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Nebbiolo

Origins & Viticulture · 6 questions · 400 pts

1 Which country is Nebbiolo most closely associated with?

A Italy B France C Spain D Portugal

2 What kind of climate does Nebbiolo need to ripen properly?

A Hot and dry with intense sunshine across the whole summer B Warm and humid with short summers and an early harvest C Continental with a long, sunny autumn that allows slow ripening D Cool and rainy with steady temperatures throughout the year

3 Which of these wines is made from the Nebbiolo grape?

A Amarone, a bold red wine from Veneto in Italy B Brunello, an age-worthy red wine from Montalcino in Italy C Chianti, a red wine from Tuscany in Italy D Barolo, a red wine from Piedmont in Italy

4 What color are Nebbiolo grapes when ripe?

A Dark purple, almost black B Deep blue C Golden yellow D Pale red with thin skin

5 When is Nebbiolo typically harvested compared to other varieties?

A It is one of the latest varieties harvested B It is among the first varieties harvested C It is harvested mid-season like most grapes D It can be harvested year-round in warm climates

6 Nebbiolo is sometimes called one of Italy's what?

A Easiest grapes to grow B Most planted grapes C Noblest grape varieties D Newest grape discoveries