IWS Flashcards
The terrain of Molise is mostly…
Mountainous 55% Hills 45%
What is the most planted grape in Molise?
Montepulciano
Which grape is native to Molise?
Tintilia
What are the 2 main grape varieties of the Biferno DOC?
Trebbiano Toscano and Montepulciano
Which region was Molise historically tied to?
Abruzzo (known as Abruzzi e Molise)
Which Molise DOC produces the largest volume of wine?
Molise DOC
Which grape variety is traditionally blended with Tintilia?
Montepulciano
Which is Molise’s most widely planted white grape?
Trebbiano Abruzzese
Which DOC is exclusively dedicated to the grape Tintilia?
Tintilia del Molise DOC
Which DOC covers almost the entire Molise region?
Molise DOC
Molise Rosso DOC is based on what grape variety?
Montepulciano
Which principal river runs through the Molise region?
Biferno river
What is the traditional vine training system adopted in Molise?
Pergola Abruzzese
What red grape is native to Molise and considered its flagship grape variety?
Tintilia
What is the smallest DOC in Molise?
Pentro di Isernia DOC
What is the modern vine training system in Molise?
Guyot or Cordone Speronato
What is Molise’s capital?
Campobasso
What soil type are the coastal hills of Molise composed of?
Clay and sand
What soil type are the inland hills of Molise composed of?
Limestone and marl
What are the 2 main grape varieties of the Pentro di Isernia DOC?
Biancos based on Falanghina and Rossos/Rosatos based on Montepullciano
