Piemonte / Sub-regions Flashcards
What are the 4 major sub-region in Piemonte?
Northern Piemonte
Western Piemonte and Torino Hills
Alba
Monferrato
Which provinces are most of the northern Piemonte appellations located in?
Novara, Vercelli and Biella
What are the 2 main varieties in northern Piemonte?
Nebbiolo and Erbaluce
What is the smallest and least productive sub-region?
Western Piemonte and Torino Hills
What areas do Western Piemonte and Torino Hills cover?
western and mountainous part of Piemonte at foothills of Alps; and hills to east of Torino
Where is Alba located?
surrounds city of Alba in eastern part of Cuneo province
Which areas does Alba include?
Langhe and Roero hills; flank banks of Tanaro River
Where is Monferrato located?
Asti and Alessandri provinces
Which area does Monferrato cover?
south of Po River and stretches down to Ligurian Apennines
What is the largest sub-region?
Monferrato
Which sub-region is the traditional home of Nebbiolo?
Alba
Which sub-region is the traditional home of Barbera and Moscato Bianco?
Monferrato
