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Italy - Central and Southern Flashcards

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What is the topography for Emilia-Romagna?

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Flat, fertile (high yield wines)

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What is the most well known style of wine from Emilia-Romagna? What is it paired with?

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Lambrusco with Parm and Prosciutto

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What are the two DOCs for Emilia-Romagna?

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Sangiovese di Romagna DOC

Trebbiano di Romagna DOC

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What are the two main geographic areas in Tuscany?

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Coastal: low altitude, maritime, Bdx varietals, most of white wine production is here

Inland: structured reds, firm acid, alt. up to 500 meters

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What is the main varietal for Tuscany?

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Sangiovese

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What are the characteristics for Sangiovese in Tuscany?

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High Acid/Tannin
Med. Alcohol
Affinity for Oak
Earth, Blackberry, Sour Cherry

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7
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What is Italy’s most exported wine?

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Chianti DOCG

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8
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How much of the blend must be Sangiovese?

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80%

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9
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Between which two cities does the Chianti Classico DOCG appellation lie?

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Florence and Siena

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10
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What are the traditional and more modern vinicultural practices in Chianti Classico DOCG?

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Trad. - Large Oak Botte

Modern - French Barriques

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What is the minimum aging for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?

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5 years

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12
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What is the grape for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?

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Sangiovese Grosso

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Which city is the center for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?

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Montepulciano

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What is the only white DOCG in Tuscany?

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Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

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15
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What style/grape is the Marche region known for?

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Verdicchio

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16
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What are common characteristics in the best Verdicchio?

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Fennel
Candied Fruit
Minerality

17
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What is the varietal for Conero DOCG?

A

Montepulciano

18
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Which coast is the Marche located on?

A

East (west of Umbria)

19
Q

What are the important DOC/G for Verdicchio

A

Verd. dei Castelli di Jessi DOC

Verd. di Matelinca DOCG (high alt/higher quality)

20
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What are the important DOC/G for the Umbrian region and the varietals associated with them.

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Orvieto DOC: Trebbiano, Grassetto, Malvasia, Verdello

Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG: Sagrantino (Balanced Alcohol/Tannin/Acid; Extended Maturation)

21
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Where is Umbria located?

A

Between Tuscany (W) and Marche (E)

22
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What are the important DOC of Lazio?

A

Frascati DOC

Colli Albani DOC

23
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What are the main grapes of Frascati?

A

Malvasia, Trebbiano

24
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What is the capitol of Lazio?

A

Rome

25
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What are the important red and white grapes of Abruzzo?

A

W: Trebbiano (red apple)
R: Montepulciano (Gamey nose, high tannin/alc/acid)

26
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What are the DOC’s of Abruzzo?

A

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

27
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What are the important DOCs of Molise?

A

Biferno DOC - local var.

Tintilia del Molise DOC

28
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Which Italian state has more DOCs that any other state in southern Italy?

A

Campania

29
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What are the important DOCGs of Campania?

A

Taurasi DOCG
Fiano d’Avellino DOCG
Greco di Tufo DOCG

30
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What is a nickname for Taurasi wines?

A

Barolo of the South

31
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What is the minimum aging of Taurasi?

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3 years

32
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What is varietal for Taurasi?

A

Aglianico

33
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What are common characteristics of Taurasi?

A

Floral
Black Berry/Cherry
Affinity for New Oak

34
Q

What are the grapes of Puglia?

A

Primativo, Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera, Uva di Troia, International Varietals

35
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Where is Puglia located?

A

Achilles tendon/Heel

36
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What is considered to be Puglia finest DOC?

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Primitivo di Manduria

37
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What is the DOC and DOCGs of Basilicata?

A

Aglianico del Vulture DOC
Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
Aglianico del Vulture Riserva DOCG

38
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What are the main red grapes of Calabria?

A

Gaglioppo, Magliocco

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