Italy

Question 1

How many DOC’s does Italy have?

Answer 1

300

Question 2

What was the first DOC wine in Italy?

Answer 2

Vernaccia San Gimignano (1966)

Question 3

How many DOCG’s are in Italy?

Answer 3

74

Question 4

What does the term Riserva denote on a DOCG wine?

Answer 4

Extra aging in bottle and barrel

Question 5

How is Classico defined?

Answer 5

Region where wine is produced traditionally

Question 6

What are Abruzzo’s DOCG’s and notable DOC’s?

Answer 6

DOCG-Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane

DOC’s- Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

Question 7

What is the main white grape of Abruzzo?

Answer 7

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo (bambino Bianco)

Question 8

What are the principal red grapes of Abruzzo?

Answer 8

Montepulciano

Question 9

Describe Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG?

Answer 9

At least 90% Montepulciano
Up to 10% Sangiovese
2 years aging * 1 year in wood/6 months bottle
Riserva: 3 years aging in wood and bottle

Question 10

How many DOCG’s does Basilicata have?

Answer 10

1- Aglianico del Vulture Superiore