Calabria, Basilicata, Puglia, Campagnia, Molise Flashcards
What region of Italy is the toe of the boot?
Calabria (looks like Calabrian chile pepper)
What is the chief red grape of Calabria?
Gaglioppo - thick skinned
recently genetically linked to sangiovese
What is the chief white grape of Calabria? Where are the best examples from in Calabria?
Greco
Melissa DOC
What DOC in Calabria is most noted for Gaglioppo?
Cirò DOC
reds and rosatos
What is Greco di Bianco?
DOC in Calabria principally known for sweet wine from Greco, often partially dried before fermentation
What level classification is Aglianico del Vulture?
DOC
Superiore is DOCG!
What is the sole DOCG of Basilicata? What are requirements?
Aglianico del Vulture Superiore
min alcohol 13.5
3 years aging, 1 in wood
When did Aglianico del Vulture Superiore become upgraded to DOCG
2010
What is Aglianico del Vulture Superiore riserva?
spent 5 years aging, 2 in wood
What is the soil of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore
Volcanic soil of Mount Vulture
What region is the heel of the boot?
Puglia (Apulia)
What is the least mountainous region in Italy?
Puglia
What kind of wine is commonly found in Puglia
High yield, base wines destined for vermouth, bulk blending, distillate
When did the 4 DOCGs of Puglia get promoted?
2011
What are the 4 DOCGs of Puglia
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)