Abruzzo

Question 1

What is the most cultivated grape of Abruzzo?

Answer 1

Montepulciano

Question 2

True/False: Montepulciano is the second most cultivated red grape in Italy

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Rosado wines from Abruzzo also go by what other name?

Answer 3

Cerasuolo

Question 4

What is the minimum percentage of Montepulciano required for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC wines?

Answer 4

85%

Question 5

What is the name of the “classico” zone of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo?

Answer 5

Colline Teramane

Question 6

How does the blend requirement differ between Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC and Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG?

Answer 6

DOC requires 85%, plus 15% other red grapes

DOCG requires 90% plus 10% Sangiovese

Question 7

Which sub-zone of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC requires 100% Montepulciano?

Answer 7

Terre di Casauria

Question 8

In what year was Colline Teramane awarded DOCG status?

Answer 8

2003

Question 9

What elevage is stipulated for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG?

Answer 9

Normale: 2 years from Nov 1, with 1 in oak/chestnut, 6 months in bottle

Riserva: 3 years from Nov 1, with 1 in oak/chestnut, 6 months in bottle

Question 10

Name two top producers from Abruzzo.

Answer 10

Edoardo Valentini

Emidio Pepe

Question 11

Most of Abruzzo’s white wines are released under what DOC?

Answer 11

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC

Question 12

What three varietals are form the backbone of the Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC blend?

Answer 12

Trebbiano Toscano
Trebbiano Abruzzese
Bombino Bianco