WSET 3 - Piemonte

Question 1

What is the topology of Barolo & Barbaresco?

Answer 1

S slopes

Question 2

What is the grape used in Barolo & Barbaresco?

Answer 2

Nebbiolo

Question 3

What are the flavours of Barolo?

Answer 3

Sour Cherry

Herbs

Question 4

What are the flavours of aged Barolo?

Answer 4

Truffle
tar
leather

Question 5

What are the flavours of barbaresco?

Answer 5

fruity, pepper

Question 6

What is the texture of good Barolo?

Answer 6

FB

Question 7

What 3 traits does Nebbiolo have?

Answer 7

HA
HT
Minimal colour

Question 8

How long does Barolo DOCG need aged for?

Answer 8

3 years, 18 mo oak

Question 9

How long does Barbaresco DOCG need aged for?

Answer 9

2 years, 9 mo oak

Question 10

What indicates a cru quality Barbaresco DOCG on the label?

Answer 10

Vineyard name

Question 11

What is the main grape in Barbera D’Asti DOCG?

Answer 11

Barbera

Question 12

What are the flavours in Barbera D’Asti DOCG?

Answer 12

Cherry
Plum
Black pepper

Question 13

What are the flavours in Dolcetto D’Alba DOCG?

Answer 13

Plum, cherry, dry herb

Question 14

What are the factors in Gavi?

Answer 14

Hill

Sea Breeze

Question 15

What is the white grape in Gavi?

Answer 15

Cortese

Question 16

What provides texture to the otherwise light ha Cortese wine in Gavi?

Answer 16

Old oak

extended lees

Question 17

What are the flavours of Cortese?

Answer 17

floral
citrus
green apple
pear