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Piemonte** Flashcards

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What is Piemonte’s topographical structure?

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43% mountains; 30% hills; 27% plains

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What are the key structural characteristics (acid, tannin, etc.) of Piemonte’s top four most important grape varieties?

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Which grape varieties are used for still, sparkling and dessert wines in Piemonte?

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Which Piemonte wines allow blending partners and which must be 100% varietal?

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What are the permissible wine styles (still, sparkling, dessert, aromatized, etc.) of the “need to know” appellations in Piemonte?

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What is the significance of possible label terms such as: Superiore, Bricco, Riserva, etc.?

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What are the winemaking techniques that are specific to “need to know” appellations in Piemonte?

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Be familiar with the aging requirements of the “need to know” DOCGs in Piemonte.

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Which Italian region led the industrial revolution?

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Piemonte

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Which Italian region led the drive towards unification?

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Piemonte

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What is Italy’s second largest region?

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Piemonte (first is Sicilia, third is Sardegna)

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Which Italian region has the greatest number of DOC/G’s?

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Piemonte (then Tuscany and Veneto)

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Who were the first people to make wine in Piemonte?

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Taurini and Salassi

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What is the progression of civilizations in Piemonte through the incorporation into the Holy Roman Empire?

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Taurini and Salassi, Celtic, Romans, Barbarians, Lombards, Charlemagne

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What was the role of viticulture in the Middle Ages in Piemonte?

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increased importance, flourished under the influence of the monks

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When did wine regulation commence in Piemonte?

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Middle Ages, pointing to the significant relative importance of wine commerce

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When did the House of Savoy gain control over part of Piemonte?

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1045 through marriage, very early compared to Sardegna (1700’s)

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When did House of Savoy acquire Sardegna?

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in the 1700’s (a key step in the later unification of Italy)

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Describe the viticultural sector in Piemonte during the industrial revolution.

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Viticultural sector suffered greatly due to phylloxera, odium and downy mildew at the same time as the industrial revolution brought prosperity.

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What is etymology of Piemonte?

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meaning “at the foot of the mountain,’ true on three sides [region is 43% mountains]

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What is the capital city of Piemonte?

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Turino

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What is the main agricultural product of the plain of Piemonte?

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rice

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What is the climate of Piemonte?

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broadly continental with multiple meso-climates

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What is the scientific evidence for the effectiveness of hail cannons?

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none (from Wikipedia, not in IWS) [points to hail as a risk in Piemonte]

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25
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Describe rainfall in Piemonte.

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Low, a rain shadow effect

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What is the most widely planted grape in Piemonte?

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Barbera

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What are the 3 most famous grapes in Piemonte?

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Barbera, Moscato Bianco and Nebbiolo

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What is the mix of red/white grapes in Piemonte?

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reds are 2:1 (> 60% red)

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What is the most famous grape in Piemonte?

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Nebbiolo

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What are the 4 most planted grapes in Piemonte?

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Barbera, Moscato Bianco, Dolcetto and Nebbiolo, 70% of total

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What is the role of international grapes in Piemonte?

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minimal, 4% of total, can be authorized by DOC, Chardonnay is most common (for sparkling wine)

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32
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Barbera grape is native to where?

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unknown, traditionally thought of as native to Monferrato; however, genetic evidence does not support this concept as it is unrelated to other grapes from this area

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33
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What is the hallmark of Barbera wine?

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retained acidity even when fully ripe

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What are the 3 most planted red grapes in Italy?

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Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Barbera (of which >60% is in Piemonte)

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35
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What is tannin level of Barbera?

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low [deep color and high acidity]

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Dolcetto grape is native to where?

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unknown, considered to be from Piemonte, first mentioned in 1593 in Dogliani in Cuneo

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Describe the ripening, tannin and acidity of Dolcetto?

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early [contrast with Barbera and Nebbiolo], high tannin and low acidity [early ripening permits ‘sweet cash flow’]

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What is the etymology of Dolcetto?

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“little sweet one” reflecting of the low acidity of the ripe berries

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What was Piemonte’s most planted grape before phylloxera?

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Dolcetto [Barbera increased after phylloxera]

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What is the principal clone of Nebbiolo?

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Lampia, most widely planted, most reliable

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What are the characteristics of wine made from Freisa?

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red wine, light-colored, high in acid and tannin, distinctive aromas of strawberry and raspberry

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What is the etymology of Grignolino?

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grignole in Monferrato dialect means pips

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What are the characteristics of wine made from Grignolino?

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pale red, light-bodied, moderate in alcohol, high in tannin and acid

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What are the characteristics of wine made from Brachetto?

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most often red, sweet, aromatic notes of raspberry and strawberry [4 R’s > Red, aRomatic, Raspberry, stRawberry]

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What grape makes the red wine equivalent of Moscato Bianco?

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Brachetto [but home is Alessandria, not Asti]

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46
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Brachetto grape is native to where?

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unknown, most likely Acqui Terme in Alessandria province, Piemonte [hot water]

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47
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Ruche grape is native to where?

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most likely native to Castagnole, Asti province, Piemonte [aromatic Ruck-sack]

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What are the characteristics of wine made from Ruche?

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intense aromatics, flavors of rose, red fruit and spice

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What is the most widely planted WHITE grape in Piemonte?

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Moscato Bianco [Barbera is most widely planted grape in Piemonte]

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What is the world’s most popular sweet sparkling wine?

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Asti (Spumante) made from Moscato Bianco

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Cortese is associated with what town? province? what wine area?

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Gavi in Alessandria province, considered Alto Monferrato

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52
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Which producers promoted Arneis in the 1970’s?

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Vietti and Bruno Giacosa in Roero

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What is the etymology of Arneis?

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refers to a difficult personality, reflecting the difficulty to grow

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54
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Erbaluce grape is associated with what town?

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Caluso [erbALUCe]

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What is the main characteristic of Erbaluce grape?

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thick skin and high acid > suitable for passitos

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56
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Which producer saved Timorasso?

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Walter Massa [tiMorASSo]

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Timorasso grape is associated with what town?

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Tortona (Derthona - Tortona’s ancient name, DNA studies suggest Piemonte origin)

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What are the characteristics of wine made from Timorasso?

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white[!], high in acid, light honey mineral, floral and citrus notes, creamy texture can incorrectly suggest oak aging, excellent length

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Arneis is associated with what area?

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Roero Hills

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What Piemonte grape drops acid quickly during ripening?

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Arneis

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Describe the acid level of Cortese grape.

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high

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62
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What is the wine quality pyramid in Piemonte?

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DOC-G/IGT/vino - 90/0[!]/10

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63
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Which two Piemonte cities (provinces) are the epicenters for wine production?

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Asti (Asti) and Alba (Cuneo) account for 80% of Piemonte wine

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64
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What is the role of blends in Piemonte?

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minimal, single varietals dominate

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65
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What the 4 sub-regions of Piemonte?

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Northern Piemonte, Western Piemonte and Torino Hills, Alba and Monferrato

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What are the wine districts of Northern Piemonte? What are the most important appellations of this sub-region?

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two, Novara and Vercelli Hills (Gattinara and Ghemme DOCG’s) and Canavese (Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG and Carema DOC)

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What river is associated with Canavese wine district?

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Dora Baltea (from Valle d’Aosta) [ABCD]

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What two towns are featured on the seal of of the Canavese Consorzio?

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Carema and Caluso in Piemonte [CCCC]

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What river is associated with Novara and Vermicelli Hills wine district?

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Sesia River

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70
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Which Piemonte sub-region is the the traditional home of Barbera and sparkling Moscato Bianco?

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Monferrato

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71
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Which Piemonte sub-region is the the traditional home of Nebbiolo?

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Alba

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72
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Compare ripening, acid and tannin for Barbera, Dolcetto and Nebbiolo.

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B: late, high, low
D: early, low, high
N: late, high, high [!]

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73
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What is the main grape in the sub-region of Northern Piemonte?

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Nebbiolo

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Northern Piemonte contributes what amount of Piemonte’s total wine production?

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5%

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What is the soil type in Ghemme and Gattinara?

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glacial origin

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What moderates the climate in Ghemme and Gattinara?

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mild climate results from cool air from Alps (diurnal swings) as well as moderating effect of Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta

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How does climate in Novara and Vercelli Hills impact viniculture of Nebbiolo?

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milder climate allows greater acidity and altitude creates lighter color and body than found in Nebbiolo from Langhe area

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What geological landmark is associated with Canavese wine district?

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Ivrea glacial moraine basin

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What is the most historic wine of Northern Piemonte?

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Gattinara Nebbiolo, Piemonte’s most prestigious wine in the 16th century

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What are the advantages of Gattinara location?

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exposure, altitude and soil mix

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What river bank is associated with Gattinara DOCG?

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right (west) bank of Sesia River [gattinaRa; Right bank]

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What river bank is associated with Ghemme DOCG?

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left bank of Sesia River

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What are the permitted blending partners for Nebbiolo in Gattinara and Ghemme?

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Vespolina and Uva Rara (up to 10% in Gattinara and 15% in Ghemme)

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Compare the wines of Gattinara and Ghemme.

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Nebbiolo from Ghemme is more austere and sturdy; both are tannic, acidic and built to age

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What geological landmark is associated with Carema DOC?

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vineyards are located in terraces carved out of foothills of Mount Maletto

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What grape is associated with Caluso DOCG?

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Erbaluce

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What style wines are made in Caluso DOCG?

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white, dry, sparkling and sweet

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Compare the oak aging requirement for Gattinara and Ghemme.

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longer for Gattinara (35/24 vs. 36/18)

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What river divides the Roero Hills and Langhe Hills?

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Tamaro, Roero Hills on left bank (north); Langhe hills on right (south)

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Compare elevation and slope of the Roero Hills and Langhe Hills?

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Langhe: higher elevations and more gradual slopes [lAnGHE>Ancient, Gradual, Higher Elevation]

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Compare soils of the Roero Hills and Langhe Hills?

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Langhe: older, calcareous marl (terre bianchi); Roero: younger, softer, sander, rich in marine fossils

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What are characteristics of Nascetta wine and what town is it linked to?

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white, semi-aromatic with aromas of acacia flowers and exotic fruits; grown around commune of Novello in Cuneo province of Piemonte (not a ‘need to know’ grape)

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What is etymology of Langhe?

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refers to “tongues”, groups of elongated parallel hills

94
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What is point of separation between Higher and Lower Langhe?

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Monforte d’Alba

95
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What grape variety is planted in the highest and coolest sites in the Langhe?

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Dolcetto, early ripening

96
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How big is Barolo DOCG?

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7 by 5 miles [compare to Montalcino, 9 x 9 miles]

97
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What are the 5 main villages of Barolo DOCG?

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La Morra, Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Monforte d’Alba, Serralunga d’Alba

98
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Where the best sites in Langhe for Barolo?

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mid-slope, south facing, where the snow melts first

99
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What are the two geological formations and their relative ages that determine the soils of Langhe?

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older Helvetian/Serravallian and younger Tortonian

100
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Which geological formation is most associated with Barolo?

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Tortonian [OO]

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Which Barolo villages are associated with Tortonian soils?

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La Morra and Barolo, western half

102
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What is composition of Helvetian/ Serravallian soil?

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sandstone and sand > poorer, less compact, less fertile

103
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What is composition of Tortonian soil?

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calcareous marls, more fertile and compact

104
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Which Barolo villages are associated with Helvetian/ Serravallian soils?

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Monforte d’Alba, Serralunga d’Alba, part of Castiglione Falleto [CMS]

105
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What is classic color of Barolo wine?

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light ruby to garnet, brick orange rim, never deep

106
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What are the classic aromas of Barolo?

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rose, violet, fresh red berries, cherries, tar and earth

107
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What is classic palate of Barolo?

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high acid-tannin core, concentration, dense texture, full body

108
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What is Barolo Chinato?

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rare aromatized DOCG wine; quinine, aromatic herbs and spices are added to base wine

109
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What is aging requirement for Barolo?

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38 months (riserva 62 months) with at least 18 months in oak [vs. 26/50/9 for Barbaresco]

110
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What is the history of Barbaresco?

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prior to 1890’s, grapes used to make Barolo

111
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Who was Domizio Cavazza?

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director of Alba wine school, purchased Castle of Barbaresco and surrounding vineyards. [another ABCD]

112
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Who was Angelo Gaja?

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producer that transformed Barbaresco into word class wine

113
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What are the communes associated with Barbaresco?

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Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso

114
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What is basis of Barbaresco’s soils?

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Tortonian formation with calcareous marls and alternating layers of sands

115
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Compare altitude of Barolo and Barbaresco?

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Barolo is 160 feet higher [upstream]

116
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Compare growing conditions of Barolo and Barbaresco?

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Barbaresco soils are more homogenous. Area is warmer and closer to the river.

117
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What is aging requirement for Barbaresco?

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26 months (riserva 50 months) with at least 9 months in oak [vs. 38/62/18 in Barolo]

118
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Who were the breakthrough Barbaresco producers?

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Gaja and Giacosa

119
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How many MGA’s are in Barolo and Barbaresco?

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first done in Barbaresco; now 66 vs. 181 in Barolo

120
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What is standard Dolcetto wine profile?

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ripe black fruit, licorice, moderate [!] acidity, mouth-filling body, smooth texture and a bitter-sweet finish

121
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What are the three Dolcetto appellations of the Langhe Hills?

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Dogliani DOCG, Dolcetto d’Alba DOC, Diano d’Alba DOCG [DDDD]

122
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What was Italy’s first effort to designate specific sites of superior quality?

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76 cru (sori) sites registered in Diano d’Alba in the 80’s, incorporated into MGA’s in 2010

123
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What is the largest Dolcetto appellation?

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Dolcetto d’Alba DOC [not a DOCG]

124
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What side of which river lies Barbera d’Alba DOC?

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both sides of Tanaro river (Lower Lange on right and Hills of Roero on left)

125
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What is the scope of the Langhe DOC?

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broad, catch-all appellation; probably done in absence of any Piemonte IGT’s

126
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What are the most interesting varietals made in the Langhe DOC?

A

Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Arnesi and Chardonnay [less prestigious bargains]

127
Q

What is the scope of the Langhe Nebbiolo DOC?

A

Declassified Barolo and Barbaresco

128
Q

What are the main grapes in Roero?

A

Nebbiolo, Arneis, Barbera and Favorita

129
Q

What is the geological import of the rocche?

A

precipitous rocky cliffs in Roero Hills that run southwest to northeast separating the alluvial soil of western plain from sandier plan in east central hills (where vineyards are)

130
Q

Describe the rainfall in Roero.

A

Dry, double rain shadow

131
Q

Roero DOCG is based what grapes?

A

Nebbiolo [not Arneis which is the base of Roero Arneis DOCG]

132
Q

What is aging requirement for Nebbiolo in Roero DOCG?

A

20 months (riserva 32 months) with at least 6 months in oak [vs. 38/62/12 in Barolo, basically half]

133
Q

What was the role of Cerretto producer?

A

developed Arneis into highly reputable grape (after Giacosa and Vietti)

134
Q

Compare sizes of Barolo and Barbaresco?

A

Barolo is larger

135
Q

Vermouth box

136
Q

What soils does Barolo prefer?

A

calcareous marls (Tortonian)

137
Q

Where is Freisa most frequently planted?

A

near Torino and Asti

138
Q

What is etymology of Nebbiolo?

A

from nebbia meaning fog, fog in the hills or white bloom on grapes

139
Q

Monferrato is associated with which provinces?

A

Asti and Alessandria

140
Q

What areas are included in the UNESCO World Heritage site for man and vine in Piemonte?

A

Monferrato, Langhe and Roero Hills

141
Q

What are the areas of Monferrato?

A

3: Basso Monferrato, Monferrato Astigiano, Alto Monferrato

142
Q

Which grapes are traditionally considered from Monferrato?

A

Cortese, Barbera, Grignolino [BCG] (probably Ruche as well, but not Timorasso)

143
Q

What are the soil types of Monferrato?

A

Terre Bianche; Sabbie Astiane, Terre Rosse

144
Q

What is Terre Bianche?

A

soil of Monferrato, alternating sand, sandstone and calcareous marl

145
Q

What is Terre Rosse?

A

in Alto Monferrato, iron, magnesium and clay

146
Q

What is Sabbie Astiane?

A

sandy soil along Tanaro River in central part of Monferrato Astigiano.

147
Q

What is Piemonte’s largest red appellation?

A

Barbera d’Asti DOCG

148
Q

What is Piemonte’s largest appellation?

A

Asti DOCG, white spumante

149
Q

Dolcetto is most likely found in which hills?

A

Langhe Hills, not Roero

150
Q

What is difference between Barbera d’Asti and Barbera d’Alba appellations?

A

Asti DOCG, Alba DOC; Asti larger;

151
Q

Characterize the soils of Barbera d’Asti.

A

North: calcareous marl and sabbie astiane; South: terre bianche

152
Q

Barbera is most likely to be given best sites for planting in which area?

A

Monferrato - Barbera d’Asti (Lange Hills - Alba gives best sites to Nebbiolo)

153
Q

What is difference between Barbera d’Asti and Barbera d’Alba wine structure?

A

Asti is fruitier, more mineral and more acidic (due to better sites?)

154
Q

What are the sub-zones of Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG?

A

Tinella and Colli Astiani

155
Q

What sub-zone of Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG was elevated to its own DOCG?

156
Q

Where are the sub-zones of Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG located with respect to Asti?

A

south of Asti (east of Alba)

157
Q

Which Barbera appellation requires 100% Barbera?

A

Nizza, not Barbera d’Asti or Barbera d’Alba

158
Q

What is the aging requirement of Nizza?

A

18 months, 6 months in oak; reserve: 30 months, 12 months in oak.

159
Q

What styles are allowed for Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG?

A

frizzante, spumante and passito (usually sparking)

160
Q

What structure is expected for Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG?

A

light in body and low in alcohol

161
Q

What is the traditional/most common style allowed for Freisa d’Asti DOC?

A

off-dry, frizzante [FFF]

162
Q

What is the structure of Freisa d’Asti DOC?

A

pale, ruby color, high in acidity and tannin

163
Q

What town is the major production center of Asti DOCG?

164
Q

What soil dominates in Asti DOCG?

A

terre bianche

165
Q

What training method is used in Asti DOCG?

166
Q

What is the role of mechanical harvesting in Asti DOCG?

A

none, 30-50% gradients in vineyards

167
Q

What is the aging potential of Asti DOCG wine?

A

none, aromatics would not be preserved

168
Q

What is unique about the Asti method of sparkling wine?

A

no still, dry base; single fermentation used to preserve aromatics

169
Q

What is the difference of cork between Asti DOCG and Moscato d’Asti DOCG?

A

Asti: mushroom cork; M d’A: normal cork [but harder to pull]

170
Q

What is the difference of alcohol between Asti DOCG and Moscato d’Asti DOCG?

A

Asti: 7-9.5; M d’A: lower 5-5.5

171
Q

What is the difference of vintage dating between Asti DOCG and Moscato d’Asti DOCG?

A

Asti: none; M d’A: required

172
Q

What is the difference of pressure between Asti DOCG and Moscato d’Asti DOCG?

A

Asti: 5-6 atm; M d’A: 2.5 [small producers, lower pressure, vintage required, lower alcohol]

173
Q

What is the difference of producers between Asti DOCG and Moscato d’Asti DOCG?

A

Asti: large scale producers and cooperatives; M d’A: small scale producers

174
Q

What are the sub-zones of Moscato d’Asti DOCG?

A

Canelli, Santa Vittoria d’Alba and Strevi [moSCAto]

175
Q

What is the historic production area for Barbera?

176
Q

What is the production zone for Barbera del Monferrato DOC?

A

All of Asti province and a large part of Alessandria province, but most grapes are from Alessandria

177
Q

What are 3 differences between Barbera del Monferrato DOC and superiore DOCG?

A

a) best and ripest grapes; b) production requirements: yields, alcohol, extract aging; c) DOCG: still red superiore; DOC: still and frizzante

178
Q

The traditional home of Cortese is which town of which area of which sub-zone of which region?

A

town of Gavi, in Alto Monferrato in province of Alessandria in Piemonte

179
Q

What is the climate of Gavi DOCG?

A

continental

180
Q

What is the soil of Gavi DOCG?

A

terre bianche and terre rosse

181
Q

What are the additional requirements of Gavi DOCG riserva?

A

sourced from a single vineyard, aged for a year

182
Q

What are the blending partners allowed in Gavi DOCG?

A

none, 100% Cortese

183
Q

What is role MGA’s in Gavi DOCG?

A

allowed, small percentage [allows Gavi di Gavi which is Cortese!]

184
Q

Dolcetto di Ovada DOC/G partially overlaps what appellation?

185
Q

What are differences between Dolcetto di Ovada DOC and superiore DOCG?

A

DOCG is 100% (vs 97%) and minimum of 20 months of aging (vs. none)

186
Q

What are dominant grapes in Colli Tortonesi?

A

Barbera, Dolcetto, Cortese (Timorasso is a minor, but interesting varietal) [BCD]

187
Q

What are the sub-zones of Colli Tortonesi?

A

2, Colli Tortonesi Monleale DOC and Colli Tortonesi Terre di Libarna DOC

188
Q

What grape is associated with Colli Tortonesi Monleale DOC?

189
Q

What grape is associated with Colli Tortonesi Terre di Libarna DOC?

A

Timorasso (95% minimum)

190
Q

What is classic area for Grignolino?

A

Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC

191
Q

What is the blending partner for Grignolino in Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC?

192
Q

What side of which river lies Barbera d’Alba DOC?

A

none, 14 months aging with 6 months in oak

193
Q

What is aging requirement for Gavi DOCG Riserva?

194
Q

Sparkling Gavi uses what production method?

A

traditional method

195
Q

What is added to Gavi production in cool years?

A

MCR (Mosto Concentrato Rettificato) from Cortese grapes within appellation

196
Q

Giulia Falletti is associated with which appellation?

A

Barolo DOCG, helped fashion modern dry style of Barolo

197
Q

Name a Dolcetto appellation not located in the Langhe Hills?

A

Dolcetto di Ovada DOC and superiore DOCG

198
Q

Name Piemonte appellations that use MGA’s designations.

A

Barolo DOCG, Barbaresco DOCG, Diano d’Alba DOCG,

Gavi DOCG, *** others

199
Q

Name aromatic grapes from Piemonte.

A

Brachetto, Ruche, Moscato Bianco, Timorasso, others? ***

200
Q

Where do you find terre blanche soils?

A

Langhe Hills, Monferrato (esp. Asti DOCG) [not Roero]

201
Q

What are the principal grape varieties grown in Roero DOCG?

A

Nebbiolo and Arneis

202
Q

Which Piemonte appellation produces the most wine by volume?

A

Asti/Moscato d’Asti DOCG (one of the largest in Italy with almost 100 million bottles)

203
Q

What is the difference between Canavese and Casalese?

A

CaNavese is appellation in Northern Piemonte; CasaLese refers to Basso Monferrato [N>north; L>lower basso

204
Q

Name 7 need to know appellations of Monferrato Astigiano.

A

Barbera d’Asti DOCG, Nizza DOCG, Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG, Acqui DOCG, Freisa di Asti DOC, Grignolino di Asti DOC, Asti DOCG, [BARGAIN-FFF]

205
Q

Name the need to know appellations of Alto Monferrato.

A

Barbera del Monferrato DOC (Superiore DOCG), Ovada, Gavi DOCG, Colli Tortonesi DOC, Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese

206
Q

In the Piemonte, how much of the vineyard is planted on the plains?

207
Q

What was the first Italian region to highlight the importance of single vineyards?

A

Piemonte (in Diano d’Alba)

208
Q

Where does the Sesia River start and end?

A

starts in Northern Alps, Monte Rosa in Valle d’Aoste, and flows into Po River near Casale Monferrato

209
Q

What is significance of Bormida for wine?

A

Historically and again more recently, Dolcetto is grown in the Bormida Valley, in the Alta Langa, an area of heroic viticulture with steep slopes and terraces.

210
Q

What are the Dolcetto DOCG appellations?

A

3, Langhe: Dogliani DOCG, Diano d’Alba DOCG; Monferrato: Ovada DOCG

211
Q

What are the two largest Piemonte appellations in terms of production volume? Are they red or white?

A

Asti DOCG (white) and Barbera d’Asti DOCG (red)

212
Q

What are the three largest Barbera appellations in terms of production volume?

A

Barbera d’Asti DOCG, ???, Barbera del Monferrato (Superiore DOCG and Barbera del Monferrato DOC)

213
Q

What are the three largest Dolcetto appellations in terms of production volume?

A

Dolcetto di Alba DOC, ???, Ovada (DOC/DOCG)

214
Q

Name the need to know appellations for Grignolino.

A

Grignolino di Asti DOC (Monferrato Astigiano), Gignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC (Basso Monferrato)

215
Q

What is wine significance of Monleale?

A

1 of 2 sub zones of Colli Tortonesi DOC, Colli Tortonesi Monleale DOC and Colli Tortonesi Terre di Libarna DOC

216
Q

What is wine significance of Terre di Libarna?

A

1 of 2 sub zones of Colli Tortonesi DOC, Colli Tortonesi Monleale DOC and Colli Tortonesi Terre di Libarna DOC

217
Q

Explain the classification system of MGA?

A

it is not a classification system, but a geographic designation.

218
Q

What is an MGA?

A

menzioni geografiche aggiuntive, a list of geographic designations allowed to appear on the label

219
Q

What is the size difference of the appellations Asti DOCG and Moscato d’Asti DOCG?

A

none, overlap

220
Q

What is geraniol?

A

aromatic compound of Moscato Bianco, geranium, rose and lavender; does not age and turns unpleasantly sharp

221
Q

What is the minimum percentage of Dolcetto in the DOCG appellations?

A

all 100%, Dogliani DOCG - 100%, Diano d’Alba DOCG - 100%; Ovada DOCG - 100% (97% in DOC)

222
Q

What side of which river lies Dogliani DOCG?

A

vineyards on both sides of the Tanaro River; village on right bank

223
Q

What side of which river lies Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG?

A

14 months (with at least 6 months in oak) ???

224
Q

Who is Gancia?

A

first to produce fully sparkling Moscato, 2nd half of 19th century [p]

225
Q

What was contribution of Camilo Benso?

A

first Prime Minister of Italy, also helped fashion the dry style of Barolo known today

226
Q

What was contribution of Louis Oudart?

A

French enologist that contributed to dry style of Barolo

227
Q

What was contribution of Franco Ziliani?

A

Franco Ziliani (born 1956 in Milan) is an outspoken (criticized Gaja) Italian wine critic

228
Q

Historically, what color grapes dominated in Gavi?

A

red [!], was Dolcetto before phylloxera (in other locales, Dolcetto was replaced by Barbera

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