Abruzzi Flashcards
Abruzzo is located on what coast?
Adriatic
What is the most cultivated grape in Abruzzo and second most planted grape in Italy?
Montepulciano
What are rosato versions of Montepulciano called in Abruzzo? What is the name of the rosato only DOC for this?
Cerasuolo
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC
What is the min % of Montepulciano in Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC?
Min 85%
What is the minimum % of Montepulciano required in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC? What sub zone requires 100%?
Min 85%
Terre di Casauria
What are the five subzones of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?
Casauria Terre dei Vestini Terre dei Peligni Teate Alto Tirino
What DOCG is considered the classico zone of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG
Who are the top two producers of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?
Edoardo Valentini
Emidio Pepe
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%?
Min 90%
Sangiovese
What are the aging requirements for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG? Rierva?
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
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo may produced by one of which two grapes? Which is known as Bombino?
Trebbiano Toscano
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo (Bombino)
What are the four major cooperatives that dominate production in Abruzzo?
Cantina Tollo
Casal Thaulero
Casal Bordino
Citra
Who is known as the Angelo Gaja of Abruzzo? AKA the “Lord of the Vines”
Edoardo Valentini
What vine training system is most common in Abruzzo?
Tendone for bulk production
What three international varieties are allowed to be produced varietally in Controguerra DOC? What two indigenous white varieties are produced varietally here?
Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon
Passerine and Pecorino
What are the main red and white grapes for Passito in Controguerra DOC? Spumante Metodo Classico?
Montepulciano for red
Trebbiano Toscano for white
Trebbiano Toscano
Ortona DOC produces red and white wines from what grapes?
Montepulciano for red
Trebbiano (Toscano and Abruzzesse) for white
Terre Tollesi (Tullum) DOC produces varietal wines from what 3 white grapes? 3 red?
Passerine, Pecorino, Falanghina for white
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sangiovese for red
What grape makes up a min 60% of the blend for Terre Tollesi (Tullum) DOC spumante?
Chardonnay
Terre Tollesi (Tullum) DOC makes red and white blends from what main grapes?
Montepulciano for red
Trebbiano (Toscano and Abruzzesse) for white
Terre Tollesi (Tullum) DOC makes passito rosso and bianco from what grapes?
Malvasia and/or Moscato for white
Montepulciano for red
In addition to Trebbiano what grape may be blended in Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC?
Bombino Bianco
Villamanga DOC is a rosso only appellation for what grape?
Montepulciano (min 95%)
