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What are the sub-regions of Piemonte?

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  1. Northern Piemonte (Novara, Vercelli & Biella) - Nebbiolo and Erbaluce
  2. Western Piemonte & Torino Hills (covers mountains, Alps foothills east of Torino) - Minor appellations
  3. Alba (Cuneo province, Langhe & Roero on Tanaro River) - traditional home of Nebbiolo
  4. Monferrato- (Asit & Alessandria) - largest - traditional home of Barbera and sparkling Moscato Bianco
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What moderates the weather in Northern Piemonte?

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Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta
Cool air from Alps
Diurnal temp swings

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What is Nebbiolo like in Northern Piemonte?

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More acidity than southern counter parts

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Where is the viticultural heart of Northern Piemonte?

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Ivrea glacial moraine basin.

Dora Baltea river flows through this on way to Po River basin

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What protects the Northern Piemonte region?

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The Alps protects from cold winds and provides high diurnal swings from cool mountain air

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Gattinara DOCG

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Best longest-lived expression of Nebbiolo
Once considered the most prestigious
Small vineyards 100ha
Must be planted on slopes
Higher minimum proportions
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Describe the Gattinara Hills

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Best natural conditions for exposure
Altitude and soil mix
Grapes can ripen easier here.

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Why does Gattinara DOCG require higher minimum proportions of Nebbiolo that its neighbor?

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Physiographic advantages

The grape ripens better, so no need to enhance with other grapes (Nebbiolo)

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What is the blending partner for Gattinara?

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90% Nebbiolo

Vespolina and/or Uva Rara

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Describe Gattinara?

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More Acidity

Lighter color than Naghe

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What are ageing requirements for Gattinara?

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35 months total ageing, 24 in oak

Riserva 47 months, 36 oak

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Where is Ghemme DOCG?

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Opposite Gattinara on the other side of Sessia River
Around Ghemme and Romangnano Sesia within Novara province
Small vineyards, must be on slops 220-400m

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What river is Gattinara on?

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Sesia River

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What are Ghemme’s blending partners and DOCG Rules?

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85% Nebbiolo
15% Vespolina and/or Uva Rara
34 months aged, 18m oak
Riserva 46m, 23m oak

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What is the style of Ghemme DOCG?

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Higher Acidity than Southern Nebbiolo
Same Tannic Structure
Ability to age
Typical flavor profile
Tend to be austere and sturdy
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How many Nebbiolo regions in Northern Piemonte?

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Total 7
2 DOCGs Ghemme and Gattinara
All make distinctive wines

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Where is Carema DOC?

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In the Dora Baltea Valley around town of Carema
Northern most District in Piemonte
Borders Valle d’Aosta

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What is Vino di Montagna and where is it produced?

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Mountain Wine - Nebbiolo-based

Carema DOC - Northern most district

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What is the climate of Carema DOC?

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Cool climate
Alpine
Comparable to Valle d’Aosta

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What foothills is Carema situated in?

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Mt Maletto

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What is unique about Carema DOC?

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There was no suitable land for vines
Had to carve out terraces
Back-fill soil from valley floor

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Carema DOC Rules

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85% Nebbiolo
2 years aged, 1 year oak
Riserva 3 years aged, 1 year oak

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Where is Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG

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South of Carema, east part of Canavese district
On banks of Ivrea Glacial Moraine
Between Ivrea and Caluso
on Candia and Viverone Lake 200-500m

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For what is Caluso DOCG known?

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Sweet passito using Erbaluce grape
Highest reputation amongst whites in Piemonte
100% Erbaluce

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What are the soils of Caluso DOCG?
Acidic, sandy gravel soils
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What types of wines produced by Caluso DOCG?
Dry Sparkling (traditional method spumante) Passito Erbaluce's high level of Acidity makes it suitable for sweet wines
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Describe Western Piemonte
``` Lies at the Western Alps Province of Torino & Cuneo 3 DOCs 1. Valsusa 2. Pinerolese 3. Colline Saluzzesi ```
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What are the soils in the Torino Hills
Calcareous-marl east of Torino (Colline Torinesi) | Right bank of Po River S/E of CIty
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What DOC/Gs located in Novara and Vercelli Hills?
Gattinara and Ghemme
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What DOC/Gs are located in Canavese?
Carema and Caluso
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What DOCG produces dry, sweet, sparkling with Erbaluce grape?
Caluso DOCG
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Where are vineyards planted on very steep, terraced slopes made with Nebbiolo grape?
Carema DOC
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What lies on the East bank of the Sesia river
Ghemme
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What lies on the Western Bank of the Sesia river?
Gattinara
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Which DOCG in Northern Piemonte has higher min Nebbiolo requirement and longer oak ageing?
Gattinara (over Gheme)
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What is the primary river flowing through Alba?
Tanaro River Flows into Po River
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What is on the Left and Right Bank of the Tanaro River?
Roero Hills on Left | Langhe Hills on the Right
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Describe the different between Reoro and Langhe HIlls
Roero on Left Bank, lower elevation, steeper slopes | Naghe on Right Bank, higher elevation, more gradual slopes
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What is the climate of Alba?
Moderately continental Hail a problem with summer rain storms Cause significant vintage variation Mild and foggy autumns extends growing season
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What are the soils of Alba?
Padano Sea left alternating layers of clay, calcareous marl, sandstone, sand and chalk that eroded to form the Roero and Naghe hills Few pebbles or stones which leads to erosion
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What ancient sea covered Alba?
Padano Sea 15-16m years ago
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Soils of Langhe Hills?
Terre bianche = compact calcareous marls
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Soils of Roero Hills?
Formed only 5m years ago | Softer, sandier and rich in marine fossils
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Classic grapes of Alba?
Nebbiolo Barbera Dolcetto Moscato Bianco
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How many total appellations are in Langhe and Roero?
12 partly or fully overlap
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What does Langhe refer to?
Tongue (of land) | Describes the shape of hills running parallel to each other separated by deep, narrow valleys
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Where is one of Italy's highest concentration of vineyards?
Langhe Hills
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Where is the classic home to Nebbiolo?
Langhe Hills
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How is Langhe HIlls divided?
Alta Langa (Higher Langhe) Bass Langa (Lower Langhe) About altitude and increases going south Monforte d'Alba separates Higher and Lower South of Monforte becomes cooler more appropriate for Dolcetto Tananro river moderates
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How are grapes planted in Langhe HIlls?
Top and bottom slopes & East/West aspects for Dolcetto and Barbera Dolcetto as early ripening gets highest and coolest sites Nebbiole best mid-slope south facing
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How many villages can grow Barolo? What are the main?
11 but 5 villages account for 90% production 1. La Morra 2. Barolo 3. Castiglione Falleto 4. Monforte d'Alba 5. Serralunga d'Alba
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Describe the Barolo DOC
``` NW part of Langhe Tanaro makes 90° turn east 11km long/8km wide Small but densely planted 11 towns - 5 towns produce 90% 170-540m (most planted at lower end midslope) ```
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Describe Soil differences Tortonian and Serravallian in Barolo?
2 different geological formation Tortonian (younger) - covers West Barolo, Calcareous marl, more fertile and compact (Morra and Barolo) Helvetian/Serravalian (older) sandstone, silt marls, sand poorer, less compact (Monforte, Serralunga and part of Castiglione Falleto)
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What was the traditional production method for Barolo?
Produced by merchants (Commercianti) Blended from different vineyard and/or communes But changed in the 1970s
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What is a Commercianti?
Wine merchant in Barolo
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What are the Barolo superior sites acknowledged as?
Crus | Best were snow melted first
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How many UGAs in Barolo?
181 | Serves as a list of delimited vineyards areas allowed to appear on Barolo's label
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Aside from 181 UGAs, how else is Barolo labeling?
By commune | There are 11 which maybe labeled in additional to UGA label
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What towns are associate with Tortonian soil? And what about the wines
Most Western Barolo La Morra and Barolo Perfumed, Elegant, Fruitier, Softer, Mature faster
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What towns are associated with Helvetian/Serravalian soil? And what about the wines
``` Monforte d'Alba Serralunga d'Alba past of Castiglione Falletto Fuller Body, Powerful, Depth, Robust, Structured Longer-lived, require more bottle ageing ```
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Barolo Style?
Never Deep Color Light Rub to Garnet (Orange over time) Intense Rose, Violet, Red Berry, Cherry, Tar, Earh Refine with time, smooth and soft Benefit from extended ageing for tertiary
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What is Barolo Chinato?
``` Fortified wine - Local Speciality Quinine, Aromatic Herbs, Spices added to base wine Used as digestif (or chocolate) Only produced in Barolo Under DOCG appellation ```
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Barolo wine production
Once macerated long in botti To preserve delicate Nebbiolo flavors cut maceration Fruit driven in "international style" Sofer Tannins, More Concentration and more Oak
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What are the ageing requirements for Barolo?
38 months and 18m in oak | Riserva 62 months and 18m in oak
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Who is Domizio Cavazza?
Director of Royal School of Enology 1894 Acquired Barbaresco Castle and vineyards Founds 1st coop "Produttori del Barbaresco"
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What producers brought Barbaresco prominence in the '50s and '60s?
Gaja | Giacosa
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Where is Barbaresco?
Right Bank of Tanaro River | E/NE of Alba
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What is % of Nebbiolo for Barolo and Barbaresco
100%
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What are the communes of Barbaresco?
Barbaresco Neive Treiso
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What commune accounts for the majority of production in Barbaresco?
Barbaresco
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What is the key difference from Barolo vineyards and Barbaresco?
``` 50m lower (150-350m) Closer to the Tanaro so warmer Mostly Tortonian soils More Homogeneous Nebbiolo ripens earlier and more consistent than Barolo ```
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Barbaresco soils?
Tortonian formation similar to W Barolo but with more sand
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Is Barbaresco ageing requirement more or less than Barolo?
Less 26m and 9m in oak Riserva 50m and 9m in oak
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How many UGAs in Barbaresco?
66 Single bottling new UGAs intro'd in 2007
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Barbaresco traditional versus modern production?
Once long macerations Gaja and other adopted shorter, age in small French, new oak Lead to rise in prestige
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Where is the finest Piemonte Dolcetto?
Langhe Hills
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Describe Dolcetto from best Langhe region?
``` Ripe Black Fruit Licorice Moderate Acidity Mouth filling Body Smooth Texture Bitter Sweet Finish ```
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What is the capital of Dolcetto?
Dogliani DOCG
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What is the best known Dolcetto appellation with highest production?
Dolcetto d'Alba
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What is the small hilltop village south of Alba and east of Barolo known for Dolcetto?
Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba
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How do the Langhe grapes rank?
``` #1. Nebbiolo #2 Barbera #3 Dolcetto - ripes 1st, 1st released ```
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What is Dolcetto usually served with in Alba?
Albese a multicourse meal
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Where is Dogliani DOCG located?
South of Barolo, SW Langhe Tanaro River runs the entire length of the appellation Vines on both banks of the river
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What are the soils of Dogliani DOCG?
Sandstone interspersed with marl
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What are Dogliani DOCG regulations?
100% Dolcetto Superiore lower yields higher ABV, 1 year aged Most prestigious of Dolcetto Most Complex, Concentrated, Age-worthy when bottled Superiore
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Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba DOC
100% Dolcetto Exclusively grown on better exposed hills 76 Cru (söri) from '80s Now considered UGAs and can put names on label Similar to Dogliani Fragrant, Fruity, Less Structured, Lower ABV Superiore higher ABV, 10m aged
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What are the soils of Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba?
Whitish sandstone
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Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
Large production Numerous producers = most diverse styles 100% Dolcetto Superiore version 1 year aged, higher ABV
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What are the soils of Dolcetto d'Alba?
Layers of calcareous marl, sandstone, sand | Climate is marginally cooler
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Describe Barbera d'Alba DOC
``` Based on Barbera Covers both banks of Tanaro River Right Bank corresponds with Lower Langhe (eg Barolo and Barbaresco) Left Bank includes hills of Roero 85% with Nebbiolo 15% most 100% Superiore 12m/4m oak ```
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Soils of Barbera d'Alba DOC
Calcareous marls, sandstone and sand | Planted where Nebbiolo cannot ripen
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Style of Barbera d'Alba DOC
Deep Ruby Color Rich & Spicy, Intense Fruits Left Bank more approachable, refined Right Bank are Bigger, Richer, More Structured Suitable for oak
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Describe Langhe DOC
Broad Catch-all of entire subregion Langhe + Roero 90 Communes in Cuneo
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What is Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
Used by Barolo and Barbaresco producers who want to use less restrictive DOCG rules
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What grapes does Langhe DOC use
Broad Range Common - Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto and Arneis Rare - Favorita, Freisa and Nascetts Int - Chardonnay, SavBlan, Riesling, CabSav, Merlot, Pinot Nero Can be varietal
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Describe Roero Hills
North of ALba Left Bank of Tanaro River between W plain of Carmangnola and Asti's low hills (East) Opposite of Barolo and Barbaresco Biodiversity - peaches, pears, forest Grapes - Nebbiolo, Arneis, Barbera & Favorita
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What is the topology of Roero HIlls?
Differs from Langhe Lower, but steeper hills Vineyards on E-Central hills (sandier) Required planted on hillside no higher than 400m
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What is Rocche
Precipitous rocky cliffs running SW to NE in Roero Hills. Topographical slash in the landscape. Separates alluvial soils of western plain from sandier soils in the East-central hills (vines planted here)
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What are the soil types in Roero Hills?
Marine origin composed of sand, sandstone, and marl High sand content - light, loose, soft and permeable Poor in organic material but rich in minerals
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What did Bruno Giacosa and Vietti produce and where?
Arneis in Roero 1970s | Produced high quality
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Where is the most arid section of S. Piemonte?
Roero Hills
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What impacts the climate in Roero Hills?
Most arid in S Piemonte wester Alps and Ligurian Apennines block rain Sandy soils do not hold rain water. Require tanks and reservoirs to hold water High diurnal range
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Roero DOCG | Roero Arneis DOCG
Main appellation in Roero Hills (very young DOC 1985/2004) Grape - Arneis and Nebbiolo Areis labeled Roero Arneis DOCG Young means no style dispute (tradition v modern) Practice collective modern approach eg short maceration and oak ageing
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What is the style of Roero DOCG
``` Nebbiolo Medium-weight Lighter, Softer, Less Tannic Earlier maturing than Barolo or Barbaresco Hallmark by Finesse and Perfume ```
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What is the style of Roero Arneis DOCG
``` Arneis- Dry white wine (95%) Grown for centuries in Roero, recognized by Bruno Giacosa and Vietti 1970s Cooler sites Suited for lighter soils Riserva - aged 16 months ```
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Who is Ceretto?
Followed Bruno Giacosa and Vietti to produce Arneiss in Roero and became more transformative.
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What is a UGA?
Geographical designation
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Bricco
Superior hillside vineyard sites, high on a hill
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Helventian/Serravallian soils?
Soils of sandstone and sand
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Tortonian
Soils of compact calcareous marl
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Soils of Roero Hills
5m years old | Soft, sandy soils
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Soils of Langhe Hills?
15m years old | Compact calcareous soil
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What Nebbiolo-based DOCG has larger area under vine and greater production?
Barolo DOCG
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What Nebbiolo-based DOCG has longer mandated ageing?
Barolo DOCG
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What Nebbiolo-based DOCG is more homogenous?
Barbaresco DOCG
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What Nebbiolo-based DOCG has a warmer climate?
Barbaresco DOCG
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What is the self-proclaimed capital of Dolcetto?
Dogliani DOCG
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What Dolcetto DOCG has 76 cru sites?
Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba DOCG
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Where is the largest production of Dolcetto wines?
Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
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Describe Monferrato?
Hilly ares in SE Piemonte Long-standing winegrowing tradition In Asti and Alessandria province
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What are the 3 main areas of Monferrato?
1. Basso Monferrato (NE portion - low hills sloping to Po) 2. Monferrato Astigiano (Western - gently rolling hills around Asti N/S) Tanaro River bisects 3. Alto Monferrato (higher hills - S Ligurian Apennines)
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What grapes are considered traditional in Monferrato?
Barbera Grignolino Cortese
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What is Terre Bianche?
``` "White Lands" Alternating layers Sand, sandstone, whitish calcareous marl Shallow, rich in marine fossils High in Calcium Carbonate Found in S of Asti in Monferrato ```
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What is Sabbie Astiane?
"Asti Sands" High sand content Poor water retention Found on both side of Tanaro River in Monferrato
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What is Terre Rosse?
"Red Lands" Clay, iron, magnesium Deep high in clay content Specific areas of Monferrato
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What is Piemonte's largest appellation for red wines?
Barbera d' Asti DOCG | 20m bottles pa
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Describe Barbera d'Asti DOCG?
Piemonte's largest red 20m bottles pa, 2nd largest appellation (after Asti DOCG) Occupies large part of Monferrato (Asti at center) Vineyards in hills, moderate elevation 90% Barbera / 4m aged Superiore - special grape selection 14m aged/6m oak
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What are the soils of Barbera d'Asti DOCG?
North - Calcareous marl and Sabbie Astiane (Asti Sand) | South - Terre Bianche
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What is the dominate grape of Monferrato
Barbera | Gets best sites
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Difference between Barbera d'Asti and d'Alba?
d'Asti - Fruitier, more mineral, refreshing with slightly greater Acidity Quintessential expression of Barbera
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What is the Quintessential expression of Barbera?
Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
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What are the subzones of Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG?
2 subzones 1. Tinella 2. Colli Astiani (or Astiano) Lower yields, higher ABV
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Describe Nizza DOCG
``` Once a subzone of Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG 18 Villages around Nizza Monferrato 100% Barbera Historic area for Barbera Warm meso-climate delivers ripest fruit. 18 month / 6m oak riserva - 30m / 12m oak ```
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What is a recent and small DOCG around Castagnole Monferrato just a few miles north of Asti?
Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
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Describe Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
``` Ruchè - local, indigenous grape 90% Ruchè + Barbera or Brachetto Dry, Distinctive Red Intense Rose Perfume, Red Berry, SPice High Tannin, Bitter finish ```
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Describe Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG
``` Sweet, Aromatic sparkling Red Acqui Terme (Roman town) 97% Brachetto Frizzante, Spumante (most popular) or Passito Spumante can be dry Ruby Color, Insense Red Berry Light Body, Light ABV ```
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Freisa d'Asti DOC
``` Covers entire Asti province Freisa grape - local, indigenous Strong hold in N Asti Off-dry Frizzante Pale Ruby Color, High Acidity, High Tannin ```
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Grignolino d'Asti DOC
``` Centered around Asti 90% Grignolino - indigenous red grape + Freisa Vary Pale Color Dry, Light Body, Refreshing Acidity Med ABV, Tannic, Bitter finish For young and chilled drinking ```
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Asti DOCG | Moscato d'Asti DOCG
Both aromatic sweet wines Moscato Bianco Share same DOCG Combined one of Italy's largest 100m bottles (Piemonte's largest) S/SE of Asti Right bank of Tanaro 50 villages with Asti, Cuneo and Alessandria
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Asti DOCG | Moscato d'Asti DOCG
Both aromatic sweet wines Moscato Bianco Share same DOCG Combined one of Italy's largest 100m bottles (Piemonte's largest) S/SE of Asti, Right bank of Tanaro 50 villages within Asti, Cuneo and Alessandria
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What is Asti Spumante now know as?
Asti DOCG | Fully Sparkling
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Where is the majority of production of Asti DOCG?
Cuneo and Asti account for 80% | Canelli is the major producers for Asti DOCG
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What do Asti and Moscato d'Asti DOCG overlap?
Most of Barbaresco | a strip of land in Serralunga d'Albo in Barolo
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What are the soils of Asti DOCG & Moscato d'Asti DOCG?
Terre Bianche | Moscato Bianco performs well in calcareous clay.
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Where are vineyards planted in Asti & Moscato d'Asti DOCG
``` Hillsides Guyot method 200-500m 20-50% gradient Hand picking is the only possible method ```
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Where is handpicking required in Piemonte?
Asti & Moscato d'Asti DOCG (30-50% gradient)
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What is the climate in Asti DOCG?
Wide diurnal range Allows slow grape ripening Complex aromas and natural acidity
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Describe Asti DOCG wine?
``` Sweet Moderate Acidity, Low ABV (7%) Consume Young - Fragrant, Aromatic Dry version has been introduced by Consorzio Extra Dry to Sweet now No vintage year since drunk young ```
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Describe the Asti Method?
``` No still base wine like traditional Single ferment that is stopped and restarted Wines 7-9% ABV 5-6 atm of pressure and residual sugar Asti method preserves aromatic flavors ```
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Describe Moscato d'Asti?
``` Produced from Best/Ripest Moscato Grapes Sweet - single ferment Stopped by chilling when ABV 5-5.5% Slightly fizzy (2.5 atm) Bottled under a normal cork Vintage date required More finesse, Pronounced Aromas, Craft style production ```
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What are the subzones of Moscato d'Asti?
3 official Canelli Santa Vittoria d'Alba Strevi
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Can you blend grapes in Nizza DOCG?
NO
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What sweet wine DOCG is dominated by small producers, with vintage date required and has 3 official subzones?
Moscato d'Asti DOCG
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Barbera del Monferrato DOC | Barbara del Monferrato Superiore DOCG
3rd largest appellation for Barbera in Piemonte Same zones of production All of Asti Part of Alessandria DOC = still and frizante, no ageing DOCG - still red superiore, higher extraction 14m / 6 oak
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Gavi DOCG
``` Cortese Around Gavi SE corner of Alto Monferrato in Alessandria 18 UGAs 11 Communes (7 hamlets) 150-450m ```
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What is the climate in Gavi DOCG?
Moderate, continental good air circulation due to Ligurian Sea
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What are Gavi DOCG soils?
Terre Bianche - sand, sandstone and calcareous marl Terre Rosse - iron, clay, magnesium
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How are Gavi DOCG labels for UGA and communes?
Gavi DOCG del Comune di ....commune of name
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What commune makes the most wine in Gavi DOCG?
Gavi commune
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Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC
Classic for Grignolino production (90%) | + Freisa
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What DOC is labeled Derthona and primarily from Timorasso?
Colli Tortonesi Terre di Libarna DOC
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What is a Barbera based wines only in very SE of Piemonte?
Colli Tortonesi Monleale DOC
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What are the subzones of Colli Tortonesi DOC?
SE corner of Piemonte bordering Liguria 1. Monleale- Barbera based in North half 2. Terre di Libarna in south half made with Timorasso
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What is the unofficial name for Timorasso wines which is the ancient name of Tortona?
Dethona
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Describe Dolcetto di Ovada DOC | Describe Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore DOCg
Split in 2008 Exactly same area, Around Ovada SE corner of Piemonte Overlaps Gavi Superiore DOC - 100% Dolcetto, 1y aged, Single vineyards 20m aged. Riserva - 2 years DOC - 97% Dolcetto + 3% other reds, no ageing
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Where is Colli Tortonesi DOC?
Very SE Piemonte Borders Lombardia and Emilia-Romagna, Liguria Between Alto Monferrato and Oltrepò Pavese Around Tortona
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Describe Colli Tortonesi DOC
Gentle rolling hills Barbera, Dolcetto and Cortese And Timorasso (white) Wide range - rosso, bianco, frizzante, spumante, varietals
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Describe Colli Tortonesi Monleale DOC
Barbera based subzone in North half of DOC
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Describe Colli Tortonesi Terre di Libarna DOC?
Subzone in Southern half of DOC reuiqres 95-100% Timorasso. | "Derthona" - unofficial label from ancient name of Tortona
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Describe Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC
``` Grignolino production (90%) + Freisa Classic are of production ```
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How is Gavi DOCG allowed to blend?
Can blend from different communes
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What are the requirements for Gavi DOCG Riserva?
Mandatory 1 year ageing | Must hail from a single vineyard
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Why is Dolcetto prized by growers? a. Ripens early in higher, cooler sites b. Grows best in fertile plains c. Brings high acidity to blends d. Ripens after Nebbiolo and Barbera
a. 1st to ripen
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Which is not considered aromatic? a. Moscato Bianco b. Ruchè c. Arneis d. Brachetto
c. Arneis
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Sesia flows through what winegrowing district?
Novara and Vercelli Hills
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Which area does not have Terre Bianche Soils? a. Alto Monferrato b. Langhe Hills c. Novara and Vercelli Hills d. Monferrato Astigiano
c. Novara and Vercelli Hills - acidic, glacial morraine, iron rich, subsoils are volcanic
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Which statement is correct? a. Asti method involves a second fermentation in the bottle b. Asti method employs a single fermentation c. Still base wine is necessary for Asti method d. Asti method involves a second fermentation in the tank
b. Single fermentation
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Dolcetto is associated with which Piemonte subregion?
Basso Monferrato
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What is the principal grape grown in Roero DOCG?
Nebbiolo and Arneis
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What soils in the Monferrato hills?
Rocche Rocky cliffs
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What appellation is known primarily for sweet sparkling wines in Piemonte?
Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG
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What statements are correct? a. Piemonte is 2nd only to Veneto in DOC/Gs b. Piemonte was Italy's 1st to highlight single vineyards c. Vines are not planted in Piemonte's flat Plain d. IGT wines are important category for Piemonte
b & c a - Piemonte is #1 d. No IGT wines
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What is Piemonte most widely planted grape?
Barbera
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What is Piemonte most widely planted grape?
Barbera
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What was Piemonte most prestigious wine in the 16th century?
Gattinara
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Put these appellations from north to south Barbera d'Asti Brachetto d'Acqui Carema
Carema Barbera d'Asti Brachetto d'Acqui
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What grape is from Dogliani?
Dolcetto
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What appellation has the longest ageing?
Barolo
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What appellation is Angelo Gaja most associated?
Barbaresco
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What is Söri?
Well exposed sunny vineyard site
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What wine is a Brachetto d'Acqui?
Sweet, sparkling from red grapes
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Which of the following statements are correct? a. Gavi Riserva is not aged, but have higher ABV b. Gavi DOCG must obtain at least 85% Cortese c. Gavi can be still, frizzante or spumante d. Historically, red grapes dominated the vineyards of Gavi
C & D are true a. Riserva must be aged 1 year from single vineyard b. Gavi must be 100% Cortese
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What statements are correct? a. Moscato d'Asti and Asti share the same DOCG b. Moscato d'Asti DOCG wines are fully sparkling c. Vineyard in Moscato d'Asti DOCG are required by law to be planted on hillsides d. Moscato d'Asti DOCG must be vintage-dated
a, c, d b. these are Frizzante. not mushroom cork

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