Italy: Central and Southern Flashcards
What are the major geographical features of Central Italy?
Ligurian Sea
Apennine Mtns.
Which region is colored in purple?
Emilia-Romagna
Which region is colored in yellow?
Lazio
Which region is colored in red?
Umbria
Which region is colored in green?
Marche
What are the two major DOCs in Marche?
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
Verdicchio di Matelica DOC
What is the major DOCG subregion of Umbria?
Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG
What is the major DOC subregion of Abruzzo?
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
What are the dominant geographical features of Southern Italy?
Ligurian Sea
Tyrrhenian Sea
Adriatic Sea
Mt. Vesuvius
What is the dominant soil type of Campania?
Volcanic
Which region is highlighted in pink?
Calabria
Which region is highlighted in yellow?
Puglia
Which region is highlighted in light green?
Basilicata
Which region is highlighted in Teal?
Campania
Which region is highlighted in blush?
Abruzzo
Which region is highlighted in orange?
Molise
What are the three major DOC/DOCG regions in Campania?
Greco di Tufo DOCG
Taurasi DOCG
Fiano di Avellino DOCG
What is the major grape used in Taurasi DOCG?
Aglianico
What is the dominant soil type of Campania?
Volcanic
What are the main red grape varieties of central Italy?
Aglianico
Montepulciano
Sagrantino
Primitivo
What are the main white grapes produced in central Italy?
Fiano
Greco
Verdicchio
Name two producers of Taurasi DOCG
Radici
Feudi di San Gregorio
Mastro Berardino
