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Piemonte / Alba Flashcards

1
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Where is the Alba sub-region located?

A

located in southern Piemonte within eastern part of Cuneo province

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Which river flows through the Alba sub-region?

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Tanaro River; flows north from the western Ligurian Apennines into Po River

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What does the Tanaro River separate?

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separates Roero Hills (left bank to the north) from the Langhe Hills (right bank to the south)

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4
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How do the Langhe and Roero Hills differ in elevation?

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Roero Hills are low-rising and steeply sloped; Langhe Hills are higher with gradual slopes

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What is the most important city in the Alba sub-region?

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Alba

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Where is the city of Alba located?

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located between Langhe and Roero wine districts on the right bank of Tanaro River ; considered part of Langhe

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7
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Which communes have been named after Alba?

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Diano d’Alba

Serralung d’Alba

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8
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Which appellations have been named after Alba?

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Dolcetto d’Alba DOC

Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC

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9
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Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is recognized in the Alba sub-region?

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Vineyard Landscape of Piemonte: Langue-Roero and Monferrato in 2014

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What is the climate in the Alba sub-region?

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moderate continental; cold winters and warm, dry summers

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What can threaten the vineyards during the last stage of ripening in the Alba sub-region?

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summer rainstorms and hail

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12
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How do the autumns help with the ripening process in the Alba sub-region?

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Autumns are foggy and mild; extends the growing season into October, which helps late-ripening varieties like Nebbiolo reach full ripeness

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How does the Tanaro River help the vineyards along it in the Alba sub-region?

A

moderates temperatures

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Which mountain ranges are to the south in the Alba sub-region?

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Maritime Alps (west) and Ligurian Apennines (east)

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How does the Ligurian Sea affect temperatures in the Alba sub-region?

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small amounts of maritime air offset cooling air coming down off the Alps from the west

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How do the Maritime Alps and Ligurian Apennines affect temperatures in the Alba sub-region?

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blocks most of the warm maritime air blowing from the Ligurian Sea

17
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How were the soils of the Alba sub-region formed?

A

retreat of the Padano Sea that covered large parts of Piemonte and northern Italy 15-16 million years ago

18
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What type of soils were left after the retreat of the Padano Sea in the Alba-subregion?

A

clay, calcareous marls, sandstone and chalk

19
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How were the Langhe and Roero Hills formed?

A

from the erosion of soils left behind after the retreat of the Padano Sea 15-16 million years ago

20
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Do the Langhe and Roero Hills have similar soils?

A

No

21
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What soils are found in Langhe Hills?

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compact calcareous marls and sandstone

22
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What is the local name for the soils of the Langhe Hills?

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terre bianche (white soils) for the calcareous marls

23
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When were the soils of the Langhe Hills formed?

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15 million years ago

24
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What soils are found in the Roero Hills?

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rich in marine fossils, sand

25
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When were the soils of the Roero Hills formed?

A

5 million years ago

26
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Which soils are younger: Langhe or Roero Hills?

A

Roero Hills: 5 million years ago

Langhe Hills: 15 million years ago

27
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What is the main soil issue in the Langhe and Roero Hills?

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few pebbles or stones; erosion is an issue

28
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What features create a macro-climate in the Alba sub-region?

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  1. soil composition
  2. south-facing slopes
  3. moderate continental climate
  4. cool Alpine air and warm sea air currents
29
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Which training system is mainly used in the Alba sub-region?

A

Guyot or cordon spur-pruning

30
Q

How is pruning and harvest carried out in the Alba sub-region?

A

manually due to hillsides

31
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How do the Nebbiolo wines in the Alba sub-region differ from those in the northern appellations?

A

fuller-bodied and higher alcohol since grapes can reach full ripeness more consistently due to milder conditions

32
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How many appellations are in Langhe and Roero?

A

12

33
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What are the classic grape varieties grown in Langhe and Roero?

A

Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto

IWS North / Piemonte (16 decks)

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