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Piedmont Flashcards

1
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What are the 10 subregions of Piedmont?

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  1. Langhe - incl Barolo and Barbaresco
  2. Roero
  3. Monferrato, with 3 subdivisions
    A. Asti
    B. Casalese
    C. Alto Monferrato
  4. Colline Novara
  5. Colline Vercelli
  6. Colli Tortonesi - Timorrasso (white) and Cortese (Gavi district)
  7. Canavese - Nebby and Erbaluce
  8. Colli Torinesi
  9. Colli Salluzzesi
  10. ??
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What is the grape variety in the wines of Gavi region in Piemonte?

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Cortese, a white grape with intense fragrances of flowers, white fruit, lime and almonds, with mineral hints. Full, crisp, harmonious palate, with assertive fruity notes and a slightly bitter finish. Can over-crop, difficult to ripen outside Gavi. 90% of plantings are in Piedmont.

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Where is Dolcetto considered to be the top grape variety?

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Dogliani, where it is the dominant grape.

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What are the characteristics of Dolcetto

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Low acid, fruity, somewhat sweet-tasting as a result. Spicey, bitter almonds, dark fruits with red fruits secondary.

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When did Piedmont earn it’s DOCG?

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1966

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6
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How many townships are in Piemonte?

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11 Communes

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What are the two soil types in Piemonte (West vs East)?

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Western - Tortonian soils, compact calcareous marl. More fertile. More accessible near-term.

Eastern - Helvetican/Serravallian age, less fertile calc marl, sandstone and limestone. More austere, structured and harsher tannin. Stronger, more tannic. Need age.

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Aging requirements for Barolo

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Barolo: Min of 38 mos, min of 18 in wood. Released 1st of Jan of 4th yr after harvest.

Barolo Riserva: Min of 62 mos, 18 in wood. Released Jan 1st of sixth yr after harvest.

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What is an MGA in Piedmont?

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Specifically designated place names. Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive. Since 2010, when 181 MGAs were defined in Barolo, 66 in Barbaresco.

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When did Roero area of Piemonte get DOCG?

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DOC in 1985, promoted to DOCG in 2004

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What % of grapes in Roero are Nebby?

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95%!!

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12
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How many municipalities are within the Roero DOCG?

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19

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13
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What are min aging requirements for Roero wines?

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20 months for Roero Rosso. 32 months for Roero Riserva.

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In Roero, descirbe diff in Left bank (Roero) vs Right bank (Langhe) of Tanaro River.

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The left bank Tanaro (Roero):

  • Looser, sandier soils
  • Geologically younger soils more fertile than the Langhe,

Wines

  • More intense aromas - floral and fruity with typical earthy and spicy notes, but generally less balsamic than its Langhe counterparts
  • Softer tannins, more approachable when young.
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15
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What is primary benefit of Dolcetto for Piemonte growers?

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Cash flow!

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16
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When did Dolcetto di Diano or d’Alba get DOC/DOCG?

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1974 DOC

2009 DOCG

17
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When did Dogliani get DOC/DOCG?

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1974

2005

18
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Piemonte - Alta Langa. What is its primary wine?

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Metodo Classico sparkling wine! And Barolo is Italy’s #1 market for Champagne, - plove those bubbles!

19
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When did Alta Langa get DOC/DOCG designation?

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2002

2011

20
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What grape(s) are used in the Alta Langa sparking wines?

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Chardonnay and Pinot Nero. At least 90%!

21
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Productoin area of Alta Langa

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146 villages in Provinces of Cuneo, Asti and Alessandria.

22
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What is min aging req for Alta Langa?

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30 months.

23
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What are the volcanic regions of Alta Langa?

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Boa, Gattinara and Bramaterra. See map of sub regions

24
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What % Nebby required by Gattinara DOCG?

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96%!

Only option is to add 4% Vespolina or Bonarda

25
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When did Erbaluce di Caluso earn its DOCG?

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DOC 1967

DOCG 2010

26
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When did Gavi O Cortese di Gavi get DOC/DOCG?

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1974

1998

27
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What grapes are are used in making Gavi?

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100% Cortese

28
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Describe oak aging for Gavi wines

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100% SS

29
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Why is Barbera a global-warming-proof grape?

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It maintains good acidity at any ripeness level.

30
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What is the Nizza region known for?

A

One of the best DOCGs for Barbera

31
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Asti and Moscato d’Asti - when did they earn DOC and DOCG?

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1967

1993

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