Northern Italy

Question 1

Where is Piemonte and what is its climate

Answer 1

northwest Italy, moderate continental climate

Question 2

what are the primary black grapes used in Piemonte

Answer 2

• Nebbiolo
• Barbera
• Dolcetto

Question 3

what are the 2 most important red DOCGs of Piemonte

Answer 3

Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG

Question 4

what is the only black grape allowed in Barolo and Barbaresco

Answer 4

Nebbiolo

Question 5

what is the aging requirement for BAROLO

Answer 5

BAROLO = 38 months, 18 in oak

Question 6

what is the aging requirement for BARBARESCO

Answer 6

BARBARESCO = 26 months, 9 in oak

Question 7

is Nebbiolo an early or late ripener

Answer 7

late

Question 8

what is the first red grape to ripen in Piemonte

Answer 8

Dolcetto

Question 9

what is the white grape in Gavi DOCG

Answer 9

100% Cortese

Question 10

which mountains create a rain shadow in Piemonte

Answer 10

Alps

Question 11

what are the weather threats in Piemonte

Answer 11

summer hail
fog

Question 12

what are the 2 primary white grapes in Piemonte

Answer 12

• Moscato
• Cortese

Question 13

are there any IGPs or IGTs in Piemonte

Answer 13

no, only DOCs and DOCGs

Question 14

what is the altitude range for vineyards in Barolo and which direction do they face

Answer 14

300-500m
–> south facing

Question 15

what is the altitude range for vineyards in Barbaresco

Answer 15

200-400m

Question 16

which DOCG can be on a wine if the Cortese grapes only come from the village of Gavi itself

Answer 16

Gavi di Gavi DOCG

Question 17

which Dolcetto DOC is generally viewed as making the best Dolcetto

Answer 17

Dolcetto d’Alba

Question 18

Veneto lies on what sea

Answer 18

Adriatic sea

Question 19

how does Lake Garda influence the winegrowing area

Answer 19

cools down vineyards

Question 20

what are the soils of Valpolicella DOC

Answer 20

gravel and sand (more fertile)

Question 21

what are the soils of Valpolicella Classico DOC

Answer 21

limestone, clay and volcanic

Question 22

when a winemaker knows they’re going to use the passito process, when do they harvest and when do they ferment grapes

Answer 22

harvest early to retain high acidity
fermentation mid-winter

Question 23

how is Valpolicella Ripasso made

Answer 23

Fresh, just-fermented Valpolicella DOC wine is poured over drained but unpressed skins left over from Amarone or Recioto production; both are racked into a different container where a secondary alcoholic fermentation occurs giving the Valpolicella Ripasso more structure and richness.

Question 24

Recioto della Valpolicella is made with which kind of grapes

Answer 24

semi-dried grapes

Question 25

what 2 influences help cool down the warm climate of Veneto

Answer 25

1. cool breezes from lake Garda 2. diurnal shifts that affect vineyards planted in the foothills of the Alps

Question 26

describe the 2 distinct areas of Soave

Answer 26

1. northern foothills: limestone, clay and volcanic. grapes ripen slowly --> higher acid and can age 2. souther flat plain: sandy and alluvial, grapes ripen faster, wines fruitier and drink young

Question 27

what is the main grape used in Soave

Answer 27

Garganega

Question 28

what are the main white grapes of Alto Adige

Answer 28

- Pinot Grigio - Gewurztraminer - Chardonnay - Pinot Blanc

Question 29

what are the main white grapes of Trentino

Answer 29

- Pinot Grigio - Chardonnay

Question 30

what is the main black grape of Alto Adige

Answer 30

Schiava

Question 31

what are the main black grapes of Trentino

Answer 31

Merlot and Teroldego

Question 32

are there any DOCGs in TAA?

Answer 32

no, only DOCs

Question 33

what is the climate of TAA

Answer 33

moderate climate, cold winters and short summers with low rainfall

Question 34

Friuli receives airflow from which 2 sources

Answer 34

Alps and Adriatic

Question 35

what is the climate of northern/southern friuli

Answer 35

north = moderate continental south = warm maritime

Question 36

what is the most prevalent white grape in Friuli

Answer 36

Pinot Grigio

Question 37

what is friuli's most prevalent red grape

Answer 37

Merlot

Question 38

besides PG, another important white grape in Friuli

Answer 38

Friulano

Question 39

what are the 3 most important DOCs in Friuli

Answer 39

- Friuli Grave - Colli Orientali - Collio

Question 40

what are the advantages of a pergola training

Answer 40

- shade, slows ripening and protects from sunburn - improves airflow - good for grapes that need high acid and low sugar - good for grapes that need to be dried after harvest