Calabria, Basilicata, Puglia, Campagnia, Molise Flashcards

1
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What region of Italy is the toe of the boot?

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Calabria (looks like Calabrian chile pepper)

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2
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What is the chief red grape of Calabria?

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Gaglioppo - thick skinned

recently genetically linked to sangiovese

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What is the chief white grape of Calabria? Where are the best examples from in Calabria?

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Greco

Melissa DOC

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4
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What DOC in Calabria is most noted for Gaglioppo?

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Cirò DOC

reds and rosatos

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5
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What is Greco di Bianco?

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DOC in Calabria principally known for sweet wine from Greco, often partially dried before fermentation

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6
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What level classification is Aglianico del Vulture?

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DOC

Superiore is DOCG!

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7
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What is the sole DOCG of Basilicata? What are requirements?

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Aglianico del Vulture Superiore

min alcohol 13.5
3 years aging, 1 in wood

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8
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When did Aglianico del Vulture Superiore become upgraded to DOCG

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2010

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9
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What is Aglianico del Vulture Superiore riserva?

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spent 5 years aging, 2 in wood

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10
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What is the soil of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore

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Volcanic soil of Mount Vulture

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11
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What region is the heel of the boot?

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Puglia (Apulia)

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12
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What is the least mountainous region in Italy?

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Puglia

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13
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What kind of wine is commonly found in Puglia

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High yield, base wines destined for vermouth, bulk blending, distillate

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14
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When did the 4 DOCGs of Puglia get promoted?

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2011

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15
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What are the 4 DOCGs of Puglia

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Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva DOCG (Rosso)
Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva DOCG (Rosso)
Castel del Monte Bombino Nero DOCG (Rosato)
Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG (Dolce Naturale)

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16
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Most cultivated red grape of Puglia?

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Negroamaro

major component of nearly every rosso and rosato DOC

17
Q

2 prominent appellations for Negroamaro in Puglia?

A

Salice Salentino DOC

Brindisi DOC

18
Q

3 Major red grapes of Puglia?

A

Negroamaro
Nero di Troia
Primitivo (Zinfandel)

19
Q

What is a synonym for Primitivo in the America?

A

Zinfandel

20
Q

Can the DOC wines of Primitivo di Manduria be fully sweet?

A

No, not since the Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG

21
Q

What is min RS for Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG

A

50 g/L, may be subject to appassimento

22
Q

Where is traditional method sparkling wine in Puglia

A

far NE, small areas of limestone soil and coastal influence

Bombino Bianco and Pinot Noir

23
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What is Falerno del Massico DOC

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  • coastal region in northern Campania building on ancient heritage of Falernian (one of most prominent wines of ancient world)
  • volcanic tufa soils
  • reds from Aglianico and Pimitivo
  • whites from Falanghina
24
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What is the capital of Campania?

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Naples (World Heritage Site)

25
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What region is Naples the capital of?

A

Campagnia

26
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What grapes comprise the majority of Campanian DOC wines?

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Red - Aglianico, Piedirosso

White - Falanghina, Greco, Fiano

27
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4 DOCGS of Campania

A

Aglianico del Taburno DOCG
-Rosato, Rosso (Normale, Riserva)

Fiano di Avellino DOCG
-Bianco

Greco di Tufo DOCG
-Bianco (Normale, Spumante Metodo Classico)

Taurasi DOCG
-Rosso (Normale, Riserva)

28
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When was Aglianico del Taburno DOCG promoted?

A

2011

29
Q

Cepage and Aging requirements for Taurasi DOCG?

A

85% Aglianico, Combined maximum 15% other non-aromatic red grapes of Avellino

normale - 3 years with 1 in wood
riserva - 4 years, 18 months in wood

30
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Which of these DOCGs require 100% Aglianico?
Aglianico del Taburno DOCG
Taurasi DOCG
Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG

A

Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG!

Aglianico del Taburno DOCG -85%
Taurasi DOCG - 85%

31
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Producers of Taurasi?

A

Mastroberardino
Terredora
Feudi di San Gregorio

32
Q

Cepage of Greco di Tufo DOCG

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Minimum 85% Greco

Maximum 15% Coda di Volpe

33
Q

What grape thrives in Campi Flegri DOC and Costa d’Amalfi DOC

A

Falanghina

34
Q

Vesuvio DOC

A

Coda di Volpe, Verdeca, Falanghina

35
Q

What is Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio

A

Vesuvio that achieves min 12% alcohol

36
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4 DOCs in Molise, which is most prominent

A

Biferno, Molise, Tintilia del Molise and Pentro di Isernia

Biferno DOC most prominent

  • reds/rosatos - Montepulciano, Aglianico
  • whites - Trebbiano