Central and southern Italy Flashcards
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Parma, Modena and Bologna are associated with which wine region?
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- Emilia-Romagna
2
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Emilia-Romagna is impacted by which sea?
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- Adriatic sea
3
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What are the two DOCG in Emilia-Romagna?
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- Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto (sparkling based on Pignoletto or dry white)
- Romagna Albana (first white DOCG in Italy)
4
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What is the westernmost DOC in Liguria?
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- Rossese di Dolceacquoi (Synonym of the French Tibouren)
5
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What is the major grape in Cinque Terre DOC?
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- Bosco
6
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What means the term Sciacchetrà on Cinque Terre label?
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- Passito bianco style
7
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What is the climate in Castelli di Jesi?
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- Dry maritime
8
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What body of water impacted the Castelli di Jesi region?
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- Adriatic Sea
- Misa River
- Esino River
9
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What is the DOCG of Castelli di Jesi?
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- Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG
10
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What is the minimum of Verdicchio in a Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG?
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- 85%
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What is the most important red grape variety in Marche?
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- Montepulciano
12
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What are the two DOCG for Montepulciano based in Marche?
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- Conero (85% min)
- Offida Rosso (85% min)
13
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What are the two DOCG for Verdicchio in Marche?
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- Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG
- Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG
14
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Is Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG and Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG are requiring the same aging?
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- Yes, 18 months
15
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Where is located Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG? What style of wine is produced there?
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- Marche
- Rosso Spumante based on Vernaccia Nera (genetically identical to Grenache)
- 40% of the Vernaccia must be dried
16
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Between Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG and Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG, which one is the smallest?
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- Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG (323 ha vs 2500 ha)
17
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Between Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG and Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG, which one is the most continental?
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- Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva
18
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Between Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG and Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG, which one have the lowest elevation?
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- Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG (200-350m vs 320-400 m in Matelica)
19
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Which DOC is shared between Umbria and Lazio? What is the main grape variety used?
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- Orvieto
- Min 60% Trebbiano Procanico and Grechetto
20
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What is the Sangiovese based DOCG in Umbria?
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- Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
21
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What are the two DOCG of Umbria?
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- Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
- Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
22
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What is the grape variety used in Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG?
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- 100% Sagrantino (red grape)
23
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Who is the iconic producer of Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG?
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- Paolo Bea
24
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What is the lake in Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC?
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- Lake Bolsena
25
What is the appellatin east of Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC?
- Orvieto DOC
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What is the story behind Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC?
- The unusual name of the wine region dates back to a 12th century tale of a German bishop traveling to the Vatican for a meeting with the pope. The bishop sent a prelate ahead of him to survey the villages along the route for the best wines. The “wine scout” had instructions to write Est (latin for There is) on the door or on the wall of the inns he visited when he was particularly impressed with the quality of the wine they served so the bishop following would know where to stop. At the montefiascone inn, the prelate was reportedly so overwhelmed with the local wine that he wrote Est! Est!! Est!!! on the door.
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What is the main grape variety for Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC?
- Trebbiano Toscano (50-65%, locally aka : Procanico)
28
Where is located Frascati Superiore DOCG? What are the main grape varieties?
- Lazio, close to Rome
- min 70% combined Malvasia di Candia and/or Malvasia del Lazio
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What is the sole DOCG for red wine in Lazio?
- Cesanese del Piglio DOCG (min 90% Cesanese)
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What are the two DOCG in Abruzzo?
- Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane (min 90% Montepulciano and max 10% Sangiovese)
- Terre Tollesi or Tullum (DOCG since 2019, in Chieti area)
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Which river separate Abruzzo and Marche?
- Tronto River
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What is the rosé DOC in Abruzzo?
- Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo (min 85% Montepulciano)
33
Who are the two iconic producers of Abruzze?
- Emidio Pepe
- Valentini
34
Where is located Biferno DOC?
- Molise; produced white based on trebbiano and red based on Montepulciano
35
Who is the iconic producer in Taurasi DOCG? Where is it located?
- Mastroberardino, cuvée Radici (100% Aglianico)
- Campania
36
What are the two DOCG devoted to white wine production in Campania?
- Greco di Tufo DOCG
- Fiano di Avellino DOCG
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Which DOCG is renowned as the “Barolo of the south”?
- Taurasi DOCG in Campania, min 85% Aglianico
38
What are the two DOCG devoted to red wine production in Campania?
- Taurasi DOCG (Aglianico)
- Aglianico del Taburno DOCG (Aglianico)
39
What grape varieties are allowed in Capri DOC?
- White; 80% combined Falanghina and Greco
- Red; min 80% Piedirosso
(Located in Campania)
40
Where can we find Primitivo in Campania?
- Falerno del Massico
41
What is the sole Primitivo DOCG? Where is it located?
- Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturales DOCG
- Puglia
- 100 % Primitivo, min 50g of RS
42
Where can we find the majority of the DOCGs of Puglia?
- Caster del Monte;
Caster del Monte Bombino Nero
Caster del Monte Nero di Troia riserva
Caster del Monte rosso riserva)
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What is the sole DOCG in Basilicata?
- Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG (100% Aglianico), elevation between 200-700
44
Where is located Cirò DOC? What grape varieties are used?
- Calabria
- Bianco: 80% min Greco Bianco
- Rosato/Rosso: min 80% Gaglioppo
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Where is located Melissa DOC? What grape varieties are used?
- Calabria
- Bianco: 80% min Greco Bianco
- Rosato/Rosso: min 80% Gaglioppo
46
Which of the following grape varieties is a synonym to Nero d'Avola?
Nielluccio
Nerello Cappuccio
Perricone
Calabrese
- Calabrese
47
In Sicily, Where the wind “Sirocco” is coming from?
Calabria
Greece
Africa
Albania
- Africa
48
The island of Sicily is separated from Calabria by the strait of...?
- Messina
49
Which of the following German grape varieties is allowed in the Sicily DOC?
Gutedel
Trollinger
Müller-Thurgau
Dornfelder
- Müller-Thurgau
50
Which of the following classic Italian dish is considered as a local pairing with the Nero d'Avola?
Ribollita
Farsumagru
Agnolotti del Plin
Bagna cauda
- Farsumagru
51
In Latin, what does the world "Mesopotamium" refers to?
- A wine from the southeast coast of Sicily
52
Which of the following nation brought the first established culture of wine to Sicily?
French
Greek
German
British
- Greek
53
True or False, In term of volume, the east of Sicily is more important than the west
- FALSE
54
How many World Heritage Site are located in Sicily?
- 7
55
What does "alberello" refers to in Sicilian viticulture?
- Head-trained bush vines
56
How the British merchants played a role in the Sicilian winemaking?
- They developed the fortified winemaking
57
Which of the following wine region is located at the same latitude than Sicily?
Napa Valley
Madeira
Santorini
Corsica
- Napa Valley
58
Which advice, from Giacomo Tachis, was the MOST impactful to Sicilian winemakers?
- Nero d'Avola is the most suitable grape for quality wines
59
What’s the synonym to Zibibbo?
- Muscat of Alexandria
60
True or False, In term of volume, Sicily is the largest producer of wine in Italy
-False
61
Which of the following seas border the north of Sicily?
Black sea
Tyrrhenian sea
Ionian sea
Aegan sea
- Tyrrhenian sea
62
True or False, The Mistral, a strong wind that blows from southern France into the Gulf of Lion, also impact Sicily
- True
63
True or False, in Sicily, White varieties occupy a higher percentage of the vineyards than red varieties
- True
64
What is the sole DOCG of Sicily?
- Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
65
What’s the synonym of Nero d’Avola?
- Calabrese
66
What grape varieties are used for Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG?
- 50-70% Nero d’Avola
- 30-50% Frappato
67
What is the typical Marsala bottle?
- Marsalina, 500 ml
68
What is the name for a red Marsala? What grape varieties are used?
- Marsala Rubino
- Perricone, Calabrese, Nerello Mascalese + max of 30% white grape
69
Between Marsala Oro and Marsala Ambra, which one must add 1% of Mosto Cotto? (cooked must)
- Marsala Ambra
70
What is the three main grape varieties used for Marsala?
- Grillo
- Catarratto
- Inzolia
71
What is the minimum alcohol for Marsala DOC after fortification?
- 17.5 %
- 18% if superior, Vergine, Solera, Riserva
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What is the typical spirit used for Marsala fortification?
- local grape spirit
73
What the term “Vergine” means on a Marsala label?
- no sweetened
74
What are the common sweeteners for Marsala?
- Mosto Cotto (ambra only)
- Mistella
75
What is the maximum residual sugar for a Marsala Secco?
- max 40g/l
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What is the residual sugar for a Marsala Semi Secco?
- 40-100g/l
77
What is the minimum residual sugar for a Marsala Dolce?
- min 100 g/l
78
What is the minimum aging in oak or cherry wood for Fine Marsala?
- 1 year
79
What is the minimum aging in oak or cherry wood for Superiore Marsala?
- 2 years
80
What is the minimum aging in oak or cherry wood for Superiore Riserva Marsala?
- 4 years
81
What is the minimum aging in oak or cherry wood for Vergine/Solera Marsala?
- 5 years
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What is the minimum aging in oak or cherry wood for Vergine Riserva/Solera Riserva/ Vergine Solera Stravecchio Marsala?
- 10 years
83
What is the sole DOCG in Sardegna?
- Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
- 95% min of Vermentino
84
What is the DOC devoted to Grenache in Sardegna?
- Cannonau di Sardegna
85
What is the main grape variety for Pantelleria DOC?
- Zibbibo (muscat of Alexandria)
86
What is the elevation for Etna DOC?
- 400-1000m
87
What is the minimum aging for Etna Rosso Riserva?
- Total: 48 months
- Wood: 12 months
88
What is the minimum aging for Etna Spumante? grape varieties?
- 18 months on lees
- min 60% Nerello Mascalese for rosato and 80% for white
89
What grape varieties are used for Etna Bianco?
- min 60% Carricante
- max 40% Catarratto
- max 15% other grapes
90
What grape varieties are used for Etna Bianco Superiore?
- min 80% Carricante
- max 20% Catarratto
91
What grape varieties are used for Etna Rosso/Rosato?
- min 80% Nerello Mascalese
- max 20% Nerello Cappuccio (aka Nerello Mantellato)
- max 10% other
92
What is the sole DOCG in Italy who is producing exclusively Rosato? Where is it located?
- Castel de Monte Bombino Nero DOCG
- Bombino grapes in Puglia
93
In which Italian wine region do we find : Controguerrra – Ortona – Villamagna DOC ?
- Abruzzo
94
In which Italian wine region do we find : Aglianico del Vulture – Matera DOC ?
- Basilicata
95
In which Italian wine region do we find : Greco di Bianco – Terre di Cosenza DOC ?
- Calabria
96
In which Italian wine region do we find : Costa d’Amalfi DOC – Fiano di Avellino DOCG?
- Campania
97
In which Italian wine region do we find : Taurasi DOCG ?
- Campania
98
In which Italian wine region do we find : Vesuvio DOC ?
- Campania
99
In which Italian wine region do we find : Greco di Tufo DOCG ?
- Campania
100
Name the three Lambrusco DOC of Emilia-Romagna ? And the one of Lombardy ?
- Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC
- Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC
- Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC
Lombardy:
- Lambrusco Mantovano DOC
101
Prosecco DOC is shared between which Italian wine region ?
- Friuli
- Veneto
102
In which Italian wine region do we find : Carso – Ramandolo – Rosazzo ?
- Friuli-Venezia Giulia
103
In which Italian wine region do we find : Colli di Luni ?
- Liguria
- Toscana
104
In which Italian wine region do we find DOCG : Cesanese del Piglio – Canellino di Frascati – Frascati Superiore ?
- Lazio
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In which Italian wine region do we find DOCG ; Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva ?
- Puglia
106
In which Italian wine region do we find DOCG ; Vermentino di Gallura ?
- Sardegna
107
In which Italian wine region do we find DOCG ; Sagrantino di Montefalco – Torgiano Rosso Riserva ?
- Umbria
108
Còlpetrone is a famous producer in which Italian wine region?
- Sagrantino di Montefalco
109
Villa Bucci is a famous producer in which Italian wine region ?
- Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi
110
Capezzana is a famous producer in which Italian wine region ?
- Carmignano
111
Morris Farms is a famous producer in which Italian wine region ?
- Morellino di Scansano
112
Mount Amiata is an important geographical feature for which Italian region ?
- Brunello di Montalcino
113
True or False ? The Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva and Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCGs mandate 100% Verdicchio in their wines.
- False
- min. 85 % Verdicchio
- max 15 % other whites grapes suitable for cultivation in Marches
114
What compose a bottle of Orvieto DOC ?
- min. 60% Trebbiano Toscano (Procanico/Ugni Blanc) & Grechetto
- + other white grapes suitable for cultivation in Umbria
115
The Lago di Corbara DOC is located in which Italian regions ?
- Umbria
116
Where in Italy can we find producers : Emidio Pepe – Edoardo Valentini ?
- Abruzzo
117
In which Italian region do we find DOC’s : Biferno - Pentro di Isernia ?
- Molise
- Molise is south of Abruzzo
118
Name the two white DOCG of Campania ?
- Greco di Tufo
- Fiano di Avellino
119
What is the name of the region considered the ‘heel of the boot of Italy’ ?
- Puglia
120
What is the name of the region considered the ‘toe of the boot of Italy’ ?
- Calabria
121
The chief red grape of Calabria is … ?
- Gaglioppo
- Thick-skinned
122
Explain why a cork from an Emedio Pepe bottle can be marked with a 2017 vintage while being stated 2002 on the label.
- Emedio Pepe age some Montepulciano d’Abruzzo bottles in his cellar
- Bottles that are 20yrs or more are decanted by hand into new bottles, and labelled
- The cork is stamped with the date it was decanted and labelled.
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What is the principal grape in the red wines of the Ciro DOC (Calabria) ?
- Gaglioppo
124
Piedirosso varietal is most commonly used as a blending partner with _____ ?
- Aglianico
125
Irpinia, Benevento, and Salerno, are provinces in which Italian region ?
- Campania
126
Minimum % of Nerello Mascalese required for Etna Rosso ?
- 80%
127
Minimum % of Aglianico required for the Taurasi DOCG ?
- 85%
128
What is the other Italian name for ‘Tocai Rosso’ ?
- Cannonau
129
What is the other Italian name for ‘Nero d’Avola’ ?
- Calabrese
130
What is the other Italian name for ‘Ansonica’ ?
- Insolia
131
What is the other Italian name for ‘Rolle’ ?
- Vermentino
- And Favorita
- + Pigato
132
Other than oak, what other wood essence is important for the ageing of Marsala wines ?
- Cherry wood
133
What is the most planted grape variety of Sicily?
- Catarratto, followed by Nero d’Avola
134
Where is located Terre Tollesi - Tullum DOCG?
- Abruzzes, in Chieti province
135
What style of wine is produced in Terre Tollesi or Tullum DOCG?
- White (Passerina or Pecorino)
- Rosso (montepulciano)
- Spumante (based on chardonnay, 60%)
136
Aquila is located in which wine region?
- Abruzzo, historical region, but count for 1% of the production
137
What the term Mezzaterra refers to?
- Metayage, a sharecropping system where the owner of the land receive a portion of the production
138
In which Italian region can we find the highest peak of the Appenine mountain chain?
- Abruzzo, Gran sasso massif. It's highest peak Corno Grande go up to 2 912 meters
139
Since 2023, a new IGT englobe 8 IGT in Abruzzo, what is it?
- Terre d'Abruzzo
140
What are the four subregions of
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo
Abruzzo o d'Abruzzo
?
- Colline Teramane
- Colline Pescaresi
- Terre di Chieti
- Terre Aquilane
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What is the second most planted red grape of Italy?
- Montepulciano
142
Does Montepulciano require a long growing season?
- Yes, this is why it is more suitable for southern Italy
143
What is the newest DOCG of Abruzzo?
- Terre Tollesi of Tullum
144
In which province of Abruzzo can we find the majority of production?
- Chieti (83% of production)
145
Chieti, l'Aquila, Pescara and Teramo are provinces of which region?
- Abruzzo
146
What is the climate of Abruzzo?
- close to the Adriatic sea; mediterranean
- inland; more continental
147
What is the minimum aging of a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva?
- Total: 24 months
- Wood: 9 months
148
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo is a speciality of which province?
- l'Aquila, but produced everywhere
149
In which region is produced the lentils Santo Stefano di Sessanio?
- Abruzzo
150
Who is Arnaldo Caprai?
- Important producer in Montefalco
- Beginning in the 1970s, producer Arnaldo Caprai pioneered a transition toward dry wines as well as a series of vineyard advancements, such as a shift toward Guyot training, to create wines in a more contemporary style
151
Where is located Gutturnio DOC? What style of wine is produced there?
- North west of Emilie Romagna
- Barbera based with some Bonarda
152
Montefalco is impacted by which mountain range?
- Martani mountain range, a subset of the Apennines in Umbria region
153
Sagrantino’s aggressive polyphenolic content, tannin management is a primary concern during vinification. Which winemaking technique producers in Montefalco are using?
- The appassimento process helps break down tannin, which not only assists in the profile of Sagrantino’s passito wines but also encourages some winemakers to include a percentage of dehydrated clusters in their dry wines
154
What is the major grape variety for a white Montefalco DOC? a red?
- White: min 85% Grechetto
- Red: min 60-80% Sangiovese
155
What is the major grape variety used for a Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG in Umbria?
- min 70% Sangiovese
156
Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Modena balsamic vinegar is coming from which wine region?
- Emilia-Romagna
157
What the term asciutto refers to on a Lambrusco bottle?
- Secco/Dry
158
What the term abboccato refers to on a Lambrusco bottle?
- Off-Dry
159
What the term amabile refers to on a Lambrusco bottle?
- Gently Sweet
160
Rome is located in which wine region?
- Lazio
161
Which DOCG of Frascati focus on late-harvested wines?
- Cannellino di Frascati DOCG
- min 70% Malvasia Bianca di Candia and/or Malvasia del Lazio
162
Nerello Mascalese is a natural crossing of which grape varieties?
- Sangiovese
- Mantonico Bianc
163
In which region is grown Tintilia grape?
- Molise
- Tintilia del Molise DOC
164
Which region produce nearly half of Italy’s olive oil?
- Puglia
165
Which river form the border between Puglia and Molise?
- Fortore River
166
Which region has the highest volume of IGP wine and vino da tavola?
- Puglia
167
What is the major grape variety for a Red and Rosato Gioia del Colle DOC in Puglia?
- Primitivo
can be 100% or 50% min for a blend
168
What are the two major red grape in Castel del Monte region?
- Nero di Troia (or Uva di Troia)
- Bombino Nero
169
Which DOC in Puglia can we find some Negroamaro?
- Salice Salentino DOC
- Brindisi DOC
170
In which wine region Naples is located?
- Campania
171
What are the two active volcanoes in Campania?
- Vesuvius
- Campi Flegrei
172
What is the aging requirement of Taurasi DOCG?
- Normale;
Total: 36 months
Wood: 12 months
- Riserva;
Total: 48 months
Wood: 18 months
173
In Campania, Avellino province roughly corresponds to an area known culturally and geographically as?
- Irpina
174
In Campania, Benevento province roughly corresponds to an area known culturally and geographically as?
- Sannio
175
The ancient city of Matera is associated with which wine region?
- Basilicate
176
What are the two appellations who require 100% Aglianico?
- Aglianico del Vulture DOC (can be rosso or even rosso Spumante)
- Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
177
What is the minimum alcohol of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG?
- Minimum 13.5% ABV, compared with 12.5% ABV in the DOC
178
What is the minimum aging of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG? and for Riserva?
- Total: 36 months
Bottle: 12 months
Wood: 12 months
- Riserva total: 60 months
Bottle: 12 months
Wood: 24 months
179
What is the sole Italian volcano east of the Apennines?
- Vulture
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What is the elevation regulation for Aglianico del Vulture?
- Must be planted between 200 and 700 meters
181
How is name a hamlets or districts on Aglianico del Vulture?
- Contrade
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What is the DOC in Basilicate who required Bordeaux grape?
- Terre dell'Alta Val d'Agri DOC
- min 50% Merlot with min 20% Cabernet Sauvignon (or 30% for Riserva)
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What is the ratio of white and red wine production in Sicily?
- 2/3 is white, 1/3 is red and rosato
184
Grecale wind impact which wine region?
- Etna, come from the eastern side
185
What is the average precipitation of the mount Etna?
- It can vary a lot
- Etna’s eastern slope, the closest to the Ionian Sea receives an average 2,000 millimeters (79 inches) of rainfall annually, compared with 800 millimeters (31 inches) on the northern slope
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In which part of the mount Etna are we finding more Nerello Mascalese?
- The northern slope, drier and less exposed to wind
187
What is the sole commune where Etna Bianco Superiore can be produced?
- Milo, on the eastern slope
188
Is there more white or red wine produced on Etna?
- Red, 55% of production
189
Where is located Faro DOC what style of wine is produced?
- Northeast of Etna, at the tip of Cape Peloro, in the province of Messina
- Red wines only, requiring a blend of 45%–60% Nerello Mascalese
15%–30% Nerello Cappuccio
5%–10% Nocera
the optional inclusion of up to 15% Nero d’Avola, Gaglioppo, and/or Sangiovese.
190
Explain what is a “vino da taglio” ?
- “vino da taglio” meaning a blending wine to add colour, body, and structure to lighter reds
- Sicily was a big producer of vino da taglio and it was shipped in France
191
What are the sweet DOC of Sicily?
- Malvasia delle Lipari DOC
- Marsala DOC
192
Where 80% of all Italian cork is produced?
- Sardinia
193
The majority of production in Sardinia is red or white?
- Red, 2/3 of the production
194
Catania city is associated with which wine region?
- Etna
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What is the Antinori project in Puglia?
- Tomaresca
