Lazio Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 2 main historic periods of Lazio?

A

The era of the Roman Empire
The era of the Papal states

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Who were the original inhabitants of Lazio?

A

The Italic Latini Tribe

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What did the incorporation of Lazio into the Kingdom of Italy mark?

A

The end of the Risorgimento

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Where is Lazio located?

A

West central Italy between the central Apennines and the Tyrrhenian Sea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is the capital of Lazio?

A

Roma, it is also the capital of Italy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What independent city lies within the city of Roma?

A

Vatican City

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the topographical makeup of Lazio?

A

Hills - 54%
Mountains - 26%
Plains - 20%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are the 3 mountain ranges of volcanic origin located in NW Lazio?

A

Volsini - Lake Bolsena
Cimini - Lake Vico
Sabatini - Lake Bracciano

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is the climate of Lazio?

A

Mediterranean on the coast
Mediterranean with continental influence inland

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What are the 3 main soil types of Lazio?

A

Volcanic in the center of Lazio
Limestone in the south
Clay-sandy on the coast

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the majority of the vineyards planted to - red or white?

A

White 70%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the most planted grape in Lazio?

A

Malvasia Bianca di Candia (W)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is the most planted red grape in Lazio?

A

Merlot (R)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What Malvasia grape does Lazio have the most plantings of in all of Italy?

A

Malvasia Bianca di Candia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the most distinctive grape within the Malvasia groups?

A

Malvasia del Lazio (W)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What grapes is Malvasia del Lazio (W) a cross between?

A

Muscat of Alexandria (Zibibbo) (W)
Schiava Grossa (R)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What Lazio grape is prone to Botrytis?

A

Malvasia del Lazio (W)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What is the most distinctive red grape in Lazio?

A

Cesanese (R)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What are the 2 different types of Cesanese (R) found in Lazio?

A

Cesanese Comune (R)
Cesanese d ‘Affile (R)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Which Cesanese (R) is traditional more planted?

A

Cesanese Commune (R)
Cesanese d ‘ Affile is gaining ground

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Which Cesanese is considered the better grape?

A

Cesanese d ‘Affile (R)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What are the NTK grapes of Lazio?

A

Malvasia Bianco di Candia (W)
Malvasia del Lazio (W)
Cesanese (R)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What are the primary vine training methods in Lazio?

A

Guyot
Cordon Speronato

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What % of the wine is DOC/G in Lazio?

A

40% DOC/G
20% IGT

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

What are the NTK appellations?

A

Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC
Orvieto DOC
Cesanese del Piglio ( or Piglio) DOCG
Frascati DOC
Frascati Superior DOCG

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

What was the first DOC in Lazio?

A

Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

What lake is Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC located on?

A

Lake Bolsena

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

What grapes does the Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC use?

A

Trebbianos (W)
Malvasias (W)

29
Q

What other region shares the Orvieto DOC with Lazio?

A

Umbria, which has most of the DOC

30
Q

What is the primary grape of the Cesanese del Piglio DOC?

A

90% of either
Cesanese Comune or
Cesanese d ‘Affile

31
Q

What is historically the principle wine appellations of Lazio?

A

Frascati DOC & DOCG

32
Q

What grape family is primarily in Frascati DOC/G wines?

A

Both Malvasias

33
Q

What type of wine is produced in the Cannellino di Frascati DOCG?

A

Sweet wines with noble rot or Appassimento

34
Q

What is the major topography of Lazio?

A

Hills 54%

35
Q

What is the primary river in Lazio?

A

The Tevere

36
Q

What is the most widely planted Malvasia in Lazio?

A

Malvasia Bianca di Candia (W)
Lazio has the largest area under vine for this grape in Italy

37
Q

Is Malvasia del Lazio (W) native to Lazio?

A

Yes

38
Q

What other name is Malvasia del Lazio (W) known as in Lazio?

A

Malvasia Puntinata - due to its spots

39
Q

What variety is considered to be Lazio’s most important native red grape?

A

Cesanese (R)

40
Q

Which is the better Cesanese (R)?

A

Cesanese d ‘Affile

41
Q

What completely surrounds Lago Bolsena?

A

Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC

42
Q

What is the historical white wine of Lazio?

A

Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC

43
Q

What is the primary grape of Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC?

A

Trebbiano Toscano (W)

44
Q

What type of soils are present in the Frascati DOC/DOCG area?

A

Volcanic

45
Q

What is the major grape of Frascati DOC/G?

A

> 70% of either Malvasia Bianco di Candia (W) or Malvasia di Lazio (W)

46
Q

What city has the largest population in Italy?

A

Roma

47
Q

What part of Lazio does the central Apennines occupy?

A

Eastern and southeastern

48
Q

Where are the largest plains in Lazio?

A

Along the coast

49
Q

What % of white grapes are planted in Lazio?

A

70%

50
Q

What is Lazio’s most widely planted grape?

A

Malvasia Bianca di Candia

51
Q

DNA has shown Malvasia del Lazio to be a cross between?

A

Muscat of Alexandria (Zibibbo) (W)
Schiava Grossa (R)

52
Q

(T or F) Cesanese (R) is only grown in Lazio?

A

True

53
Q

What grape is often called Malvasia Puntinata because of its dotted skins?

A

Malvasia del Lazio

54
Q

How many DOC/Gs are in Lazio?

A

27 DOCs
3 DOCGs

55
Q

What grapes are Orvieto DOC wines made primarily of?

A

60% Grechetto (W) and/or Trebbiano Toscano (W)

56
Q

What is Trebbiano Toscano (W) known locally as?

A

Procanico (W)

57
Q

What wine has historically been associated with Rome?

A

Frascati

58
Q

(T or F) Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC is a white & red wine DOC?

A

False - White only

59
Q

Malvasia del Lazio (W) is also called?

A

Puntinata (dotted)

60
Q

What sweet wine appellation shares the same winegrowing area as Frascati DOC?

A

Cannellino di Frascati DOCG

61
Q

What is Italy’s most planted Malvasia?

A

Malvasia Bianca di Candia (W)

62
Q

What are the 2 principle grapes that can be used for the production of Frascati DOC?

A

Malvasia Bianca di Candia
Malvasia del Lazio

63
Q

Cesanese del Piglio is the only red DOC/G in Lazio?

A

True

64
Q

What historical DOC is considered Lazio’s claim to fame?

A

Frascati DOC

65
Q

What is the dominant grape in Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC?

A

Trebbiano Toscano (W)

66
Q

Why is Malvasia del Lazio (W) called “Puntinata”?

A

Black specs appear on the grapes as they ripen

67
Q

Which Lazio appellation produces only sweet. late harvest wines?

A

Cannellino di Frascati DOCG

68
Q

Which Lazio appellation is located in the foothills of the Central Apennines?

A

Cesanese del Piglio DOCG

69
Q

What are the volcanos in Lazio?

A

Mount Volsini
Mount Cimini
Mount Sabatini
Colli Albani (south of Rome)