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Where must the vineyards of Gattinara DOCG be planted by law?

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Exclusively on slopes with optimal exposure

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What percentage of Nebbiolo is used in Gattinara DOCG?

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90% Nebbiolo. Vespolina and/or Uva Rara are authorized blending partners

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What is the minimum total ageing of Gattinara DOCG?

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35 months of which a minimum of 24 months in oak

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What is the minimum total ageing of Gattinara DOCG Riservas?

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47 months of which a minimum of 36 months in oak

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Compare a Nebbiolo from Gattinara DOCG with one from Langhe

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More acidity but lighter in colour, body and alcohol

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Which province does Gattinara DOCG fall under?

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Verceilli

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Where must the vineyards of Ghemme DOCG be planted by law?

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On hillsides at elevations between 220-400 metres

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Which bank of the Sesia is Ghemme DOCG located?

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East bank in the province of Novara

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Which bank of the Sesia is Gattinara DOCG located?

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West bank in the province of Vercelli

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What percentage of Nebbiolo is used in Ghemme DOCG?

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85% Nebbiolo. Vespolina and/or Uva Rara are authorized blending partners

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What is the minimum total aging of Ghemme DOCG?

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34 months of which a minimum of 18 months in oak

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What is the minimum total aging of Ghemme DOCG Riservas?

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46 months of which a minimum of 24 months in oak

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Compare a Nebbiolo from Ghemme DOCG with one from Gattinara

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Similar acidic and tannic structure but more austere and sturdy

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How many prominent Nebbiolo-based appellations are there in Novarra and Vercelli Hills?

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7 - 2 DOCGs and 5 DOCs in addition to 2 large catch-all appellations

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Name the seven Nebbiolo-based appellations in Northern Piemonte

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Gattinara, Bramaterra, Lessona on the west bank and Ghemme, Boca, Fara and Sizzano on the east bank of the Sesia

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Name the two generic Nebbiolo-based appellations of Northern Piemonte

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Coste Della Sesia on the west and Colline Novaresi on the east bank of the Sesia

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Where is the DOC of Carema located?

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In the Dora Baltea Valley in the district of Canavese, right on the Valle d’Aosta border

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Name the DOC historically known for the classic and renowned Nebbiolo-based ‘vino di montagna (mountain wine)

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Carema DOC

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Name another region that Carema DOC is climatically comparable to?

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Valle d’Aosta, due to its cool climate and Alpine landscape

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What is the traditional vine training sytem in Carema?

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Topia system (pergola)

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Describe the vineyards of Carema

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Originally there was no suitable land for vines. This was overcome by constructing terraces sustained by dry stone walls and by backfilling with soil from the valley floor.

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What is the minimum total aging of Carema DOC?

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At least 2 years of which a minimum of 1 year is in oak

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What is the minimum total aging of Carema DOC Riservas?

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At least 3 years of which a minimum of 1 year is in oak

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What percentage of Nebbiolo is used in Carema DOC?

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85% Nebbiolo.

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Where is the DOCG of Erbaluce di Caluso (Caluso) located?
Between the banks of the Ivrea glacial moraine, the city of Ivrea and the village of Caluso
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Describe the vineyards of Caluso
The vineyards grow on gentle hills at an elevation of 200-500 metres
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Describe the historical style of Erbaluce di Caluso
A sweet passito version of Erbaluce di Caluso enjoyed the highest reputation, however declined during the 20th century
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Name the 3 styles of Erbaluce di Caluso
Dry, sparkling and passito.
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Name the soil type of Erbaluce di Caluso
Moraine - acidic, sandy-gravel soils
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What makes Erbaluce suitable for passito wines?
Its thick skin and high acidity
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Name the 3 DOCs of Western Piemonte
Valsusa, Pinerolese & Colline Saluzzesi
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Name the 2 DOCs of Torino Hills
Freisa di Chieri & Collina Torinese
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Name the soil type of Torino Hills
Calcareous-marl
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On which bank of the Po River are Torino Hills situated?
On the right bank, to the southern/easterns outskirts of Torino (Turin)
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What is the climate of Alba?
Moderate Continental
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Which bank of the Tanaro are the Roero Hills located?
Left bank
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Which bank of the Tanaro are the Langhe Hills located?
Right bank
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Descripe the vineyards of the Roero Hills
Low rising and steeply sloped
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Descripe the vineyards of the Langhe Hills
Higher elevation and gradual slopes
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What climate risks are associated with Alba?
Summer rainstorms and hail
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What climate characteristic extends the growing season of Nebbiolo in Alba?
Mild and foggy autumns extend the growing season into October
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What the soil type of Roero Hills?
Softer, sandier and rich in marine fossels
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What is the soil type of Langhe Hills?
Terre Bianche - calcareous marls
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How many appellations in Langhe and Roero Hills?
Twelve
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What are the classic grapes of Alba?
Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto
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In 2014 UNESCO added which areas to the World Heritage Site List
Vineyard Landscape fo Piedmonte: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato
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What does 'Langhe' refer to?
Tongues' (of land) referring to the shape of the elongated hills
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What grape variety is Langhe the classic home for?
Nebbiolo
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What grape varieties is Langhe well-known for?
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto and Moscato Bianco
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Describe the division of the Langhe Hills?
Alta Langa (south) and Bassa Lange (north of the town of Monforte d'Alba)
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Which river has a moderating effect on the Langhe Hills?
Tanaro River
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Which grape is more suited to the cooler Alta Langa?
Dolcetto which is early-ripening
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Which sites are best suited to Nebbiolo?
Nebbiolo is a challenging grape therefore it is positioned in the middle of south-facing slopes.
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Which DOCG is regarded as the highest and most powerful expression of Nebbiolo?
Barolo DOCG
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What percentage of Nebbiolo is Barolo DOCG?
100%
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When did estate-bottling in Barolo become more widespread?
1960s & 1970s
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What are Barolo's superior sites called?
Barolo's Cru
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How many geographical designations are there in Barolo?
181
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How many communal designations are there in Barolo?
11
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What are the two geographical formations of Barolo?
The older Helvetian/Serravallian and the younger Tortonian
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What is Tortonian soil?
Calcareous marls, more fertile and compact then Helvetian
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What is Helvetian/Serravallian soil?
Sandstone and sand, less compact and fertile then Tortonian
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What are the characterics of wines produced from Tortonian soil?
More perfumed, elegant, fruitier and softer - maturing relatively more rapidly
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What are the characterics of wines produced from Helvetian/Serravallian soil?
More power and depth and are fuller in body, more robust and structured and notably longer-lived, requiring more time in the bottle
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What wines are found on Tortonian soil?
Barolo and La Morra
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What wines are found on Helvetian/Serravallian soil?
Monforte d'Alba, Serrlunga d'Alba and part of Castiglione Falletto
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What is the style (colour) of Barolo?
Light ruby to garnet and aquires a brick-orange hue over time
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What is the style (colour) of Barolo?
Light ruby to garnet and aquires a brick-orange hue over time
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What are the aromas of Barolo?
Rose and violet, fresh red berries, cherries, tar and earth
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What is Barolo's palate?
High acid and tannins, full bodied
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How does Barolo benefit with ageing?
Barolo is long-lasting and benefits enormously from extended bottle age - softening the tannins and developing great tertiary and ethereal complexity
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What is Barolo Chinato?
A fortified, aromatised wine made from Barolo wine, paried with dark chocolate
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What is the minimum total aging of Barolo DOCG?
38 months of which a minimum of 18 months in oak
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What is the minimum total aging of Barolo DOCG Riserva?
62 months of which a minimum of 18 months in oak
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Where does Nebbiolo ripen earlier? Barolo or Barbaresco?
Barbaresco because of the moderating influence of the Tanaro River
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Which Dolcetto-based appellation of Langhe recognizes 76 cru sites or sori?
Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba DOCG
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What percentage of Barbera is Barbera d'Alba DOC?
Minimum 85% can be blended with Nebbiolo
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What is the minimum total aging of Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore?
Minimum 12 months of which a minimum of 4 months in oak
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Which grape variety is given the best sites in Langhe?
Nebbiolo
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Name 2 of the most prominent figures in the early history of Barolo
Giulia Falletti, Camillo Benso

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