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1
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What is the topography of Abruzzo?

A

Mountains - 65%
Hills - 35%
Plains - < 1%

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What is the most mountainous region in southern & central Italy?

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Abruzzo

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What are the major soil types in Abruzzo?

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Coastal hills - clay based soil of marine origin
Middle hills - marl, sandstone & clay

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What is the traditional and majority training system used in Abruzzo?

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Pergola Abruzzese

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5
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What is the most planted grape in Abruzzo?

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Montepulciano (R)

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What is the most planted white grape in Abruzzo?

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Trebbiano Toscano (W)

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7
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What is the most planted grape, red or white?

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Red - 60%

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(T or F) Historically Montepulciano (R) was confused with Sangiovese (R)?

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True

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9
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(T or F) The Montepulciano (R) grape is very closely related to Sangiovese (R)?

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False

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10
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(T or F) Montepulciano (R) used to be widely used as bulk blending wine (vino da taglio)?

A

True

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(T or F) The majority of Montepulciano (R) plantings are found in Abruzzo?

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True

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12
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What are the details on Montepulciano (R)?

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  1. Native to Abruzzo
  2. Late ripening
  3. Needs long warm growing season
  4. Vigorous, thick skinned, high tannins & high anthocyanin content
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13
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What is Abruzzo’s only NTK DOCG?

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Colline Teramane Montepulciano d ‘Abruzzo DOCG

Minimum 90% Montepulciano

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14
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What is Abruzzo’s first DOC?

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Montepulciano d ‘Abruzzo DOC
Minimum 85% Montepulciano
5 subzones

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15
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(T or F) Abruzzo is one of the most densely planted regions in central & southern Italy?

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True

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What is the traditional vine training system in Abruzzo?

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Pergola Abruzzese

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17
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What % of DOC/G production is bottled under the Montepulciano d ‘Abruzzo DOC?

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75%

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18
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(T or F) Cerasuolo d ‘Abruzzo is a distinctive rose’ sparkling wine?

A

False - It is NOT sparkling

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What are the details on the Trebbiano d’ Abruzzo DOC?

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  1. Historically Abruzzo’s flagship white
  2. Blend of:
    - Trebbiano Abruzzese (W) (min 85%)
    - Trebbiano Toscano (W)
    - Bombino Bianco (W)
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20
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What are the details on the Cerasuolo d ‘Abruzzo DOC?

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  1. Regional Rosato DOC
  2. Min 85% Montepulciano (R)
  3. Deep color and intense cherry from the Montepulciano (R) grape
  4. Among Italy’s best Rosatos
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21
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What are the NTK red grapes of Abruzzo?

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Montepulciano (R)

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What are the NTK white grapes of Abruzzo?

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Trebbiano Toscano (W)
Trebbiano Abruzzese (W)
Pecorino (W)

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23
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What % of Abruzzo is bottled under DOC/G?

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40%

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24
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What are the NTK appellations of Abruzzo?

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  1. Colline Teramane Montepulciano d ‘Abruzzo DOCG
  2. Montepulciano d ‘Abruzzo DOC
  3. Cerasuolo d’ Abruzzo DOC
  4. Trebbiano d ‘Abruzzo DOC
  5. Abruzzo DOC
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25
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What is the regional appellation covering all of Abruzzo?

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Abruzzo DOC

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26
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What is the climate of Abruzzo?

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Mediterranean near the coast
Continental inland

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27
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What is the capital of Abruzzo?

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L’Aquila

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28
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What appellation has the most historic and important white wine in Abruzzo?

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Trebbiano d’ Abruzzo DOC

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29
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What borders Abruzzo?

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W - Lazio
N - Marche
E - Adriatic Sea
S - Molise

30
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Which appellation stretches from the Adriatic Sea to the foothills of the Gran Sasso Massif and the Mondi della Laga?

A

Colline Teramane Montepulciano d ‘ Abruzzo DOCG

31
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What area does the Trebbiano d ‘Abruzzo DOC cover?

A

All of Abruzzo’s winegrowing areas

32
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What is the synonym for rosato wine in Abruzzo?

33
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What kind of wine does the Cerasuolo d Abruzzo DOC produce?

A

A Rose’ made from Montepulciano (R)

34
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What are the 5 subzones of the Montepulciano d ‘Abruzzo DOC?

A
  1. Casauria or Terre di Casauria
  2. Terre dei Vestini
  3. Alto Tirino
  4. Terre dei Peligini
  5. Teate
35
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What is Abruzzo’s first DOC?

A

Montepulciano Abruzzo DOC

36
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What grape has its plantings increasing because of its success in Marche?

A

Pecorino (W)

37
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Is Montepulciano (R) native to Abruzzo?

38
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(T or F) The majority of Abruzzo’s vineyards are planted to red grapes?

39
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What kind of role do international grapes play in Abruzzo?

A

A minor role <5%

40
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(T or F) Pecorino (W) is an up and coming red grape often crafted as a varietal?

A

False
It is a white grape

41
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(T or F) The majority of Abruzzo’s vineyards are planted to 3 grapes?

A

True
- Montepulciano (R)
- Trebbiano Toscano (W)
- Trebbiano Abruzzese (W)

42
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What is the most widely planted grape in Abruzzo?

A

Montepulciano (R)

43
Q

Which Grape is considered to have the highest quality:
1. Trebbiano Abruzzese
2. Trebbiano Toscano
3. Bombino Bianco

A

Trebbiano Abruzzese (W)

44
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What grape forms the base of almost all of of Abruzzo’s red DOC’s

A

Montepulciano (R)

45
Q

What 3 grapes dominate the vineyards of Abruzzo?

A

Montepulciano (R)
Trebbiano Toscano (W)
Trebbiano Abruzzese (W)

46
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What are the Sangro, Tordino, Vomano and Tronto?

47
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What sea borders Abruzzo?

A

The Adriatic Sea

48
Q

In which topographical band will you find clay, marl & sandstone?

A

The middle hilly band

49
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In which of Abruzzo’s 3 topographical bands are the mountains situated?

A

The Inland innermost band

50
Q

Cerasuolo d ‘Abruzzo is made by what winemaking technique?

A

Bleeding of the tank

51
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What is “vino da taglio”

A

Bulk blending wine

52
Q

What is Abruzzo’s most planted white grape?

A

Trebbiano Toscano (W)

53
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What mountain range is responsible for Abruzzo’s rugged landscape?

A

The Central Apennines

54
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What is the predominant topography of Abruzzo?

55
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What is Abruzzo’s DOC for Rosato wine?

A

Cerasuolo d ‘Abruzzo DOC

56
Q

Pecorino (W) is a white grape native to Abruzzo or Marche?

57
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What 3 grapes can make up Trebbiano d ‘Abruzzo DOC?

A

Minimum of 85% of
Trebbiano Abruzzese and/or Trebbiano Toscano (W) and/or Bombino Bianco

58
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(T or F) The name Cerasuolo derives from the word “Cerese” (cherry)?

59
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What is the traditional vine training system in Abruzzese?

A

Pergola Abruzzese

60
Q

Which DOC accounts for Abruzzo’s largest wine production?

A

Montepulciano d ‘Abruzzo DOC

61
Q

What grape is Montepulciano (R) historically confused with?

A

Sangiovese (R)

62
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What was Abruzzo’s first DOC?

A

Montepulciano d ‘Abruzzo DOC

63
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Although Abruzzo’s soils are diverse most contain?

64
Q

Abruzzo had a rich ampelographic heritage until?

A

Phylloxera devastated the vineyards

65
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Which of these vine training systems is not used in Abruzzo:
- Pergola Abruzzese
- Alberello
- Guyot
-Cordone Speronato

66
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(T or F) Abruzzo is one of the most densely planted wine regions in central & southern Italy?

67
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How does Cerasuolo d ‘Abruzzo differ from other Rosatos?

A

It is savory, complex and more structured

68
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Cerasuolo is derived from the word “Ceresa” which means?

A

Cherry colored

69
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Where are the majority of the vineyards located in Abruzzo?

A

The coastal & middle bands of hills

70
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Trebbiano Abruzzese was once thought to be identical to?

A

Bombino Bianco

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