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1
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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?

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Pergola Abruzzese

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5
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Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC must be made from a minimum of what % of Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

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6
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Where is Pecorino a native of?

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Marche

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

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Red: Montepulciano White: Trebbiano Toscano

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8
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Trebbiano Abruzzo is frequently confused with which 2 grapes

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Trebbiano Toscano and Bombino Bianco

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9
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Which Abruzzo DOC is known for production of Rosato wine?

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Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC

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10
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Which mountain ranges are found in Abruzzo?

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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

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Mountainous - 65%

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13
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What is the highest peak of Abruzzo

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Massif of Gran Sasso (3,000m)

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14
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What is the top white and red of Abruzzo

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Montepulciano 56% and Trebbiano Toscana 18%

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15
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Which was Abruzzo’s first DOC

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

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16
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What is Abruzzo’s only DOCG

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Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG

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17
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Which other region is Colline Teramane near to?

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Marche

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18
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What was Colline Teramane DOCG previously categorised as?

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

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19
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Which is Abruzzo’s largest and most productive DOC

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

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20
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What are the 5 Subzones of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

A

All can be Riservas

Casauria - 100% Montepulciano; Aterno-Pescar River

Alto Tirino - 95% Montepulciano; High elevation

Terre dei Peligni - 95% Montepulciano; Peligna Valley/Sulmona

Teate - 90% Montepulciano; Pescar to Chieti

Terre dei Vestini - 90% Montepulciano; Gran Sasso

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21
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What is the rose from Abruzzo

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Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC

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22
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What is the difference between Trebbiano Abruzzese and Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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First is name of grape and second of the DOC

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23
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What is the name of the most popular IGT in Abruzzo

A

Terre di Chieti

24
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Which mountain ranges are responsible for Abruzzo’s rugged landscape?

A

Central Apennines

25
Q

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

A

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

26
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Trebbiano Abruzzese is Abruzzo’s most widely planted grape. True or false?

A

False - Montepulciano

Trebbiano Toscano is the most widely planted white grape

27
Q

Pecorino is a white grape native to Abruzzo. True or false?

A

False

​Pecorino is native to Marche

28
Q

What is the traditional vine training system in Abruzzo?

A

Pergola Abruzzese

29
Q

Name Abruzzo’s DOC for the production of rosato wine that is considered among Italy’s best

A

Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC

30
Q

Trebbiano Abruzzese is frequently confused with Trebbiano Toscano and …

A

Bombino Bianco

31
Q

Which grape is Montepulciano historically confused with?

A

Sangiovese

32
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Montepulciano is native to the town of Montepulciano in Toscana. True or false?

A

False

town of Montepulciano is Sangiovese

Abruzzo is home to Montepulciano the grape

33
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By law, Tebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC must be made from a minimum of 85% Trebbiano Abruzzese. True or false?

A

False

Must be >85% Trebbiano Abruzzese &/Or Trebbiano Toscano

34
Q

Which was Abruzzo’s first DOC?

A

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

35
Q

Describe the predominant topography of the Abruzzo region

A

Mountainous

36
Q

Name Abruzzo’s most widely planted grape

A

Montepulciano

37
Q

The name “Cerasuolo” derives from the word “cerasa” (cherry). True or false?

38
Q

What is one of the oldest cities and capital of Abruzzo?

A

L’Aquila - during the Renaissance viticulture flourished

39
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What were some of the 1st peoples to Abruzzo?

A

Acqui

Samnites

Piceni

Roman

Lombards - Ducy of Spoleto

Independent Country (9th-12th AD)

Normans –> Kingdom of Sicily

40
Q

What regions border Abruzzo?

A

Marche

Lazio

Molise

NOT UMBRIA

41
Q

Who is one of the top producers of Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC?

42
Q

What makes Trebbiano d’Abruzzo interesting?

A

It requires a minimum of 85% of

Trebbiano Abruzzese &/or

Trebbiano Toscano &/or

Bombino Bianco

Varietal to blends makes wines from simple to refreshing to some of the best Italian whites.

43
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What is the most important white wine in Abruzzo?

A

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

contains Trebbiano Abruzzese

&/or

Trebbiano Toscano

&/or

Bombino Bianco

44
Q

What Abruzzo DOCs cover the entire wine growing area?

A

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC

46
Q

Who are considered the top wine producers in Abruzzo?

A

Valentini, Emidio Pepe, Masciarelli

47
Q

Why are there great varieties of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?

A

Large diversity of topology, climate, # of producers, styles, and volumes (eg - 5 sub zones)

Best are:

Full Bodied, Powerful, High Tannins, Structured with age potential

48
Q

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Casauria - sub zone

A

Terre di Casauria - SW of Chieti along Aterno-Pescara River

100% Montepulciano

49
Q

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Alto Tirino - sub zone

A

High-elevation - SE foothills of Gran Sasso

95% Montepulciano

50
Q

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Peligni - sub zone

A

Terre dei Peligni - High Elevation in Peligna Valley near town of Sulmona

95% Montepulciano

51
Q

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Vestini - sub zone

A

Terre dei Vestini - Pescara to foothills of Gran Sasso

90% Montepulciano

52
Q

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Teate - sub zone

A

Terre di Casauria - SW of Chianti along Aterno-Pescara

100% Montepulciano

53
Q

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Casauria - sub zone

A

Terre di Casauria - SW of Chianti along Aterno-Pescara

100% Montepulciano

54
Q

MONTEPULCIANO d’ABRUZZO DOC

A

1st DOC IN ABRUZZO 1968 / Most Productive Covers all winemaking are

MONTEPULCIANO

Mostly middle and coastal zones from Marche to Molise

5 Sub Regions

>85% Montepulciano

Riserva: 12.5% ABV; Minimum 2 years aged / 9 months wood

55
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What is the longest river in Abruzzo?

A

Aterno-Pescara River

56
Q

What are the main rivers in Abruzzo?

A

Aterno-Pescara River LONGEST

Sangro River

Tordino River

Vomano River

Tronto River

57
Q

What river separates Collline Teramane from Marche?

A

Tronto River

Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 TB (49 decks)

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