Piemonte / Western Piemonte & Torino Hills Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the Western Piemonte sub-region located?
A
located in the western Alps of Piemonte within Torino and Cuneo provinces
2
Q
What do the western Piemonte appellations have in common?
A
high-altitude DOCs that use rare local varieties
3
Q
How many DOCS are in western Piemonte?
A
3
4
Q
Where is the Torino Hills subregion located?
A
located east of Torino within Torino province
5
Q
Where are the Torino Hills DOCs located?
A
located on the right bank of the Po River on the southern and eastern outskirts of Torino
6
Q
How many appellations are found in Torino Hills?
A
2
7
Q
What type of soils are found in Torino Hills?
A
calcareous-marl
