Abruzzo Flashcards

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Q

Why are Emidio Pepe’s wine DOC, not DOCG?

A

He uses no oak, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG (which he is within) requires 1 year in oak.

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What are the main DOPs in Abruzzo? (5)

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC

Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC

Abruzzo DOC

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What are the geographic relationions between Abruzzo DOC, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC and Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC?

A

All identical geographic boundaries

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What river cuts through Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG?

A

Tronto River

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What is the classic vine training technique used in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?

A

Tendone AKA Pergola

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What is unique about Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC?

A

Only DOP in Italy dedicated to Rosato production

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What is Trebbiano d’Abruzzo?

A

The Puglian grape Bombino Bianco

NOT Verdicchio (Trebbiano di Soave) or Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano Toscano).

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What styles are made in Abruzzo DOC?

A

Bianco

Rosso

Spumante (Bianco, Rosé)

Passito (Bianco, Rosso)

Varietal White Wines

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What are the permitted varieties in Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC?

A

ROSATO ONLY

Min. 85% Montepulciano, max. 15% OARG

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What is Contraguerra?

A

Small DOC within Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Terramane DOCG permitting a wide array of styles that producers use to make other styles.

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What are the subzones of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC? (5)

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Terre di Casauria/Casauria (100%)

Terre dei Vestini (90%)

Terre dei Peligni (95%)

Alto Tirino (95%)

Teate (90%)

All have different restrictions, incl. more Montepulciano, and are available in Rosso or Rosso Riserva versions.

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What styles are produced in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?

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Rosso

Rosso Riserva

Rosso w/ Subzone

Rosso Riserva w/ Subzone

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What styles are made in Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC?

A

Bianco

Bianco Superiore

Bianco Riserva

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What are the permitted grapes and styles of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG?

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Styles (Rosso):

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva

Varieties:

Minimum 90% Montepulciano

Maximum 10% Sangiovese

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