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Campania

2 DOCGs for white wines

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  • Greco di Tufo DOCG
  • Fiano di Avellino DOCG

Both are varietal appellations with min 85% of respected grapes

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Falernian

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Height Roman Empire 1st cent CE, Campanian wine from slopes Monte Massico, among most prominent wines ancient world - pos maintained well into 4th cent

  • Sold for 4 x price of ordinary wine in Pompeii
  • Falernian vint 121 BCE legendary several hundred years
  • Probably Aminean grape, Greek import known today as Greco
  • Varo, 37 BCE, praised ageworthiness in manual on farming
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Capital of Campania

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Naples

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Campania

4 DOCGs

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  • Aglianico del Taburno DOCG
  • Fiano di Avellino DOCG
  • Greco di Tufo DOCG
  • Taurasi DOCG
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Taurasi DOCG

Aging requirements

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  • Taurasi: min 3 yrs, Dec 1, 1 yr wood
  • Riserva: min 4 yrs, Dec 1, 18 mo wood
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Falerno del Massico DOC

  • Location within Campania
  • Styles
  • Grapes
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NW Coast - Falerno del Massico DOC

  • Bianco: min 85% Falanghina
  • Rosso: min 60% Aglianico, max 40% Piedirosso
  • Primitivo: min 85% Primitivo, max 15% comb Aglianico, Barbera and/or Piedirosso
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What is the Aminean grape known as today?

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Greco

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Falerno del Massico DOC

  • Location
  • Famous type of soil
  • Styles
  • Grapes
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Falerno del Massico DOC

  • Soils - volcanic tufa
  • Styles
    • Bianco: 85% Falanghina
    • Rosso/Riserva: 60% Aglianico, plus Piedirosso
    • Varietal Primitivo
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Campania

2 DOCGs for varietal Aglianico

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  • Taurasi DOCG
  • Aglianico del Taburno DOCG

Both min 85% Aglianico

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Taurasi

Elevation

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700m

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Generation of the Mastroberardino family that brought the estate (and by extension, Campania) back to life

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  • Antonio and Walter, post WWII
  • 9th generation of the family, est 1750
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Mastroberardino “vintage” line

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Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo bottlings held at the winery for 48 mos before release, vs. 1 month

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‘Villa di Misteri’

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‘Villa di Misteri ‘

  • Satellite of Mastroberardino that plants ancient grapes around Pompei to make historical wines, founded in 1996
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‘Radici’

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‘Radici’

  • Mastroberardino’s flagship wine. 100% Aglianico
  • Normale: Mirabella Eclano vineyard, 250M elevation. 24mos in barrel (225L-4700L, 20% new french), 24mos in bottle. 1st release - 1928, rechristened Radici (roots) in 1986
  • Riserva: Montemarano vineyard, 600M elevation. 30mos in barrel (225L-4700L, 25% new french), 48mos in bottle. 1st vintage 1986
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‘Radici Antonio’

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‘Radici Antonio’

  • The 2008 vintage of Radici Riserva was christened Antonio for the patriarch, who passed away in 2014, shortly before release
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‘Naturalis Historia’

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‘Naturalis Historia’

  • A Taurasi from Mastroberardino
  • Mirabella Eclano vineyard, 400M (lower than Radici)
  • 100% Aglianico
  • Vines planted 1978
  • 24mos in 20% new barrique, 30mos in bottle
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Mastroberardino and Terradore di Paolo’s relationship

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  • Antonio and Walter Mastroberardino resuccitated the Mastroberardino estate together
  • In 1994, Walter split off and took the Terradora di Paolo estate (founded 1978) with him
  • Walter generally seems to be focused on ancient varieties and modern winemaking techniques (actually, similar to Mastroberardino)
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Terredora di Paolo

Top wine

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Pago dei Fusi

  • Pietradefusi vineyard, 490M
  • 1st vintage 2003
  • 14 mo. in barrique, 24 mo. in barrel; (NOT RISERVA)
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Taurasi

Top vintages

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  • 1985, 1988
  • 1990, 1993, 1997-2001
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Greco di Tufo DOCG

  • Styles
  • Grapes
A
  • min 85% Greco, plus Coda di Volpe
  • Bianco, Spumante (Metodo Classico, 36 mo on lees)
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Fiano di Avellino

Elevation

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400-600M

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Irpinia DOC

Max elevation

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600M

  • max does not apply to vineyards that also qualify for Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo, Taurasi, or the Campi Taurasini subzone
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DOCs for Falanghina

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  • Falanghina del Sannio
    • Inland, north of Avellino
  • Campo Flegrei & Costa d’Amalfi
    • Coastal, richer expression
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Falanghina del Sannio DOC

Styles

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Falnghina del Sannio

  • Bianco
  • Spumante, Spumante di Qualità, Spumante di Qualità Metodo Classic
  • Vendemmia Tardiva
  • Bianco Passito
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Vesuvio DOC

Styles

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Vesuvio DOC

  • Bianco, Rosato, Rosso, Spumante, Licoroso
  • White: min 35% Coda di Volpe + Verdeca, Falanghina, Greco*
  • Red: min 50% Piedirosso, + Sciascinoso, Aglianico
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”Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio”

Min Alcohol

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min. 12% abv for wines from Vesuvio

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Ischia DOC

  • Location
  • Styles
  • Grapes
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Ischia DOC

  • Island DOC in the bay of Naples
  • Bianco/Superiore/Spumante
    • 40-70% Forastera plus 35-55% Biancolella
  • Varietal Biancolella and Forastera
  • Rosso/Passito
    • 40-50% Guarnaccia, 40-50% Piedirosso
  • Varietal Piedirosso
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Aglianico del Taburno vs. Taurasi DOCG

Alcohol and aging requirements

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  • Aglianico del Taburno allows for Rosato production

​ABV

  • AdT Rosso 12%, Rosso Riserva13%
  • Taurasi Rosso 12%, Rosso Riserva, 12.5%

Aging

  • AdT Rosso, 2 yrs; Rosso Riseva,3 yrs(1 in oak)
  • Taurasi Rosso, 3 yrs (1 in oak), Rosso Riserva,4 years (18 mo in oak)
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Greco di Tufo DOCG

Styles

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  • Bianco
  • Spumante (metodo classico)
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2 DOCGs that owe their existence to Mastroberardino

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  • Fiano di Avellino, 2003
  • Taurasi, 1993
  • Mastroberardino rescued both varieties from extinction post WWII
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Where is the Falerno del Massico DOC? What soil type is it famous for?

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The slopes of Monte Massico. Soils are volcanic tufa.

Styles are Bianco (85% Falanghina)
Rosso/Riserva (60% Aglianico, plus Piedirosso), Varietal Primitivo

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What is the Aminean grape known as today?

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Greco

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34
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What are the two varietal DOCG’s of Aglianico in Campania?

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  • Taurasi DOCG
  • Aglianico del Taburno DOCG
  • Both require min 85% Aglianico
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What is the minimum aging for Taurasi DOCG? For Taurasi Riserva?

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Normale: 3 years (1 in wood)
Riserva: 4 years (18mos in wood)

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Taurasi reaches what highest elevation?

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700m

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Which two DOCG’s owe their existence to Mastroberardino? (Campania)

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Fiano di Avellino DOCG, 2003
Taurasi DOCG, 1993
Mastroberardino rescued both varieties from extinction post WWII

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Which generation of Mastroberardinos brought the estate (and by extension, Campania) back to life?

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Antonio and Walter post WWII, the 9th generation of the family (est 1750).

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What is Villa di Misteri?

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A satellite of Mastroberardino that plants ancient grapes around Pompei to make historical wines, founded in 1996.

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What is Radici?

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Mastroberardino’s flagship wine. 100% Aglianico
Normale: Mirabella Eclano vineyard, 250M elevation. 24mos in barrel (225l-4700L, 20% new french), 24mos in bottle. First release 1928, rechristened Radici (roots) in 1986.
Riserva: Montemarano vineyard, 600M elevation. 30mos in barrel (225L-4700L, 25% new french), 48mos in bottle. First vintage 1986.

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What is Radici Antonio?

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The 2008 vintage of Radici Riserva was christened Antonio for the patriarch, who passed away in 2014, shortly before release.

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What is Naturalis Historia?

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A Taurasi from Mastroberardino from the Mirabella Eclano vineyard, 400M (lower than Radici).
100% aglianico, vines planted 1978.
24mos in 20% new barrique, 30mos in bottle.

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43
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What is the Mastroberardino “vintage” line?

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Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo bottlings held at the winery for 48 mos before release, v. 1 month

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Mastroberardino and Terradore di Paolo: relationship

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Antonio and Walter Mastroberardino resuccitated the Mastroberardino estate together; in 1994, Walter split off and took the Terradora di Paolo estate (founded 1978) with him. Generally seems to be focused on ancient varieties and modern winemaking techniques (similar to Mastroberardino, actually)

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What is Terredora di Paolo’s top wine?

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Pago dei Fusi, from the Pietradefusi vineyard, 490M. First vintage 2003.
14mos in barrique, 24mos in barrel. (NOT RISERVA)

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46
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What are the styles and requirements for Aglianico del Taburno DOCG?

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Rosato, Rosso, Rosso Riserva
85% Aglianico, plus
Rosso ages for 2 years
Rosso Riserva ages for 3 years, one in wood, 6mos in bottle

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47
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Top years in Taurasi

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1985, 1988

1990, 1993, 1997-2001

48
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What are the white wine DOCG’s of Campania?

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Greco di Tufo DOCG
Fiano di Avellino DOCG
Both are varietal appellations, with a minimum 85% of their respective grapes.

49
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What are the varietal makeup and styles of Greco di Tufo DOCG?

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min 85% Greco, plus Coda di Volpe
Bianco, Spumante (Metodo Classico, 36mos on lees)

50
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What is the elevation of Greco di Tufo DOCG?

51
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What is the elevation of Fiano di Avellino DOCG?

52
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What larger DOC encapsulates most of Taurasi, Fiano di Avellino, and Greco di Tufo?

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Irpinia DOC
All styles - Bianco, Rosato, Rosso/Novello, Spumante, Passito, Varietal
Bianco: 40-50% Greco, 40-50% Fiano, plus
Rosso/Rosato: 70% Aglianico, plus
Campi Tarasini: 85% Aglianico, aged 9mos

53
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What is the maximum elevation for Irpinia DOC?

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600M
Max does not apply to vineyards that also qualify for Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo, Taurasi, or the Campi Taurasini subzone.

54
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What are the DOC’s for Falanghina?

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Falanghina del Sannio (inland, north of Avellino)
Campo Flegrei
Costa d’Amalfi (coastal, richer expression)

55
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What are the minor indigenous grapes of Campania?

A

Piedirosso
Guarnaccia (Grenache)
Coda di Volpe
Biancolella
Verdeca
Forastera

56
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What styles are permitted for Falanghina del Sannio DOC? (Campania)

A

Bianco, Spumante, Spumante di Qualità, Spumante di Qualità Metodo Classico, Vendemmia Tardiva, Bianco Passito

57
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What styles are permitted for Vesuvio DOC? (Campania)

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Bianco, Rosato, Rosso, Spumante, Licoroso

White: min 45% Coda di Volpe, plus Verdeca, Falanghina, Greco

Red: min 50% Piedirosso, plus Sciascinoso, Aglianico

58
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What does the name “Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio” indicate? (Campania)

A

min 12% ABV

59
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What and where is Ischia DOC?

A

An island DOC in the bay of Naples.

Bianco/Superiore/Spumante (40-70% Forastera plus 35-55% Biancolella, plus), varietal Biancolella, varietal Forastera
Rosso/Passito (40-50% Guarnaccia, 40-50% Piedirosso), varietal Piedirosso

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Name the four DOCG’s of Campania

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Taurasi DOCG
Aglianico del Taburno DOCG
Greco di Tufo DOCG
Fiano di Avellino DOCG

61
Q
A

Mastroberardino

62
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A

Mastroberardino

63
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What is Asprinio?

A

Greco in Aversa DOC in Campania

64
Q

What are the islands of Campania?

A

Ischia and Capri

65
Q

Give me the capitol city for:
Campania:
Apuglia:
Calabrica:
Basilicata:
Molise:
Sicily:
Sardegna:

A

Campania: Naples
Apuglia: Bari
Calabrica: Catanzara
Basilicata: Potenza
Molise: Campobasso
Sicily: Palermo
Sardegna: Cagliari

66
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In which regions are the following volcanoes located?

  1. Mt. Vesuvius
  2. Mt. Vulture
  3. Mt. Etna
A
  1. Campania
  2. Basilicata
  3. Sicily
67
Q

List the 4 DOCGs of Campania:

A

Greco di Tufo
Fiano di Avellino
Taurasi
Aglianico del Taburno

68
Q

Coda di Volpe is primarily grown in which of the following regions?

What does “Coda di Volpe” mean?

A

Campania

“Tail of the Fox”

69
Q

A wine labelled “Vigneti ad alberata” in the Aversa DOC means what?

A

The wine was sourced from vines trained up poplar trees in the traditional alberata style

70
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What grape do we find in the Aversa DOC?

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Styles
Bianco:
min 85% Asprinio (aka Greco)
max 15% other non-aromatic white grapes suitable for cultivation in the provinces of Caserta and Napoli
Asprinio Spumante: 100% Asprinio

71
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What grape/style do we find in the Campi Flegrei DOC?

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Bianco: 50-70% Falanghina
max. 50% other non-aromatic white grapes approved for production in Napoli.
Rosso: min. 50% Piedirosso,
min 30% Aglianico
max. 20% other non-aromatic black grapes approved for production in Napoli.
Varietal Falanghina/ Piedirosso/Pér e Palummo: Wines must contain min. 90% of the stated variety.

72
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What grape/style do we find in Capri DOC (Campania)?

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Bianco: min. 50% Falanghina
min. 80% combined Falanghina and Greco
max. 20% other approved white grapes
Rosso: min. 80% Piedirosso
max. 20% other black grapes approved for production in Napoli

73
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What grape/style do we find in Casavecchia di Pontelatone DOC?

A

Styles:
Rosso
Rosso Riserva
Varieties: Min. 85% Casavecchia, max. 15% other red grapes suitable for cultivation in Campania

74
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What grapes/style do we find in the Castel San Lorenzo DOC?

A

Varietal: Barbera, Alglianicone, Moscato

Bianco: 50-60% Trebbiano Toscano,
30-40% Malvasia Bianca

Rosato/Rosso: 60-80% Barbera,
20-30% Sangiovese

75
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What grape/style do we find in the Cilento DOC?

A

Bianco:
60-65% Fiano,
20-30% Trebbiano Toscano,

Rosato:
70-80% Sangiovese,
10-15% Aglianico,

Rosso:
60-75% Aglianico,
15-20% combined Primitivo and/or Piedirosso,

Varietal Wines: min. 85% stated variety

76
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What are the subzones of Costa d’Almalfi DOC? Are you allowed to make Spumante in them?

A

Ravello
Tramonti
Furore

Nope

77
Q

Costa d’Amalfi DOC sparkling is made from what grapes?

A

Metodo Classico

Bianco/Spumante Bianco/Bianco Passito:
min. 40% combined Falanghina and/or Biancolella,
max. 60% other non-aromatic white grapes suitable for production in Salerno.

78
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What are the grapes/styles of Costa d’Amalfi DOC?

A

White, rose, red, sparkling

Bianco/Spumante Bianco/Bianco Passito:
min. 40% combined Falanghina and/or Biancolella
max. 60% other non-aromatic white grapes

Rosato/Rosso/Rosso Passito:
min. 40% Piedirosso
max. 60% combined Aglianico and/or Sciascinoso
max. 40% other non-aromatic red grapes suitable

79
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Aging requirements for Costa d’Amalfi DOC sparkling?

A

Spumante Bianco: Wines must be made in the metodo classico. The process of secondary bottle fermentation must take no less than 24 months from November 1 of the year of harvest.
Additional Requirements: Spumante wines may be Brut or Extra Brut only

80
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What are the grapes/styles of Falanghina del Sannio DOC?

A

Bianco
Spumante
Spumante di Qualità
Spumante di Qualità Metodo Classico
Vendemmia Tardiva
Bianco Passito

**min. 85% Falanghina,
max. 15% other non aromatic white grapes **

81
Q

Aging requirements Falanghina del Sannio DOC spumante?

A

Spumante di Qualità Metodo Classico: Wines must spend min. 12 months on the lees from November 15 of the year of harvest.

82
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In what DOC’s do we find a majority of Falanghina comprising bianco blends?

A
  • Falerno del Massico DOC
  • Falanghina del Sannio DOC
  • Galluccio DOC
83
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What are the grapes/styles of Falerno del Massico DOC?

A

Bianco:
min. 85% Falanghina,

Rosso:
min. 60% Aglianico,
max. 40% Piedirosso,

Primitivo (varietal):
min. 85% Primitivo,
max. 15% combined Aglianico, Barbera and/or Piedirosso.

84
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What are the grapes/style of Fiano di Avellino DOCG?

A

Bianco, Bianco Riserva
Minimum 85% Fiano
Maximum 15% combined Trebbiano Toscano, Coda di Volpe, and/or Greco

85
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What is the grape/style of Galluccio DOC?

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Bianco:
min. 70% Falanghina
max. 30% other non-aromatic white grapes

Rosato/Rosso:
min. 70% Aglianico
max. 30% other non-aromatic red grapes suitable

86
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What are the grapes/style of Greco di Tufo DOCG?

A

Bianco, Bianco Riserva, Spumante, Spumante Riserva

Varieties:
Minimum 85% Greco
Maximum 15% Coda di Volpe

87
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What are the aging requirements for Greco di Tufo DOCG spumante?

A

Spumante: Min. 18 months aging in bottle from November 1 of the harvest year
Spumante Riserva: Min. 36 months aging in bottle from November 1 of the harvest year

Spumante must be produced via metodo classico.

88
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What does “Campi Taurasi” mean, where do we find it, and what grapes do they use?

A

“Taurasian Fields”
Subzone of Irpinia DOC
min. 85% Aglianico max. 15% other non-aromatic black grapes suitable

89
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In Campania, what DOCs/DOCGs make Metodo Classico?

A

Greco di Tufo DOCG
Costa d’Almafi DOC
Falanghina del Sannio DOC
Irpinia DOC (optional Metodo)
Sannio DOC

90
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What are the grapes/styles of Ischia DOC?

A

Bianco/Spumante:
40-70% Forastera
35-55% Biancolella

Rosso:
40-50% Guarnaccia
40-50% Piedirosso

91
Q

In what DOC do we find varietal Biancolella and Forastera produced?

A

Ischia DOC

92
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What are the grapes/styles of Penisola Sorrentina DOC?

A

Bianco/Sorrento Bianco:
min. 40% Falanghina
min. 60% combined Falaghina, Biancolella
max. 40% other non-aromatic white varietal

Rosso/Rosso Frizzante/Sorrento Rosso:
min. 40% Piedirosso
min. 60% combined Piedirosso, Aglianico, Sciascinoso,
max. 40% other non-aromatic black varietal

93
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Aging requirements/grapes for Sannio DOC spumante?

A

Spumante Bianco:
min. 70% combined Aglianico and/or Falanghina,
max. 30% other varietals approved for production in Benevento.
Varietal Spumante Classico Bianco:
Wines contain a min. 85% of the stated variety (Aglianico, Coda di Volpe, Fiano, Greco, or Moscato)
Varietal Spumante Rosso:
Wines contain a min. 85% of the stated variety (Barbera, Piedirosso, or Sciascinoso)

Spumante di Qualità Metodo Classico: Wines must spend min. 12 months on the lees from November 15 of the year of harvest.

94
Q

What are the grapes/style of Taurasi DOCG?

A

Taurasi, Taurasi Riserva

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

95
Q

Taurasi aging requirements:

A

Taurasi: Minimum 3 years from December 1 of the harvest year, including at least one year in wood
Riserva: Minimum 4 years from December 1 of the harvest year, including at least 18 months in wood

Vigna (Single vineyard) designation is allowed

96
Q

What are the grapes/styles of Vesuvio DOC?

A

Bianco/Lacryma Christi Bianco/Lacryma Christi Spumante/Lacryma Christi Liquoroso:
min. 45% Coda di Volpe and/or Caprettone,
max. 35% combined Falanghina and Greco
max. 20% other white grapes

Rosato/Rosso/Lacryma Christi Rosato/Lacryma Christi Rosso:
min. 50% Piedirosso (aka: Palombina),
max. combined 30% Aglianico, Sciascinoso, and/or Olivella, max. 20% other
Varietal wines: min. 85% stated grape variety

97
Q

Who produces ‘Naturalis Historia’ and what is the primary grape variety?

A

Mastroberardino - Aglianico

98
Q

Which white grape, other than Greco, is authorized for Greco di Tufo DOCG?

A

Coda di Volpe

99
Q

For the Averso DOC of Campania what is the maximum planting density if the vines are planted in the alberata style?

A

50/hectare

100
Q

Which the DOCG of Campania have limestone and clay soils?

A

Fiano di Avelino DOCG
Greco di Tufo DOCG
Taurasi DoCG

101
Q

Which the DOC of Campania have volcanic and sandy soils?

A

Campi Flegrei DOC - Falanghina and Piedirosso
Vesuvio DOC

102
Q

What are the DOC of Falanghina?

A

Sonnio DOC, the largest
Camp Flegrei, DOC

103
Q

What are the DOC of Piedrosso in Campania?

A

Campi Flegrei DOC
Vesuvio DOC

104
Q

Ravello, Tramonti, and Furore are subzones of which DOC?

A

Costa d’Amalfi DOC

105
Q

Marisa Cuomo produces wines in which appellation?

A

Costa d’Amalfi

106
Q

Name an appellation where you could find sparkling Aglianico?

A
  • Vesuvio DOC in Campania
  • Aglianico del Vuture in Basilicata
107
Q

If a Falerno del Massico DOC wine is a varietal red, which grape is it?

A

Primitivo In addition to varietal Primitivo, Aglianico-based blends are also allowed.

108
Q

Which volcanic island off the coast of Naples is renowned for its white wines made from the indigenous Forastera grape variety?

A

Ischia DOC

109
Q

Lacryma Christi wines are produced in which of the following regions?

Are part of which larger DOC?

What 5 kinds of wines are produced?

What grapes are used?

A

Campania
Vesuvio DOC
Rosso, Bianco, Rosato, Spumante, Liquoroso (Bianco)
Rosso/Rosato: Mostly Piedirosso blended with Aglianico and Sciascinoso

Bianco/Spumante/Liquoroso: Mostly Coda di Volpe blended with Fiano, Greco and Verdeca

110
Q

Irpinia, Benevento, and Salerno are provinces in:

111
Q

Who produces the “Radici” line of wines?

What 4 different wines are in this line?

A

Mastroberardino.

Radici Fiano di Avellino DOCG
Radici Taurasi DOCG
Radici Taurasi DOCG Riserva
Radici Taurasi DOCG Riserva “Antonio”

112
Q

What red grape is most cultivated along the slopes of Mount Taburno?

Which region is Mt. Taburno in?

A

Aglianico

Campania

113
Q

Who produces the wine “Terra di Lavoro”?

What region is it from?

What varietals are used?

A

Galardi

Campania

80% Aglianico, 20% Piedirosso

114
Q

The producer Perillo is located in ____ , in the SE corner of ____DOCG within Campania.

The owner/winemaker is

Altitude of vineyards are ___

The 3 wines produced (inc. appellation) are:

A

Castelfranci, Taurasi.
Michele Perillo
500m+
1. Coda di Volpe Irpina Bianco DOC
2. Taurasi DOCG
3. Taurasi DOCG Riserva

Italy - Central/Southern (16 decks)

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