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1
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What black grape is most prestigious in Ampania?

A

Aglianico, the best in Taurasi DOCG
deep colour, H acidity, H tannin, black fruit
oak and bottle aged - earthy, forest

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What is the profile of Aglianico?

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(late ripening, thick-skinned grape that produces full-bodied) red wine high in acid and tannin with flavors of (smoked spice,) black fruits and plums.
oak and bottle aged - earthy, forest,

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What DOCG in Campania is based on Aglianico?

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Taurasi DOCG

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What are the 2 major white grapes of Campania?

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Fiano
Greco

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Which DOC in Basilicata is based on Aglianico?

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Aglianico del Vulture DOC

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What are the 2 DOCG white wines of Campania?

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Fiano di Avellino DOCG (fuller)
Greco di Tufo DOCG (leaner)

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What is the name of the extinct volcano in Basilicata?

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Monte Vulture

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What are the soils mainly like in Campania?

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Volcanic

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Campania is on which sea?

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Tyrrhenian Sea

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While mostly landlocked, Basilicata has a coastlines on which two seas?

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Tyrrhenian Sea
Ionian Sea

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Is Campania north or south of Lazio?

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Is Campania north or south of Lazio?

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In Puglia, vines were traditionally ______-trained. Today, vines are more commonly ______-trained.

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Traditionally bush-trained

Today more cordon-trained (making mechanized harvesting easier)

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What are the 2 noteworthy red grapes of Puglia?

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Negroamaro - baked red and black fruit
Primitivo (Zinfandel) - ripe berry

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13
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Which DOC in Puglia best represents Negroamaro?

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Salice Salentino DOC - when yields are controlled, high quality. F body, M tannin, M acidity, H alcohol
Puglia IGT - early drinking, simple, fruity

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Most grapes grown in Sicily are bottled under which appellations?

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  1. IGT Terre Siciliane / IGT Terre di Sicilia
  2. Sicilia DOC (only if yields are somewhat smaller)
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15
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Which red grape variety is the main component of Terre di Sicilia IGT / Sicilia DOC wines?

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Nero d’Avola

16
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What international grape varieties are widely planted in Sicily?

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Chardonnay
Syrah

17
Q

Some of Sicily’s best wines come from what small appellation?

A

Etna DOC

18
Q

Red wines from Etna DOC are primarily made from what 2 grape varieties?

A

Nerello Mascalese
Nerello Cappuccio

19
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What is the typical profile of a white and red Etna DOC?

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White: M body,H acidity, citrus, stony/steely
bottle age - honey, wax

Red: H acidity, H tannin, red cherries, cranberry, raspberry, dried herb
bottle age - mushroom

20
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What are the predominant soils of Etna DOC?

A

volcanic soils

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