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Piemonte Grapes - Book Flashcards

1
Q

What are the most widely planted grape varietals in Piemonte p59

A

Barbera
Moscato Bianco
Dolcetto
Nebbiolo

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2
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What is the percentage of red grapes in Piemonte p59

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Two thirds

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What is the most widely planted grape variety in Piemonte p59

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Barbera

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4
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Which areas are most known for Barbera grapes in Piemonte p59

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Provinces of Asti and Alessandria

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5
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Which areas is Dolcetto grape mainly found p59

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Langhe
Southern Hills of Monferrato
Aqui Terme
Ovada
Tortona
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6
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What is the percentage of Nebbiolo grape in Piemonte p59

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Less than 10%

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7
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Where are Nebbiolo based wine more prestigious in Piemonte p59

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Barolo and Barbaresco appellations

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8
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Which areas other than Barolo and Barbaresco have Nebbiolo as primary variety in Piemonte p59

A 
Langhe Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo d’Alba
Roero
Gattinara
Ghemme
Carema
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9
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What is the second most widely planted variety in Piemonte p59

A

Moscato Bianco

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Why is Moscato Bianco widely planted in Piemonte p59

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Because of the popularity of Asti DOCG

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11
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What are the other main white grapes in Piemonte p59

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Cortese
Arneis
Erbaluce
Timorasso
Favorita (Vermentino)
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12
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What is the main international grape in Piemonte p60

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Chardonnay (for sparkling wine)

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Why did Barbera grape gain ground after phylloxera p60

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Because its productivity and versatility

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What are the main characteristics of Barbera wines p60

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High acidity with deep color, fruity and low tannin

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Why do wine growers like Dolcetto p61

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Ripens earlier than Nebbiolo and Barbera and on cooler and higher sites. Early release is a source of income

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What are the main characteristics of Dolcetto p61

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Deep in color with black fruit aromas (ripe plum). Soft and round with low acid

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Which grape variety is considered by many to be Italy’s most noble p61

A

Nebbiolo

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18
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When has Nebbiolo been first mentioned p61

A

13th century

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19
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What is the origin of the name Nebbiolo p61

A

Nebbia (Fog)

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Why is Nebbiolo considered a challenging grape to grow p61

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It is highly site sensitive behaving differently depending where it is grown

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21
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What is the main appearance characteristics of Nebbiolo based wines p61

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Pale ruby-garnet in color turning orange with bottle age

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What are the main perceived aromas of Nebbiolo based wines p61

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Red cherry, rose, violet, tar and licorice

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23
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What do Nebbiolo based wines develop with maturity p61

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Greater complexity, dried red fruit, withered rose petals, sweet spices, leather and truffles

24
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How is the acidity, tannin and alcohol in Nebbiolo based wines p61

A

High level of acidity, tannin and alcohol

25
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What are the four most significant Nebbiolo clones p61

A

Lampia (primary)
Michet
Bolla (worst)
rosé

26
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Where is Freisa grapes largely found in Piemonte p61

A

Near Asti and Torino

27
Q

What are the characteristics of Freisa based wines p62

A

Light-colored with high tannin and acidity with wild strawberries and raspberry

28
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Which wine style do Freisa grapes produce p62

A

Dry or sweet, still, Frizzante and Spumante

29
Q

What is the origin of the grape name Grignolino p62

A

Contains a high number of pips (Grignolino)

30
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What are the characteristics of Grignolino based wines p62

A

Pale red (almost pink), flowers, red berry, pepper and herbs with high in tannin and acid

31
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Where is Brachetto grapes mainly found p62

A

In the town of Acqui Terme in the province of Alessandria

32
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What are the characteristics of Brachetto based wine p62

A

Aromatic red variety with best expression in sweet and sparkling wine, flora, strawberries and raspberry

33
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Why is Pelaverga Piccolo grapes is also called Pelaverga di Verduno p62

A

It is only found around the town of Verduno in Langhe

34
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Where is Ruchè grapes mainly found

A

In the town of Castagnole in the Province of Asti

35
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What are the characteristics of Pelaverga di Verduno based wines p62

A

Light
Fruity
spicy
Refreshing Acidity

36
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What are the characteristics of Ruchè di Castagnole based wines p62

A

Aromatic with aromas of rosé, red fruit and spice

37
Q

What is the most widely planted white grape in Piemonte p62

A

Moscato Bianco (Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains)

38
Q

Which famous wine is produced with Moscato Bianco p62

A

Asti Spumante and dry Superior Moscato d’Asti

39
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What are the characteristics of Moscato Bianco based wines p62

A

Floral and fruity aromas with honey, musk and spice notes

40
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Where does Cortese usually come from p63

A

Gavi in the province of Alessandria

41
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What are the viticulture characteristics of Cortese grapes p62

A

Very productive and requires restricted yields to balance its high acidity, body and fruit

42
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Where is Arneis grapes native to p63

A

Roero hills

43
Q

Who did save Arneis from extinction in the 1960s p63

A

Producer Vietti and Bruno Giacosa

44
Q

Where does the name Arneis come from p63

A

Arneis means difficult personality in the local dialect

45
Q

Where is Erbaluce di Caluso grapes native to p63

A

Caluso town and Canavese district

46
Q

Which type of wine is made with Erbaluce p63

47
Q

Where is Timorasso grapes most found in Piemonte p63

A

Tortona hills

48
Q

Who did put Erbaluce grape back on the map in the 1980s after having nearly disappeared p63

A

Walter Massa

49
Q

What is the percentage total production of red wine in Piemonte p64

A

More than 60%

50
Q

What is the percentage of either DOC or DOCG wine production in Piemonte p64

A

Almost 90%

51
Q

Where are vineyard largely concentrated in Piemonte p64

A

More than 80% from the Southern and Eastern part of the region

52
Q

What are the two most important centers for wine production in Piemonte p64

A

Asti and Alba

53
Q

What is the main profile of producers in Piemonte p64

A

Small producers (family estates with average 1-2ha each

54
Q

Who did create Vermouth wine in 1786 in Torino p64

A

Antonio Benedetto Carpano

55
Q

What is main training system in Northern Piemonte p67

A

Traditionally Pergola but now majority is Guyot system

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