Central Italy General Flashcards
What are the six regions of Central Italy?
Toscana, Umbria, Marche, Lazio, Abruzzo, Molise.
What was the feudal system of agriculture known as in Central Italy?
Sharecropping - Mezzadria. Leased farmers had to give 50% of returns to the landlord. It was abolished in 1960’s.
Which mountain range forms the backbone of Central Italy?
The Appenines which runs form northern Toscan all the way south to Sicilia.
Which region is known as the “green Heart of italy”?
Umbria.
Which two regions of Central Italy were regarded as the poorest?
Marche and Abruzzo.
Which are the four main white wine areas to know in Central Italy?
Vernaccia de San Gimignano DOCG:
Orvieto DOC;
Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi DOC:
Vin Santo DOCs of which there are four.
Which are the six main red wine areas to know in Central Italy?
Chianti Classico DOCG;
Vino Nobile de Montepulciano DOCG;
Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG;
Bolgheri DOC;
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG;
Montepulciano DOC.
What is the overall topography of Toscana?
It is flanked by the Appenines in the north and along its eastern side which is mountainous. However hills cover the majority of the landscape and fade into coastal plains.
Where are most of the vineyards found in Toscana?
Mostly on the hills in the east eg Chianti Classico and Brunello. on the coastal plains, the famous Bolgheri vineyards are located.
What volcano towers above southern Toscana?
Monte Amiata.
Which major river runs through Toscana?
The Arno.
What is the capital city of Toscana?
Florence.
What is the overall topography of Umbria?
The central Appenines run along the northern and eastern border, blocking both cooler northern air and warm breezes from the Adriatic. The south has lower elevation sub-Appenines range.
Where are the vineyards found in Umbria?
In the central and southern parts which are lower elevation and moderated by Mediterranean breezes.
What is the capital city of Umbria?
Perugia.
Which region is the only one landlocked in Central Italy?
Umbria.
What is the overall topography of Abruzzo?
The central Appenines give way to two bands of low-elevation hills that merge into a narrow coastline.
Where are the vineyards found in Abruzzo?
Amongst the hills into the regios heart.
Why is the climate of the Abruzzo vineyards continetal?
The Adriatic provides warm air but it does not travel very far inland so the vineyards are continental in climate.
What is the capital city of Abruzzo?
Ancona.
