Piemonte - Nellites Flashcards
Where is Piedmont located?
NW Italy, bordering Switzerland and France.
What is the climate of Piedmont?
Continental
Important bodies of water in piedmont?
-Po River
-Tanaro River
Important mountain ranges and hills in Piedmont?
-Apennine Mountains
-Alps, which provide a rain shadow. (Piedmont refers to the foothills of the Alps)
-Langhe Hills
White grapes of Piedmont?
-Moscato
-Arneis
-Cortese
Red grapes of Piedmont?
-Nebbiolo
-Barbera
-Dolcetto
-Brachetto
What is the local name for Nebbiolo in Gattinara and Ghemme?
Spanna
Aging requirements of Piedmont for Barolo and Barbaresco?
-Barolo: 38 months total aging with a min of 18 months in oak.
-Barbaresco: 26 months total aging with a min of 9 months in oak.
What does Normale indicate on a Piedmont wine?
Indicates the wine is… normal, and dos not belong to the Reserva or Superiore category.
What does the term Revserva mean on a Piedmont wine?
-Barolo: The wine has been aged for at least five years
-Barbaresco: The wine has been aged for at least four years
What is different about Superiore Wines?
They often have higher alcohol content due to their longer aging requirements
What is Nebbia?
The fog that rolls off the hills of Piedmont. (Nebbiolo is named after it)
What is Sorì?
The name for a high quality vineyard site on a hillside with a southern exposure.
What is Traditionalist vs. Modernist wine production in Piedmont?
Traditionalist is built for aging whilst modernist is designed as more approachable at a young age.
What is DOCG vs. DOC vs. IGP.
-DOCG: Highest quality, most stringent regulations, considered the “top tier” of Italian wines.
-DOC: High quality, controlled origin, but less strict than DOCG.
-IGP: Broader geographic area, less strict product (created for people who wanted to produce in high quality areas without strict DOCG guidelines)
Vietti
-Founded in the late 1800s
-In the 1950’s Alfredo Currado (married in) helped pioneer single vineyard Barolo
-Alfredo also helped gain more notoriety for the grape Arneis
-Own vineyards in nearly all the key regional appellations
-Located in Castiglione Falletto
What grape was originally used to distract birds from Barolo?
Arneis
Giacomo Conterno
-Upholds family traditions, including extended fermentation
-Dedicated to precision
-A name synonymous with quality
-Founded in the 1920’s
-Located in Monforte D’alba
Bruno Giacosa
-Their knowledge of the Langhe cru sites influenced the mapping work for the Barolo and Barbaresco appellations.
-Founded in 1871 but Giacosa didn’t join the family business until 1944 at age 15
-Currently ran by Bruna the daughter of Bruno
-Considered a benchmark in quality for both Barolo and Barbaresco
- Own vineyards in La Morra and Sarralunga
What is Barolo DOCG?
Dry red wine from the Nebbiolo grape variety
Barolo is a prestigious wine from the Piedmont region of Italy.
What type of wine is Barbaresco DOCG?
Dry red wines from the Nebbiolo grape variety
Barbaresco is another renowned wine from the Piedmont region, similar to Barolo.
What is the primary grape variety used in Moscato d’Asti DOCG?
Moscato grape variety
Moscato d’Asti is known for its aromatic qualities and is often enjoyed as a dessert wine.
What type of wine is Gavi DOCG?
Dry white wines, made from the Cortese grape variety
Gavi is recognized for its crispness and is a popular choice for pairing with seafood.
What is Barbera d’Asti DOCG?
Dry red wines made from the Barbera grape variety
Barbera d’Asti is known for its vibrant acidity and fruit-forward profile.
What type of wine is Asti DOCG?
Fully sparkling Moscato
Asti is a renowned sparkling wine from the Piedmont region in Italy.
What is Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG?
Off-dry, semi-sparkling red wine from Brachetto
This wine is known for its fruity and floral characteristics.
What are the key characteristics of Alta Langa DOCG?
Metodo Classico sparkling wines, min combined 90% Pinot Noir and/or Chardonnay
Alta Langa is recognized for its traditional method of production similar to Champagne.
What grape variety is used for Roero DOCG?
Nebbiolo grape variety
Roero DOCG wines are considered high quality and reflect the terroir of the region.
What type of wines does Roero Arneis DOCG produce?
Dry white wines from Arneis
Arneis is a native grape variety known for its aromatic profile.
What is Ghemme DOCG known for?
Dry red wines from Nebbiolo, locally known as Spanna
Ghemme wines are noted for their elegance and aging potential.
What type of wines does Gattinara DOCG produce?
Dry red wines from Nebbiolo, locally known as Spanna
Gattinara is one of the oldest wine regions in Italy, producing structured and complex wines.
Where in Piedmont is the Barbaresco region?
A small region, sandwiched between Moscato D’Asti and the Longhe, just east of Barolo
(purple)
Where is Barollo located within Piemdont?
Within the DOCG of the Langhe, near the souther edge of Piedmont
(Fuschia)
Where does the Tanaro River flow?
Enters from the eastern border of the Langhe, curves around the northern and western edge of Barollo, and continues south.
What does IGP stand for in Italian wine classifications?
IGP stands for ‘Indicazione Geografica Protetta’, which translates to ‘Protected Geographical Indication’.
True or False: DOCG wines have stricter regulations than DOC wines.
True.
Fill in the blank: DOC stands for __________.
Denominazione di Origine Controllata.
Which classification of Italian wine is the highest and has the most stringent quality controls?
DOCG.
What is the main difference between IGP and DOC wine classifications?
The main difference is that IGP wines have fewer restrictions and allow for a wider range of grape varieties and production methods compared to DOC wines.
GAJA
*Angelo Gaja (a BIG deal)
-“the undisputed king of
Barbaresco”
-“the man who dragged Piedmont
into the modern world”
*developed techniques that revolutionized winemaking in Italy
Ceretto
*A family thats passionate about the arts and helped fund the renovation of the Barolo Chapel
*Terroir driven stuff
*Known for their high quality Barolo and Barbaresco
*Opened the three Michelin Piazza Duomo in Piedmont
Best Piedmont vintages last 15 years?
‘10, ‘13, ‘16
Produttorri Del Barbaresco
*A co-op of 50+ families who focus on Nebbiolo within Barbaresco
*A focus on single vineyard bottlings
*founded in 1958 by the advice of a Priest
What produces the distinctive styles of Nebbiolo of Barolo and Barbaresco?
*Barolo (robust, structured)
-Higher elevation (up to 550 mt)
-Clay, sand, with more limestone
-Warmer and drier
*Barbaresco (elegant, approachable)
-Limestone, clay, with more sand and gravel
-Lower elevation (up to 400 mt)
-Cooler and more humid
What are the top Barbaresco vineyards?
*Ovello
*Montestefano
*Pora
*Asili
What are the top Barolo vineyards?
*Cannubi
*Brunate
*Monprivato
