Molise

Question 1

Biferno DOC, Molise

Answer 1

is the most prominent, producing reds and rosatos from a blend of Montepulciano and Aglianico, and white wines based on Trebbiano

Question 2

Molise DOC

Answer 2

Awarded in 1998
Small, mountainous region of Molise

Question 3

Tintilia del Molise DOC

Answer 3

Awarded in 2011, newest DOC
95 % Tintilia
Small, mountainous region of Molise

Question 4

Pentro di Isernia DOC, Molise

Answer 4

also produces all 3, although its red blend consists of a Montepulciano and Tintilia mix
Small, mountainous region of Molise

Question 5

What level of production in Molise is at DOC level?

Answer 5

Less than 5%

Question 6

Name a wine from Molise?

Answer 6

Rinomata Cantina Tombacco
Biferno Rosso Riserva, a Montepulciano-based blend with Aglianico

Question 7

What soils make up Molise?

Answer 7

morainic and calcareous soils provide ideal water retention for viticulture

Question 8

Climate of Molise?

Answer 8

Maritime along the narrow coastal section, temperate in the upper valleys and continental further inland