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Abruzzo Flashcards

1
Q

What is the blending requirement for Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC?

A

Min 85% Montepulciano (rosato)

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2
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What is one of the most popular IGTs in Abruzzo?

A

Terre di Chieti

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3
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What was Abruzzo’s first DOC?

A

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

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4
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What mountain range in the north of Abruzzo contains the highest peaks of the region?

A

Massif of Gran Sasso

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5
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What are the 3 main grapes of Abruzzo?

A

Montepulciano, Trebbiano Toscana and Trebbiano Abruzzese

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6
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Name 3 of Abruzzo’s most historic producers?

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Valentini, Emidio Pepe and Masciarelli

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What style of wine is Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC?

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A rosato - savoury, complex and more structured than most Rosatos

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8
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What impact does Montepulciano’s high anthocyanin content have on the vinification of rosato?

A

It allows for very short maceration period on the skins

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9
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Which Trebbiano in Abruzzo is considered to be the most high quality?

A

Trebbiano Abruzzese

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10
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What is the most important white wine of Abruzzo?

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Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC

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11
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What is the local Abruzzo word for rosato wine and what is its name derived from?

A

Cerasuolo- derived from the typical cherry (cerasa) colour of the wine

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12
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What is the most widely planted white grape in Abruzzo?

A

Trebbiano Toscano

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13
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What are the soils of Abruzzo made up of?

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Sedimentary soils of marine origin

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14
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What is the climate of Abruzzo?

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Mediterranean

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15
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What is the most mountainous region in Central and Southern Italy?

A

Abruzzo

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16
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What DOC is Abruzzo’s most productive?

A

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

17
Q

Why is there confusion over Montepulciano and Sangiovese?

A

The Tuscan town of Montepulciano where Sangiovese is grown. People confuse the town with the grape

18
Q

What DOCG used to be a subzone of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo?

A

Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG

19
Q

What is the most widely planted grape in Abruzzo?

A

Montepulciano

20
Q

What is the longest river in Abruzzo?

A

Aterno-Pescara

21
Q

What is the wide ranging Abruzzo DOC that allows varietals across the region?

A

Abruzzo DOC

22
Q

What grape varieties are allowed in Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC?

A

Trebbiano Abruzzese and/or Trebbiano Toscano and/or Bombino Bianco

23
Q

What regions border Abruzzo?

A

Marche to the north, Lazio to the West, Molise to the south. The Adriatic Sea to the East

24
Q

What red wine DOCG lies on the border between Marche and Abruzzo (and resides in Abruzzo)?

A

Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

25
Q

What are the blending requirements of Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG?

A

Min 90% Montepulciano and 10% Sangiovese

26
Q

What famous Italian rosato is found in Abruzzo?

A

Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo

27
Q

What are the 5 sub zones of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo?

A 
Casuaria o Terre do Casauria 
Terre dei Vestini 
Alto Tirino 
Terre dei Peligni 
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28
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What is the term for ‘blending wine’?

A

Vino da taglio

IWS - Unit 2 - Central & Southern Italy (12 decks)

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