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Italy: Central and Southern Flashcards

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What are the major geographical features of Central Italy?

A

Ligurian Sea
Apennine Mtns.

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Which region is colored in purple?

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Emilia-Romagna

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Which region is colored in yellow?

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Lazio

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Which region is colored in red?

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Umbria

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Which region is colored in green?

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Marche

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What are the two major DOCs in Marche?

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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
Verdicchio di Matelica DOC

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What is the major DOCG subregion of Umbria?

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Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG

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What is the major DOC subregion of Abruzzo?

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

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What are the dominant geographical features of Southern Italy?

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Ligurian Sea
Tyrrhenian Sea
Adriatic Sea
Mt. Vesuvius

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10
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What is the dominant soil type of Campania?

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Volcanic

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Which region is highlighted in pink?

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Calabria

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12
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Which region is highlighted in yellow?

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Puglia

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13
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Which region is highlighted in light green?

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Basilicata

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Which region is highlighted in Teal?

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Campania

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Which region is highlighted in blush?

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Abruzzo

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Which region is highlighted in orange?

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Molise

17
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What are the three major DOC/DOCG regions in Campania?

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Greco di Tufo DOCG
Taurasi DOCG
Fiano di Avellino DOCG

18
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What is the major grape used in Taurasi DOCG?

A

Aglianico

19
Q

What is the dominant soil type of Campania?

A

Volcanic

20
Q

What are the main red grape varieties of central Italy?

A

Aglianico
Montepulciano
Sagrantino
Primitivo

21
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What are the main white grapes produced in central Italy?

A

Fiano
Greco
Verdicchio

22
Q

Name two producers of Taurasi DOCG

A

Radici
Feudi di San Gregorio
Mastro Berardino

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