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Piemonte Flashcards

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1
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What is the principal clone of Nebbiolo?

A

Lampia

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2
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Nizza DOCG is based on which grape variety?

A

Barbera

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3
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Favorita is genetically identical to what popular grape?

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Vermentino

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4
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Define “Bricco”.

A

A superior site on the higher part of the hill

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5
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Define “Barolo Chinato”.

A

Aromatised, fortified wine based on Barolo

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6
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The Roero and Langhe hills of Piemonte are divided by what river?

A

Tanaro

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7
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Grignolino gets its name from what?

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The high number of pips (grignole = many pips)

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8
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What is the % of Cortese that is required in Gavi DOCG?

A

100%

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9
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What is Nebbiolo called in Northern Piemonte?

A

Spanna

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10
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What is the main white grape of Caluso?

A

Erbaluce

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11
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What village is closely associated with the Nascetta grape?

A

Novello

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12
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Who created Asti Spumante?

A

Carlo Gancia

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13
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In Northern Piemonte, what river separates the Vercelli hills from the Novara Hills?

A

Sesia

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14
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What is the Nebbiolo-based DOC bordering Valle d’Aosta?

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Carema DOC

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15
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What is the approximate alcohol content in Moscato d’Asti DOCG?

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~ 5 to 5.5% abc

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16
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What is the minimum aging for Dogliani Superiore DOCG?

A

1 year

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17
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Cannubi is a cru of which DOCG?

A

Barolo DOCG

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18
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What is the minimum lees ageing for Alta Langa DOCG?

A

30 months (2.5 years)

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19
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Define “Sörì”.

A

A sunny, well exposed site.

20
Q

Dogliani DOCG is based on what grape?

A

Dolcetto

21
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What is the river that separates the DOCGs of Gattinara and Ghemme?

A

Sesia

22
Q

What are the three villages of Barbaresco?

A

Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso

23
Q

The first MGAs created in Piemonte were created in which DOCG?

A

Diano d’Alba DOCG

24
Q

What is the most widely planted red grape in Piemonte?

A

Barbera

25
Q

What is the most widely planted white grape in Piemonte?

A

Moscato Bianco

26
Q

What grape’s name translates as “little sweet one”?

A

Dolcetto

27
Q

What clone of Nebbiolo is considered a lesser quality, higher yielding one?

A

Bolla

28
Q

Why would have Freisa traditionally been finished with some residual sugar?

A

To offset Freisa’s characteristic bitterness

29
Q

In which village would you most likely find Pelaverga Piccolo planted?

A

Verduno

30
Q

The town of Castognle is most known for what aromatic red grape variety?

A

Ruché

31
Q

Why is Erbaluce suitable for passito wines?

A

Thick-skinned grape variety with high acidity

32
Q

Timorasso is grown mostly around what area of Piemonte?

A

The hills of Tortona

33
Q

Who produced the first commercial Vermouth in 1786?

A

Carpano

34
Q

What is the minimum amount of Nebbiolo in Ghemme DOCG?

A

85%

35
Q

Boca DOC is in what winegrowng area of Piemonte?

A

Northern Piemonte

36
Q

What DOC traditionally adopts the Topia vine training system?

A

Carema DOC

37
Q

Approximately when did Barolo transition into a dry wine?

A

Mid-19th century

38
Q

What are the names of the three geological ages associated with the soils of Barolo DOCG?

A

Tortonian (7.2 - 11.6 million years old, Barolo and La Morra)
Serravallian (11.6 - 13.8 million years old, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba, and Monforte d’Alba)
Messinian

39
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How many MGAs are there in Barolo?

A

181

40
Q

How many communes can make Barolo DOCG?

A

11

41
Q

Barbaresco is on what bank of the Tanaro River?

A

Right

42
Q

How many MGAs are there in Barbaresco DOCG?

A

66

43
Q

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

A

100%

44
Q

What is the production method for Alta Langa DOCG?

A

Traditional method

45
Q

What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Roero DOCG?

A

95%

46
Q

What is the maximum pressure (atm) of Moscato d’Asti DOCG?

A

2.5 atm

Italian Wine Scholar Unit 1 (6 decks)

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