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1 Land of lakes, wine, and truffles October 11 th, 2014 Worcester Chapter

2 Agenda Greeting wine Wine education/discussion Wine tasting with appetizers Exchange dollars for wine AWS Announcements Mystery wine Wine and friendly discussion

2013 Stefano Massone Gavi Vigneto Masera DOCG Varietal: 100% Cortese Location: vineyard located in

Vine age: 36 years Viticulture: sustainable no fertilizers, insecticides or herbicides, pruning and

3 2013 Stefano Massone Gavi Vigneto Masera DOCG Varietal: 100% Cortese Location: vineyard located in the warmer southeastern part of Gavi Soil: very poor calcareous soil Vineyard: 25 acres, 820 ft. Vine age: 36 years Viticulture: sustainable no fertilizers, insecticides or herbicides, pruning and limiting his yields Vinification: stainless steel Production: 2,000 cases Tasting notes: this delicious white is both soft and crisp. With a pleasant stony minerality, this straw-yellow wine features notes of lime, apple, pear, exotic fruits and a lovely, lingering, refreshing finish Ratings: WS: 88

5 Overview Piedmont vs. Piemonte Means at the foot of the mountains Wine region is in the Po River Valley Turin: 4 th largest city in Italy and car manufacturing capital Piedmontese endangered language not protected by the Italian government Produces more DOC/G wines by volume than any other Italian wine region 84% of piedmont falls under a DOC/G designation no IGT classification some wines have the grape and town both on the label (Barbera d'alba) 6 th largest producer in terms of volume Northern Piedmont rice paddies Bra the acknowledged birthplace of the slow food movement Another Piedmont creation Vermouth

8 Wine Regions of Piemonte

9 Major Grape Varieties Reds: Barbera Dolcetto Nebbiolo Whites: Moscato Cortese Arneis

10 Barbera Most widely planted grape in the region, 3 rd most-planted red grape variety in Italy 50% of the region's annual DOC Deep color, low tannins and high levels of acid Intense aroma of fresh red and blackberries, black cherries, violet, lavender, dried leaves Barbera d'alba haves a deep color with more intense fruit Use of oak barrels for aging DNA evidence suggest a relation to Mourvèdre Very vigorous, must be pruned Ripens 2 weeks after Dolcetto and 2 weeks before Nebbiolo 1985 Barbera scandal

11 Left Glass Right Glass 2010 Domenico Clerico Trevigne Barbera d'alba DOP 2007 Adria Vini Barbera da Vine DOC

2010 Domenico Clerico Trevigne Barbera d'alba DOP Grape variety: 100% Barbera Vine age: 25 years Vineyard: 9¼ acres Production: 1,750 cases Aging: 16 months French oak (50% new/50% 1 year old)

12 2010 Domenico Clerico Trevigne Barbera d'alba DOP Grape variety: 100% Barbera Vine age: 25 years Vineyard: 9¼ acres Production: 1,750 cases Aging: 16 months French oak (50% new/50% 1 year old) Tasting notes: This is full of pure cherry flavors, starting with a smooth texture and staying focused as mint, spice and tobacco notes appear. A tad astringent on the finish, this turns richer with air. Very complex. Ratings: WS: 91, IWC: 91, WA: 89

2007 Adria Vini Barbera da Vine DOC Grape variety: 100% Barbera Vineyards: sourced from growers from around the town of Nizza Aging: 10% 2 nd/ 3 rd year oak

14 2007 Adria Vini Barbera da Vine DOC Grape variety: 100% Barbera Vineyards: sourced from growers from around the town of Nizza Aging: 10% 2 nd/ 3 rd year oak barriques for 12 months, 90% large Slovenian casks Tasting notes: spicy notes of salami skin on the nose subtly underpin the rich cherry fruit aromas, vibrant acidity

16 Terroir Continental climate: long cold winters, hot humid summers, temperate springs and autumns 32% of Piemonte is made up of hills Wine growing most concentrated in the hills on the Liguria border Soil: mostly marl and limestone Rainfall: scarce, among the lowest in the EU due to the rain shadow effect of the Alps Foggy, best sites are above the fog

17 Dolcetto Means little sweet one derived from the name of the hills where the vine is cultivated Dry, tannic, low acid Intensely and brightly colored, black cherry, licorice, prunes, bitter almond finish Gown on less favorable cooler sites at higher elevations Ripens early Early to market wine to generates income while Nebbiolo and Barbera are being matured Standard 11.5%, Superiore 12.5% Can also be sold under the name Dogliani Usually, no oak DOC or DOCG Less appreciated than Barbera or Nebbiolo

18 Left Glass Right Glass 2012 Poderi e Cantine Oddero Dolcetto d'alba DOC 2007 Roagna Dolcetto d'alba DOC

19 2012 Poderi e Cantine Oddero Dolcetto d'alba DOC Grape variety: 100% Dolcetto Vine age: years Vineyard: 3 acres Vinification: stainless-steel Production: 833 cases Tasting notes: bitter cherry and licorice on the nose. Finishes with slightly drying tannins and very good length Ratings: IWC: 89

21 2007 Roagna Dolcetto d'alba DOC Grape variety: 100% Dolcetto Vine age: 35 years Vineyard: 37 acres Soil: marl, calcareous Viticulture: practicing organic (not certified) Vinification: fermentation in wood casks Aging: 6 months in steel before release Tasting notes: intense ruby color with violet shades. Full, fresh and fruity nose with a clear aroma of red fruits, especially cherries, flowers, licorice and tar. Dry taste, pleasantly round, with a good structure consistent with the olfactory sensations Ratings: WA: 89

23 History Greeks/Cisalpine Gaul Celtic tribes/romans/visigoths/catholic Church 14 th century Greek style sweet wines and viticultural practices Early 1800s first dry Bordeaux-style wine made from Nebbiolo 1850 Giuseppe Garibaldi introduced the Bordeaux mixture to control the spread of oidium 1850s viticultural practices from Burgundy adopted Austrian government to double the tariffs of Piemontese wines 1861 Italy unified

24 History Cont d Late 19 th century, Piemontese nobility and the ruling House of Savoy the wine of kings; the king of wines Phyloxera hit the Piemonte in the late 19 th century 1934: Official zone of Barolo defined 1960s: Move toward estate-bottling, Barbaresco builds acclaim 1963: DOC system introduced 1980: Barolo gains DOCG status; Killer B s 1980s: Modern techniques evolve style of Piemontese reds

25 Nebbiolo Named from the Piedmontese word nebbia meaning fog The valley and the mountains produce fog cover which aides in the ripening of the Nebbiolo grape Southwest exposure at altitudes between 490 1,150 ft Harvested in mid-november Most revered grape in Piedmont Nebbiolo wines are inconsistent. The highs are very high and the lows, very low. Check the AWS vintage chart

26 Barbaresco Less than 10 miles from Barolo Maritime influence of the Tanaro river, slightly cooler than Barolo Less tannic than Barolo More elegant and approachable in their youth DOCG regulations: minimum alcohol content of 12.5% 26 months aging in the winery for Normale 50 months minimum for Riserva 200,000 cases produced annually Soils more uniform than in Barolo Production zone is considerably smaller than Barolo Barbaresco feminine, Barolo masculine Queen of Wines

27 Left Glass Right Glass 2004 Prunotto Bric Turot Barbaresco DOCG 2001 Fontanafredda Coste Rubin Barbaresco DOCG

2004 Prunotto Bric Turot Barbaresco DOCG Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo Vineyard: 12 acres, Bric Turot vineyard in Barbaresco, 600-980 ft.

28 2004 Prunotto Bric Turot Barbaresco DOCG Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo Vineyard: 12 acres, Bric Turot vineyard in Barbaresco, ft. Soil: rich in calcareous clay and in magnesium, manganese and zinc Aging: 12 months in 500 liter oak barrels. 10 months of bottle ageing Tasting notes: deep and complex with hints of liquorice, forest fruits, violets, cinnamon and cloves. On the palate, full and well balanced with a persisting finish of mature fruits Ratings: WA: 90, IWC: 92, WS: 93

30 2001 Fontanafredda Coste Rubin Barbaresco DOCG Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo Vineyard: 12 acres, Bric Turot vineyard in Barbaresco, ft. Soil: calcareous marl-rich soil Vinification: selected yeasts Aging: 12 months in 2,000/3,000 liter Allier barrels, 12 months in the bottle Tasting notes: Ruby-red with garnet highlights; on the nose ripe plums, bilberries and violets merge harmoniously with hints of liquorice, cinnamon and tobacco. Well-structured tannins and intense fruit fill the mouth with a closely-packed, full flavor Ratings: WA: 91

32 Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin

33 Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin Cont d Before EC 510/2006 After EC 510/2006

34 Barolo Acidic and viciously tannic Great aging ability Soil of this area is clay and marl which helps reduce the acidity 7x5 miles wide 500,000 cases of Barolo are produced annually Planted only in hills with suitable slopes/sw orientations where the snow melts first Aromas include tar and roses Aging requirements: 38 months Normale, 62 months for Reserva Aging potential: years King of Wines

Wine Characteristics from different Vineyards La Morra Perfumed and graceful Most aromatic, feminine Supple, yet seductive Easiest of all to drink young Ruby hue Barolo Broad, open, and youthful

35 Wine Characteristics from different Vineyards La Morra Perfumed and graceful Most aromatic, feminine Supple, yet seductive Easiest of all to drink young Ruby hue Barolo Broad, open, and youthful Plush and warm Velvety, supple, easygoing Feminine, yet considerable structure and concentration. Classic Serralunga d Alba More limestone in soil Powerful, long-aging More extracted and tannic Rich with depth, concentration and are the most full-bodied Barolos Great staying power More color

36 Left Glass Middle Glass Right Glass 2004 Mauro Sebaste Monvigliero Barolo DOCG 2004 Mauro Sebaste Brunate Barolo DOCG 2004 Mauro Sebaste Prapò Barolo DOCG

37 2004 Mauro Sebaste Monvigliero Barolo DOCG Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo Vineyard: plot in the Commune of Verduno, borders La Morra Soil: predominantly limestone, light colored mixed with chalky veins quite characteristic of in this commune Tasting notes: ruby red, with garnet hues. Astonishingly intense, and instantly recognizable, perfume of Provençal black olive tapenade, cedar and truffle is nothing short of hypnotic. The palate is persistent, round, with well-integrated soft tannins Ratings: WS: 94

38 2004 Mauro Sebaste Brunate Barolo DOCG Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo Vineyard: plot in the Commune of Barolo Soil: calcareous Aging: 1,600 liter French oak barrels and in some small 400 liter barrels for 36 months, followed by 24 months bottle aging Tasting notes: there's fabulous richness on the nose, with blackberry, flowers, cedar, dried mushroom and fresh meat. Full-bodied, with wonderful fruit and supersilky tannins. Long and caressing Ratings: WS: 92

2004 Mauro Sebaste Prapò Barolo DOCG Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo Vineyard: plot in the Commune of Serralunga d'alba Soil: calcareous and rich in iron Aging: 1,600 liter French barrels, and in some

39 2004 Mauro Sebaste Prapò Barolo DOCG Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo Vineyard: plot in the Commune of Serralunga d'alba Soil: calcareous and rich in iron Aging: 1,600 liter French barrels, and in some small 400 liter barrels for 36 months, followed by 8 months bottle aging Tasting notes: ethereal nose and aromas of withered roses fail to suppress a slight fragrance of underbrush, which makes it extremely well-balanced and rounded. Austere and impressive. With its excellent tannicity, it can have a very lengthy cellar life: 20/25 years Ratings: WS: 92

41 Exchange Dollars for Wine Cost per person: 19 people: $20 18 people: $21 17 people: $23 16 people: $24

42 Test 1. What are the 3 main red grapes of Piedmont? 2. Name 3 aromas or flavors of Dolcetto wine. 3. True or False: Dolcetto has DOC and DOCG status. 4. The best sites are reserved for what grape variety? 5. True or False: more Barbaresco is produced than Barolo. 6. True or False: Barolo was once a simple, rustic, sweet wine 7. The Cortese grape is used in the production of what wine? 8. What are the four levels of quality for wine in Italy, in order from highest to lowest? 9. What are the Killer B s? 10. Name 2 DOCGs in Piedmont.

AWS Announcements AWS Full year rate, good through 12/31/2015 NTP

Conference Next month: Contessa Meola event Holiday Dinner!

6 th Mac s Diner 3 course dinner $20 deposit to secure your spot

43 AWS Announcements AWS Full year rate, good through 12/31/2015 NTP results due at Chapter Chairs breakfast at the National Conference Next month: Contessa Meola event Holiday Dinner! Saturday, Dec. 6 th Mac s Diner 3 course dinner $20 deposit to secure your spot Finger Lakes Fri., Oct. 17 th Mon., Oct. 20 th Monthly wine dinner at The People s Kitchen Jerry special events coordinator Tue., Oct. 21 st at 7:00 California wine dinner series at Ceres Bistro Wed., Oct. 22 nd at 6:00 Napa Valley $80 per person, tax/tip inclusive

44 Mystery Wine The challenge: what is this wine? Old world/new world? Old world terroir, minerally, earthy New world varietal, wine maker influence, fruit, oak Age? Color What varietal/blend? Aroma/bouquet Taste/texture What region/country? Cold climate/warm climate? Acidity?

BODEGAS PUELLES ADVENTURES IN RIOJA ALTA. Worcester Chapter September 24 th, 2016

BODEGAS PUELLES ADVENTURES IN RIOJA ALTA September 24 th, 2016 Worcester Chapter http://awsworcester.org Agenda Greeting wine Wine education/stories/discussion Wine tasting with appetizers Exchange dollars