Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

IWS Unit 1 > Piemonte Alba - Monferrato Astigiano Book > Flashcards

Piemonte Alba - Monferrato Astigiano Book Flashcards

1
Q

Barbera d’Asti is the second largest Piemonte appellation after which DOCG p93

A

Asti DOCG

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is the largest red wine appellation in Piemonte p93

A

Barbera d’Asti DOCG

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the soils in the northern part of Barbera d’Asti DOCG p93

A

Calcareous marls and sabbie astiane

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the soils in the southern part of Barbera d’Asti DOCG p93

A

Terre Bianche

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Which grape takes priority location in Barbera d’Asti DOCG p93

A

Barbera

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the training system in Barbera d’Asti DOCG p93

A

Guyot or Cordon systems

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the minimum percentage of Barbera grape in Barbera d’Asti DOCG p93

A

90%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is ageing time in Barbera d’Asti DOCG p93

A

4 months - Riserva 14/6 in oak

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

How is the modern style of Barbera d’Asti DOCG p93

A

new small oak barrel to add tannin, texture and oak flavors

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Why is Barbera considered people wine p94

A

Easy drinking, Versatility, Ability to complement local cuisine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Which producers transformed the image of Barbera d’Asti in 1980s p94

A 
Braida
Bersano
Coppo
Scarpa
Chiarlo
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What are the two sub zones of Barbera d’Asti Superiore p94

A 
Tinella, 
Colli Astiani (or Astiano)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Where is Nizza DOCG located p94

A

Around the town of Nizza Monferrato

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Nizza was a sub zone of which DOCG p94

A

Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the percentage of Barbera in Nizza DOCG p94

A

100%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the ageing time for Nizza DOCG p94

A

18/6 and Riserva 30/12 months

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Where is the red grape Ruchè found p95

A

Castagnole Monferrato

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Where is Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato located p95

A

Left bank of Tanaro River

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What is the minimum percentage of Ruchè grape in Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG p95

A

90%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What are the blending partner grapes in Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG p95

A

10% of Barbera or Brachetto

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Which wine style is most common in Brachetto d’Acqui (or Acqui) p95

A

Sweet aromatic sparkling red wine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Where is Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG located p95

A

Around the town of Acqui Terme

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Who made red sparkling wine Brachetto d’Acqui prestigious after 1950s p95

A

Arturo Bersani

24
Q

Which style other than sparkling wine is produced in Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG p95

A

Frizzante and passito

25
Q

Which method is used for sparkling red wine in Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG p95

A

Tank method (Martintti method)

26
Q

What is the minimum percentage of Brachetto in Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG p95

A

97%

27
Q

What is the alcohol content in Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG p95

A

5-6%

28
Q

What is the traditional and most common style of Freisa d’Asti DOC p95

A

Off dry frizzante

29
Q

What is the characteristics of Grignolino d’Asti DOC wines p96

A

Easy drinking, wine for everyday consumption

30
Q

What is the minimum percentage Grignolino grape in Grignolino d’Asti DOC p96

A

90%

31
Q

What is the blending partner for Grignolino d’Asti DOC p96

A

Maximum 10% of Freisa

32
Q

What is the characteristics of Asti DOCG and Moscato d’Asti DOCG p96

A

both are sweet aromatic sparkling wine

33
Q

What is the grape used in Asti DOCG and Moscato d’Asti DOCG p96

A

Moscato Bianco

34
Q

What is the basic difference between Asti DOCG and Moscato d’Asti DOCG p96

A

Asti DOCG is full sparkling and Moscato d’Asti DOCG is a lightly fizzy wine

35
Q

What is the most important town for Asti DOCG p97

A

Canelli

36
Q

Who created the sparkling version of Asti in the second half of 19th century p97

A

Carlo Gancia

37
Q

How was Asti labeled by Carlo Gancia in his winery in Canelli p97

A

Moscato Champagne

38
Q

What is the alcohol content in Asti DOCG p97

A

7%

39
Q

Is vintage year required in Asti DOCG p98

A

No

40
Q

What is the type of cork used for Asti DOCG p98

A

Mushroom cork

41
Q

Is Asti DOCG supposed to be aged p98

A

No. It should be drunk young

42
Q

How is the Asti Method p98

A

One single fermentation that is stopped and restarted at specific points. No need of a still dry base wine.

43
Q

What is the pressure in Asti DOCG p98

A

5-6 atm

44
Q

What is the alcohol percentage in Moscato d’Asti DOCG p98

A

5-5,5%

45
Q

Which type of cork is used for Moscato d’Asti DOCG p98

A

Normal cork

46
Q

What is the pressure in Moscato d’Asti DOCG p98

A

2,5 atm

47
Q

What are the three sub zones that can appear on label of Moscato d’Asti DOCG p98

A

Canelli (largest sub zone),
Santa Vitoria d’Alba (smallest sub zone),
Strevi

48
Q

Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG produces still wine or frizzante p99

A

still wine

49
Q

Barbera del Monferrato is located in which part of Monferrato p99

A

Basso and Alto Monferrato

50
Q

What is the training system in Barbera del Monferrato DOCG/DOC p101

A

Most is Guyot

51
Q

What is the ageing time for Barbera del Monferrato DOCG p101

A

14/6

52
Q

What is the percentage of Dolcetto in Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore DOCG p101

A

100%

53
Q

What is the percentage of Cortese grape in Gavi DOCG p102

A

100%

54
Q

What are the sub zones of Colli Tortonesi DOC p103

A

CT MONLEALE,

CT Terre di Libarna

55
Q

What is the main grape in Colli Tortonesi Monleale p104

A

Barbera

56
Q

What is the main grape in Colli Tortonesi Terre di Libarma p104

A

Timorasso (White)

57
Q

What is the percentage of Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC p104

A

90%

IWS Unit 1 (57 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions