Abruzzo Flashcards
what is the most mountainous region in central and southern italy?
Abruzzo
what is the longest river in Abruzzo?
Aterno Pescara
Describe the climate of the three areas of abruzzo
coastal band is mediterranean
middle band is slightly more continental
inland mountainous region is continental, with the highest elevations being alpine
describe the soils of abruzzo
coastal areas have mostly clay
middle band is marl and sandstone with high clay content
montepulciano is native to which reigon?
Abruzzo
what are the characteristics of Montepulciano in the vineyard?
needs a long growing season to fully ripen
thick skin
productive
resistant to bunch rot and downy mildew
What grape is used in Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo rosato?
montepulciano
Why are the macerations of Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo very short?
because of montepulcianos deep colour and high levels of anthocyanins
What variety of Trebbiano is considered distinctive to the others in the group?
Trebbiano Abruzzese
Explain the often coplanting of trebbiano abruzzese with trebbiano toscano and bombino bianco?
all three varieties were mistaken for one another in the past
how does thecoplanting of trebbiano abruzzese with trebbiano toscano and bombino bianco affect the quality of the wines?
if vines have not been identified correctly wines labelled as being trebbiano abruzzese may actually contain trebbiano toscano and/or bombino bianco of which are of lower quality, thus lowering the quality of the wine.
what was the traditional training method in Abruzzo
Pergola Abruzzese (a variant of the tendone)
What are the two vine training methods that have slowly replaced Pergola Abruzzese in Abruzzo?
Guyot and Cordone Speronato
What is the only docg in Abruzzo?
Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG
what is the dominant variety in Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG
montepulciano
What was abruzzo’s first doc?
MOntepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
Where in abrruzzo are the vineyards of MOntepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC located
Most vineyards are on the coast and the middle band of hills, but some vineyards are on higher altitude sites and in the cooler inland areas
what is the dominant variety in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
montepulciano
Name the five subzones of
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
Cats Talk Aloud To Turtles
Casauria o terre di casauria
Terre de Vestini
Alto Tirino
Terre dei Pelligni
Teate
which subzone of montepulciano d’Abruzzo is located southwest of chieti along the aterno-pescara river and MUST BE 100% MONTEPULCIANO
Casauria o terre di casauria
which subzone of montepulciano d’Abruzzo extends from pescara up to the foothills of the gran sasso massif?
terre dei vestini
which subzone of montepulciano d’Abruzzo is at high elevation in the south eastern foothills of the gran sasso massif
Alto tirino
What is the only subzone of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo that must be 100% montepulciano?
Casauria o terre di casauria
Which subzone of montepulciano d’abruzzo is at high elevation, located in the peligna valley around the town of sulmona
Terre di Peligni
Which subzone of montepulciano d’abruzzo extends from Pescara and Chieti to the Molise Border
Teate
What does cerasuolo mean in italian?
cherry coloured
what three varieties are in the blend for trebbiano d’abruzzo DOC?
Trebbiano Aburzzese, Trebbiano Toscano and Bombino Bianco
Describe the ranges of styles produced under the Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC
Styles vary greatly from light and refreshing to big, opulent and complex
Who is an iconic producer of Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC?
Valentini
What wines are produced under the Abruzzo DOC?
Doc for varietal wines from pecorino, passerina and others less known grapes
