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In which village would you most likely find the grape Pelaverga Piccolo?

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Verduno

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What is the principal white grape of Caluso?

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Erbaluce

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What are the names of the two geologic formations in Barolo DOCG?

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Tortonian and Helvetian/Serravallian

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

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100%

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Which river separates the DOCGs of Gattinara and Ghemme?

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Sesia

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What is the most widely planted white grape in Piemonte?

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Moscato Bianco

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What is the production method for Alta Langa DOCG?

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Traditional method sparkling

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

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Ruchè

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What is the largest subzone of Moscato d’Asti DOCG?

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Canelli

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How many communes can make Barolo DOCG?

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What DOC traditionally adopts the Topia vine training system?

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Carema DOC

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

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Dolcetto

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Why is Erbaluce suitable for passito wines?

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Its thick skin and high acidity

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What village is closely associated with the Nascetta grape?

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Novello

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Who created Asti Spumante?

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Carlo Gancia

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How many MGAs are there in Barbaresco DOCG?

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66

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The Nizza DOCG is based on what grape variety?

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Barbera

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Define “Sörì”.

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A sunny, well exposed site

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What is the minimum lees aging for Alta Langa DOCG?

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30 months

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

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~ 5 - 5.5% abv

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The first MGAs created in Piemonte were in which DOCG?

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Diano d’Alba DOCG

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What is Nebbiolo called in Northern Piemonte?

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Spanna

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What is the principal clone of Nebbiolo?

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Lampia

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What is the minimum aging for Dogliani Superiore DOCG?

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1 year

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What is the maximum pressure (atm) of Moscato d'Asti DOCG?
2.5 atm
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Timorasso is grown mostly around what area of Piemonte?
The hills of Tortona
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Boca DOC is in which winegrowng region of Piemonte?
Northern Piemonte
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Define "Bricco".
A superior site on the higher part of the hill
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Dogliani DOCG is based on which grape?
Dolcetto
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Grignolino gets its name from what?
The high number of pips (grignole in Italian).
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Cannubi is a cru in what DOCG?
Barolo DOCG
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What is the most widely planted red grape in Piemonte?
Barbera
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Define "Barolo Chinato".
Aromatized, fortified wine produced using Barolo wine
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Barbaresco is on which bank of the Tanaro river?
Right
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Approximately when did Barolo transition into a dry wine?
Mid 19th century
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What is the grape Uva Rara called in Northern Piemonte?
Bonarda
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What are the names of the three villages of Barbaresco?
Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso
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What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Ghemme DOCG?
85%
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How many MGAs are there in Barolo DOCG?
181
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What is the Nebbiolo-based DOC in Piemonte that borders Valle d'Aosta?
Carema DOC
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The Roero and Langhe hills of Piemonte are divided by which river?
Tanaro
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Favorita is genetically identical to which popular grape from Sardegna?
Vermentino
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In Northern Piemonte, which river separates the Vercelli hills from the Novara Hills?
Sesia
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What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Roero DOCG?
95%
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Why would have Freisa wines traditionally been finished with some residual sugar?
To offset Freisa's characteristic bitterness
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Which clone of Nebbiolo is considered lesser quality and higher yielding?
Bolla
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What is the percentage of Cortese required in Gavi DOCG?
100%
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What is Italy's second largest region?
Piemonte
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What province lead the reunification of Italy
Piemonte
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Why does Piemonte have Vinous Supremacy?
1. Fine and Prestigious wines | 2. Diversity & Quantity
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Who has the largest number of DOC/Gs?
DOCG-17 DOC-42 No IGT
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What is the presence of international wines in Piemonte?
Insignificant
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Who were the descendants of the Liguri tribes
Taurini and Salassi 1000bc
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Who were the descendants of the Liguri tribes
Taurini and Salassi 1000bc
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What tribe merged with the Taurini and Salassi in Piemonte?
The Celtic | Took Romans a century to conquer.
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What happened to Piemonte after the fall of Roman?
They had a much better time defending from Barbarian hordes than most of Italy Eventually the Lombards took over chopped into Dutchies
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Who conquered the Lombards?
Charlemagne and Franks | Became Holy Roman Empire
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Who saved viticulture during the Middle Ages?
Monks allowed winemaking to flourish.
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What borders Piemonte?
Northern and Western Alps with France and Valle d'Aosta Switzerland to the north Ligurian Apennines and Maritime Alps separate to the south East - Lombardia and Emilia-Romagna
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What is the capital of Piemonte?
Torino
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Where are most of the wine growing provinces in Piemonte?
1. Novara 2. Vercelli 3. Asti 4. Alessandria 5. Cuneo
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How to describe Piemonte's landscape?
Loosely as 3 concentric topographical rings 1. Alpine-Apennine external ring (43% mountains) 2. Hills Zone (30%) - most of wine districts here 150-400m (sun exposure in all directions) 3. Hills Clusters eg Monferrato, Langhe, Roero, Novara, Vercelli, Tortona 3. Plains (27%) - upper portion of Po Valley Pianura Padana
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What is interesting about the mountain ranges in Piemonte?
There are no Prealps | High elevation directly to the plains
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What makes the Hills Zone in Piemonte interesting?
Sun exposure in all directions. Different aspects Allows different grapes to be grown
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Where is the largest network of hills found?
Monferrato within Asti and Alessandria
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What is the principal crop on the Padana Plain?
Rice. Too fertile for wine
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What is the climate of Piemonte?
Continental | Varied geography create macro and meso-climates
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What are seasons like?
``` Snow is frequent Fog is common - autumn, winter Hail is a problem in summer/fall Wide diurnal ranges here Rain shadow from Alps and Apennines ```
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Where is the lowest annual rainfall?
Monferrato area Eastern part of Cuneo (Central area of Piemonte)
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Where are most of Piemonte's vineyards planted?
In central band of hills
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What is the number one grape in Piemonte?
Barbera (30%)- traditional and strong in Asti and Alessandria
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How much do red grapes account in Piemonte production?
2/3
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What is the second most widely planted red grape?
Dolcetto (13%), 3rd most planted overall
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How much does Nebbiolo account for amongst Piemonte plantings?
Less than 10%
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What is the second most planted grape and most planted white?
Moscato Bianco (21%)
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What is the second most widely planted white?
Cortese (5%)
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What are two lesser know white grapes that have been elevated in Piemonte?
Arneis and Erbaluce
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What 4 grapes represent 70% of plantings?
Barbera Moscato Bianco Dolcetto Nebbiolo
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How are international grapes represented.
Less than 4% and most Chardonnay for sparkling
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Describe Barbera
Traditional Piemonte grape Most widely planted Monferrato considered native home (no evidence) Gained post phylloxera - productive and versatile Late ripening, High Acidity (Hallmark even when ripe) Deep Color, Bright Red Cherry, Low Tannin
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Describe Dolcetto
``` Traditional Piemonte grape Once most widely planted pre-phylloxera "Little Sweet One" Langhe & Monferrato Ripens early on cooler higher sites (Nebbiolo cannot) Released sooner. Source of income Deep color, Fragrant grapey Low Acid, High Tannins, Bitter Finish ```
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Describe Nebbiolo
``` Italy's most noble & oldest Nebbia Means fog Thick bloom covers skin at harvest Early budding Very late rippening Needs good exposure Prefers calcareous marl Site sensitive and changes with terroirs High tannin, High Acid, ABV, Extract, Longevity ```
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What is the principal clone
Lampia - High quality most widely planted since it is reliable
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Describe Freisa
``` One of oldest Once popula Planting in Asti and Torino Light Colored, High Acid, Tannin Wild Strawberry and Raspberry ```
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Describe Grignolino
``` Native Monferrato Once widely planted Pips called grignole Light Body, M-ABV High Tannin and Acidity ```
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Describe Brachetto
Aromatic Red Acqui Terme in Alessandria Red equivalent to Moscato Bianco
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Describe Ruchè
Rare, Aromatic Red Native to Castagnole Exclusive to area Intensely Perfumed, Rose, Red Fruit & Spice
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Describe Moscato Bianco
``` Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains Most widely planted white grape Used for sweet wine Asti Spumante & Moscato d'Asti Full Aromatic profile Floral, Fruity, Honey Mush and Spice Notes ```
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Describe Cortese
``` One of Piemonte's principal white grapes Restrained and subtle character Very Productive, yields need to be restrictive High Acidity, Body, Fruit Neutral and lean wines Gavi ```
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Describe Arneis
Roero Hills Almost extinct Vietti and Bruno Giacosa saved means 'difficult personality' Prone to poor and irregular yields Drop acidity quickly Full Body wines with Perfume and Complexity
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Describe Erbaluce
``` Native to Caluso and Canavese N Piemonte Thick Skins Very High Acidity Suitable for Passitos Dry Erbaluce refreshing Vibrancy, Floral Citrus, Apple ```
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Describe Timorasso
``` Ancient, rare white High Quality From Tortona SE Piemonte Walter Massa brought back High Acidity, Mineral, Floral, Citrus Ages Well, Complex Bottle ageing Best after a few years ```
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What is the break down of red and white?
Reds are 60% | Sparkling accounts for the majority of white
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How much wine production is DOC/G
Almost 90% No IGT produced A small amount of generic wine is made
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Where are the Piemonte vineyards concentrated?
Southern and Eastern part 80% from this region Asti and Alba
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Are the majority blends or varietals?
Varietals
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What is the average vineyard holding size?
1-2 ha | Majority of producers are family estates

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