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Piemonte Flashcards

1
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Piemonte is considered one of Italy’s most important wine regions along side what other place?

A

Tuscany

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In English, what does Piemonte translate to?

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“Foot of the Mountain”

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Name two mountain ranges that cradle the Piemonte region.

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Apennies

Alps

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4
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What is the major river that runs through the Piemonte region?

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The Po River

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5
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True/False: The alluvial plains created by the Po River are suitable for viticulture.

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No. The soils are too fertile.

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6
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Name the three provinces of Piemonte.

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Asti
Alessandria
Cuneo

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7
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Generally speaking, what are the two “hills” that are most recognized in Piemonte?

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Monferrato

Langhe

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8
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In relation to the Po River, where does most viticulture occur?

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South of the river

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Describe the general soil type found in Piemonte.

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Thin, calcareous marl and sandstone

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What is the general climate type of Piemonte?

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Continental

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Which mountain range is responsible for creating the rain shadow effect in Piemonte?

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The Alps

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12
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In which region is there lore of producers firing cannons in the sky to ward off clouds?

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Barbaresco

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13
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What is the term used for prized souther exposures in Piemonte (particularly Barbaresco)?

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Sorì

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14
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What is the most notable native red grape of Piemonte?

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Nebbiolo

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15
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From where does Nebbiolo take its name?

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La Nebbia - the fog

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16
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Describe the general structure of Nebbiolo.

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High alcohol, high acid, extreme tannin

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17
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A statue from ______ in La Morra threatened extreme physical punishment for uprooting Nebbiolo vines.

A

1431

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18
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Name the 3 major red grapes of Piemonte.

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Nebbiolo
Dolcetto
Barbera

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19
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What does “dolcetto” mean in English?

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Little sweet one

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20
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In Dolcetto wines, which is higher, the acid or the tannin?

A

Tannin

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21
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Are Dolcetto based wines meant to be drunk young, or with age?

A

Young

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22
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What is the most planted red grape in Piemonte?

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Barbera

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23
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Aside from Piemonte’s “Big Three” red grapes, name 6 other red varietals that are indigenous to the region.

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Brachetto
Gringolino
Ruchè
Croatina
Vespolina
Freisa
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24
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What is the most planted white varietal in Piemonte?

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Moscato Bianco

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25
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In France, Moscato Bianco is know as….?

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Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc

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26
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Aside from Moscato, name 4 other white grapes grown in Piemonte.

A

Cortese
Arneis
Erbaluce
Favorita (Vermentino)

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27
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True/False: Piemonte is home to more DOC regions than anywhere else in Italy.

A

True

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28
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How many DOCG regions are recognized in Piemonte?

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16

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29
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True/False: Over half of Piemonte’s production is DOC quality or better.

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True

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30
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Name the two most prestigious DOCGs of Piemonte.

A

Barolo

Barbaresco

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Name the river that runs through Cuneo province.

A

Tanaro River

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32
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The Barolo and Barbaresco zones lie within what larger DOC?

A

Langhe DOC

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33
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How many communes are authorized for Barolo production?

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11

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34
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Name the 5 major communes for Barolo production.

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La Morra
Barolo
Serralunga d'Alba
Monforte d'Alba
Castaglione Falletto
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35
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What are the two main soil types found in Barolo?

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Tortonian

Serravallian (Helvetian)

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36
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Describe Tortonian soils and its impact on wine.

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High proportion of calcareous marl

Softer style of wine

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37
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In which major communes are Tortonian soils prominently found?

A

La Morra

Barolo

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38
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Describe Serravallian soil and its impact on wine.

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Sandstone

More structure in the wine

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39
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In which major communes of Barolo are Serravallian soils prominently found?

A

Serralunga d’Alba

Monforte d’Alba

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40
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Today, what is the required elevage for Barolo normale?

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38 months from November 1 of the harvest year

18 months must be in oak

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41
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What is the required elevage for Barolo Riserva?

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62 months from November 1 of the harvest year

18 months must be in oak

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42
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True/False: Historically Barolo producers preferred macerations that could last anywhere 30-50 days.

43
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Name three “traditionalist” producers of Barolo.

A

Giacomo Conterno
Bartolo Mascarello
Giuseppe Rinaldi

44
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Describe two chief differences between traditionalist and modernist Barolo producers.

A

Modernists employ shorter macerations and the use of barrique/new oak.

45
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Name three “modernist” producers of Barolo.

A

Paolo Scavino
Elio Altare
Luciano Sandrone

46
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In which province of Piemonte does all Barolo production occur?

47
Q

Which communes authorized for Barolo production lie entirely within the DOCG zone?

A

Barolo
Serralunga d’Alba
Castiglione Falletto

48
Q

The production of Barbaresco is concentrated around what three towns?

A

Barbaresco
Nieve
Trieso

49
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True/False: Alba is permitted to make Barbaresco DOCG wine.

50
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Name both a prominent traditionalist and modernist producer.

A

Bruno Giacosa - Traditional

Angelo Gaja - Modern

51
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What is Produttori del Barbaresco?

A

A local cooperative that focuses on expressing terroir.

52
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The “crus” of Barbaresco are now recognized by what legal term?

A

Menzioni geografiche aggiuntive

53
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In what year did MGA become recognized in Barbaresco?

54
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In what year did MGA become recognized in Barolo?

55
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What is Chinato?

A

An aromatize wine flavored with quinine.

56
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Name the appellation for Chinato, and a producer.

A

Barolo Chinato DOCG

Cappellano

57
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In relation to Barolo, where is Roero located?

A

Northwest

On the opposite bank of the Tanaro River

58
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What is minimum required percentage of Nebbiolo in red Roero DOCG wines?

59
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Name the white grape of Roero.

60
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What type of soil characterizes Roero, and how does that translate in the finished wine?

A

Sandy soils

Lighter style of wine

61
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Are producers in Roero DOCG more apt to follow traditional or modern winemaking methods?

62
Q

The Gattinara and Ghemme DOCGs straddle what river?

63
Q

What is the synonym used for Nebbiolo is Gattinara/Ghemme?

64
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True/False: Gattinara and Ghemme DOCGs permit white wines.

65
Q

Name two common blending partners for Spanna in Gattinara/Ghemme.

A

Vespolina

Bonarda

66
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True/False: The Bonarda found in NW Italy is the same grape found in Argentina.

67
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What are the two clones of Bonarda encounted in Gattinara/Ghemme, and which is found where?

A

Bonarda di Gattinara - Gattinara

Bonarda Novarese - Ghemme

68
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Bonarda Novarese is also known by what name?

69
Q

Do Lessona and Sizzano qualify for DOC or DOCG status?

70
Q

Name an appellation on the border with Valle d’Aosta known for fragrant Nebbiolo-based wines.

A

Carema DOC

71
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True/False: Modern styles of Barbera often see the use of new oak.

72
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In year were Barbera d’Asti and Barbera del Monferrato Superiore elevated to DOCG status?

73
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What is the elevage for Barbera d’Asti Normale

74
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What is the elevage for Barbera del Monferrato Superiore?

A

14 months, 6 are in cask

75
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Name the DOCG appellation for Ruchè based wines.

A

Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG

76
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What is the newest DOCG, and when was it approved?

A

Nizza DOCG

2014

77
Q

Nizza used to a subzone of what larger appellation?

A

Barbera d’Asti DOCG

78
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Wines from Nizza may only be composed of what varietal?

79
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Name 3 DOCG zones for varietal Dolcetto wines.

A

Dogliani
Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore
Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba

80
Q

How many sorì are classified for Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba DOCG?

81
Q

What was the first still white wine DOCG in Piemonte?

A

Gavi DOCG (Cortese di Gavi)

82
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Where is Gavi DOCG located?

A

In the extreme south of Alessandria province.

83
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What styles of wine are produced in Gavi DOCG?

A

Tranquilo (still) - dominant

Some spumante, frizzante (rare)

84
Q

Where is Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG in relation to Carema DOC?

85
Q

What style of wine is most praised from Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG?

A

Passito wines

86
Q

Name the dominant grape varietal in Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG.

87
Q

Briefly describe qualities of the Erbaluce grape.

A

High acid

Herbaceous tone/scent

88
Q

What is the largest DOCG wine producing zone in Italy?

89
Q

True/False: Asti DOCG production spans all three provinces of Piemonte.

90
Q

What is the only permitted varietal for Asti DOCG wines?

A

Moscato Bianco

Muscat à Petit Grains Blanc

91
Q

What method of sparkling production is most commonly used for Asti DOCG wines?

A

Charmat Method

92
Q

True/False: Moscato d’Asti is typically a more artisanal product from riper Moscato Bianco grapes.

93
Q

What is the maximum allowed pressure for Moscato d’Asti wines?

A

2 atmospheres

Raised from 1.7 in 2011

94
Q

Are Moscato d’Asti wines technically frizzante or spumante?

95
Q

For what style of Moscato d’Asti is chaptalization forbidden?

A

Late Harvest

“Vendemmia Tardiva”

96
Q

Name a DOCG region in Piemonte that is dedicated to traditional method sparkling wines.

A

Alta Langa DOCG

97
Q

Name the two major varietals used in Alta Langa DOCG production, and what is their minimum percentage of the blend?

A

Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
They must comprise at least 90% of the blend

98
Q

True/False: Alta Langa DOCG wines may be multi-vintage blends, like Champagne.

A

False. All wines must be vintage dated.

99
Q

What is the elevage for Alta Langa DOCG normale wines?

A

30 months, total production process

100
Q

What is the elevage for Alta Langa DOCG riserva wines?

A

36 months (min) total production process

101
Q

Name two notable producers for Alta Langa DOCG wines.

A

Fontanafredda

Enrico Serafino

102
Q

Name an appellation for sparkling red wines from Piemonte.

A

Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG

103
Q

True/False: Dry, still version of Brachetto d’Acqui are produced.

A

True, though they are rare

104
Q

What is the minimum aging requirement for Dogliani, Ovada, and Diano d’Alba Superiore wines?

A

Minimum 1 year

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