Calabria Flashcards
1
Q
What is the driest part of Calabria?
A
Ionian Coast (500-600mm)
2
Q
What is the name of Calabria’s most widely planted grape variety and what does its name mean?
A
Gaglioppo - Beautiful Foot
3
Q
What is Calabria’s most widely planted white variety and what is its local and international name.
A
Local: Greco Bianco
Int: Malvasia di Lipari
4
Q
What is the blend of a Ciro Rosso/Rosato?
A
> 80% Gaglioppo
<10% CS/CF/Merlot/Barbera/Sangiovese
5
Q
What is the main grape of a Ciro Bianco?
A
80% Greco Bianco
6
Q
What is the style of a Greco di Bianco DOC
A
Sweet Passito from 95% Greco Bianco
