforte d’Alba, Serralunga d’Alba, and Castiglione Falletto, and they supply more structure in the wine.

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Select the correct answer.

All Barolo and Barbaresco must be aged in:

a. only stainless steel for a short time
b. only oak for longer aging

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b. only oak for longer aging

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What are the aging requirements for Barolo DOCG?

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  • 38 months total aging
  • at least 18 of those 38 months must be in oak, whether it’s new barriques or large, neutral barrels
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What are the aging requirements of Barbaresco DOCG?

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  • 26 months total aging
  • at least 9 of those 26 months must be in oak, whether it’s new barriques or large, neutral barrels
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In Piemonte, Italy, what are the 2 wine classifications, and which is the higher classification?

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  1. DOCG (higher classification)
  2. DOC
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Besides Barolo and Barbaresco, name 3 other DOCGs found in Piemonte, Italy.

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  1. Moscato d’Asti DOCG
  2. Gavi DOCG
  3. Barbera d’Asti DOCG
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TRUE or FALSE:

Barolo and Barbaresco must be a minimum 85% Nebbiolo and blended with a maximum 15% Corvina.

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False

Barolo and Barbaresco are always 100% Nebbiolo.

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Describe the style of Moscato d’Asti DOCG and name the grape used to make it.

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Off-dry*, semi-sparkling white wine made from the Moscato grape variety.

*Note that the CMS Curriculum Guide describes Moscato d’Asti as off-dry while Guildsomm describes it as sweet.

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Describe the style of Gavi DOCG and the grape used to make it.

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Dry white wines made from the Cortese grape variety.

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Describe the style of Barbera d’Asti DOCG and the grape used to make it.

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Dry red wines made from the Barbera grape variety.

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Which Piemonte DOCG is situated south/east of the Tanaro River?

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Identify where Barolo and Barbaresco are on the map.

(Which colors are they?)

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  • Barolo is red
  • Barbaresco is grey
25
Name 3 top Barolo vineyards.
1. Cannubi 2. Brunate 3. Monprivato
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In which Barolo commune are Brunate and Cannubi?
Barolo
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In which Barolo commune is Monprivato?
Castiglione Falletto
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Name 4 top Barbaresco vineyards.
1. Ovello 2. Montestefano 3. Pora 4. Asili
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Stylistically, what are the **similarities and differences** between Moscato d'Asti and Asti?
Similarity: * **same grape: Moscato** Differences: * **Moscato d'Asti = sweeter than Asti, frizzante** * **Asti = off-dry, spumante**, can also be made metodo classico
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What style of wine is made in Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG?
Off-dry, semi-sparkling red wine from the grape Brachetto.
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* What style of wine is made in Alta Langa DOCG? * What are the grapes used?
* Metodo Classico sparkling wines. * Min. combined 90% Pinot Noir and/or Chardonnay.
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* What style of wines are made in Roero DOCG? * From what grape variety?
Dry red wines from the Nebbiolo grape variety.
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* What is the style of wine made in Roero Arneis DOCG? * What is the grape used?
Dry white wines from the grape variety Arneis.
34
When people speak about Barolo or Barbaresco, sometime you'll hear the words "Normale," or "Riserva." What does 'Normale' mean?
'Normale' (pronounced nor-MAH-lay) is a term used for any non-Riserva bottlings; it translates to a house's "entry level" Barolo or Barbaresco. ## Footnote Think of 'Normale' as village level Burgundy.
35
What is local name of fog rolling off the foothills of the Alps?
Nebbia
36
In Barbarescso, what is a Sorì?
Best site | (or a privileged site)
37
Give 7 examples of top Barolo producers.
1. Vietti 1. Giacomo Conterno 1. Bruno Giacosa 1. Ceretto 1. Sandrone 1. Elio Altare 1. Giuseppe Mascarello ## Footnote Note the repeat of Vietti, Giacosa, and Ceretto in Barbaresco.
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Give 6 examples of top Barbaresco producers.
1. Gaja 1. La Spinetta 1. Produttori del Barbaresco 1. Vietti 1. Bruno Giacosa 1. Ceretto ## Footnote Note the repeat of Vietti, Giacosa, and Ceretto in Barolo.
39
Describe briefly the vintages of Barolo from 2009-2014.
* 2009 - irregular quality; wet July, hot and dry August, though none show prune-like flavors * 2010 - classic/legendary vintage showing great balance * 2011 - hot year but the wines don't show overripe thanks to the cool nights, drink on the sooner side * 2012 - overall a light vintage but with several excellent wines at the top level * 2013 - not quite as good as the 2010s but close, they are maturing slowly * 2014 - cool vintage with hail which decreased crop size
40
Describe briefly the vintages of Barolo from 2015-2019.
* 2015 - hottest vintage on record to date, though grapes were healthy * 2016 - excellent vintage with firmer tannins than 2015, yields higher than average * 2017 - not widely seen as a great vintage, it's good for short-term drinking (heatwave vintage) * 2018 - cooler growing season yielded fresh, open wines * 2019 -considered a very good year with several peaks of excellence, it's a vintage for long-term aging
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Describe briefly the vintages of Barbarbesco from 2009-2014.
* Very much the same as Barolo with the exceptions of 2011 and 2014. * Barolo fared better in 2011 (Barolo was warmer) but Barbaresco fared better in 2014 (Barbaresco was warmer due to its lower elevation).
42
Describe briefly the vintages of Barbarbesco from 2015-2019.
Very much the same as Barolo.
43
When people talk about "Traditional vs. Modernist" Barolo and Barbaresco styles, what are they talking about?
Generally, it's **new oak** that's the sticking point. * Traditional producers use large, neutral barrels which don't impart any new oak flavors. * Modernist producers use some smaller oak barrels, a percentage of which are new, which impart oak flavors on the wine.
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Tannins on Barolo and Barbaresco are almost always high. What kind of foods do you pair with high tannin wines?
High tannins require meat or fat.
45
Are Barolo and Barbaresco meant for short-term or long-term aging?
Long-term aging ## Footnote Tannins, acidity, and concentration allow these wines to age for decades.
46
Name 2 producers who bottle Cannubi.
* Burlotto * Giacomo Fenocchio
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Which producer is most famous for bottling Monprivato?
Giuseppe Mascarello
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Name 2 producers who bottle Brunate.
1. Oddero 2. Francesco Rinaldi

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