Abruzzo Flashcards
Why are Emidio Pepe’s wine DOC, not DOCG?
He uses no oak, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG (which he is within) requires 1 year in oak.
What are the main DOPs in Abruzzo? (5)
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC
Abruzzo DOC
What are the geographic relationions between Abruzzo DOC, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC and Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC?
All identical geographic boundaries
What river cuts through Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG?
Tronto River
What is the classic vine training technique used in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?
Tendone AKA Pergola
What is unique about Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC?
Only DOP in Italy dedicated to Rosato production
What is Trebbiano d’Abruzzo?
The Puglian grape Bombino Bianco
NOT Verdicchio (Trebbiano di Soave) or Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano Toscano).
What styles are made in Abruzzo DOC?
Bianco
Rosso
Spumante (Bianco, Rosé)
Passito (Bianco, Rosso)
Varietal White Wines
What are the permitted varieties in Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC?
ROSATO ONLY
Min. 85% Montepulciano, max. 15% OARG
What is Contraguerra?
Small DOC within Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Terramane DOCG permitting a wide array of styles that producers use to make other styles.
What are the subzones of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC? (5)
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.
What styles are produced in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?
Rosso
Rosso Riserva
Rosso w/ Subzone
Rosso Riserva w/ Subzone
What styles are made in Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC?
Bianco
Bianco Superiore
Bianco Riserva
What are the permitted grapes and styles of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG?
Styles (Rosso):
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva
Varieties:
Minimum 90% Montepulciano
Maximum 10% Sangiovese