Abruzzo Flashcards
Newest Abruzzo docg. Styles allowed:
Terre Tollesi /Tullum varietal passerina, pecorino, Rosso, Rosso riserva, Spumante Bianco
What does annoso mean in Controguerra DOC.
Passito wine aged in barrel for min 30 months
Regions bordering Abruzzo.
Marche, Molise, Lazio
What are the Provinces of Production of Abruzzo DOC?
Teramo
Pescara
Chieti
l’Aquila
What are the DOCG’s of Abruzzo?
Tullum DOCG
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Terramane DOCG
Name for rose in Abruzzo?
Cerasuolo
What varieties that are allowed in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane?
90% Montepulciano
10% Sangiovese
What types of wood are allowed for aging in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Terraname?
Chestnut and Oak
What are the aging requirements for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Terramane?
Normale - Min 2 year 1 year in oak 6 months in bottle
Riserva - 3 year min
1 year wood
1 year bottle
What are the main white grapes of Tullum?
Pecorino
Passerina
In what province is the Terre Tollesi DOCG found?
Cheiti