Chapter 29 - Southern Italy Flashcards

1
Q

What is the climate in Southern Italy?

A

The climate is hot and dry inland, becoming humid near the coast.

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2
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What are the principle regions of Southern Italy?

A

1) Campania
2) Basilicata
3) Puglia
4) Sicily

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3
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What two zones of Campania produce the best white wines in the region and what are their appellations?

A

Fiano and Greco

Fiano di Avellino DOCG and Greco di Tufo DOCG

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What is the most prestigious black grape of Campania, and where is it at it’s best?

A

Aglianico, best in Taurasi DOGC

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What is the best wine of Basilicata?

A

Aglianico del Vulture DOC made with Aglianico grapes

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What are the two notable black grapes of Puglia?

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Negroamaro and Primitivo (Zinfandel), made into wines labelled as Puglia IGT

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Where do some of the best wines of Pulgia come from?

A

Salice Salentino DOC

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What is the dominant grape of Sicily?

A

Nero D’Avola

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9
Q

What international varieties have been successful in Sicily?

A

Chardonnay and Syrah

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10
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What are wines from Sicily typically labelled as?

A

IGT Terre di Sicilia/Terre Siciliane or Sicilia DOC

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Where do some of the best wines from Sicily come from?

A

Etna DOC

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12
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What are the reds from Etna DOC made from?

A

Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio

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