Abruzzo Flashcards
What are the DOCGs of Abruzzo?
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG
Terre Tollesi/Tullum DOCG
What is the minimum % Montepulciano in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC? And for Colline Teramane DOCG?
DOC: min 85%
DOCG: 90%
What are the subzones of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?
Casauria Terre dei Vestini Alto Tirino Terre dei Peligni Teate
Which subzones of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC require a higher % of Montepulciano? How much?
Terre dei Vestini/Teate: min 90%
Alto Tirino/Terre dei Peligni: min 95%
Casauria: 100%
What is the most prized exposure called in Italy? What is it?
Mezzogiorno: southeast and southwest, the vines have sun on them from morning to late afternoon, the longest exposure time possible.
What can the other 10% of the grapes be in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG?
Only Sangio
What is the aging for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG?
Normale: min 2 yrs from 11/1, w 1 in oak or chestnut, plus 6 in btl
Riserva: min 3 yrs from 11/1, w 1 in oak or chestnut, plus 6 in btl
What are the soils of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG?
Siliceous Clay, Limestone, Iron
What is a synonym for Trebbiano d’Abruzzo?
Bombino Bianco
What is the max elevation for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?
Max 500 m
Max 600 m for Mezzogiorno sites, since they get more sunlight
What are the names of the various vineyard exposures in Italy?
Sori’della Matina: eastern exposure that catches the morning sun
Mezzogiorno: longest exposure time, SE or SW facing. Prized.
Sori’della Sera: catches the afternoon and evening light, mostly SW exposure
Mezzanotte: “midnight” north facing, no direct light
What styles are made in Terre Tollesi/Tullum DOCG?
Varietal Passerina Varietal Pecorino Rosso Rosso Riserva Spumante Bianco
What is the min % for varietal Pecorino and Passerina in Tullum DOCG?
Min 90%
Offida is only 85%
When did Terre Tollesi/Tullum get elevated?
DOC: 2008
DOCG: 2019
What is the cepage of Terre Tollesi/Tullum DOCG Rosso?
min 95% Montepulciano