Main Regions Flashcards
Question is region direction and grapes, answer is the region
NE region known for Prosecco, Garganega, Corvina, and Merlot
Veneto
Southern region known for Nero d’Avola, Inzolia, Grillo, and Catarrato
Sicily
Southern region known for Primitivo and Negroamaro
Puglia
Central region known for Sangiovese and blends of Merlot, Sangio, Cab Sauv, and Cab Franc
Tuscany (blend is called Super Tuscan)
Central region known for Lambrusco, Trebbiano, Barbera, Sangiovese
Emilia-Romagna
Northern region known for Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, and Cortese
Piedmont
Central region known for Montepulciano and Trebbiano
Abruzzo
Southern region known for Aglianico and Falanghina
Campania
Northern region known for Bonarda, Pinot Nero, and Grasevina
Lombardy
Northern region known for Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Sauvignon, and Refosco
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Island known for Cannonau (Grenache), Vermentino, and Carignano
Sardinia
Central region known for Sangiovese, Montepulciano, and Verdicchio
Marche
Central region known for Frascati (Malvasia, Trebbiano), Merlot/Sangio, and Cesanese
Lazio
Northern region known for Trento (sparkling), Pinot Grigio, Teroldego, Lagrein, Schiava/Vernatsch
Trentino-Alto Adige
Central region known for Sangiovese, Grechetto, Sagrantino
Umbria
Southern region known for Gaglioppo
Calabria
Southern region known for Montepulciano, and Tintilia Del Molise
Molise
Southern region known for Aglianico
Basilicata
Northern region known for Vermentino (sometimes called Pigato)
Liguria
Small northern region known for Petit Rouge and Petite Arvine
Val d’Aosta
