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1
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What are the mountain ranges that surround Piemonte?

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Apennines and the Alps

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What is the main river that flows through Piemonte? From where to where?

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Po River. Flows from the Western Alps to the Adriatic Sea.

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What are the three main provinces along the southern foothills of the Po River valley in Piemonte west to east?

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Cuneo, Asti, Alessandria.

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What are Langhe-Roero and Montferrato?

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Wine regions between the river Po in the north and the Apennines in the south. Characterized by rolling hills that are dotted with vineyards. UNESCO world heritage site dating back to the trade between the Etruscans and the Celts in the 5th century.

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What is a sorì?

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The south facing portion of hilltops, often the first places snow melts in the spring time. Ideal for achieving full ripeness for Nebbiolo grapes.

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What are the three primary red grapes of Piemonte from earliest ripening, to latest ripening?

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Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo

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What are the secondary indigenous red grapes of Piemonte?

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Brachetto, Grignolino, Ruchè, Croatina, Vespolina, and Freisa

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What is the most planted white grape in Piemonte?

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Moscato Bianco (Muscat à Petits Grains)

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What are the four (most important) secondary white grapes of Piemonte in order from most to least significant?

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Cortese, Arneis, Erbaluce, and Favorita

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What is the synonym for Favorita?

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Vermentino

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How many DOCs and DOCGs are there in Piemonte?

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41 DOCs and 18 DOCGs

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In which province are Barolo and Barbaresco located?

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Cuneo Province

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Where is the Tanaro River located in relation to Barolo and Barbaresco?

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Barolo and Barbaresco begin at the southern slopes of the river. The Tanaro actually passes through a portion of northern Barbaresco, but only borders Barolo.

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What are the 5 primary communes of Barolo production?

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

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What are the two main soil types of Barolo?

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Tortonian and Serravallian (Helvetian)

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What is the composition of Tortonian soil? What affect does it have on the wine?

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Calcareous marl, produce a more mild style of wine.

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What is the composition of Serravallian soil? What affect does it have on the wine?

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Sandstone, produce more firm and structured wine.

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What is the primary soil type of the La Morra commune?

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Tortonian soil

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What is the primary soil type of the Barolo commune?

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Tortonian soil

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What is the primary soil type of the Monforte d’Alba commune?

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Serravallian soil

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What is the primary soil type of the Serralunga d’Alba commune?

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Serravallian soil

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What is the primary soil type of the Castiglione Falletto commune?

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Serravallian soil

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What is the alternate name for serravalian soil?

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Helvetian

24
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What are the aging requirements for Barolo?

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38 months from November 1st of the harvest year, with at least 18 in oak.

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What are the aging requirements for Barolo Riserva?

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62 months from November 1st of the harvest year, with at least 18 in oak.

26
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What kind of wood is used to age Barolo?

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Mostly oak, but chestnut is sometimes used. The law does not give requirements for wood type.

27
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What are the vinification methods associated with the “traditional” Barolo style?

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Extended maceration 30-50 days, in large neutral barrel.

28
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What are the vinification methods associated with the “modern” Barolo style? When did this style start to rise?

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Shorter maceration, new small barrel aging. 1980s.

29
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Who are some key “traditional” producers of Barolo?

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Giacomo Conterno, Bartolo Mascarello, Giuseppe Rinaldi

30
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Who are some key “modern” producers of Barolo?

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Paolo Scavino, Luciano Sandrone, Elio Altare

31
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What are the three main towns for Barbaresco production? What other major commune is permitted for Barbaresco production?

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Barbaresco, Neive, and Trieso. Alba.

32
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What are the aging requirements for Barbaresco?

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26 months from November 1st of the harvest year, with minimum 9 months in barrel.

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What are the aging requirements for Barbaresco Riserva?

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50 months from November 1st of the harvest year, with minimum 9 months in barrel.

34
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Who was a key player in building the reputation for Barbaresco wines? What is his style of production?

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Angelo Gaja. “Modern” style.

35
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Who is a key “traditional” style producer in Barbaresco?

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Bruno Giacosa (passed away in January 2018, now run by his daughter Bruna Giacosa)

36
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Who is the major co-op in Barbaresco?

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Produttori del Barbaresco

37
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When were the crus of Barbaresco established?

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2007

38
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When were the crus of Barolo established?

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2010

39
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What is the primary flavoring in Barolo Chinato?

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China (quinquina)

40
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How many communes are permitted to produce Barolo?

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11 communes

41
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Where is Roero DOCG located?

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In the Cuneo province, on the northwestern bank of the Tanaro river, across from Barolo and Barbaresco

42
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What styles of wine are produced in Roero?

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Reds from 95% Nebbiolo, and whites from Arneis

43
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What is the primary soil type of Roero, how does it affect the red wines (in comparision to Barolo and Barbaresco)?

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Sandy soil. Produces lighter reds that Barolo and Barbaresco.

44
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Where is Gattinara DOCG located?

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Northern Piemonte in the foothills of the Alps, along the left bank of the Sesia river.

45
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Where is Ghemme DOCG located?

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Northern Piemonte in the foothills of the Alps, along the right bank of the Sesia river.

46
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What are the testable reds of Piemonte for the advanced exam?

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Gattinara, Barolo, Barbaresco

47
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What styles of wine are produced in Gattinara DOCG?

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Reds from 90% Spanna, with max 10% Bonarda di Gattinara and Vespolina (max 4%)

48
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What styles of wine are produced in Ghemme DOCG?

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Reds from 85% Spanna, with max 15% Vespolina and Uva Rara

49
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What is the synonym for Spanna?

A

Nebbiolo

50
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What is the synonym for Uva Rara?

A

Bonarda Novarese

51
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What is the origin of the name Uva Rara?

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“Rare Grape”. Refers to how few grapes grow per cluster.

52
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What is the major dividing line between the Tortonian and Helvetian soils in Barolo?

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Alba-Barolo Road (SP3)

53
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What are the grape varieties of Gavi DOCG?

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100% Cortese

54
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What are the grape varieties of Dogliani DOCG?

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100% Dolcetto

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