Abruzzo Flashcards

1
Q

Which grape is Montepulciano historically confused with?

A

Sangiovese

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2
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Which is Abruzzo’s only DOCG?

A

Collins Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG

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3
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The name ‘Cerasuolo’ derives from which word?

A

Ceresa=cherry

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4
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What is the traditional vine training system in Abruzzo?

A

Pergola Abruzzese

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5
Q

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC must be made from a minimum of what % of Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

A

> 85% Trebbiano Abruzzese/Trebbiano Toscana and/or Bombino Bianco

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6
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Where is Pecorino a native of?

A

Marche

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7
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Which is Abruzzo’s most widely planted grape - white and red

A

Red:Montepulciano
White: Trebbiano Toscano

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8
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Trebbiano Abruzzo is frequently confused with Which 2 grapes

A

Trebbiano Toscano and Bombino Bianco

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9
Q

Which Abruzzo DOC is known for production of Rosato wine?

A

Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC

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10
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Which mountain ranges are found in Abruzzo?

A

Central Apennines… Gran Sasso, Monte Della Laga and Mailla

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11
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Which DOC/G accounts for Abruzzo’s largest wine production?

A

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

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12
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Describe the prominent topography of Abruzzo

A

Mountainous - 65%

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13
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What is the highest peak of Abruzzo

A

Gran Sasso

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14
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What is the top white and red of Abruzzo

A

Montepulciano 56% and Trebbiano Toscana 18%

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15
Q

which was Abruzzo’s first doc

A

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

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16
Q

What is Abruzzo’s only DOCG

A

Colline Teramane

17
Q

Which other region is Colline Teramane near to?

A

Marche

18
Q

What was Colline Teramane DOCG previously categorised as?

A

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

19
Q

Which is Abruzzo’s largest and most productive DOC

A

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

20
Q

What are the 5 Subzones of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

A
Casauria
Vestini
Alto Tirino
Peligni
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21
Q

What is the rose from Abruzzo

A

Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC

22
Q

What is the difference between Trebbiano Abruzzese and Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

A

First is name of grape and second of the DOC

23
Q

What is the name of the most popular IGT in Abruzzo

A

Terre di Chieti