Piemonte Grapes - Book Flashcards
What are the most widely planted grape varietals in Piemonte p59
Barbera
Moscato Bianco
Dolcetto
Nebbiolo
What is the percentage of red grapes in Piemonte p59
Two thirds
What is the most widely planted grape variety in Piemonte p59
Barbera
Which areas are most known for Barbera grapes in Piemonte p59
Provinces of Asti and Alessandria
Which areas is Dolcetto grape mainly found p59
Langhe Southern Hills of Monferrato Aqui Terme Ovada Tortona
What is the percentage of Nebbiolo grape in Piemonte p59
Less than 10%
Where are Nebbiolo based wine more prestigious in Piemonte p59
Barolo and Barbaresco appellations
Which areas other than Barolo and Barbaresco have Nebbiolo as primary variety in Piemonte p59
Langhe Nebbiolo Nebbiolo d’Alba Roero Gattinara Ghemme Carema
What is the second most widely planted variety in Piemonte p59
Moscato Bianco
Why is Moscato Bianco widely planted in Piemonte p59
Because of the popularity of Asti DOCG
What are the other main white grapes in Piemonte p59
Cortese Arneis Erbaluce Timorasso Favorita (Vermentino)
What is the main international grape in Piemonte p60
Chardonnay (for sparkling wine)
Why did Barbera grape gain ground after phylloxera p60
Because its productivity and versatility
What are the main characteristics of Barbera wines p60
High acidity with deep color, fruity and low tannin
Why do wine growers like Dolcetto p61
Ripens earlier than Nebbiolo and Barbera and on cooler and higher sites. Early release is a source of income
What are the main characteristics of Dolcetto p61
Deep in color with black fruit aromas (ripe plum). Soft and round with low acid
Which grape variety is considered by many to be Italy’s most noble p61
Nebbiolo
When has Nebbiolo been first mentioned p61
13th century
What is the origin of the name Nebbiolo p61
Nebbia (Fog)
Why is Nebbiolo considered a challenging grape to grow p61
It is highly site sensitive behaving differently depending where it is grown
What is the main appearance characteristics of Nebbiolo based wines p61
Pale ruby-garnet in color turning orange with bottle age
What are the main perceived aromas of Nebbiolo based wines p61
Red cherry, rose, violet, tar and licorice