Italy from Guildsomm Flashcards
(26 cards)
What are the two most significant wine regions in Italy?
Piedmont and Tuscany
What does the name ‘Piedmont’ mean?
‘the foot of the mountain’
Which river flows through the Piedmont region?
Po River
What type of climate does Piedmont experience?
Continental climate
What are the three provinces of Piedmont where most grape-growing occurs?
- Asti
- Alessandria
- Cuneo
What is the most noble and ageworthy red grape of Piedmont?
Nebbiolo
What is the term ‘sorì’ in Piedmontese dialect referring to?
Prized southern exposures for vineyards
What are the three major red grapes of Piedmont?
- Nebbiolo
- Dolcetto
- Barbera
What is the earliest ripening red grape in Piedmont?
Dolcetto
What is the most planted white grape in Piedmont?
Moscato Bianco
Name two other white grapes grown in Piedmont.
- Cortese
- Arneis
As of 2023, how many DOCGs and DOCs does Piedmont have?
19 DOCGs and 41 DOCs
What distinguishes Barolo from Barbaresco?
Barolo is typically more powerful and long-lived, while Barbaresco is softer and more approachable
What soil type characterizes vineyards in La Morra and Barolo?
Tortonian soils, higher in calcareous marl
What is the minimum aging requirement for Barolo wines?
38 months
What are the two stylistic approaches in Barolo winemaking?
- Traditionalists
- Modernists
Which towns primarily produce Barbaresco DOCG wines?
- Barbaresco
- Neive
- Treiso
What is the minimum aging requirement for Barbaresco wines?
26 months
What is Barolo Chinato?
A DOCG aromatized wine flavored with quinine
What is the primary grape used in Roero DOCG red wines?
Nebbiolo
What percentage of Nebbiolo is required for Roero DOCG red wines?
Minimum 95%
What are the two other Nebbiolo-based DOCGs mentioned?
- Gattinara DOCG
- Ghemme DOCG
What is the DOCG status of Barbera in Piedmont?
Barbera d’Asti and Barbera del Monferrato Superiore
What is unique about the Ruchè grape?
Strong resistance to grapevine fanleaf virus
