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What are the 3 most found Nebbiolo varieties/clones?

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a. Nebbiolo Lampia – most common
b. Nebbiolo Michet
c. Nebbiolo Rose - A separate but closely related variety once thought to be a clone of Nebbiolo. Prized for its aromatic perfume and pale color

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What is the name of the historic bottle used in Barolo and Barbaresco? Describe it.

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Albeisa
- Shoulders that fall between those of Burgundy and Bordeaux bottles

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Describe these terms and where they are found…
Formazione di Lequio
Marne di Sant’Agata Fossili
The Arenarie di Diano d’Alba

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a. Formazione di Lequio - gray marl and light-yellow sandstone and is found primarily in Monforte d’Alba and Serralunga d’Alba. The soils here are higher in calcium carbonate, restraining vigor and yielding wines that are more austere, powerful, and structured. Helvetian or Serravallien.
b. Marne di Sant’Agata Fossili - consists of bluish-gray marls and is higher in clay content, resulting in wines that are more perfumed, rounder, and more elegant and is found primarily in the communes of Barolo and La Morra as well as in Barbaresco. Tortonian
c. The Arenarie di Diano d’Alba is found primarily in Castiglione Falletto, where the wines occupy a middle ground between structure and elegance. Messonian

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Which ripens first and why… Barolo or Barbaresco?

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Barbaresco – 2 weeks earlier because it closer to the Tanaro River receiving it’s warming moderating influence.

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What does sorí mean?

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Piedmontese dialect for a hillside vineyard with full southern exposure, were most desirable.

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What are the unofficial subzones of Barbera d’Asti DOCG?

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Tinella and Colli Astiani – They are both south of Tanaro River

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What famous subzone of Asti split away in 2023 to become it’s own DOCG? What subzones remain?

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Canelli
Santa Vittoria d’Alba and Strevi

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What causes Grignolino to have such high tannin?

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Contains 3 or more pips

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What river runs through Northern Piedmont and eventually into the Po River? What soil types are found on either side?

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Sesia River
Wine regions to the west of the Sesia, such as Gattinara, have soils that are volcanic in origin, while those east of the Sesia, such as Ghemme, are on gravelly alluvial soils.

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What Piedmont DOCG has the longest barrel aging requirement?

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Gattinara Reserva at 36 months

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Which era provides Barolo with its oldest soil types: Serravallian, Tortonian, or Messinian.

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SERRAVALLIAN(HELVETIAN) – OLDEST @ 11-13 MILLION YEARS, SANDSTONE
TORTONIAN – 7-11 MILLION YEARS, CALCAREOUS
MESSINIAN – 5-7 MILLION YEARS

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T/F Barolo introduced Menzioni geografiche aggiuntive(MGAs) before Barbaresco.

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FALSE, BARBARESCO INTRODUCED IN 2007, BAROLO FOLLOWED IN 2010

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For each of the following appellations, determine if it lies north or south of the Tanaro River.

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a. Lessona – North
b. Erbaluce di Caluso – North
c. Nizza – South
d. Roero – North

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What are the aging requirements for Alta Langa & Alta Langa Riserva?

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Normale: 9 months on lees, 30 months total.
Riserva: 9 months on lees, 36 months total.

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What is the range of elevation in which vineyards of Barolo are allowed to exist?

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170-540 meters

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Give the minimum for NEBBIOLO in the following appellations.

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a. Boca – 70%
b. Carema – 85%
c. Gattinara – 90%
d. Ghemme – 85%

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17
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Match the following producers in Barolo to their commune of production.

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a. Guiseppe Mascarello – CASTIGLIONE FALLETTO
(https://www.rarewineco.com/producer/giuseppe-mascarello/)
b. Bartolo Mascarello – BAROLO
(https://www.guildsomm.com/research/wiki/i/barolobarbaresco/bartolo_mascarello)
c. Oddero – LA MORRA

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What is the monopole of Marchesi di Gresy?

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MARTINENGA, Barbaresco Commune

  • French oak/allier barriques (30% new + 70% used) & Slavonian oak casks
  • 12 months in barriques and an additional 12 - 18 months in Slavonian oak casks
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19
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Who is famous for the saying “No barrique, No Burlesconi?

What vintages was this label used?

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BARTOLO MASCARELLO
2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996

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20
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Three signature Barbaresco crus of Gaja?

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Costa Russi
A single vineyard acquired by the Gaja family in 1967. The name comes from the term “costa”, the side of a hill facing the sun, and “Russi” a nickname of the previous owner.
Its grape variety distribution from vintage 1996 to 2011 was c. 95% Nebbiolo and 5% Barbera, with 12 months in barriques and then 12 months in large oak casks. From 1996 to 2011 it was classified Langhe Nebbiolo DOC. Starting with the 2013 vintage the Costa Russi along with the other two single vineyard Barbaresco wines saw the removal of the 5% Barbera and a return to being classified as Barbaresco DOCG.

Sorì Tildìn
A vineyard acquired by the Gaja family in 1967, first produced as a single-vineyard wine in 1970. “Sorì” is a Piedmontese word for “hilltop with southern exposure” and “Tildìn” was a nickname of Clotilde Rey, Angelo Gaja’s grandmother.
Its grape variety distribution from vintage 1996 to 2011 was c. 95% Nebbiolo and 5% Barbera, with 12 months in barriques and then 12 months in large oak casks. From 1996 to 2011 it was classified Langhe Nebbiolo DOC. Starting with the 2013 vintage the Sori Tildin along with the other two single vineyard Barbaresco wines saw the removal of the 5% Barbera and a return to being classified as Barbaresco DOCG.

Sorì San Lorenzo
A vineyard bought from the parish of Alba in 1964, named after San Lorenzo, the patron saint of Alba’s cathedral.
Its grape variety distribution from vintage 1996 to 2011 was c. 95% Nebbiolo and 5% Barbera, with 12 months in barriques and then 12 months in large oak casks. From 1996 to 2011 it was classified Langhe Nebbiolo DOC. Starting with the 2013 vintage the San Lorenzo along with the other two single vineyard Barbaresco wines saw the removal of the 5% Barbera and a return to being classified as Barbaresco DOCG.

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21
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What are the Barolo made by Giuseppe Rinaldi?

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  • Essentially two Barolos were made, the Brunate-Le Coste and the Cannubi (San Lorenzo)-Ravera.
  • Laws recently changed and now multiple crus aren’t permitted on labels. Starting in 2010 the Brunate-Le Coste was bottled with a higher 85% Brunate and just 15% Le Coste (the maximum legal addition). The Cannubi (San Lorenzo)-Ravera began to implement wine from Le Coste and the new name for the bottling is”Tre Tine” (three vats).
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What are the 3 principal holdings of Giacomo Conterno?

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  • Francia (16 ha; monopole): Southwest-facing vineyard at 400 meters elevation. Purchased in1974.
  • Ceretta (3 ha): Planted to Nebbiolo and Barbera. Purchased in 2008.
  • Arione (9 ha): Located south of Serralunga. Purchased in 2015.
23
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Minimum amount of Cortese for Gavi?

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100% Cortese

24
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Minimum Brachetto for Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG?

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97% (same minimum Moscato Bianco for Asti DOCG)

25
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Minimum R/S for Erbaluce di Caluso Passito?

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70 g/L

26
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MGAs that span both La Morra and Barolo?

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Brunate, Cerequio, Fossati?

27
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Three DOCGs produced form 100% Dolcetto?

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Dogliani, Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore, Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba

28
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Maximum pressure for Moscato d’Asti?

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2.5 bars

29
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Minimum Nebbiolo and Arneis for Roero?

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95% for both

30
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What was the first wine Bruno Giacosa made?

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Barbaresco Santo Stefano: inaug vintage 1964; comes from the Albesani MGA; did not purchase his first vineyard until Falletto in 1982

30
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What cru does the Ca d’Morissio bottling come from?

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Monprivato

31
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Put the Barbera DOCGs in order from minimum to maximum amount of Barbera required.

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a. Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG: min 85%
b. Barbera d’Asti DOCG: min 90%
c. Nizza DOCG: 100%

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Since 2015, what 3 crus are used to make Conterno’s Monfortino?

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Francia, Ceretta, and Arione; from 1978-2014 made completely from Francia

33
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Lampia, Michet, and Bolla are examples of what?

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Clones of Nebbiolo

34
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Other than Giuseppe Mascarello, who owns a parcel of Monprivato?

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Giovanni Sordo

35
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What 4 MGAs are used to make Bartolo Mascarello’s Barolo?

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Cannubi, Rue, San Lorenzo, and Roche dell Annunziata

36
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What commune of Barolo would you find the producers G. B. Burlotto and Fratelli Alessandria?

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Verduno

37
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T26. The Organic viticulturist Ruggero Mazzili is focused on converting what MGA to completely organic viticulture?

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Cannubi

38
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Name 3 DOCs and/or DOCGS that are moderated by the Sesia River.

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Gattinara DOCG, Gheme DOCG, Lessona DOC, Boca DOC, Bramaterra DOC, Sizzano DOC, and Fara DOC

39
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Name 3 crus Produttori del Barbaresco produces

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Asili, Ovello, Rabaja, Rio Sordo, Pora, Paje, Montefico, Montestefano, and Moccagota

40
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Between Lazzarito, Roche dell Annunziata, Cerequio, and Bussia which is the largest?

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Bussia: 298 ha

41
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What is Giacomo Conterno’s Monopole?

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Francia

42
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What vintages did Gaja declassify Sori Tildin, Costa Russi, and Sori San Lorenzo to Langhe DOC? Why?

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1996-2011, he added 5% Barbera

43
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Whatat DOCGs in Piemonte can make sparkling wine?

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a. Alta Langa DOCG
b. Asti DOCG
c. Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG
d. Canelli DOCG
e. Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG
f. Gavi DOCG
g. Roero DOCG

44
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What is the predominant soil of La Morra and Barolo?

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Tortonian: clay and limestone mixture

45
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What is the predominant soil of Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba, and Monforte d’Alba?

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Helvetian: sandstone

46
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What is the famous aromatized wine of Barolo DOCG?

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Barolo Chinato

47
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In what commune of Barolo would the following MGAs be found in?
a. Cannubi:
b. Villero:
c. Roche delle Annunziata:
d. Bussia:
e. Ginestra:
f. Lazzarito:
g. Falletto:
h. San Lorenzo:

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a. Cannubi: Barolo
b. Villero: Castiglione Falletto
c. Roche delle Annunziata: La Morra
d. Bussia: Monforte d’Alba and Barolo
e. Ginestra: Monforte d’Alba
f. Lazzarito: Serralunga d’Alba
g. Falletto: Serralugna d’Alba
h. San Lorenzo: Barolo

48
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What was the worst vintage for Barolo between 2000-2009?

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2002: Disatrous hail, rot, and unripeness very cool weather

49
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What MGA would I find the vineyards of Sori Tildin and Costa Russi?

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Roncagliette

50
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What is the range of altitude required to be labeled Barolo DOCG?

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170-540 Meters

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