Italy (Apulia(Puglia)/Basilicata/Calabira/Sicily/Sardinia) Flashcards

1
Q

What is the Capital of Campania

A

Naples

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2
Q

Soil of Campania

A

volcanic

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3
Q

3 prominent grapes of Campania

A

Aglianico
Primitivo
Falaghina

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4
Q

Flavor profile of Aglianico

A

tannic, high acid, similar to Sangiovese and Nebbiolo in structure, darker fruit profile

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5
Q

4 DOCG’s of Campania

A

Aglianico del Taburno
Fiano di Avellino
Greco di Tufo
Taurasi

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6
Q

3 top Campania producers

A

Mastroberardino
Terredora
Feudi di San Gregorio

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7
Q

4 DOC’s of Molise

A

Biferno
Molise
Tintilia del Molise
Pento di Sernia

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8
Q

Red and White grapes of Molise

A

red: aglianico
white: trebbiano

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9
Q

What part of the Italian Boot is Puglia

A

Heel

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10
Q

2 Seas of Puglia

A

Adriatic

Ionian

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11
Q

4 DOCG’s of Puglia

A

Castel del Monte Bombino
Castel del Monte Nero Di Troia
Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva
Primitivo di Monduria Dolce Naturale

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12
Q

3 major grapes of Puglia

A

Nero di Troia
Negroamaro
Primitivo

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13
Q

Primitivo is similar to what other classic grape

A

Zinfandel

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14
Q

What grape makes vermouth in Puglia

A

Trebbiano

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15
Q

1 DOCG of Basilicata

A

Aglianico del Vulture Superiore

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16
Q

Mountains of Basilicata

A

Mount Vulture

17
Q

What part of the Italian boot is Calabria

A

Toe

18
Q

Red and White wines of Calabria

A

Red: Gaglioppo
White: Greco

19
Q

What separates Sicily from Calabria

A

Strait of Messina

20
Q

Sicily is the 2nd largest Italian producer to what other region?

A

Veneto

21
Q

1 DOCG in Sicily

A

Cerasulo di Vittoria

22
Q

Top 3 Sicilian producers

A

Marco de Bartoli
Planeta
Palari

23
Q

Top 4 Sicilian varietals

A

Catarratto (used in marsala)
Nerello Mascalese
Carricante
Nero d’Avola

24
Q

1 DOCG of Sardinia

A

Vermentino di Gallura

25
Q

Flavor profile of Cannonau and what is the French parallel

A

Grenache

rustic and spicy, fuller body and color, premature oxidation

26
Q

3 sub zones of Cannonau di Sardegna DOC

A

Oliena
Jerzu
Capo Ferrato