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1
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What are the sub-regions of Piemonte?

A
  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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16
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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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17
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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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18
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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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20
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What foothills is Carema situated in?

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Mt Maletto

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21
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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

A

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

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23
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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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24
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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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25
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What are the soils of Caluso DOCG?

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Acidic, sandy gravel soils

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What types of wines produced by Caluso DOCG?

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Dry
Sparkling (traditional method spumante)
Passito
Erbaluce’s high level of Acidity makes it suitable for sweet wines

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27
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Describe Western Piemonte

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Lies at the Western Alps
Province of Torino & Cuneo
3 DOCs
1. Valsusa
2. Pinerolese
3. Colline Saluzzesi
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28
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What are the soils in the Torino Hills

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Calcareous-marl east of Torino (Colline Torinesi)

Right bank of Po River S/E of CIty

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29
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What DOC/Gs located in Novara and Vercelli Hills?

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Gattinara and Ghemme

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30
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What DOC/Gs are located in Canavese?

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Carema and Caluso

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What DOCG produces dry, sweet, sparkling with Erbaluce grape?

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Caluso DOCG

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Where are vineyards planted on very steep, terraced slopes made with Nebbiolo grape?

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Carema DOC

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What lies on the East bank of the Sesia river

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Ghemme

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What lies on the Western Bank of the Sesia river?

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Gattinara

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35
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Which DOCG in Northern Piemonte has higher min Nebbiolo requirement and longer oak ageing?

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Gattinara (over Gheme)

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36
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What is the primary river flowing through Alba?

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Tanaro River Flows into Po River

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What is on the Left and Right Bank of the Tanaro River?

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Roero Hills on Left

Langhe Hills on the Right

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Describe the different between Reoro and Langhe HIlls

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Roero on Left Bank, lower elevation, steeper slopes

Naghe on Right Bank, higher elevation, more gradual slopes

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39
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What is the climate of Alba?

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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?

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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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41
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What ancient sea covered Alba?

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Padano Sea 15-16m years ago

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42
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Soils of Langhe Hills?

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Terre bianche = compact calcareous marls

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Soils of Roero Hills?

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Formed only 5m years ago

Softer, sandier and rich in marine fossils

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44
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Classic grapes of Alba?

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Nebbiolo
Barbera
Dolcetto
Moscato Bianco

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45
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How many total appellations are in Langhe and Roero?

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12 partly or fully overlap

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46
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What does Langhe refer to?

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Tongue (of land)

Describes the shape of hills running parallel to each other separated by deep, narrow valleys

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47
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Where is one of Italy’s highest concentration of vineyards?

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Langhe Hills

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48
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Where is the classic home to Nebbiolo?

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Langhe Hills

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49
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How is Langhe HIlls divided?

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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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50
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How are grapes planted in Langhe HIlls?

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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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51
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How many villages can grow Barolo? What are the main?

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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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52
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Describe the Barolo DOC

A 
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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53
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Describe Soil differences Tortonian and Serravallian in Barolo?

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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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54
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What was the traditional production method for Barolo?

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Produced by merchants (Commercianti)
Blended from different vineyard and/or communes
But changed in the 1970s

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What is a Commercianti?

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Wine merchant in Barolo

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56
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What are the Barolo superior sites acknowledged as?

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Crus

Best were snow melted first

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57
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How many UGAs in Barolo?

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181

Serves as a list of delimited vineyards areas allowed to appear on Barolo’s label

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58
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Aside from 181 UGAs, how else is Barolo labeling?

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By commune

There are 11 which maybe labeled in additional to UGA label

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59
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What towns are associate with Tortonian soil? And what about the wines

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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

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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?

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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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62
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What is Barolo Chinato?

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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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63
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Barolo wine production

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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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64
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What are the ageing requirements for Barolo?

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38 months and 18m in oak

Riserva 62 months and 18m in oak

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65
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Who is Domizio Cavazza?

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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?

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Gaja

Giacosa

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67
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Where is Barbaresco?

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Right Bank of Tanaro River

E/NE of Alba

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68
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What is % of Nebbiolo for Barolo and Barbaresco

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100%

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69
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What are the communes of Barbaresco?

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Barbaresco
Neive
Treiso

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70
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What commune accounts for the majority of production in Barbaresco?

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Barbaresco

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71
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What is the key difference from Barolo vineyards and Barbaresco?

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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?

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Tortonian formation similar to W Barolo but with more sand

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73
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Is Barbaresco ageing requirement more or less than Barolo?

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Less
26m and 9m in oak
Riserva 50m and 9m in oak

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74
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How many UGAs in Barbaresco?

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66
Single bottling new
UGAs intro’d in 2007

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75
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Barbaresco traditional versus modern production?

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Once long macerations
Gaja and other adopted shorter, age in small French, new oak
Lead to rise in prestige

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76
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Where is the finest Piemonte Dolcetto?

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Langhe Hills

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77
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Describe Dolcetto from best Langhe region?

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Ripe Black Fruit
Licorice
Moderate Acidity
Mouth filling Body
Smooth Texture
Bitter Sweet Finish
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78
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What is the capital of Dolcetto?

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Dogliani DOCG

79
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What is the best known Dolcetto appellation with highest production?

A

Dolcetto d’Alba

80
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What is the small hilltop village south of Alba and east of Barolo known for Dolcetto?

A

Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba

81
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How do the Langhe grapes rank?

A 
#1. Nebbiolo
#2 Barbera
#3 Dolcetto - ripes 1st, 1st released
82
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What is Dolcetto usually served with in Alba?

A

Albese a multicourse meal

83
Q

Where is Dogliani DOCG located?

A

South of Barolo, SW Langhe
Tanaro River runs the entire length of the appellation
Vines on both banks of the river

84
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What are the soils of Dogliani DOCG?

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Sandstone interspersed with marl

85
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What are Dogliani DOCG regulations?

A

100% Dolcetto
Superiore lower yields higher ABV, 1 year aged
Most prestigious of Dolcetto
Most Complex, Concentrated, Age-worthy when bottled Superiore

86
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Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba DOC

A

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

87
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What are the soils of Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba?

A

Whitish sandstone

88
Q

Dolcetto d’Alba DOC

A

Large production
Numerous producers = most diverse styles
100% Dolcetto
Superiore version 1 year aged, higher ABV

89
Q

What are the soils of Dolcetto d’Alba?

A

Layers of calcareous marl, sandstone, sand

Climate is marginally cooler

90
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Describe Barbera d’Alba DOC

A 
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
91
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Soils of Barbera d’Alba DOC

A

Calcareous marls, sandstone and sand

Planted where Nebbiolo cannot ripen

92
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Style of Barbera d’Alba DOC

A

Deep Ruby Color
Rich & Spicy, Intense Fruits
Left Bank more approachable, refined
Right Bank are Bigger, Richer, More Structured Suitable for oak

93
Q

Describe Langhe DOC

A

Broad Catch-all of entire subregion
Langhe + Roero
90 Communes in Cuneo

94
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What is Langhe Nebbiolo DOC

A

Used by Barolo and Barbaresco producers who want to use less restrictive DOCG rules

95
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What grapes does Langhe DOC use

A

Broad Range
Common - Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto and Arneis
Rare - Favorita, Freisa and Nascetts
Int - Chardonnay, SavBlan, Riesling, CabSav, Merlot, Pinot Nero
Can be varietal

96
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Describe Roero Hills

A

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

97
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What is the topology of Roero HIlls?

A

Differs from Langhe
Lower, but steeper hills
Vineyards on E-Central hills (sandier)
Required planted on hillside no higher than 400m

98
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What is Rocche

A

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)

99
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What are the soil types in Roero Hills?

A

Marine origin composed of sand, sandstone, and marl
High sand content - light, loose, soft and permeable
Poor in organic material but rich in minerals

100
Q

What did Bruno Giacosa and Vietti produce and where?

A

Arneis in Roero 1970s

Produced high quality

101
Q

Where is the most arid section of S. Piemonte?

A

Roero Hills

102
Q

What impacts the climate in Roero Hills?

A

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

103
Q

Roero DOCG

Roero Arneis DOCG

A

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

104
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What is the style of Roero DOCG

A 
Nebbiolo
Medium-weight
Lighter, Softer, Less Tannic
Earlier maturing than Barolo or Barbaresco
Hallmark by Finesse and Perfume
105
Q

What is the style of Roero Arneis DOCG

A 
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
106
Q

Who is Ceretto?

A

Followed Bruno Giacosa and Vietti to produce Arneiss in Roero and became more transformative.

107
Q

What is a UGA?

A

Geographical designation

108
Q

Bricco

A

Superior hillside vineyard sites, high on a hill

109
Q

Helventian/Serravallian soils?

A

Soils of sandstone and sand

110
Q

Tortonian

A

Soils of compact calcareous marl

111
Q

Soils of Roero Hills

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5m years old

Soft, sandy soils

112
Q

Soils of Langhe Hills?

A

15m years old

Compact calcareous soil

113
Q

What Nebbiolo-based DOCG has larger area under vine and greater production?

A

Barolo DOCG

114
Q

What Nebbiolo-based DOCG has longer mandated ageing?

A

Barolo DOCG

115
Q

What Nebbiolo-based DOCG is more homogenous?

A

Barbaresco DOCG

116
Q

What Nebbiolo-based DOCG has a warmer climate?

A

Barbaresco DOCG

117
Q

What is the self-proclaimed capital of Dolcetto?

A

Dogliani DOCG

118
Q

What Dolcetto DOCG has 76 cru sites?

A

Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba DOCG

119
Q

Where is the largest production of Dolcetto wines?

A

Dolcetto d’Alba DOC

120
Q

Describe Monferrato?

A

Hilly ares in SE Piemonte
Long-standing winegrowing tradition
In Asti and Alessandria province

121
Q

What are the 3 main areas of Monferrato?

A
  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)
122
Q

What grapes are considered traditional in Monferrato?

A

Barbera
Grignolino
Cortese

123
Q

What is Terre Bianche?

A 
"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
124
Q

What is Sabbie Astiane?

A

“Asti Sands”
High sand content
Poor water retention
Found on both side of Tanaro River in Monferrato

125
Q

What is Terre Rosse?

A

“Red Lands”
Clay, iron, magnesium
Deep high in clay content
Specific areas of Monferrato

126
Q

What is Piemonte’s largest appellation for red wines?

A

Barbera d’ Asti DOCG

20m bottles pa

127
Q

Describe Barbera d’Asti DOCG?

A

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

128
Q

What are the soils of Barbera d’Asti DOCG?

A

North - Calcareous marl and Sabbie Astiane (Asti Sand)

South - Terre Bianche

129
Q

What is the dominate grape of Monferrato

A

Barbera

Gets best sites

130
Q

Difference between Barbera d’Asti and d’Alba?

A

d’Asti - Fruitier, more mineral, refreshing with slightly greater Acidity
Quintessential expression of Barbera

131
Q

What is the Quintessential expression of Barbera?

A

Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG

132
Q

What are the subzones of Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG?

A

2 subzones
1. Tinella
2. Colli Astiani (or Astiano)
Lower yields, higher ABV

133
Q

Describe Nizza DOCG

A 
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
134
Q

What is a recent and small DOCG around Castagnole Monferrato just a few miles north of Asti?

A

Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG

135
Q

Describe Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG

A 
Ruchè - local, indigenous grape
90% Ruchè + Barbera or Brachetto
Dry, Distinctive Red
Intense Rose Perfume, Red Berry, SPice
High Tannin, Bitter finish
136
Q

Describe Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG

A 
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
137
Q

Freisa d’Asti DOC

A 
Covers entire Asti province
Freisa grape - local, indigenous
Strong hold in N Asti
Off-dry Frizzante
Pale Ruby Color, High Acidity, High Tannin
138
Q

Grignolino d’Asti DOC

A 
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
139
Q

Asti DOCG

Moscato d’Asti DOCG

A

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

140
Q

Asti DOCG

Moscato d’Asti DOCG

A

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

141
Q

What is Asti Spumante now know as?

A

Asti DOCG

Fully Sparkling

142
Q

Where is the majority of production of Asti DOCG?

A

Cuneo and Asti account for 80%

Canelli is the major producers for Asti DOCG

143
Q

What do Asti and Moscato d’Asti DOCG overlap?

A

Most of Barbaresco

a strip of land in Serralunga d’Albo in Barolo

144
Q

What are the soils of Asti DOCG & Moscato d’Asti DOCG?

A

Terre Bianche

Moscato Bianco performs well in calcareous clay.

145
Q

Where are vineyards planted in Asti & Moscato d’Asti DOCG

A 
Hillsides
Guyot method
200-500m
20-50% gradient
Hand picking is the only possible method
146
Q

Where is handpicking required in Piemonte?

A

Asti & Moscato d’Asti DOCG (30-50% gradient)

147
Q

What is the climate in Asti DOCG?

A

Wide diurnal range
Allows slow grape ripening
Complex aromas and natural acidity

148
Q

Describe Asti DOCG wine?

A 
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
149
Q

Describe the Asti Method?

A 
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
150
Q

Describe Moscato d’Asti?

A 
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
151
Q

What are the subzones of Moscato d’Asti?

A

3 official
Canelli
Santa Vittoria d’Alba
Strevi

152
Q

Can you blend grapes in Nizza DOCG?

153
Q

What sweet wine DOCG is dominated by small producers, with vintage date required and has 3 official subzones?

A

Moscato d’Asti DOCG

154
Q

Barbera del Monferrato DOC

Barbara del Monferrato Superiore DOCG

A

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

155
Q

Gavi DOCG

A 
Cortese
Around Gavi
SE corner of Alto Monferrato in Alessandria
18 UGAs
11 Communes (7 hamlets)
150-450m
156
Q

What is the climate in Gavi DOCG?

A

Moderate, continental good air circulation due to Ligurian Sea

157
Q

What are Gavi DOCG soils?

A

Terre Bianche - sand, sandstone and calcareous marl Terre Rosse - iron, clay, magnesium

158
Q

How are Gavi DOCG labels for UGA and communes?

A

Gavi DOCG del Comune di ….commune of name

159
Q

What commune makes the most wine in Gavi DOCG?

A

Gavi commune

160
Q

Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC

A

Classic for Grignolino production (90%)

+ Freisa

161
Q

What DOC is labeled Derthona and primarily from Timorasso?

A

Colli Tortonesi Terre di Libarna DOC

162
Q

What is a Barbera based wines only in very SE of Piemonte?

A

Colli Tortonesi Monleale DOC

163
Q

What are the subzones of Colli Tortonesi DOC?

A

SE corner of Piemonte bordering Liguria

  1. Monleale- Barbera based in North half
  2. Terre di Libarna in south half made with Timorasso
164
Q

What is the unofficial name for Timorasso wines which is the ancient name of Tortona?

165
Q

Describe Dolcetto di Ovada DOC

Describe Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore DOCg

A

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

166
Q

Where is Colli Tortonesi DOC?

A

Very SE Piemonte
Borders Lombardia and Emilia-Romagna, Liguria
Between Alto Monferrato and Oltrepò Pavese
Around Tortona

167
Q

Describe Colli Tortonesi DOC

A

Gentle rolling hills
Barbera, Dolcetto and Cortese
And Timorasso (white)
Wide range - rosso, bianco, frizzante, spumante, varietals

168
Q

Describe Colli Tortonesi Monleale DOC

A

Barbera based subzone in North half of DOC

169
Q

Describe Colli Tortonesi Terre di Libarna DOC?

A

Subzone in Southern half of DOC reuiqres 95-100% Timorasso.

“Derthona” - unofficial label from ancient name of Tortona

170
Q

Describe Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC

A 
Grignolino production (90%) + Freisa
Classic are of production
171
Q

How is Gavi DOCG allowed to blend?

A

Can blend from different communes

172
Q

What are the requirements for Gavi DOCG Riserva?

A

Mandatory 1 year ageing

Must hail from a single vineyard

173
Q

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

a. 1st to ripen

174
Q

Which is not considered aromatic?

a. Moscato Bianco
b. Ruchè
c. Arneis
d. Brachetto

175
Q

Sesia flows through what winegrowing district?

A

Novara and Vercelli Hills

176
Q

Which area does not have Terre Bianche Soils?

a. Alto Monferrato
b. Langhe Hills
c. Novara and Vercelli Hills
d. Monferrato Astigiano

A

c. Novara and Vercelli Hills - acidic, glacial morraine, iron rich, subsoils are volcanic

177
Q

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

A

b. Single fermentation

178
Q

Dolcetto is associated with which Piemonte subregion?

A

Basso Monferrato

179
Q

What is the principal grape grown in Roero DOCG?

A

Nebbiolo and Arneis

180
Q

What soils in the Monferrato hills?

A

Rocche

Rocky cliffs

181
Q

What appellation is known primarily for sweet sparkling wines in Piemonte?

A

Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG

182
Q

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

A

b & c

a - Piemonte is #1
d. No IGT wines

183
Q

What is Piemonte most widely planted grape?

184
Q

What is Piemonte most widely planted grape?

185
Q

What was Piemonte most prestigious wine in the 16th century?

186
Q

Put these appellations from north to south
Barbera d’Asti
Brachetto d’Acqui
Carema

A

Carema
Barbera d’Asti
Brachetto d’Acqui

187
Q

What grape is from Dogliani?

188
Q

What appellation has the longest ageing?

189
Q

What appellation is Angelo Gaja most associated?

A

Barbaresco

190
Q

What is Söri?

A

Well exposed sunny vineyard site

191
Q

What wine is a Brachetto d’Acqui?

A

Sweet, sparkling from red grapes

192
Q

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

A

C & D are true

a. Riserva must be aged 1 year from single vineyard
b. Gavi must be 100% Cortese

193
Q

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

a, c, d

b. these are Frizzante. not mushroom cork

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