IWS Flashcards part 2
Which red grape is notably important in the provinces of Avellino and Benevento?
Aglianico
Piedirosso is sometimes blended with Aglianico to soften its more angular character. True or false?
TRUE
Name the 2 biotypes of Falanghina
Flegrea and Beneventana
Which grape grows a double bunch and is prone to oxidation?
Greco
How many indigenous grape varieties does Campania boast?
100
What grape forms the base of the Falerno del Massico Bianco DOC?
Falanghina
What is the soil type of Monte Massico?
Volcanic topsoil and limestone subsoil
What grape forms the base of the Falerno del Massico Rosso DOC?
Aglianico
What is Falernum Faustianum?
It was the most prestigious, produced from grapes grown mid-level on hilly slopes
What is Falernum Caucinum?
It was the second tier and planted at the highest elevation
What is simply Falernum?
Wine produced from low lying vineyards
What red grape is the most important grape of the Campi Flegrei DOC?
Piedirosso
What white grape is the most important grape of the Campi Flegrei DOC?
Falanghina Flegrea
What blending partner is allowed for the Campi Flegrei Rosso DOC?
Aglianico
What blending partner is allowed for the Campi Flegrei Bianco DOC?
Coda di Volpe Bianca