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Abruzzi Flashcards

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Abruzzo is located on what coast?

A

Adriatic

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What is the most cultivated grape in Abruzzo and second most planted grape in Italy?

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Montepulciano

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What are rosato versions of Montepulciano called in Abruzzo? What is the name of the rosato only DOC for this?

A

Cerasuolo

Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC

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What is the min % of Montepulciano in Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC?

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Min 85%

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What is the minimum % of Montepulciano required in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC? What sub zone requires 100%?

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Min 85%

Terre di Casauria

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What are the five subzones of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?

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Casauria
Terre dei Vestini
Terre dei Peligni
Teate
Alto Tirino
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What DOCG is considered the classico zone of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG

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Who are the top two producers of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?

A

Edoardo Valentini

Emidio Pepe

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What is the min % of Montepulciano required in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG? What is the other main grape blended at a max of 10%?

A

Min 90%

Sangiovese

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10
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What are the aging requirements for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG? Rierva?

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Normale:
Min 2 years with 1 year in oak or chestnut and 6 months in bottle

Riserva:
Min 3 years with 1 year in oak or chestnut and 6 months in bottle

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Trebbiano d’Abruzzo may produced by one of which two grapes? Which is known as Bombino?

A

Trebbiano Toscano

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo (Bombino)

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12
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What are the four major cooperatives that dominate production in Abruzzo?

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Cantina Tollo
Casal Thaulero
Casal Bordino
Citra

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13
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Who is known as the Angelo Gaja of Abruzzo? AKA the “Lord of the Vines”

A

Edoardo Valentini

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14
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What vine training system is most common in Abruzzo?

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Tendone for bulk production

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15
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What three international varieties are allowed to be produced varietally in Controguerra DOC? What two indigenous white varieties are produced varietally here?

A

Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon

Passerine and Pecorino

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What are the main red and white grapes for Passito in Controguerra DOC? Spumante Metodo Classico?

A

Montepulciano for red
Trebbiano Toscano for white

Trebbiano Toscano

17
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Ortona DOC produces red and white wines from what grapes?

A

Montepulciano for red

Trebbiano (Toscano and Abruzzesse) for white

18
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Terre Tollesi (Tullum) DOC produces varietal wines from what 3 white grapes? 3 red?

A

Passerine, Pecorino, Falanghina for white

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sangiovese for red

19
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What grape makes up a min 60% of the blend for Terre Tollesi (Tullum) DOC spumante?

A

Chardonnay

20
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Terre Tollesi (Tullum) DOC makes red and white blends from what main grapes?

A

Montepulciano for red

Trebbiano (Toscano and Abruzzesse) for white

21
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Terre Tollesi (Tullum) DOC makes passito rosso and bianco from what grapes?

A

Malvasia and/or Moscato for white

Montepulciano for red

22
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In addition to Trebbiano what grape may be blended in Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC?

A

Bombino Bianco

23
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Villamanga DOC is a rosso only appellation for what grape?

A

Montepulciano (min 95%)

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