Abruzzo Flashcards
Which region is the third-most productive in central & southern Italy?
Abruzzo
Name 3 historic producers from Abruzzo!
Valentini, Emidio Pepe & Masciarelli
Which three tribes inhabited Abruzzo?
Aequi, Samnite, Piceni
When did Abruzzo become a prt of the Roman Republic?
In the 3rd century BC.
What happened after tha fall
of the Roman Empire?
Annexed by Lombards, became part of Duchy of Spoleto. Independence between 9th - 12th AD, annexed by Normans, incorporated into Kingdom of Sicily, which morphed into Kingdom of Italy
Where did wine production flourish during Renaissance?
Arounc the city of L’Aquila
What put an end to Abruzzo’s rich ampelographic heritage?
Phylloxera
Which region is the most mountainous in central and southern Italy?
Abruzzo
65% Mountains
35% Hills
<1% Plains
In which 3 ranges can the Central Apennines be divided?
North: The Massif of Gran Sasso with the highest peaks in Abruzzo
Middle: The Monti della Laga
South: The Massif of Maiella
The most significant rivers of Abruzzo are:
Aterno-Pescara (the longest), Sangro, Tordino, Vomano, Tronto
Name the 3 most planted grape varieties:
Montepulciano (56%) Trebbiano Toscano (18%) Trebbiano Abruzzese (9%)
Name 3 characteristics of the grape variety Montepulciano:
Deep color, full body, high alcohol, high tannins
Name 4 important white grape varieties in Abruzzo:
Trebbiano Toscano, Trebbiano Abruzzese, Bombino Bianco, Pecorino
How are vines trained in Abruzzo?
Earlier Pergola Abruzzese ( a variant of tendone), nowadays guyot and Cordone Speronato
What is the only DOCG in Abruzzo?
Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG
What are the requirements for a red wine of the DOCG from Abruzzo?
Minimum 90% Montepulciano, up to 10% Sangiovese, aged for 1 year
Riserva: aged >3 years, of which >1 year in wood
What is Abruzzo’s first and most productive DOC?
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC (1968)
Name the 5 sub-zones of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC:
- Casauria o Terre di Casauria (100% Montepulciano)
- Terre dei Vestini (90% Montepulciano)
- Alto Tirino (95% Montepulciano)
- Terre dei Peligni (95% Montepulciano)
- Teate (90% Montepulciano)
Which requirements has a wine from Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?
Minimum 85% Montepulciano, 12% abv
Riserva: 12,5% abv, 2 years ageing incl. 9 months in wood
What does Cerasuolo stand for?
Cerasuolo is the local and traditional name for rosé wine. The name is derived from the typical cherry (cerasa) color of the rosato itself.
Where are the best rosato’s from?
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC, Salento, Lake Garda
How much Montepulciano has to be in a Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC?
85%
Which 3 grape varieties have to make up 85% of the blend for the Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC?
Trebbiano Abruzzese, Trebbiano Toscano, Bombino Bianco
Why was the Abruzzo DOC 2010 founded?
To allow varietal wines with DOC status made from minir grapes such as Pecorino, Passerina, Cococciola, Montonico Bianco.
