Piemonte - Nellites

Question 1

Where is Piedmont located?

Answer 1

NW Italy, bordering Switzerland and France.

Question 2

What is the climate of Piedmont?

Answer 2

Continental

Question 3

Important bodies of water in piedmont?

Answer 3

-Po River
-Tanaro River

Question 4

Important mountain ranges and hills in Piedmont?

Answer 4

-Apennine Mountains
-Alps, which provide a rain shadow. (Piedmont refers to the foothills of the Alps)
-Langhe Hills

Question 5

White grapes of Piedmont?

Answer 5

-Moscato
-Arneis
-Cortese

Question 6

Red grapes of Piedmont?

Answer 6

-Nebbiolo
-Barbera
-Dolcetto
-Brachetto

Question 7

What is the local name for Nebbiolo in Gattinara and Ghemme?

Answer 7

Spanna

Question 8

Aging requirements of Piedmont for Barolo and Barbaresco?

Answer 8

-Barolo: 38 months total aging with a min of 18 months in oak.
-Barbaresco: 26 months total aging with a min of 9 months in oak.

Question 9

What does Normale indicate on a Piedmont wine?

Answer 9

Indicates the wine is… normal, and dos not belong to the Reserva or Superiore category.

Question 10

What does the term Revserva mean on a Piedmont wine?

Answer 10

-Barolo: The wine has been aged for at least five years
-Barbaresco: The wine has been aged for at least four years

Question 11

What is different about Superiore Wines?

Answer 11

They often have higher alcohol content due to their longer aging requirements

Question 12

What is Nebbia?

Answer 12

The fog that rolls off the hills of Piedmont. (Nebbiolo is named after it)

Question 13

What is Sorì?

Answer 13

The name for a high quality vineyard site on a hillside with a southern exposure.

Question 14

What is Traditionalist vs. Modernist wine production in Piedmont?

Answer 14

Traditionalist is built for aging whilst modernist is designed as more approachable at a young age.

Question 15

What is DOCG vs. DOC vs. IGP.

Answer 15

-DOCG: Highest quality, most stringent regulations, considered the “top tier” of Italian wines.
-DOC: High quality, controlled origin, but less strict than DOCG.
-IGP: Broader geographic area, less strict product (created for people who wanted to produce in high quality areas without strict DOCG guidelines)

Question 16

Vietti

Answer 16

-Founded in the late 1800s
-In the 1950’s Alfredo Currado (married in) helped pioneer single vineyard Barolo
-Alfredo also helped gain more notoriety for the grape Arneis
-Own vineyards in nearly all the key regional appellations
-Located in Castiglione Falletto

Question 17

What grape was originally used to distract birds from Barolo?

Answer 17

Arneis

Question 18

Giacomo Conterno

Answer 18

-Upholds family traditions, including extended fermentation
-Dedicated to precision
-A name synonymous with quality
-Founded in the 1920’s
-Located in Monforte D’alba

Question 19

Bruno Giacosa

Answer 19

-Their knowledge of the Langhe cru sites influenced the mapping work for the Barolo and Barbaresco appellations.
-Founded in 1871 but Giacosa didn’t join the family business until 1944 at age 15
-Currently ran by Bruna the daughter of Bruno
-Considered a benchmark in quality for both Barolo and Barbaresco
- Own vineyards in La Morra and Sarralunga

Question 20

What is Barolo DOCG?

Answer 20

Dry red wine from the Nebbiolo grape variety

Barolo is a prestigious wine from the Piedmont region of Italy.

Question 21

What type of wine is Barbaresco DOCG?

Answer 21

Dry red wines from the Nebbiolo grape variety

Barbaresco is another renowned wine from the Piedmont region, similar to Barolo.

Question 22

What is the primary grape variety used in Moscato d’Asti DOCG?

Answer 22

Moscato grape variety

Moscato d’Asti is known for its aromatic qualities and is often enjoyed as a dessert wine.

Question 23

What type of wine is Gavi DOCG?

Answer 23

Dry white wines, made from the Cortese grape variety

Gavi is recognized for its crispness and is a popular choice for pairing with seafood.

Question 24

What is Barbera d’Asti DOCG?

Answer 24

Dry red wines made from the Barbera grape variety

Barbera d’Asti is known for its vibrant acidity and fruit-forward profile.

Question 25

What type of wine is Asti DOCG?

Answer 25

Fully sparkling Moscato ## Footnote Asti is a renowned sparkling wine from the Piedmont region in Italy.

Question 26

What is Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG?

Answer 26

Off-dry, semi-sparkling red wine from Brachetto ## Footnote This wine is known for its fruity and floral characteristics.

Question 27

What are the key characteristics of Alta Langa DOCG?

Answer 27

Metodo Classico sparkling wines, min combined 90% Pinot Noir and/or Chardonnay ## Footnote Alta Langa is recognized for its traditional method of production similar to Champagne.

Question 28

What grape variety is used for Roero DOCG?

Answer 28

Nebbiolo grape variety ## Footnote Roero DOCG wines are considered high quality and reflect the terroir of the region.

Question 29

What type of wines does Roero Arneis DOCG produce?

Answer 29

Dry white wines from Arneis ## Footnote Arneis is a native grape variety known for its aromatic profile.

Question 30

What is Ghemme DOCG known for?

Answer 30

Dry red wines from Nebbiolo, locally known as Spanna ## Footnote Ghemme wines are noted for their elegance and aging potential.

Question 31

What type of wines does Gattinara DOCG produce?

Answer 31

Dry red wines from Nebbiolo, locally known as Spanna ## Footnote Gattinara is one of the oldest wine regions in Italy, producing structured and complex wines.

Question 32

Where in Piedmont is the Barbaresco region?

Answer 32

A small region, sandwiched between Moscato D'Asti and the Longhe, just east of Barolo (purple)

Question 33

Where is Barollo located within Piemdont?

Answer 33

Within the DOCG of the Langhe, near the souther edge of Piedmont (Fuschia)

Question 34

Where does the Tanaro River flow?

Answer 34

Enters from the eastern border of the Langhe, curves around the northern and western edge of Barollo, and continues south.

Question 35

What does IGP stand for in Italian wine classifications?

Answer 35

IGP stands for 'Indicazione Geografica Protetta', which translates to 'Protected Geographical Indication'.

Question 36

True or False: DOCG wines have stricter regulations than DOC wines.

Answer 36

True.

Question 37

Fill in the blank: DOC stands for __________.

Answer 37

Denominazione di Origine Controllata.

Question 38

Which classification of Italian wine is the highest and has the most stringent quality controls?

Answer 38

DOCG.

Question 39

What is the main difference between IGP and DOC wine classifications?

Answer 39

The main difference is that IGP wines have fewer restrictions and allow for a wider range of grape varieties and production methods compared to DOC wines.

Question 40

GAJA

Answer 40

*Angelo Gaja (a BIG deal) -"the undisputed king of Barbaresco" -"the man who dragged Piedmont into the modern world" *developed techniques that revolutionized winemaking in Italy

Question 41

Ceretto

Answer 41

*A family thats passionate about the arts and helped fund the renovation of the Barolo Chapel *Terroir driven stuff *Known for their high quality Barolo and Barbaresco *Opened the three Michelin Piazza Duomo in Piedmont

Question 42

Best Piedmont vintages last 15 years?

Answer 42

'10, '13, '16

Question 43

Produttorri Del Barbaresco

Answer 43

*A co-op of 50+ families who focus on Nebbiolo within Barbaresco *A focus on single vineyard bottlings *founded in 1958 by the advice of a Priest

Question 44

What produces the distinctive styles of Nebbiolo of Barolo and Barbaresco?

Answer 44

*Barolo (robust, structured) -Higher elevation (up to 550 mt) -Clay, sand, with more limestone -Warmer and drier *Barbaresco (elegant, approachable) -Limestone, clay, with more sand and gravel -Lower elevation (up to 400 mt) -Cooler and more humid

Question 45

What are the top Barbaresco vineyards?

Answer 45

*Ovello *Montestefano *Pora *Asili

Question 46

What are the top Barolo vineyards?

Answer 46

*Cannubi *Brunate *Monprivato