Italy (Apulia(Puglia)/Basilicata/Calabira/Sicily/Sardinia) Flashcards
What is the Capital of Campania
Naples
Soil of Campania
volcanic
3 prominent grapes of Campania
Aglianico
Primitivo
Falaghina
Flavor profile of Aglianico
tannic, high acid, similar to Sangiovese and Nebbiolo in structure, darker fruit profile
4 DOCG’s of Campania
Aglianico del Taburno
Fiano di Avellino
Greco di Tufo
Taurasi
3 top Campania producers
Mastroberardino
Terredora
Feudi di San Gregorio
4 DOC’s of Molise
Biferno
Molise
Tintilia del Molise
Pento di Sernia
Red and White grapes of Molise
red: aglianico
white: trebbiano
What part of the Italian Boot is Puglia
Heel
2 Seas of Puglia
Adriatic
Ionian
4 DOCG’s of Puglia
Castel del Monte Bombino
Castel del Monte Nero Di Troia
Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva
Primitivo di Monduria Dolce Naturale
3 major grapes of Puglia
Nero di Troia
Negroamaro
Primitivo
Primitivo is similar to what other classic grape
Zinfandel
What grape makes vermouth in Puglia
Trebbiano
1 DOCG of Basilicata
Aglianico del Vulture Superiore
Mountains of Basilicata
Mount Vulture
What part of the Italian boot is Calabria
Toe
Red and White wines of Calabria
Red: Gaglioppo
White: Greco
What separates Sicily from Calabria
Strait of Messina
Sicily is the 2nd largest Italian producer to what other region?
Veneto
1 DOCG in Sicily
Cerasulo di Vittoria
Top 3 Sicilian producers
Marco de Bartoli
Planeta
Palari
Top 4 Sicilian varietals
Catarratto (used in marsala)
Nerello Mascalese
Carricante
Nero d’Avola
1 DOCG of Sardinia
Vermentino di Gallura
Flavor profile of Cannonau and what is the French parallel
Grenache
rustic and spicy, fuller body and color, premature oxidation
3 sub zones of Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Oliena
Jerzu
Capo Ferrato
