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  1. What DOC traditionally adopts the Topia vine training system?
    Carema DOC
  2. Which grape's name translates as "little sweet one"?
    Dolcetto
  3. Dogliani DOCG is based on which grape?
    Dolcetto
  4. What is the production method for Alta Langa DOCG?
    Traditional method sparkling
  5. How many communes can make Barolo DOCG?
    11
  6. What is the approximate alcohol content in Moscato d'Asti DOCG?
    ~ 5 - 5.5% abv
  7. Which clone of Nebbiolo is considered lesser quality and higher yielding?
    Bolla
  8. What is the minimum aging for Barolo DOCG?
    38 months
  9. How many MGAs are there in Barolo DOCG?
    181
  10. What is the grape Uva Rara called in Northern Piemonte?
    Bonarda
  11. What is the minimum percentage of Dolcetto in Diano d'Alba DOCG?
    100%
  12. What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Ghemme DOCG?
    85%
  13. The town of Castognole is most known for what aromatic red grape variety?
    Ruche
  14. The Nizza DOCG is based on what grape variety?
    Barbera
  15. Barbaresco is on which bank of the Tanaro river?
    Right bank
  16. What are the names of the two geologic formations in Barolo DOCG?
    Tortonian and Helvetian/Serravallian
  17. What is the principal white grape of Caluso?
    Erbaluce
  18. Cannubi is a cru in what DOCG?
    Barolo DOCG
  19. What is the name of the village where Nascetta is native?
    Novello
  20. Define "Bricco"
    A superior site on the higher part of the hill
  21. What is the Nebbiolo-based DOC in Piemonte that borders Valle d'Aosta?
    Carema DOC
  22. What is the minimum aging time for Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG?
    14 months (with at least 6 months in oak)
  23. Why is Erbaluce suitable for passito wines?
    Its thick skin and high acidity
  24. Grignolino gets its name from what?
    The high number of pips (grignole in Italian)
  25. Approximately when did Barolo transition into a dry wine?
    Mid 19th century
  26. Boca DOC is in which winegrowing region of Piemonte?
    Northern Piemonte
  27. Timorasso is grown mostly around what area of Piemonte?
    The hills of Tortona
  28. Favorita is genetically identical to which popular grape from Sardegna?
    Vermentino
  29. Define "Sori"
    A sunny, well exposed site
  30. In which village would you most likely find the grape Pelaverga Piccolo?
    Verduno
  31. The first MGAs created in Piemonte were in which DOCG?
    Diano d'Alba DOCG
  32. What is the percentage of Cortese require in Gavi DOCG?
    100%
  33. Define Barolo Chinato
    Aromatized, fortified wine produced using Barolo wine
  34. What is the percentage of Cortese required in Gavi DOCG?
    100%
  35. In Northern Piemonte, which river separates the Vercelli hills from the Novara Hills?
    Sesia
  36. What is the principal clone of Nebbiolo?
    Lampia
  37. What is the minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in Roero DOCG?
    95%
  38. The Roero and Lange hills of Piemonte are divided by which river?
    Tanaro
  39. Who created Asti Spumante?
    Carlo Gancia
  40. What are the names of the three villages of Barbaresco?
    Barbaresco, Neive, and Treiso
  41. Who produced the first commercial Vermouth in 1786?
    Carpano
  42. What is the most widely planted white grape in Piemonte?
    Moscato Bianco
  43. What is the minimum aging for Dogliani Superiore DOCG?
    1 year
  44. What is the largest subzone of Moscato d'Asti DOCG?
    Canelli
  45. What is the most widely planted red grape in Piemonte?
    Barbera
  46. What is the maximum pressure (atm) of Moscato d'Asti DOCG?
    2.5 atm
  47. Which river separates the DOCGs of Gattinara and Ghemme?
    Sesia
  48. Why would Freisa have traditionally been finished with some residual sugar?
    To offset Freisa's characteristic bitterness
  49. How many MGAs are there in Barbaresco DOCG?
    66
  50. What is Nebbiolo called in Northern Piemonte?
    Spanna
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Piemonte
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Wine Scholar Guild Italian Wine Scholar Flashcards for Piemonte
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