Foundation Flashcards
Who taught the indigenous tribes of northern Italy how to grow vines and make wine?
Etruscans
Who advanced viticulture and winemaking in Italy’s south?
Greeks
Who introduced the concept of terroir by matching grapes to their soil types?
Romans
Civilizations oldest to newest
- Etruscans
- Greeks
- Romans
- Lombards
- Kingdom of Sardegna
When were the first written mentions of Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Garganega?
Middle Ages
When did wooden barrels become widespread to the detriment of wine quality?
Middle Ages
T/F Spain’s controlling interest in Italy was considerably reduced by Austria Habsburg Empire.
True
When did the Kingdom of Sargegna unite the country into the Kingdom of Italy?
1861, “Modern Age”
When did a winter freeze destroy almost all of the vineyards in northern Italy?
1709, “Modern Age”
What happened on March 17, 1861?
the united Kingdom of Italy was declared
T/F The Papal States remained independent after the initial unification?
True
Thee facts about the mezzadria system
- The system was widespread in northern and central Italy
- It was abolished in the 1960’s
- The system favored landowners
Mezzadria
A share-cropping system whereby the landowner allows a farmer to cultivate his land in exchange for a portion of the crop
Most widely planted red grape in Italy
Sangiovese
How many varieties are cultivated in Italy?
350T
T/F Italian sparkling wine tends to have low dosage levels
True
T/F The tank method of sparkling wine production was invented in Italy
True
T/F Italy’s tradition of sweet wine production pre-dates the Middle Ages
True
T/F Italy’s white wines are traditionally made with skin contact
True
T/F Red wines are traditionally aged in small French oak barrels
False
Botti
Large wooden casks
Appassimento
Process of drying grapes before vinification
Passito
Wine made from semi-dried grapes
Recioto
Term used for sweet wines of Veneto
