Abruzzo Flashcards
1
Q
Most mountainous region of Central/Southern Italy?
A
Abruzzo 65%, 35%Hills
2
Q
Abruzzo’s highest peaks
A
Massif of Gran Sasso
3
Q
Longest river of Abruzzo.
A
Astern-Pescara
4
Q
Capital of Abruzzo
A
L’Aquila (one of coldest cities in Italy)
5
Q
80% of Abruzzo grapes are of these 3 varietals
A
Montepulciano, Trebbiano Toscano, Trebbiano Abruzzese
6
Q
Over half of Abruzzo planted to ?
A
Montepulciano
7
Q
Trebbiano Abruzzese commonly mistaken for what other varietal
A
Bombino Bianco
8
Q
Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG
A
Min 90% Montepulciano, 10% Sangio
Abruzzo’s only DOCG.
Riserva = 36/12
9
Q
Abruzzo’s first DOC?
A
1968- Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
10
Q
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?
A
Min 85% Montepulciano
11
Q
5 sub zones of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?
A
- Casauria o Terre di Casauria- 100%
- Terre dei Vestini- 90%
- Alto Tirino- 95%
- Terre dei Peligni- 95%
- Teate- 90%
12
Q
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC
A
85% TA, TT, BB
