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what are the 8 regions of northern italy

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  1. liguria
  2. piedmont
  3. valle d’aosta
  4. lombardy
  5. trentino-alto Adige
  6. veneto
  7. Friuli-Venezia Giulia
  8. Emilia-Romagna
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where in Italy is the region of Piedmont, and what 2 countries border it

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  • northwestern italy

- france, switzerland

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what does the word Piedmont translate to in english

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foot of the mountain

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the mountain range that lies to the north of Piedmont is the …, and the mountain ranges that lies to the south and east is the …

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north: Alps

south and east: apennines

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what is the climate of piedmont

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continental

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what effect do the alps have on piedmont

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rain shadow

the alps protect Piedmont from cold northerly winds

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what is the landscape of Piedmont

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mountains and rolling hils

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what are the soils of piedmont

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  • limestone

- sandstone

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what are the white grapes of piedmont

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  1. moscato
  2. cortese
  3. arneis
  4. timorosso (an older varietal making a comeback)
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what are the red grapes of piedmont

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  1. nebbiolo
  2. barbera
  3. dolcetto
  4. brachetto
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what are the 2 most important DOCGs of piedmont

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  1. barolo DOCG

2. Barbaresco DOCG

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the wines of Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG are only allowed to be … , … , … wines

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dry, still, red wines

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besides barolo and barbaresco, what 4 other DOCGs are of importance in Piedmont?

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  1. moscato d’Asti/ Asti DOCG
  2. Barbera d’Asti DOCG
  3. Gavi DOCG
  4. Brochette d’Acqui DOCG
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what is the only grape allowed in Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG

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nebbiolo

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the best Nebbiolo vineyards in Barolo and Barbaresco are planted where

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south-facing hillsides to maximize sun exposure to ripen nebbiolo

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all Barolo and Barbaresco must aged in:

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only oak for longer ageing

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what are the ageing requirements for Barolo DOCG

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  • 38 months total ageing

at least 18 of those 38 months must be in oak, whether it’s new barriques or large, neutral barrels

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what are the ageing requirements of Barbaresco DOCG?

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  • 26 months total ageing

- at least 9 of those 26 months must be in oak, whether it’s new barriques or large, neutral barrels

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which DOCG ages their wines longer: Barolo or Barbaresco

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barolo

Barolo requires at least 38 months of ageing prior to release while Barbaresco requires 26 months

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what is the grape in moscato d’ Asti DOCG and Asti DOCG

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moscato

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what are the similarities and differences between moscato d’Asti and Asti

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similarity:
- same grape, moscato
differences:
- moscato d’Asti = sweeter than asti, frizzante
- asti = off-dry, Spumante, an also be made methodo classico

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what is the grape in Barbera d’asti DOCG

what style of wine is Barbera d’Asti

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  • barbera

- dry, still, red wine

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what is the grape in Gavi DOCG

what style of wine is Gavi?

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  • cortese

- dry, still, white wines

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what is the grape in Brochette d’Acqui DOCG?

what style of wine is brochette d’Acqui?

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  • brachetto

- sweet, sparkling pale red wines

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where is the region of Lombardy located?

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east/ northeast of milan

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what 3 lakes in Lombardy do you need to know?

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  1. lago di como (near Valtellina)
  2. lago d’Iseo (near Franciacorta)
  3. Lago di Garda (shared with Veneto)
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what is the climate of lombardy

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cool continental

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what is the general landscape of the winegrowing regions of lombardy

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mountainous with rolling foothills

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what are the white grapes of lombardy

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  • chardonnay

- pinot bianco

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what are the red grapes of lombardy

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  • pinot nero

- nebbiolo

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Valtellina superiore is literally on the southern side of the Alp from switzerland. what kind of climate and terrain does Valtellina have?

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  • alpine climate

- high altitude, mountainous

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what are the 2 most important DOCGs of Lombardy

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  1. Franciacorta DOCG

2. Valtellina Superiore DOCG

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what is the only style of wine made in Franciacorta DOCG?

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sparlkling wines only, made methodo Classico (or traditional method, same as in champagne)

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what are the grapes allowed to be used in Franciacorta docg?

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  • chardonnay
  • pinot bianco
  • pinot nero
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35
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what is the grape allowed in Valtellina Superiore DOCG and what is the style?

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nebbiolo vinified dry (in oak, new and/or used)

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where is trentino- Alto Adige located?

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north/ northeast Italy, bordering Austria and Switzerland

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what is the general style of wine that comes out of Trentino-alto adige?

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-clean and linear

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what is the climate of Trentino- alto Adige?

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continental, with very cold (alpine) winters and warm summers

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with the alps separating Trentino-alto adige from its neighbouring countries, what kind of terrain would you expect in trentino- alto adige?

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mountainous with rolling foothills

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what are the 3 main white grapes of trentino- alto adige?

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  1. pinot grigio
  2. pinot bianco
  3. sauvignon blanc
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what are the 2 main red grapes of trentino-alto adige

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  1. merlot

2. lagrein

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what are the 2 main DOCs of trentino - alto adige

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  1. trentino DOC

2. Alto Adige D/OC (aka südtiroler doc)

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43
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where is Veneto located in italy

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northeastern corner (its the region where Venice is)

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on what sea is Veneto located

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Adriatico sea

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45
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what is the climate of veneto

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continental, though it becomes more warm maritime closer to the coast

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what major/larger Veneto DOCs and DOCG are important

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  • soave DOC
  • Prosecco DOC
  • Valpolicella DOC
  • Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
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47
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in soave DOC, name the

  • grape
  • style of wine
  • superior sub-zone that’s a DOCG
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  • garganega
  • dry, still, white wines
  • soave superiore DOCG
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48
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in prosecco DOC, name the

  • grape
  • style of wine
  • superior sub-zone that’s a DOCG
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  • glera
  • sparkling wine made Tank Method (charm)
  • Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
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in Valpolicella DOC, name the :

  • grapes
  • style of wine
  • superior sub-zone that’s a DOC
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  • corvina + rondinella
  • dry, still, red wines
  • valpolicella classico DOC
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50
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what are the grapes in Amarone della Valpolicella docg?

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  • corvina (primary)

- rondinella

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51
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what particular process is used in the vilification of amarone della Valpolicella?

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appassimento process

52
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what is the appassimento process

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drying out the grapes after harvest for several weeks, allowing the grapes to develop concentrated, dried-fruit characteristics and aromas of oxidation

53
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to what level of sweetness is amarone della Valpolicella vinified

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dry to off-dry

54
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what is the typical abv for amarone della Valpolicella docg?

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14-16 % abv

55
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generally speaking, how would you describe amarone della Valpolicella docg?

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  • full bodied
  • high alcohol
  • usually off-dry (though some are dry)
  • flavours of concentrated, dried fruit
56
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where is Friuli-Venezia Giulia located? What country does it about?

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way northeastern Italy abutting slovenia

57
Q

what is the climate of Friuli-Venezia Giulia?

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continental

58
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what are the top white grapes planted in friuli-venezia giulia

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  1. Pinot Grigio
  2. sauvignon
  3. friulano

the majority do not see new oak and are meant to be drunk young + fresh

59
Q

in Friuli-venezia giulia

a. wines are bottled with the name of the grape on the label, like in alsace
b. grapes are not allowed to appear on the label

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a. the name of the grape appears on the label, like in Alsace

60
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what is the most planted red grape in Friuli- Venezia giulia

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merlot

most do not have a lot of new oak and are meant to be drunk young + fresh

61
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where is Emilia-romagna located in italy

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north-central Italy extending eastward towards the Adriatic (it does have a coastline on the Adriatic)

62
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what is the climate of Emilia Romagna ?

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continental

63
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what is the landscape/ terrain of Emilia Romagna

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a lot of flat, fertile plains

Emilia Romagna is better known for agriculture than it is for its wine

64
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what is Emilia Romagna’s most famous DOC

A

lambrusco DOC

65
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In lambrusco DOC:

  • grape
  • style
  • sweetness levels
A
  • Lambrusco grape
  • sparkling red made tank method (charmat), can be either frizz ante or Spumante
  • dry (secco) or off-dry (amabile)
66
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what are the 5 regions of central italy

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  1. tuscany
  2. umbria
  3. Latium (aka Lazio)
  4. marche
  5. abruzzo
67
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what are the climates of central italy

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coastal parts: martime

inland: continental

68
Q

what is the major white grape to know from central italy

A

vernaccia (grown in Tuscany)

69
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what are the red grapes to know from central italy

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  • sangiovese
  • syrah
  • cabernet sauvignon
  • merlot
70
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what 3 DOCGs of Tuscany are important

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  1. chianti docg
  2. chianti classico DOCG
  3. Brunello di Montalcino docg
71
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what are the minimum percentages of Sangiovese required for:

  • chianti docg
  • chianti classico docg
  • Brunello di Montalcino docg
A
  • chianti - 70% min
  • chianti classico - 80% min
  • Brunello di Montalcino - 100% only
72
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the one style of wine allowed to be made in chianti, chianti Classico, and Brunello di Montalcino is …, …, … wines

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dry, still, red wines – all based on sangiovese

73
Q

what are the soils of chianti classico

A
  • sandstone

- galestro, a layered, friable, clay/marl-like soil

74
Q

Brunello di Montalcino is in and around which town

A

montalcino

75
Q

what are the soils of Brunello di montalcino

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lower elevations: clay + marine sediment

higher elevations: galestro

76
Q

what is the name of the Sangiovese clone that goes into Brunello di montalcino

A

sangiovese grosso, aka Brunello by lokals

77
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what are the ageing requirements for Brunello di montalcino

A
  • aged in wood barrels minimum 2 years
  • aged in bottle minimum 4 months
  • cannot be sold before jan 1 the 5th year following harvest
78
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what kinds of oak barrels are used in Brunello di montalcino

A
  1. small barriques

2. large Slavonian casks

79
Q

where is le marche (aka marches)?

A

on the Adriatic (east coast)

80
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what is the climate of marches

A

mediterranean

81
Q

what is the white grape of le marche?

what’s it like?

A
  • verdicchio

- crisp white that’s vilified dry and unoaked

82
Q

what are the DOC to know in le marche

A
  • verdicchio di materica DOC

- verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

83
Q

which DOC is bigger and closer to the coast:

a. verdicchio di matelica
b. verdicchio dei castelli di Jesi

A

b. verdicchio dei castelli di Jesi

84
Q

what are the 5 regions of southern Italy?

and what are the 2 big islands that are also regions?

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  1. campania
  2. basilicata
  3. calabria
  4. molise
  5. puglia
  6. sicily
  7. sardinia
85
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on what sea is campania

A

Tyrrhenian sea

86
Q

what is the climate of campania

A

mediterranean

87
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what is the terrain of campania

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inland/east: volcanic mountains rugged landscape

coast/west: low-lying flatter

88
Q

what famous volcano is in campania

A

mount vesuvius

89
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what is the soil in campania

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mostly alluvial sediment turning into volcanic sediment in the east (near Vesuvius)

90
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what are the 3 white grapes of campania

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  1. fiano
  2. falanghina
  3. greco
91
Q

what is the red grape of campania

A

aglianico

92
Q

what is the DOCG in campania famous for its aglianico

A

Taurasi DOCG

93
Q

what are the ageing requirements for Taurasi DOCG

A

minimum 3 years prior to release, with at least 1 of those years in wood

94
Q

what are the 2 white DOCGs of campania?

What are the grapes in each?

A
  • Fiano di Avellino DOCG

- Greco di Tufo DOCG

95
Q

where is Sicily I relation to italy

A

it’s the football that Italy’s “toe” is kicking; located in the mediterranean

96
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what are the climates of sicily

A
  • mediterranean generally
  • maritime near the coast
  • hotter inland, though cooler as the elevation rises on Mt. Etna
97
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what is the terrain of sicily

A
  • flatter near the coast

- hilly inland and near Mt. Etna

98
Q

what are the soils of sicily

A

varied around the island, but strikingly volcanic on and around the slopes of Mt. Etna

99
Q

what is the white grape of sicily

A

carricante

100
Q

what are the red grapes of sicily

A
  • nero d’avola

- nerello mascalese

101
Q

what is sicilys most important DOC?

A

Etna DOC

102
Q

where is Etna DOC

A

eastern side of the island; the vineyards are actually on the slopes of mt. Etna

103
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what is the soil of Etna DOC

A

volcanic, well drained soil

104
Q

what are the 2 grapes of Etna DOC?

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  1. Carricante (white)

2. nerello mascalese (red)

105
Q

colour of Romandolo DOCG

A

yellow

106
Q

colour of Lacrima di Morro d’alba DOC

A

red

107
Q

colour of Castel del Monte bambino nero DOCG

A

red

108
Q

colour of Castel di Jesi verdicchio Reserva docg

A

White

109
Q

colour of Fiano di Avelino docg

A

white

110
Q

colour of Gaglianico del Vulture Superiore docg

A

red

111
Q

colour of vernacchia di Oristano doc

A

white

112
Q

location of Valtellina Superiore Grumello docg

A

lombardy

113
Q

location of cinque Terre doc

A

liguria

114
Q

location of Torgiano Rosso Riserva docg

A

umbria

115
Q

location of verdicchio di Matelica Reserva doc

A

marche

116
Q

location of Castel del Monte rosso doc

A

puglia

117
Q

location of Etna Rosso doc

A

sicily

118
Q

location of amazon della valpolicella

A

veneto

119
Q

location of gattinara

A

piedmont

120
Q

location of verdicchio dei castelli di jesi

A

marche

121
Q

location of Lambrusco di sorbara

A

veneto

122
Q

location of taurasi

A

campania

123
Q

location of greco di tufo

A

campania

124
Q

location of vino Nobile di Montepulciano

A

tuscany

125
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location of cinque Terre sciaccetra

A

liguria

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