Northern Italy Flashcards
How long must regions be recognized as DOC before they can apply for DOCG status?
At least 5 years
Is Nebbiolo an early or late ripening grape?
Late. This is why it’s so hard to grow it because of the the late hazards.
What mountains surround Piedmont?
The alps to the north and west.
The Apennines to the south.
Name Piedmont’s main wine-producing provinces West to East.
Cuneo
Asti
Alessandria
What type of climate is found in Piedmont?
Continental
This fog prolong’s Nebbiolo’s ripening in the autumn.
La Nebbia
Alta Langa DOCG:
Grapes? Method(s) permitted?
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay; max 10% other non-aromatic varieties
Sparkling Wine Method: Traditional Method
*transvasage is permitted
True/False: Alta Langa wines must be vintage-dated.
True
Asti DOCG:
Grapes? Method(s) permitted?
Grapes: 100% Moscato Bianco
Methods:
- Asti “Metodo Classico”: secondary fermentation in bottle
- Asti: fermented in autoclaves
- Moscato d’Asti: not subject to secondary fermentation
True/False: Harvest in Barbaresco is often earlier than Barolo.
True
- It is thought that the Tanaro River has a moderating factor on the climate in Barbaresco
How long must Barbaresco be aged?
Minimum 26 months from 1 November the year of harvest
- Minimum 9 months in wood
How long must Barbaresco Riserva be aged?
Minimum 50 months from 1 November the year of harvest
- Minimum 9 months in wood
What type of soil is found in Barbaresco?
Tortonian calcareous marl, calcareous clay
Barbera d’Asti DOCG:
Grapes?
90-100% Barbera
- Maximum combined 10% Freisa, Grignolino, and Dolcetto
How long must Barolo be aged?
38 months from 1 November the year of harvest
- minimum 18 months in oak
How long must Barolo Riserva be aged?
62 months from 1 November the year of harvest
- minimum 18 months in oak
Describe Tortonian soil. Where is it commonly found?
Tortonian soil contains a higher proportion of calcareous marl
It is commonly found in La Morra an Barolo
Describe Serravallian/Helvetian soil. Where is it commonly found?
These are sandstone soils commonly found in Monforte d’Alba and Serralunga d’Alba
What grape(s) may be used for wines of Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG?
Minimum 97% Brachetto
Maximum 3% other varieties suitable for cultivation in Piedmont
Name the three DOCGs for 100% Dolcetto wines.
Dogliani DOCG
Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba/Diano d’Alba DOCG
Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore DOCG
What grape(s) are used in Gattinara DOCG?
Minimum 90% Spanna (Nebbiolo)
Maximum 10% Bonarda di Gattinara and Vespolina (Vespolina cannot exceed 4%)
In Piedmont, where would you find a sparkling wine made from the Cortese grape?
Gavi
- Gavi DOCG produces frizzante, spumante, and spumante metodo classico riserva from 100% Cortese
What grape(s) are used in Ghemme DOCG?
85% Spanna (Nebbiolo), combined maximum 15% Vespolina and Uva Rara
In 2014, Nizza achieved DOCG status and produces 100% ______ (grape) wines.
Barbera
Sometimes referred to as Barolo Blanco or White Barolo, this grape is responsible for the white wines of Roero.
Arneis
*Minimum 95%, maximum 5% other non-aromatic white grapes
This distinct red grape is responsible for the majority of the blend of wines of Castagnole Monferrato.
Ruchè
*Minimum 90% Ruchè, maximum 10% combined Barbera and Brachetto
What are the three main rivers in Peidmont?
Po, Tanaro, Sesia
Tai Rosso is another name for what?
Grenache
Tai Bianco is another name for what grape?
Friulano
Franciacorta region is on the foot of what lake?
Lake Iseo
Who makes Cuvee Annamaria?
Ca’ del Boscos
What is Col Fondo?
Means Sur-Lie
Breganze DOC is known for producing what sweet wine?
Torcolato made from dried Vespaiola grapes. ( Fausto Maculan got inspired from Chateau d’ Yquem)