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Piemonte / Alba / Other Appellations of Langhe Hills Flashcards

1
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What are the other 3 important appellations in the Langhe Hills?

A

Barbera d’Alba DOC
Langhe DOC
Alta Langa DOCG

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Which DOC is based on the Barbara grape?

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Barbera d’Alba DOC

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How has the production of Barbera changed in the past few decades?

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  • vineyard improvements (lower yields and harvest at peak ripeness)
  • winery improvements (careful vinification and use of oak ageing)
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Where is the Barbera d’Alba DOC located?

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  • both sides of Tanaro River
  • right bank: corresponds to Lower Langhe (including Barolo and Barbaresco)
  • left bank: covers Roero hills
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5
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Where is Barbera planted in the Barbera d’Alba DOC?

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hillside sites where Nebbiolo not capable of ripening

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What are Barbera d’Alba DOC wines made from?

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  • minimum 85% Barbera; up to 15% Nebbiolo

- in practice, most wines 100% Barbera

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What are the requirements for Superiore Barbera d’Alba DOC?

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minimum 12 months ageing (including 4 months in oak)

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What is Barbera d’Alba DOC usually aged in?

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small, new oak barrels

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Why is it useful to age Barbera in small, new oak barrels?

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add complexity and tame high acidity

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What is Barbera d’Alba profile?

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  • deep ruby-purple color

- red fruit with spice

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How do left and right bank Barbera d’Alba DOC differ?

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left bank = more approachable and refined

right bank = bigger, richer, more structured and more suitable for oak ageing

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12
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Which wine is the longest lived out of the Barbera DOCs?

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Barbera d’Alba

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What does Barbera d’Alba baroleggia mean?

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Barbera d’Alba wines with bottle age develop a similar profile to aged Barolos (leather, tobacco, earth)

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Who often produces the best Barbera d’Alba wines?

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Barolo and Barbaresco producers

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15
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What is Alba’s broad appellations?

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Langhe DOC

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16
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What does the Langhe DOC include?

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Langhe and Roero districts and more than 90 communes in Cuneo province

17
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Why was the Langhe DOC introduced?

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  • allow for blending of grapes from different areas of Langhe and Roero
  • allow native and international grapes
  • provide less stringent production requirements
18
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What doe producers use the Langhe DOC for?

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fallback appellation for wines produced outside the strict rules of various DOC/Gs

19
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Prior to the creation of the Langhe DOC, how were wines de-classified?

A

Vino da Tavola (table wine) since there are no IGTs in Piemonte

20
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Why is Langhe DOC one of Langhe’s most dynamic appellations?

A

flexible regulation

21
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What are common native grapes in Langhe DOC?

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Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto and Arneis

22
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What are less common native grapes in Langhe DOC?

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Favorite, Freisa and Nascetta

23
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What are common international grapes in Langhe DOC?

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Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Nero and Merlot

24
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What are the varietal wine requirements for Langhe DOC?

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minimum 85% of state variety

25
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Why is the Langhe Nebbiolo DOC designation important for Barolo and Barbaresco producers?

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  • use the DOC to release more approachable expressions of Nebbiolo earlier than Barolo/Barbaresco DOCG ageing requirements
  • used by Barolo/Barbaresco producers who want to make Nebbiolo wines under less restrictive rules
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How is the Langhe Nebbiolo DOC more flexible that Barolo DOCG?

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  • can blend up to 15% Barbera or Cabernet Sauvignon with Nebbiolo
  • can mature wines in new oak for only 12 months (Barolo’s minimum is 18 months)
27
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What styles does Langhe DOC allow?

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  • varietal, rosso, bianco, rosato, passito

red and white blends can be labeled without a rosso or bianco mention on label - just Langhe DOC is ok

28
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What is the only sub-zone in Langhe DOC?

A

Nascetta del Commune di Novello

29
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What type of wines does the Langhe DOC Nascetta del Commune di Novello sub-zone produce?

A

wines from native white variety Nascetta in dry and passito versions

30
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What is the profile of wines from the Nascetta del Commune di Novello sub-zone in Langhe DOC?

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  • citrus, tropical fruit, herbs (sage, rosemary)
  • honey and balsamic notes with age
  • refreshing and well-structured
31
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What type of wines does the Alta Langa DOCG produce?

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metodo classico (traditional method) sparkling wines

32
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Where is the Alta Langa DOCG located?

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  • covers almost all of Langhe

- extends east into Asti and Alessandria provinces

33
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What is the area under vine in Alta Langa DOCG?

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100ha (large appellation geographically)

34
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What are the Alta Langa DOCG wines made from?

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90-100% Pinot Nero and/or Chardonnay; Pinot Nero usually plays dominant role

35
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What styles does Alta Langa DOCG produce?

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sparkling bianco and rosato

36
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Do Alta Langa DOCG sparkling wines vintage-dated?

A

yes

37
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What is the minimum ageing on lees for Alta Langa DOCG sparkling wines?

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30 months on lees

38
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What is the minimum ageing on lees for Riserva Alta Langa DOCG sparkling wines?

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36 months

IWS North / Piemonte (16 decks)

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