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Piemonte / Monferrato Astigiano Appellations / Asti DOCG Flashcards

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How many categories does Asti DOCG include?

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2 categories: Asti DOCG (sparkling) and Moscato d’Asti DOCG (lightly fizzy)

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Which category of Asti DOCG makes up the majority of production?

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Asti DOCG (sparkling)

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Is Moscato d’Asti DOCG produced in large or small quantities?

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small quantities

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What is the average annual production of Asti DOCG?

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80 million bottles

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Which is Piemonte’s large appellation in volume?

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Asti DOCG

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Where is the zone of production for Asti DOCG?

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south and SE of Asti on right bank of Tanaro river

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Which provinces does Asti DOCG cover?

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more than 50 villages within Asti, Cuneo and Alessandria

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How many ha under vine does Asti DOCG have?

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10,000ha

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Which provinces account for the majority of Asti DOCG production?

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Cuneo and Asti = 80% of production

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Which town is the major center of production for Asti DOCG?

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Canelli

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Does Asti DOCG overlap with Barolo and Barbaresco?

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Yes; overlaps most of Barbaresco and includes a strip of land around Serralunga d’Alba in Barolo

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Which soils are in Asti DOCG?

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terre bianche

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How are the vines usually trained in Asti DOCG?

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Guyot

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Why is manual harvest the only option in Asti DOCG?

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slopes have 30-50% gradient

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Where are Asti DOCG vineyards planted?

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must be planted on hillsides; up to 500m

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Who created Asti DOCG sparkling?

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Carlo Gancia in 1870

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Where did Carlo Gancia learn how to make sparkling wine?

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learned Champagne production techniques in Reims

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Where did Carlo Gancia establish his winery?

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Canelli

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What was the profile of the ‘prototype Asti’ made by Carlo Gancia?

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sweet and low alcohol

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What variety did Carlo Gancia use to make his first sparkling?

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Moscato Bianco

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What was the name of Carlo Gancia’s first sparkling wine?

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Moscato Champagne

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How technology led to the popularity of Asti sparkling wines?

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tank method (Martinotti method in Italy)

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Why is the tank method preferred for the production of Asti sparkling wines?

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  • less labor intensive and less expensive

- preserves aromas of Moscato grape better

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What was the original name of Asti sparkling wine?

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Asti Spumante

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When did Asti Spumante become globally popular?
from 1970s
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When was the production of sweet sparkling wines from Moscato Bianco first sanctioned by Italian government?
1930s
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What is the Asti Method
variation of tank method - does not need a still, dry base wine as in tank or traditional methods - wines made by single fermentation that is stopped and restarted at certain points
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What is the finished version of sparkling wines made with the Asti Method?
- 7-9.5% abv, 5-6atm, required residual sugar
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What is the profile of Asti DOCG sparkling?
- pale lemon with dense mousse - floral (rose, orange blossom, wisteria) - stone fruit, grape with honey, spice and musk - sweet, medium acidity and low alcohol (7%abv)
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What is Asti DOCG sparkling sealed with?
mushroom cork
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When should Asti DOCG sparkling be consumed?
young and within a year of release
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Is a vintage year required on Asti DOCG sparkling?
no
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What are Asti DOCG sparkling wines inappropriate for ageing?
- Moscato grape has geraniol (aromatic compound) | - with age, geraniol becomes sharp and upsets balance of wine
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Can Asti DOCG be made using the traditional method?
Yes; only a tiny amount
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How long is lees ageing for Asti DOCG sparkling using the traditional method?
minimum 9 months on lees
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Since 2017, which other styles can Asti DOCG sparkling be made in (instead of only sweet)?
drier style (up to extra dry)
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What is the drier Asti DOCG sparkling labeled as?
Asti Secco
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Who produces the majority of Asti DOCG sparkling?
large producers and cooperatives; purchase grapes from thousands of growers
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How is Moscato d'Asti DOCG produced?
- from best and ripest grapes - through single fermentation that is stopped by chilling must when it reaches 5-5.5% abv - small amount of CO2 retained; makes wine slightly fizzy
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How is Moscato d'Asti DOCG bottled?
normal cork
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Does Moscato d'Asti DOCG need to be vintage-dated?
yes
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What style is Moscato d'Asti DOCG?
sweet
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How does Moscato d'Asti differ from Asti sparkling?
more pronounced aromas, more finesse, lower alcohol and less sparkle
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What is the sparkling difference between Moscato d'Asti and Asti sparkling?
Moscato d'Asti = gently fizzy (maximum 2.5 atm) | Asti sparkling = fully sparkling
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What is the profile of Moscato d'Asti DOCG?
- orange blossom, wisteria, sage - peach, apricot, grape - sweet, frothy, low alcohol
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What is Moscato d'Asti best paired with?
fresh fruit
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Who produces the majority of Moscato d'Asti?
small-scale artisanal producers
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How many sub-zones does Moscato d'Asti DOCG have?
3
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What are the 3 sub-zones in Moscato d'Asti DOCG?
Canelli, Santa Vittoria d'Alba, Strevi
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Which is the largest Moscato d'Asti DOCG sub zone?
Canelli
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What areas does the Canelli sub zone cover in the Moscato d'Asti DOCG?
- located between Alba and Canelli | - includes Serralunga d'Alba in Barolo and part of Barbaresco (Neive and Treiso)
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What is the smallest Moscato d'Asti DOCG sub zone?
Santa Vittoria d'Alba
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What area does the Santa Vittoria d'Alba sub zone cover in Moscato d'Asti DOCG?
located within the Vittoria d'Alba commune
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Where is the Strevi sub zone located in Moscato d'Asti DOCG?
surrounds Strevi and Acqui Terre communes
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What other Moscato d'Asti DOCG version is there (besides the gently fizzy one)?
vendemmia tardiva (late harvest)
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What type of grapes are used for Moscato d'Asti Vendemmia Tardiva DOCG wines?
late harvested grapes that are partially dried

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