Piedmont

Question 1

When were the first DOCGs created?

Answer 1

1980. Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano and Barolo

Question 2

Which mountain ranges cradle Piedmont on three sides?

Answer 2

The Apennines and the Alps

Question 3

Which major river cuts through Piedmont?

Answer 3

The Po river

Question 4

Name the lesser indigenous red grape varieties of Piedmont

Answer 4

Bracket to, Grignolino, Ruchè, Croatina, Vespolina and Freisa

Question 5

What are the major white grape varieties planted in Piedmont?

Answer 5

Moscato Bianco (Muscat à Petits Grains), Cortese, Arneis, Erbaluce and Favorita (Vermentino)

Question 6

How many DOCs are in Piedmont?

Answer 6

42

Question 7

How many DOCGs are in Piedmont?

Answer 7

17

Question 8

Which river do the regions of Barolo and Barbaresco sit along?

Answer 8

Tanaro River

Question 9

Which communes are entirely located in Barolo?

Answer 9

Barolo, Castiglione Falleto and Serralunga d’Alba

Question 10

Which communes are partially included in Barolo DOCG?

Answer 10

Monforte d’Alba, La Morra, Diano d’Alba, Novello, Verduno, Grinzane Cavour, Cherasco and Roddi

Question 11

What are the 5 major communes of Barolo?

Answer 11

Barolo, La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba and Monforte d’Alba

Question 12

What is the prominent component is the soil structure of Serralunga d’Alba?

Answer 12

Sandstone

Question 13

What is the most prominent component of the soil structure in Barolo and La Morra?

Answer 13

Calcareous marl

Question 14

How long must Barolo DOCG wine be aged for?

Answer 14

38 months from November 1 of the harvest year. 18 of those months must be in oak.

Question 15

How long must Barolo Riserva DOCG be aged for?

Answer 15

62 months, including 18 months in wood

Question 16

Which commune does the MGA Rocche dell’Annunziata reside in?

Answer 16

La Morra

Question 17

Which commune does the MGA La Serra reside in?

Answer 17

La Morra

Question 18

Which commune(s) does the MGA Brunate reside in?

Answer 18

La Morra and Barolo

Question 19

Which commune does the MGA Cannubi reside in?

Answer 19

Barolo

Question 20

Which commune does the MGA Ginestra reside in?

Answer 20

Monforte d’Alba

Question 21

Which commune does Monprivato reside in?

Answer 21

Castiglione Falletto

Question 22

Which commune does the MGA Villero reside in?

Answer 22

Castiglione Falletto

Question 23

Which commune does the MGA Gabutti reside in?

Answer 23

Serralunga d’Alba

Question 24

Which commune does the MGA Parafada reside in?

Answer 24

Serralunga d’Alba?

Question 25

What is the most famed MGA in Serralunga d’Alba?

Answer 25

Vinga Rionda

Question 26

Which communes may produce Barbaresco DOCG?

Answer 26

Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso and San Rocco Senodelvio

Question 27

What are the ageing requirements for Barbaresco DOCG?

Answer 27

Minimum 26 months from November 1 of year of harvest with a minimum 9 months in wood

Question 28

What are the ageing requirements of Barbaresco Riserva DOCG?

Answer 28

Minimum 50 months from November 1 of year of harvest with a minimum 9 months in wood

Question 29

Which commune does the MGA Ovellp reside in?

Answer 29

Barbaresco

Question 30

Name the famous MGA that is a monopole for the Marchesi Di Gresy

Answer 30

Martinenga

Question 31

What what grape is Roero DOCG made from?

Answer 31

Arneis

Question 32

What is the principle red grape of Roero DOCG

Answer 32

Nebbiolo

Question 33

What are the principle grapes of Gattinara DOCG?

Answer 33

Spanna (Nebbiolo), Vespolina and Bonarda Di Gattinara

Question 34

What are the principle grapes of Ghemme DOCG?

Answer 34

Spanna (Nebbiolo), Vespolina and Bonarda Novarese

Question 35

What is the principle red grape of Lessona DOC?

Answer 35

Nebbiolo

Question 36

What is the most prominent grape in Sizzano DOC?

Answer 36

Nebbiolo

Question 37

What is the most prominent grape in Carema DOC?

Answer 37

Nebbiolo

Question 38

Name threeDOCGs for Barbera d’Alba

Answer 38

Barbera d’Ast, Barbera de Monferrato Superiore and Nizza

Question 39

What are the ageing requirements for Barbera d’Asti?

Answer 39

4 months

Question 40

What are the ageing requirements for Barbera del Moferrato Superiore DOCG?

Answer 40

14 months minimum with a minimum 6 months in cask

Question 41

What is the principle red grape of Dogliani DOCG?

Answer 41

Dolcetto d’Alba

Question 42

What is the principal red grape of Ovada DOCG?

Answer 42

Dolcetto d’Alba

Question 43

What is the principal red grape of Diano d’Alba?

Answer 43

Dolcetto d’Alba.

Question 44

What are the ageing requirements for Dogliani DOCG?

Answer 44

1 year

Question 45

What are the ageing requirements for Ovada DOCG?

Answer 45

Normale - 4 months; and | Superiore - 1 year.

Question 46

What are the ageing requirements of Diano d’Alba?

Answer 46

Normale - 4 months; and | Superiore - 1 year

Question 47

Describe the wines of Erbaluce Di Caluso DOCG

Answer 47

Made from the white Erbaluce grape. Can be made still, Spumante or passito in style. Erbaluce is a high acid, herb-scented variety

Question 48

Describe the style of Asti DOCG

Answer 48

Made from Moscato Bianco and fully Spumante.

Question 49

How does Moscato d’Asti DOCG wine differ from Asti DOC?

Answer 49

Made from riper grapes. Frizzante in style (maximum 2 atmosphere of pressure). Retains the strong perfume of Moscato with abv between 4.5% and 6.5%

Question 50

Describe the wine of Alta Langa DOCG.

Answer 50

Traditional method sparkling made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Wines must age for a minimum 30 months after harvest and Riserva must not be released for a full 3 years