Overall info Flashcards
1
Q
Alberata
A
aka. vite maritata all’albero, vines trained high on or
between trees
2
Q
Alberello
A
low-head training
3
Q
Top3 regions under vines and top3 in volume
A
vine: Sicilia, Puglia, Veneto
volume: Veneto, ??
4
Q
Augustus
A
1st emperor of Italy, promoter of Northern Italy wines, specially fond of Verona wines.
5
Q
The first time when Nebbiolo and Garganega were mentioned
A
14th century
6
Q
United Kingdom of Italy
A
in 1861.
7
Q
The 5 most planted varieties (decreasing order)
A
Sangiovese - Catarratto Bianco - Trebbiano Tuscano - Barbera - Montepulciano
8
Q
Bricco
A
Superior site on the higher part of the hill. Often seen in Barolo and Barbaresco.
9
Q
Sori
A
Well-exposed, sunny site. Often seen in Barolo and Barbaresco.
10
Q
The largest and most populous region
A
Lombardia
