Calabria Flashcards
What are some important foods of Calabria?
bergamot, eggplant, figs, lemon and citron, ‘ndugghia, peperoncini
What white grape is included in all Calabrian DOCs?
Greco
What geographical factors influence Calabrian vines?
High altitudes, steep-sloping grades, temperature maritime climates, low rainfall in summer, well-drained soils.
What grape is Riesling Italico?
Grasevina
What is Calabrese?
Nero d’Avola
Ansonica is also known as what?
Inzolia
What are the production restrictions for Ciro Rosso Classico DOC?
It can only come from the communes of Ciro and Ciro Marina.
What sea borders Calabria to the northwest?
Tyrrhenian Sea
What sea borders Calabria to the southeast?
Ionian Sea
What connects Calabria to the mainland?
Monte Pollino massif
What are the 3 mountain ranges of Calabria, north to south?
Pollino, La Sila, Aspromonte