Abruzzo Flashcards

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What is the most widely planted red grape in Abruzzo?

A

Montepulciano - It easily produces ripe, tannic and full-bodied wines of deep color

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What is Cerasuolo?

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Rosato with cherry red hue of the rosés. 85% Montepulciano bled with the skins sometimes only 12 hours

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

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source of good value Montepulciano
85% min

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Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG

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essentially the classico zone of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. 90% min Montepulciano, 1 years aging including 2 months in bottle
Riserva - 3 years aging

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Name two producers in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?

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Edoardo Valentini and the naturalistic Emidio Pepe

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Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC

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most of the region’s white wines from Trebbiano Toscano or the distinct Trebbiano Abruzzese (Bombino)

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Name a wine producer from Abruzzo?

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Tenute Barone di Valforte
Montepulciano, Cerasuolo, Pecorino,

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