Emilia-Romagna* Flashcards
What are the important food contributions of Emilia-Romagna?
Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale de Modena, tortellini
How Emilia-Romagna is divided climatically
How the winegrowing area of the Emilia sub-region is sub-divided and what makes these divisions different from each other
The influence of rivers, hills and mountains on viticultural practices in Emilia-Romagna
The most widely planted grape varieties of Emilia-Romagna and their synonyms
The grape varieties utilized for Emilia-Romagna’s “need to know” appellations
Key viticultural details (vineyard practices, soil, slope, exposure and climate preferences) about the “need to
know” grapes in Emilia-Romagna?
Key structural characteristics (acid, tannin, etc.) of Emilia-Romagna’s most important grape varieties
Which varieties are used for still, sparkling and dessert wines in Emilia-Romagna?
Which wines in Emilia-Romagna allow blending partners and which must be 100% varietal?
The permissible wine styles in Emilia-Romagna (still, sparkling, dessert, aromatized, etc.) of the “need to know” appellations
What drives the low cost wine production in Emilia-Romagna?
large cooperatives, fertile land, high yields
What are the 3 major towns in Emilia-Romagna?
Bologna, Ferrara, Modena (all Emilia)
What are the 4 major automotive brands in Emilia-Romagna?
Ferrari, Lamborghini, Ducati, Maserati
What is the Via Emilia?
Roman road from Piacenza to Rimini, built by Mario Emilio Lepido
After the fall of Rome, who controlled Emilia?
Lombards
After the fall of Rome, who controlled Romagna?
Byzantines, last northern Roman region to fall.
What were the most powerful city-states of Emilia in the Middle Ages?
Parma, Piacenza, Modena, Reggio-Emilia, Bologna (all in Emilia)
When did the Lombards annex Romagna?
in the 8th century CE
When did the Franks (under Pepin the Short) conquer the Lombards and Emilia-Romagna come under Papal control?
in the middle of the 8th century CE
Romagna remained under Papal control until when?
Napoleon
When were Emilia and Romagna included in the Kingdom of Sardinia?
1860, then Kingdom of Italy one year later.
When were Emilia-Romagna rejoined?
1947
What is the southern most region of northern Italy?
Emilia-Romagna
What is the dividing point of Emilia-Romagna?
city of Bologna
What is the topography breakdown of Emilia-Romagna?
Plains 48%, Hills 27%, Mountains 25%
What is the wine production breakdown in terms of topography in Emilia-Romagna?
Plains 67%, Hills 33%, Mountains 0%
Describe the soils of the Emilia-Romagna plains.
deep and fertile soils composed of clay, silt and sand
What separates the hills and the plains of Emilia-Romagna?
Via Emilia
Describe the soils of the Emilia-Romagna hills.
shallow soils composed of clay, sandstone and marl
What is the driest part of Emilia-Romagna?
plains (but high humidity)
What is the extent of the influence of the Adriatic Sea on Emilia-Romagna?
very limited, just on the coast
What is the effect of the Po River on the climate in Emilia-Romagna?
moderates temperatures and increases humidity
What is the mix of red/white grapes in Emilia-Romagna?
slightly more red
What is the most planted grape in Emilia-Romagna?
Trebbiano Romagnolo {white, but red grapes more planted!]
What are the 2 most planted grapes in Emilia-Romagna?
Trebbiano Romagnolo and Sangiovese (40%)
What is the position of Sangiovese in Emilia-Romagna?
traditional grape, most planted red grape, source of high quality clones (often used in Tuscany)
Sangiovese is native to where?
probably southern Italy [not Tuscany or Emilia-Romagna]
What are the common features of Lambrusco grapes?
high acidity, moderate alcohol, red fruit and floral aromas
What Lambrusco grape produces the benchmark of traditional style wine?
Lambrusco di Sorbara, traditional is light-bodied [Sorbara > light Sorbet]
What is an unusual biological characteristic of the Lambrusco di Sorbara grape?
requires another Lambrusco variety in the vineyard to serve as pollinator (usually coplanted with Lambrusco Salamino in every third row, can still be picked separately)
What is the etymology of Lambrusco Salamino?
grape clusters resemble small salami
What grape produces the most balanced Lambrusco?
Lambrusco Salamino
What is the most widely planted Lambrusco variety?
Lambrusco Salamino
Which Lambrusco grape in the most tannic and full bodied?
Lambrusco Grasparossa, fleshy style, grown in hilly area
Name the Lambrusco grapes starting with the most planted variety.
Salamino, Grasparossa, Sorbara
Where is Trebbiano Romagnolo most likely crafted as a single varietal?
Romagna
What is the most important white grape in Romagna?
Albana (higher quality than Trebbiano Romagna which is most planted)