TWP Italys+-s+Verified - High-Score Study Material

TWP Italys+-s+Verified - High-Score Study Material Italy's Appellation system - answer - As a member of the EU Italy must conform to the two tiered standard that separates quality wines Doc and DOCG are used for the PDO level whereas IGT and vini da tavola are used for the lower quality designation DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) - answer - Translated to 'regulated and guranteed place name Rules restricting varietals, yield, alcohol levels, and aging In addition these wines must undergo a chemical and taste analysis to gurnatee typicity Numbered tape is but over the capsule of the neck DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) - answer - These wines must adhere to regulations although not as stringent as those higher on the tier Not required to undergo any additional testing IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) - answer - Designation established in 1992 to acknowledge wines of quality that could not reach higher status, typically because of thei grape composition These wines are often known as 'super tuscans' Although DOC/G laws have changed to allow some of these wines a designation, many of them continue to use IGT due to the high prices they are able to charge Rules are much less stringent for these wines Vini da Tavola - answer - This is the basic designation which will state only Italy as its place of origin Classico - answer - Original/traditional production zone Refers to an area that retained a DOC/G designation before the area was expanded E.G. Chianti Classico refers to original 1932 area Riserva - answer - Can be used only for wines aged at least two years longer than normal wines Superiore - answer - Designation allowed in some DOC/G wines to meet more stringent requirements pertaining to yields and alcohol level Each DOC/G may have different rules and requirements for the use of this designation Cascina, Fattoria, y Tenuta - answer - Winery, Farm, or Vineyard Name Cantina - answer - Winery Produttore - answer - Producer Azienda - answer - Company Imbottigliato all'origine - answer - Estate Bottled Piedmont - answer - Situated in the foothills of the alps in northwest Italy Hilly region where only 5% of vines grown have officially been designated as flat These slopes help create their own microclimates dominated by family farms Exceptional sites on good slopes are termed 'Sori' or 'Bricco' which allow additional sunlight to fully ripen the grapes principal varietals are Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto Nebbiolo - answer - Late ripening varietal grown best on slopes with a southern tilt at about 490-1150 ft Produces big full body and heavy tannic wines that can age for years but still has great acidity for food like hearty meats and sauces Flavors include blackberry, smoke, tar, liquorice, and rustic notes Only grape permitted in DOCG wines of Barolo, Barbaresco and DOC Nebbiolo d'alba Also known as Spanna in Gattinara and Ghemme Langhe (DOC) - answer - Territorial DOC that covers Barolo, Barberesco and Alba areas Most noted for Langhe Rosso which allows wineries to circumvent some DOCG rules Designation used by some producers like Gaja to get around strict DOCG requirements in Barolo and Barberesco Allows blending of Barbara with Nebbiolo Chardonnay also produced here Barbera - answer - Piedmonts most widely planted grape usually on site where Nebbiolo cant grow Grown in some places internationally like central valley and sierra foothills Produces light to medium bodied wines with aromas of cherry and red berries with acidity that pairs well with tomato based dishes DOC Barbera d'alba and Barbera d'asti labled with varietal and region Varietal only can come from any region Arneis - answer - Produced in the hills of Reoro northwest of Alba Means 'rascal' in local dialect Produces dry and lively whites with pear and apricot flavors Cortese - answer - Produces the wines of Gavi (includign Gavi di Gavi) Very dry and crisp with mineral notes Baro