5/25-5/31 Flashcards
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Name the DOCG/Ps of Friuli-Venezia-Giulia
- Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG
- Lison DOCG
- Ramandolo DOCG
- Rosazzo DOCG
What does Dolcetto mean? When does it ripen? What styles of wine are produced from this grape?
Dolcetto, the “little sweet one”, is the earliest to ripen and provides tannic, fruity wines that are lower in acid and are generally designed for youthful consumption.
Min alcohol for Barolo?
13%
What is the varietal Kerner a hybrid of?
Schiava Grossa x Riesling
What is the max yield for Barolo? How does this change for “Vigna” wines? How old must the vineyards be? What if they are not old enough?
Maximum Yields:
8 tons/ha, 56 hl/ha
7.2 tons/ha for “Vigna” wines (the vineyard must be at least seven years old, or maximum yields decrease), 54 hl/ha
Explain the appassimento process that is used in Recioto della Valpolicella and Amarone wines.
The grapes—varietal requirements for recioto wines are identical to the basic Valpolicella DOC—are dried for over three months in special lofts (fruttai) before fermentation, effectively concentrating sugar and extract. Grapes destined for Recioto della Valpolicella are typically dried for an additional month, and the resulting wine is semi-sweet to sweet, whereas Amarone is fermented to dryness or near-dryness. The appassimento process adds complex dried fruit tones, additional alcoholic warmth and a round, glycolic mouthfeel to the final wines. Amarone spends an additional two years aging prior to release
Where is Rocche dell Annunziata located? Is it a well regarded cru? Who sources from it?
La Morra
It is a highly regarded cru with many important estates
Renato Ratti, F. Revello, Paolo Scavino, Gagliasso, Costamagna
What are the aging requirements for both Barbaresco normale and riserva?
Barbaresco: Minimum 26 months from November 1 of the harvest year (minimum 9 months in wood), may be released after January 1 of the third year following the harvest
Barbaresco Riserva: Minimum 50 months from November 1 of the harvest year (minimum 9 months in wood), may be released after January 1 of the fifth year following the harvest
An Amarone that is listed as “Reserva” has spent a minimum of how many years in oak?
4 years
What region is the sub-appellation “Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle” found?
Valle d’Aosta
*There are seven sub-appellations: Arnad-Montjovet, Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle, Chambave, Donnas, Enfer d’Arvier, Nus, and Torrette.
The vineyard “Martinenga” is a monopole owned by whom?
Marchesi di Gresy
Vernatsch is German for this Italian varietal. What is it and what are its flavor characteristics?
Schiava
Produces a light wine that is low in tannins, with a moderate alcohol content and individual character that is typical to the zone.
What was the first white wine in Italy to receive DOCG status and in what year?
Albana di Romagna (est. 1987)
What is Giacomo Conterno flagship wine and what was the first vintage?
Monfortino (1920)
Who was the first producer to sell their Barolo in bottle, rather than demi-john, and what commune is their winery located within?
GB Burlotto, Verduno
Name the top 2 vintages in Barolo during the 90’s.
1999 94 H 1998 94 D/H 1997 95 D/H 1996 98 D/H 1995 88 D 1994 74 D 1993 89 D/H 1992 78 D 1991 73 D 1990 96
What is term used for Rosato wine in Trentino?
Kretzer
What region is the DOC Breganze located within?
Veneto
How long must Moscato d’Asti “Vendemmia Tardiva” be aged for and is chapilization allowed?
for at least one year from the date of harvest and chapilization is not allowed.
Is Elio Altare an example of modernist or traditionalist style of winemaking in Barolo?
Modernist
What is the minimum aging requirements and alcohol requirements for
Barbera del Monferrato Superiore?
Aging Requirements: minimum 14 months from November 1 of the harvest year, including at least 6 months in oak. Alcohol: minimum is 13%
