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
What do Nebbiolo based wines develop with maturity p61
Greater complexity, dried red fruit, withered rose petals, sweet spices, leather and truffles
How is the acidity, tannin and alcohol in Nebbiolo based wines p61
High level of acidity, tannin and alcohol
What are the four most significant Nebbiolo clones p61
Lampia (primary)
Michet
Bolla (worst)
rosé
Where is Freisa grapes largely found in Piemonte p61
Near Asti and Torino
What are the characteristics of Freisa based wines p62
Light-colored with high tannin and acidity with wild strawberries and raspberry
Which wine style do Freisa grapes produce p62
Dry or sweet, still, Frizzante and Spumante
What is the origin of the grape name Grignolino p62
Contains a high number of pips (Grignolino)
What are the characteristics of Grignolino based wines p62
Pale red (almost pink), flowers, red berry, pepper and herbs with high in tannin and acid
Where is Brachetto grapes mainly found p62
In the town of Acqui Terme in the province of Alessandria
What are the characteristics of Brachetto based wine p62
Aromatic red variety with best expression in sweet and sparkling wine, flora, strawberries and raspberry
Why is Pelaverga Piccolo grapes is also called Pelaverga di Verduno p62
It is only found around the town of Verduno in Langhe
Where is Ruchè grapes mainly found
In the town of Castagnole in the Province of Asti
What are the characteristics of Pelaverga di Verduno based wines p62
Light
Fruity
spicy
Refreshing Acidity
What are the characteristics of Ruchè di Castagnole based wines p62
Aromatic with aromas of rosé, red fruit and spice
What is the most widely planted white grape in Piemonte p62
Moscato Bianco (Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains)
Which famous wine is produced with Moscato Bianco p62
Asti Spumante and dry Superior Moscato d’Asti
What are the characteristics of Moscato Bianco based wines p62
Floral and fruity aromas with honey, musk and spice notes
Where does Cortese usually come from p63
Gavi in the province of Alessandria
What are the viticulture characteristics of Cortese grapes p62
Very productive and requires restricted yields to balance its high acidity, body and fruit
Where is Arneis grapes native to p63
Roero hills
Who did save Arneis from extinction in the 1960s p63
Producer Vietti and Bruno Giacosa
Where does the name Arneis come from p63
Arneis means difficult personality in the local dialect
Where is Erbaluce di Caluso grapes native to p63
Caluso town and Canavese district
Which type of wine is made with Erbaluce p63
Passitos
Where is Timorasso grapes most found in Piemonte p63
Tortona hills
Who did put Erbaluce grape back on the map in the 1980s after having nearly disappeared p63
Walter Massa
What is the percentage total production of red wine in Piemonte p64
More than 60%
What is the percentage of either DOC or DOCG wine production in Piemonte p64
Almost 90%
Where are vineyard largely concentrated in Piemonte p64
More than 80% from the Southern and Eastern part of the region
What are the two most important centers for wine production in Piemonte p64
Asti and Alba
What is the main profile of producers in Piemonte p64
Small producers (family estates with average 1-2ha each
Who did create Vermouth wine in 1786 in Torino p64
Antonio Benedetto Carpano
What is main training system in Northern Piemonte p67
Traditionally Pergola but now majority is Guyot system
