Molise Flashcards
What is Molise’s topographical structure?
Mostly mountains (55%) and gentle hills (45%) [similar to Abruzzo, but a smaller differential]
What is the climate in Molise and what are the factors that influence it?
Molise has a continental climate inland at higher elevation and a Mediterranean climate on the coast.
What are Molise’s dominant soil types?
Coastal hills: clay and sand.
Inland and the west: limestone and marl.
What are the “need to know” grape varieties in Molise and their main characteristics?
only Tintilia, possibly native to Molise
Where are the “need to know” appellations are situated within Molise?
3; Molise DOC, a regional DOC; Tintilia del Molise DOC, large DOC, primarily in central and eastern areas; Biferno DOC, along Biferno River.
What are Italy’s two smallest and least populated regions?
Valle d’Aosta and Molise
Molise was historically joined with what other region for many years before becoming administratively independent?
Abruzzo as Abruzzi e Molise
Molise is bordered by which regions?
Lazio, Abruzzo, Puglia, Campania
What is the capital of Molise?
Campobasso
What is the principal river of Molise?
Biferno River
What percent of Molise grapes are red? the most planted red grape?
70%, Montepulciano [MOlise > MOuntains 55%, MOntepulicano 70%]
What are the most planted white grapes in Molise?
Trebbiano Abbruzzese (6%), Trebbiano Toscano (4%) [inverted order from Abruzzo]
What is Tintilia?
red grape associated with Molise, possibly native or Spanish in origin, only 2% of production in Molise.
What percent of Molise wine production is DOCG/DOC/IGP/bulk level?
0%/50%/small%/50%
What is the blending formula and wine styles for Tintilia del Molise DOC?
minimum of 95% Tintilia, dry red and rosé
