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Where must the vineyards of Gattinara DOCG be planted by law?

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Exclusively on slopes with optimal exposure

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What percentage of Nebbiolo is used in Gattinara DOCG?

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90% Nebbiolo. Vespolina and/or Uva Rara are authorized blending partners

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What is the minimum total ageing of Gattinara DOCG?

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35 months of which a minimum of 24 months in oak

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What is the minimum total ageing of Gattinara DOCG Riservas?

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47 months of which a minimum of 36 months in oak

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Compare a Nebbiolo from Gattinara DOCG with one from Langhe

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More acidity but lighter in colour, body and alcohol

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Which province does Gattinara DOCG fall under?

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Verceilli

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Where must the vineyards of Ghemme DOCG be planted by law?

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On hillsides at elevations between 220-400 metres

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Which bank of the Sesia is Ghemme DOCG located?

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East bank in the province of Novara

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Which bank of the Sesia is Gattinara DOCG located?

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West bank in the province of Vercelli

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What percentage of Nebbiolo is used in Ghemme DOCG?

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85% Nebbiolo. Vespolina and/or Uva Rara are authorized blending partners

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What is the minimum total aging of Ghemme DOCG?

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34 months of which a minimum of 18 months in oak

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What is the minimum total aging of Ghemme DOCG Riservas?

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46 months of which a minimum of 24 months in oak

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Compare a Nebbiolo from Ghemme DOCG with one from Gattinara

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Similar acidic and tannic structure but more austere and sturdy

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How many prominent Nebbiolo-based appellations are there in Novarra and Vercelli Hills?

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7 - 2 DOCGs and 5 DOCs in addition to 2 large catch-all appellations

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Name the seven Nebbiolo-based appellations in Northern Piemonte

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Gattinara, Bramaterra, Lessona on the west bank and Ghemme, Boca, Fara and Sizzano on the east bank of the Sesia

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Name the two generic Nebbiolo-based appellations of Northern Piemonte

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Coste Della Sesia on the west and Colline Novaresi on the east bank of the Sesia

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Where is the DOC of Carema located?

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In the Dora Baltea Valley in the district of Canavese, right on the Valle d’Aosta border

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Name the DOC historically known for the classic and renowned Nebbiolo-based ‘vino di montagna (mountain wine)

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Carema DOC

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Name another region that Carema DOC is climatically comparable to?

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Valle d’Aosta, due to its cool climate and Alpine landscape

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What is the traditional vine training sytem in Carema?

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Topia system (pergola)

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Describe the vineyards of Carema

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Originally there was no suitable land for vines. This was overcome by constructing terraces sustained by dry stone walls and by backfilling with soil from the valley floor.

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What is the minimum total aging of Carema DOC?

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At least 2 years of which a minimum of 1 year is in oak

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What is the minimum total aging of Carema DOC Riservas?

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At least 3 years of which a minimum of 1 year is in oak

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What percentage of Nebbiolo is used in Carema DOC?

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85% Nebbiolo.

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Where is the DOCG of Erbaluce di Caluso (Caluso) located?

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Between the banks of the Ivrea glacial moraine, the city of Ivrea and the village of Caluso

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Describe the vineyards of Caluso

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The vineyards grow on gentle hills at an elevation of 200-500 metres

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Describe the historical style of Erbaluce di Caluso

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A sweet passito version of Erbaluce di Caluso enjoyed the highest reputation, however declined during the 20th century

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Name the 3 styles of Erbaluce di Caluso

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Dry, sparkling and passito.

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Name the soil type of Erbaluce di Caluso

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Moraine - acidic, sandy-gravel soils

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What makes Erbaluce suitable for passito wines?

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Its thick skin and high acidity

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31
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Name the 3 DOCs of Western Piemonte

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Valsusa, Pinerolese & Colline Saluzzesi

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Name the 2 DOCs of Torino Hills

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Freisa di Chieri & Collina Torinese

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Name the soil type of Torino Hills

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Calcareous-marl

34
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On which bank of the Po River are Torino Hills situated?

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On the right bank, to the southern/easterns outskirts of Torino (Turin)

35
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What is the climate of Alba?

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Moderate Continental

36
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Which bank of the Tanaro are the Roero Hills located?

37
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Which bank of the Tanaro are the Langhe Hills located?

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Right bank

38
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Descripe the vineyards of the Roero Hills

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Low rising and steeply sloped

39
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Descripe the vineyards of the Langhe Hills

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Higher elevation and gradual slopes

40
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What climate risks are associated with Alba?

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Summer rainstorms and hail

41
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What climate characteristic extends the growing season of Nebbiolo in Alba?

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Mild and foggy autumns extend the growing season into October

42
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What the soil type of Roero Hills?

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Softer, sandier and rich in marine fossels

43
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What is the soil type of Langhe Hills?

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Terre Bianche - calcareous marls

44
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How many appellations in Langhe and Roero Hills?

45
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What are the classic grapes of Alba?

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Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto

46
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In 2014 UNESCO added which areas to the World Heritage Site List

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Vineyard Landscape fo Piedmonte: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato

47
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What does ‘Langhe’ refer to?

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Tongues’ (of land) referring to the shape of the elongated hills

48
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What grape variety is Langhe the classic home for?

49
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What grape varieties is Langhe well-known for?

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Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto and Moscato Bianco

50
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Describe the division of the Langhe Hills?

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Alta Langa (south) and Bassa Lange (north of the town of Monforte d’Alba)

51
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Which river has a moderating effect on the Langhe Hills?

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Tanaro River

52
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Which grape is more suited to the cooler Alta Langa?

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Dolcetto which is early-ripening

53
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Which sites are best suited to Nebbiolo?

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Nebbiolo is a challenging grape therefore it is positioned in the middle of south-facing slopes.

54
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Which DOCG is regarded as the highest and most powerful expression of Nebbiolo?

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Barolo DOCG

55
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What percentage of Nebbiolo is Barolo DOCG?

56
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When did estate-bottling in Barolo become more widespread?

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1960s & 1970s

57
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What are Barolo’s superior sites called?

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Barolo’s Cru

58
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How many geographical designations are there in Barolo?

59
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How many communal designations are there in Barolo?

60
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What are the two geographical formations of Barolo?

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The older Helvetian/Serravallian and the younger Tortonian

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What is Tortonian soil?

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Calcareous marls, more fertile and compact then Helvetian

62
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What is Helvetian/Serravallian soil?

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Sandstone and sand, less compact and fertile then Tortonian

63
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What are the characterics of wines produced from Tortonian soil?

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More perfumed, elegant, fruitier and softer - maturing relatively more rapidly

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What are the characterics of wines produced from Helvetian/Serravallian soil?

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More power and depth and are fuller in body, more robust and structured and notably longer-lived, requiring more time in the bottle

65
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What wines are found on Tortonian soil?

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Barolo and La Morra

66
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What wines are found on Helvetian/Serravallian soil?

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Monforte d’Alba, Serrlunga d’Alba and part of Castiglione Falletto

67
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What is the style (colour) of Barolo?

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Light ruby to garnet and aquires a brick-orange hue over time

68
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What is the style (colour) of Barolo?

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Light ruby to garnet and aquires a brick-orange hue over time

69
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What are the aromas of Barolo?

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Rose and violet, fresh red berries, cherries, tar and earth

70
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What is Barolo’s palate?

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High acid and tannins, full bodied

71
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How does Barolo benefit with ageing?

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Barolo is long-lasting and benefits enormously from extended bottle age - softening the tannins and developing great tertiary and ethereal complexity

72
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What is Barolo Chinato?

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A fortified, aromatised wine made from Barolo wine, paried with dark chocolate

73
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What is the minimum total aging of Barolo DOCG?

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38 months of which a minimum of 18 months in oak

74
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What is the minimum total aging of Barolo DOCG Riserva?

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62 months of which a minimum of 18 months in oak

75
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Where does Nebbiolo ripen earlier? Barolo or Barbaresco?

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Barbaresco because of the moderating influence of the Tanaro River

76
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Which Dolcetto-based appellation of Langhe recognizes 76 cru sites or sori?

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Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba DOCG

77
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What percentage of Barbera is Barbera d’Alba DOC?

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Minimum 85% can be blended with Nebbiolo

78
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What is the minimum total aging of Barbera d’Alba DOC Superiore?

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Minimum 12 months of which a minimum of 4 months in oak

79
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Which grape variety is given the best sites in Langhe?

80
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Name 2 of the most prominent figures in the early history of Barolo

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Giulia Falletti, Camillo Benso

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