Chapter 29 - Southern Italy Flashcards
What is the climate in Southern Italy?
The climate is hot and dry inland, becoming humid near the coast.
What are the principle regions of Southern Italy?
1) Campania
2) Basilicata
3) Puglia
4) Sicily
What two zones of Campania produce the best white wines in the region and what are their appellations?
Fiano and Greco
Fiano di Avellino DOCG and Greco di Tufo DOCG
What is the most prestigious black grape of Campania, and where is it at it’s best?
Aglianico, best in Taurasi DOGC
What is the best wine of Basilicata?
Aglianico del Vulture DOC made with Aglianico grapes
What are the two notable black grapes of Puglia?
Negroamaro and Primitivo (Zinfandel), made into wines labelled as Puglia IGT
Where do some of the best wines of Pulgia come from?
Salice Salentino DOC
What is the dominant grape of Sicily?
Nero D’Avola
What international varieties have been successful in Sicily?
Chardonnay and Syrah
What are wines from Sicily typically labelled as?
IGT Terre di Sicilia/Terre Siciliane or Sicilia DOC
Where do some of the best wines from Sicily come from?
Etna DOC
What are the reds from Etna DOC made from?
Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio