Abruzzo

Question 1

Which region is directly North of Abruzzo?

Answer 1

The Marche

Question 2

Which coast is Abruzzo located on?

Answer 2

The Adriatic coast

Question 3

What is the major red grape of Abruzzo?

Answer 3

Montepulciano

Question 4

What is the second most planted grape in Italy?

Answer 4

Montepulciano

Question 5

What are rosato wines called in Abruzzo?

Answer 5

Cerasualo, usually made from Montepulciano

Question 6

What is the white grape of Abruzzo?

Answer 6

Trebbiano Toscana

Question 7

What are the major DOC/G’s of Abruzzo?

Answer 7

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG
(Colline Teramane is essentially the classico zone)
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC

Question 8

Name two famous producers of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Answer 8

Edouardo Valentini

Emidio Pepe

Question 9

Describe the aging requirement for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Terramane DOCG and Riserva

Answer 9

Regs- 2yrs total one in wood

Riserva- 3yrs total 18 mo in wood

Question 10

What are the two types of Trebbiano grape in Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC?

Answer 10

Trebbiano Toscana and Trebbiano Abruzzese (Bombino)

Question 11

What is Bombino

Answer 11

A synonym for Trebbiano Abruzzese in Abruzzo