IWS Flashcards
What is the most widely planted white grape in Abruzzo?
Trebbiano Toscano
What is the most widely planted grape in Abruzzo?
Montepulciano
Montepulciano is native to Abruzzo. True or False?
TRUE
What is the traditional vine training system of Abruzzo?
Pergola Abruzzese
What was Abruzzo’s first DOC?
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
What is the most productive appellation in Abruzzo?
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
What area does Montepulciano d’Abruzzo cover?
It encompasses all of Abruzzo’s designated winegrowing areas
What is the minimum percentage of Montepulciano in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
85%
What is the minimum alcohol level in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva DOC?
12.5% (vs 12% for the non riserva)
What is the minimum ageing for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva DOC?
24 months including 9 in oack
How many sub-zones are there in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?
5 sub-zones with more stringent production requirements i.e. lower yields, higher alcohol and longer ageing
What are the 5 sub-zones of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?
Casauria o Terre di Casauria/Terre dei Vestini/Alto Tirino/Terre dei Peligni/Teate
What style of wine is the Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC?
It is a regional appellation for Montepulciano Rose
What is the traditional name for rosato wine in Abruzzo?
Cerasuolo
Name the 3 regional appellations of Abruzzo
Moantepulciana d’Abruzzo/Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo and Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC
Cerasuolo is derived from the word ‘‘cerasa’’ which means…
cherry-coloured
How does Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo differ from other rosatos?
It is savoury, complex and more structured
What is ‘‘vino da taglio’’?
Bulk blending wine
Cerasuolo is made by what winemaking technique?
Bleeding off the tank
Describe the predominant topography of the Abruzzo region
Mountainous 65% - Abruzzo is the most mountainous region in Central and Southern Italy
Pecorino is a white grape native to Abruzzo. True or False?
FALSE - It is native to southern Marche
Which mountain ranges are responsible for Abruzzo’s rugged landscape?
Central Apennines
Montepulciano is native to the town of Montepulciano in Toscana. True or False?
FALSE - The town and the grape have no relationship
Trebbiano Abruzzese is frequesntly confused with Trebbiano Toscano and….
Bombino Bianco
Which grape is Montepulciano historically confused with?
Sangiovese
Name 3 exceptional producers in Abruzzo
Masciarelli, Emidio Pepe, Valentini
What is the minimum percentage of Montepulciano in Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG?
90% with Sangiovese as the authorised blending partner
What is the minimum percentage of Montepulciano in Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG?
90% with Sangiovese as the authorised blending partner
The subzone of Casauria o Terre di Casauria requires 100% Montepulciano. True or False?
TRUE
What is Terre dei Vestini?
One of five subzones of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
Which mountain range is the subzone Alto Tirino located in?
Grand Sasso Massif
Which town is the subzone Terre dei Peligni situated around?
Town of Sulmona
The Teate subzone extends from Pescara and Chieti to the Molise border. True or False?
TRUE
What are the blending partners allowed for Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC?
Trebbiano Toscano and/or Bombino Bianco
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC can be produced as both Superiore and Riserva. True or False?
TRUE - Superiore (12% vs 11.5% abv) Riserva 12.5% and at least 18 months of ageing.
Which appellation stretches from the Adriactic to the foothills of the Gran Sasso Massif and the Monti della Laga?
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane
Where are the majority of the vineyards located in Abruzzo?
Coastal and Middle bands
Abruzzo is one of the most densely planted wine regions in central and southern Italy. True or False?
TRUE - It rivals Toscano as the third most productive region of central and southern Italy
Which of the following training systems is not used in Abruzzo? Pergola Abruzzzese; Alberello; Guyot; Cordone Speronato
Alberello
Although Abruzzo’s soils are varied, most contain…
Clay
What is the most popular IGT in Abruzzo?
Terre di Chieti IGT
