Piemonte / Sub-regions Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 4 major sub-region in Piemonte?

A

Northern Piemonte
Western Piemonte and Torino Hills
Alba
Monferrato

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2
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Which provinces are most of the northern Piemonte appellations located in?

A

Novara, Vercelli and Biella

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3
Q

What are the 2 main varieties in northern Piemonte?

A

Nebbiolo and Erbaluce

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4
Q

What is the smallest and least productive sub-region?

A

Western Piemonte and Torino Hills

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What areas do Western Piemonte and Torino Hills cover?

A

western and mountainous part of Piemonte at foothills of Alps; and hills to east of Torino

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6
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Where is Alba located?

A

surrounds city of Alba in eastern part of Cuneo province

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Which areas does Alba include?

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Langhe and Roero hills; flank banks of Tanaro River

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Where is Monferrato located?

A

Asti and Alessandri provinces

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Which area does Monferrato cover?

A

south of Po River and stretches down to Ligurian Apennines

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10
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What is the largest sub-region?

A

Monferrato

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Which sub-region is the traditional home of Nebbiolo?

A

Alba

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Which sub-region is the traditional home of Barbera and Moscato Bianco?

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Monferrato

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