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Abruzzo Flashcards

1
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Climate of Abruzzo

A

Mediterranean

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2
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What grape variety famously calls Abruzzo home?

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Montepulciano

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3
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What are the three grape varieties that dominate Abruzzo?

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Montepulciano, Trebbiano Toscano, and Trebbiano Abruzzese.

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What is special about the Pergola Abruzzese?

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Unique. Point of differentiation. Different from Trentina (slope, follows sun). Abruzzese, shade. Higher photosynthesis. Canopy gives balance to multipulciano.

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Is montepulciano related to sangiovese?

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No. Not related at all.

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6
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Which wine can contain the lowest montepulciano percentage?
Montepulciano d’abruzzo
montepulciano d’abruzzo colline teramane
rosso piecno

A

Rosso Piceno (min 35%)

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7
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Which of the following is the most widely planted white grape in abruzzo?

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Trebbiano Toscano

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8
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What is Vino da Taglio?

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Bulk blending wine

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9
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What DOCs cover the entire Abruzzo area?

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Montepulciano d’abruzzo DOC, Cerasuolo d’abruzzo, and Trebbiano d’abruzzo, and abruzzo doc

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Cerasuolo d’abruzzo is made by what technique?

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Bleeding off the tank

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11
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Trebbiano abruzzese was thought to be identical to what grape?

A

Bombino Bianco

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12
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What is the traditional vine training system in Abruzzo?

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Pergola Abruzzese

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13
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Name Abruzzo’s DOC for the production of rosato wine that is considered among Italy’s best

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Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC

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14
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Montepulciano is native to the town of Montepulciano in Toscana. True or false?

A

False

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15
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Trebbiano Abruzzese is Abruzzo’s most widely planted grape. True or false?

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False

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16
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The name “Cerasuolo” derives from the word “cerasa” (cherry). True or false?

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True

17
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Name Abruzzo’s most widely planted grape

A

Montepulciano

18
Q

Which mountain ranges are responsible for Abruzzo’s rugged landscape?

A

Central Appenines

19
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By law, Tebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC must be made from a minimum of 85% Trebbiano Abruzzese. True or false?

A

False

20
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Trebbiano Abruzzese is frequently confused with Trebbiano Toscano and …

A

Bombino Bianco

21
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Which DOC/G accounts for Abruzzo’s largest wine production?

A

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

22
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Pecorino is a white grape native to Abruzzo. True or false?

A

False

23
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Describe the predominant topography of the Abruzzo region

A

Mountainous

24
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Which grape is Montepulciano historically confused with?

A

Sangiovese

25
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Which was Abruzzo’s first DOC?

A

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

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