Campania Flashcards
What is the name of the ancient wine from the slopes of Monte Massico?
Falernian
The Aminean grape, most likely the varietal of the ancient Falernian wines, is also known by what name?
Greco
Describe the soil type of Falerno del Massico DOC.
Volcanic tufa
Red wines from Falerno del Massico are based on what two varietals?
Aglianico
Primitivo
White wines from Falerno del Massico are based on what varietal?
Falanghina
True/False: Falanghina is a neutral white grape.
False.
It is known as an aromatic varietal.
What is the capital of Campania?
Naples
True/False: Rome is the largest and most important city of Southern Italy.
False
Naples is the largest and most important city of Southern Italy
Name the two dominant red grapes of Campania.
Aglianico
Piedirosso
What is the translation of “piedirosso”?
Red feet
Name the three major white grapes of Campania.
Falanghina
Greco
Fiano
True/False: Aglianico is known for soft tannins and low acid.
False.
It is a tannic and acidic grape
Give two DOCG appellations for varietal Aglianico wines.
Taurasi DOCG
Aglianico del Taburno DOCG
What is the mandated elevage for normale Taurasi DOCG wines?
Aged 3 years, 1 in wood
What is the mandated elevage for Taurasi DOCG Riserva wines?
4 years, 18 months in wood