Abruzzo

Question 1

Which was Abruzzo’s first DOC?

Answer 1

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Central Appenines

Question 3

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

Answer 3

FALSE

Question 4

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

Answer 4

FALSE

Question 5

Trebbiano Abruzzese is frequently confused with Trebbiano Toscano and …

Answer 5

Bombino Bianco

Question 6

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

Answer 6

FALSE

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC

Question 8

Name Abruzzo’s most widely planted grape

Answer 8

Montepulciano

Question 9

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

Answer 9

FALSE

Question 10

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

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

Which grape is Montepulciano historically confused with?

Answer 11

Sangiovese

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

Question 13

Describe the predominant topography of the Abruzzo region

Answer 13

Mountainous

Question 14

What is the traditional vine training system in Abruzzo?

Answer 14

Pergola Abruzzese