Central & Southern Italy

Question 1

In which of the Italian wine regions is the city of Rome?

What body of water sits off the coast?

Answer 1

Lazio

Tyrrhenian Sea

Question 2

What is the main grape of Frascati? (%)

What styles are produced at the DOC level?

Answer 2

Malvasia Candia and Malvasia Lazio

min 70% for DOC and DOCG wines.

dry and off dry, still or spumante

Question 3

What are the 2 DOCG for white Frascati?

Whats the difference between the two?

Answer 3

Frascati Superiore DOCG-dry still white wine

Cannellino di Frascati DOCG-late harvest subtly sweet (min 35g/L r.s.) white

Question 4

What is the red wine DOCG of Lazio?

min % for grape(s)?

Answer 4

Cesanese del Piglio DOCG

min 90% Cesanese Affile or Comune

Question 5

What wine from Italy was used to toast the 1st successful nuclear reaction of the Manhattan Project?

What style and grapes is this wine?

Answer 5

Orvieto DOC

White wine, Procanico and Grechetto

still, a range of sweetness

Question 6

What are the two DOCG of Umbria?

Answer 6

Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG

Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG

Question 7

Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG is a min % of what grape, and ages for how long?

Answer 7

min 70% Sangiovese

3 years min, Nov 1st. 6 months in bottle

Question 8

Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG is what grape (%) and ages for how long?

Answer 8

100% Sagrantino

36 months from Jan 1
12 months wood, 4 in bottle

Question 9

What is Procanico?

Answer 9

Umbria’s name for the white grape Trebbiano Toscano.

Question 10

Lungarotti produces what DOCG wine while Marco Caprai produces another DOCG wine, from the same region.

Name all 3.

Answer 10

Umbria

Lungarotti Torgiano Rosso Riserva
Marco Caprai Montefalco Sagrantino

Question 11

How is the climate of Umbria?

In relation to the two DOCG’S?

Answer 11

It varies depending on your position, altitude and distance inland.

Mediterranean vs Continental

Torgiano is more Medi, Montefalco is more Continental

Question 12

What 2 lakes temper the Umbrian climate?

Answer 12

Trasimeno and Corbara

Question 13

List the Italian regions along the Eastern coast in order after Emilia Romagna.

Answer 13

Le Marche, Abruzzo, Molise, Puglia

Question 14

What body of water borders the Italian East coast?

Answer 14

Adriatic Sea

Question 15

What is the only Italian DOCG producing a red sparkling wine? In what region is it?

Answer 15

Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG, Le Marche

Question 16

For Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG, what style is it, and how is it produced?

Answer 16

typically sweet, but dry versions exist.

Vernaccia Nera, 40% must be dried. 2nd fermentation in bottle.

Question 17

What DOCG in Le Marche is approved for still rosso only?

Answer 17

Conero Riserva DOCG

Question 18

Whats the grape(s) and ageing regimen for Conero Riserva DOCG?

Answer 18

Min 85% Montepulciano (15% Sangio)

2 years of age required. No wood is required but they’re criticized for being too heavy handed with it.

Question 19

What DOCG feature Passerina and Pecorino for their white wines?

What regions?

Answer 19

Offida DOCG, Le Marche

Tullum DOCG, Abruzzo

Question 20

For Offida DOCG bianco.

What is the grape(s), and what is the min % required?

Answer 20

min 85% Pecorino or Passerina

Question 21

For Offida DOCG rosso, what grape is required? What region is it in?

Answer 21

min 85% Montepulciano.

Marche

Question 22

Offida DOCG rosso must age for how long?

What Italian wine region is it in?

Answer 22

24 months from Nov 1st, 12 months wood, 3 bottle

Marche

Question 23

What are the two white wine only DOCG of the Marche region?

Answer 23

Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG
Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG

Question 24

From a terroir standpoint what differentiates the 2 DOCG for Verdicchio in Le Marche?

Answer 24

Matelica is up in the Appennines, in a valley protected from the Adriatic on limestone. The wines are higher acid with more structure.

Question 25

For either Verdicchio DOCG, how much ageing is required before the wines are released? What percent Verdicchio must the wine be?

Answer 25

18 months from dec 1st, 6 in bottle min 85% (most are 100%)

Question 26

What 2 grapes make up 40% of Le Marche production? Whats 3rd?

Answer 26

Sangiovese 21% Montepulciano 19% Verdicchio 13%

Question 27

Other than Tuscany, what other region utilizes the Governo method? Which DOC?

Answer 27

Marche in Lacrima di Morro d'Alba a portion of harvest is saved and dried, added later to prevent stuck fermentation, promote malo, etc.

Question 28

What's the 2nd most planted grape in Italy?

Answer 28

Montepulciano

Question 29

What is the grape requirement and ageing requirement for Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG? -riserva?

Answer 29

min 90% Montepulciano, 10% Sangio 1 year of age from nov 1st riserva requires 3 years, with 1 in wood, 6 months bottle.

Question 30

What are the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC sub-zones? (5)

Answer 30

Terre dei Peligni Alto Tirino Terre di Casauria Terre dei Vestini Teate

Question 31

What 2 icon producers operate under the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC instead of DOCG?

Answer 31

Emidio Pepe Edoardo Valentini

Question 32

Whats the newest DOCG in Abruzzo? When was it approved?

Answer 32

2019 Terre Tollesi/Tullum DOCG

Question 33

Under the Tullum-Terre Tollesi DOCG, what can be made? (3 styles, 4 grapes)

Answer 33

Bianco - Pecorino or Passerina (90%) Rosso - Montepulciano (95%) Sparkling - min 60% Chard

Question 34

What region sits South of Abruzzo and doesn't make very much wine?

Answer 34

Molise

Question 35

Whats the most relevant DOC of Molise? Whats made?

Answer 35

Biferno DOC, bianco, rosato, and rosso trebb tosc 70-80%, monty 70-80 + 10-20% aglianico

Question 36

During the height of the Roman Empire, from what Italian region did their best wines come from? What's the famous example?

Answer 36

Campania Falernian-a gift from Bacchus to a farmer named Falernus, who after his hospitality gave hime a hillside full of healthy vines.

Question 37

Describe Aglianico in simple terms.

Answer 37

Dark fruit profile with the acid and structure of Nebbiolo and Sangiovese

Question 38

What 2 DOCG are dedicated to Aglianico in Campania?

Answer 38

Taurasi DOCG Aglianico del Taburno DOCG

Question 39

What are the ageing requirements for Taurasi DOCG? And Riserva?

Answer 39

3 years from Dec 1st, 1 year in wood. Riserva req 4 years-18 months wood

Question 40

What color wines may be made under the 2 Aglianico DOCG in Campania? min % Aglianico?

Answer 40

Taurasi is rosso only Aglianico Del Taburno allows rosato 85% min for both.

Question 41

What are the ageing requirements for Aglianico del Taburno DOCG? Riserva?

Answer 41

2 years nov 1st, no wood specified. Riserva req 3 years-1 year wood, 6mo btl

Question 42

What are the 2 white wine DOCG'S of Campania?

Answer 42

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Greco di Tufo DOCG

Question 43

Which of the two white DOCG in Campania allows sparkling production? What is the method and ageing of sparkling?

Answer 43

Greco di Tufo DOCG traditional method required. no lees specified however, normale spends 18 months ageing, riserva 36.

Question 44

What white grape is featured in the DOC's of Falerno del Massico, Costa d'Amalfi, and Campi Flegrei, while made varietally in Irpinia DOC?

Answer 44

Falanghina

Question 45

What red grape is featured in Campi Flegrei DOC, Costa d'Amalfi DOC, and Vesuvio DOC?

Answer 45

Piedirosso

Question 46

Under Vesuvio DOC, what is required of a wine labeled 'Lacryma Christi Del Vesuvio'?

Answer 46

A min ABV of 12%

Question 47

What region is home to Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG?

Answer 47

Basilicata

Question 48

Of the three Aglianico DOCG, which has the highest minimum ABV?

Answer 48

Aglianico del Vulture 13.5% Taurasi and del Taburno start at 12

Question 49

What are the ageing requirements of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG? Riserva?

Answer 49

3 years, 1 in wood Riserva is 5 years, 2 in wood 2 in bottle

Question 50

The toe of the Italian boot is home to what region?

Answer 50

Calabria

Question 51

What wine region in Calabria is the major player?

Answer 51

Ciro DOC

Question 52

What are the lead grapes for Ciro DOC wines?

Answer 52

Rosso/Rosato-are min 80% Gaglioppo Bianco-min 80% Greco Bianco

Question 53

How many DOCG sit in Apulia? Name em.

Answer 53

4 Castel del Monte Bombino Nero Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale

Question 54

There are 2 DOCG in Puglia for Nero di Troia, name them, and the minimum % required.

Answer 54

Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva 90% Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva DOCG 65%

Question 55

What color wines are made in the Castel del Monte Bombino Nero DOCG? what % Bombino is required?

Answer 55

Rose 90%

Question 56

What is the style wine of Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG? grape %?

Answer 56

100% Primitivo, minimum r.s. 50g/L

Question 57

What body of water lies South of Calabria, Basilicata, and Puglia?

Answer 57

Ionian Sea

Question 58

In terms of volume produced, where does Sicily rank in Italy?

Answer 58

Right at the top. Only the Veneto typically outproduces it.

Question 59

What body of water separates Sicily from Calabria?

Answer 59

Strait of Messina

Question 60

Who began fortifying wines for transport back to England following his arrival in Marsala in 1773?

Answer 60

John Woodhouse

Question 61

What was the focus of Sicilian wine production in the last half of the 20th century?

Answer 61

low quality bulk wine and grape concentrate.

Question 62

How does the Sicilian climate vary?

Answer 62

Near the the coasts its a hot Mediterranean climate, but as you move inland and climb in altitude, you gain colder nights and the climate becomes more continental.

Question 63

What is the most planted grape of Sicily?

Answer 63

Catarratto

Question 64

What is the traditional vine training method on the island of Sicily?

Answer 64

Alberello

Question 65

Current vine training techniques on Sicily are mostly what now?

Answer 65

Guyot and Cordone Speronato

Question 66

What is the soil type of Western Sicily?

Answer 66

Limestone and Calcareous Marl

Question 67

Who is Sicily's largest grape grower and producer?

Answer 67

Settesoli

Question 68

What does Sicilia DOC allow for production?

Answer 68

Everything. White red rose VT and passito Spumante Varietal wines

Question 69

What grapes, and in what percentages, are the red wines of Etna DOC?

Answer 69

80% Nerello Mascalese max 20% Nerello Cappuccio

Question 70

What grape leads Etna bianco?

Answer 70

Carricante min 60%

Question 71

Etna Superiore Bianco is what grape? Etna Spumante/Rosato?

Answer 71

min 80% Carricante min 80% N. Mascalese

Question 72

What are the soils of Etna DOC ?

Answer 72

Volcanic

Question 73

What are the small sub divisions of the Etna landscape called? How many are there? If named, what % of fruit must come from there?

Answer 73

Contrade 133 100%

Question 74

Riserva Etna Rosso wines will spend how much time ageing total, and in oak?

Answer 74

1 year in oak, 4 total

Question 75

What is Sicily's lone DOCG? Whats the blend? Soils?

Answer 75

Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG Nero d'Avola 50-70% Frappato 30-50% Iron rich clay/limestone

Question 76

What is the Castel del Monte?

Answer 76

13th century octagonal castle. UNESCO site.

Question 77

What is the DOC of the Aeolian Islands? What're they known for? In what sea are the islands?

Answer 77

Malvasia delle Lipari DOC-fortified and passito Tyrrhenian Sea

Question 78

What is zibbibo? Where is it made?

Answer 78

Muscat of Alexandria Island of Pantelleria near Africa

Question 79

What is the type of Muscat used for Noto and Siracuso?

Answer 79

Muscato Bianco (bl.a.p.gr)

Question 80

Sardinia is well known for what red grape? Percentage of production?

Answer 80

Cannonau 20%

Question 81

What are the 3 sub zones of Cannonau di Sardegna DOC?

Answer 81

Oliena Jerzu Capo Ferrato

Question 82

What is the DOCG of Sardinia? Quick breakdown of climate+terroir=wine style.

Answer 82

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG Hot Medi climate, but high elevation and poor granitic soils. A richer white that could handle oak but the fresher lighter style is common.

Question 83

In what Italian region will I find these grapes? Coda di Volpe w Nuragus w Tintilia r Magliocco r

Answer 83

Campania Sardinia Molise Calabria

Question 84

Name the producer and grape for each of the following. Maldafrica Terre Brune Korem Ben Rye

Answer 84

COS-Cab Sauv Santadi-Carignan Argiolas-Bovale Sardo Donnafugata-Zibbibo

Question 85

What mountain range shields Ciro DOC from hot westerly winds?

Answer 85

Sila Mountains

Question 86

In what region were the first sparkling wines in Italy made?

Answer 86

Le Marche Francesco Scacchi 1622

Question 87

With what DOC/G are these producers associated? Grifalco Pietradolce Quintodecimo Guido Marsella

Answer 87

Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG Etna Rosso DOC Taurasi DOCG Greco di Tufo DOCG (and Fiano)

Question 88

Name the region for these Italian capital cities. Catanzara Potenza Campobasso Bari Palermo

Answer 88

Calabria Basilicata Molise Puglia Sicily

Question 89

What is Turriga, where is it from, and who makes it?

Answer 89

Turriga is the benchmark red of Sardinia. A blend of Cannonau, Malvasia Nera, Carignane, and Bovale Sardo, made together by Argiolas and Giacomo Tachis (Santadi)

Question 90

Whats the most planted red grape on Sicily?

Answer 90

Nero d'Avola (16%)

Question 91

Sicilian Grecanico is known as what on the mainland?

Answer 91

Garganega