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1
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what did the greeks introduce to Puglia in the 8th century BC?

A

Alberello

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2
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over half of Puglia is made up of what typography?

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Plains

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3
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What is the least moutainous region of Italy?

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Puglia

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4
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Puglia holds italy’s second largest plain, what is it called?

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Tavoliere delle Puglie

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5
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Describe the climate of Puglia

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One of the warmest and driest regions in all of italy
Mostly mediterranean
Rainfall is low
Hottest area is the Salento peninsula in the south

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6
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What is the main soil type found in Puglia?

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well drained terra rossa soil

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What is the problem posed by terra rossa soil in Puglia

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it is very well drained, therefore irrigation is a neccessity

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8
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Where would you find the alluvial soils in Puglia?

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in the north

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9
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Where would you find the calcareous soils in Puglia?

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Central Part / Murge Plateau

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10
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Where would you find calcareous sandy clays over a limestone sub-soil in Puglia?

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South

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11
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Puglia is more than 70% red or white?

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Red

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12
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what is the most widely planted variety in Puglia?

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Sangiovese

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13
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How was primitivo discoverd?

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Found by a priest in the town of gioia del colle, who selected the variety for its early ripening characteristics, this the where the name comes from

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14
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what are the vine characteristics of primitivo?

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Prone to coulure in wet vintages and drought in hot years

Can ripen unevenly

Rich in anthocyanins and can produce high sugars

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15
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how does the Puglian biotype of Primitivo differ from Californian zinfandel?

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Its bunches have fewer and smaller berries

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16
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why has primitivo historically been used for Vino da Taglio wines?

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Because of its deep colour and high alcohol

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17
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What are the vine characteristics of Negroamaro?

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Consistent and high yields, resistant to drought, heat and fungal diseases

adapts well to different soils

Prone to botrytis

Can achieve high sugar levels whilst maintaining acid

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18
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What are the vine characteristics of Nero di Troia?

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Late-ripening, thick skins and moderate acidity

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19
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Why was nero di Troia traditionally blended with other grapes?

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because of its high tannins

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20
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How does Nero di Troia wines compare to those from Primitivo and Negro Amaro?

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Nero di Troia-based wines are more refined, less powerful, less full-bodied and alcoholic

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21
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Why is bombino nero often used for roasto?

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because of its thin skins and high acid

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22
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Compare rosato’s made from Bombino Nero as opposed to nergro amaro

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Rosatos from Bombino Nero are fresher than those made from negro amaro

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23
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t or f: bombino nero is related to bombino Bianco

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false

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24
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Why is bombino Bianco good for sparkling wine?

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because of its high acid

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25
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What are the traditional training systems of Puglia?

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Alberello and tendone

26
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What are the current training systems in puglia?

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Guyot and Cordone Speronato

27
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What vineyard management techniques are a necessity in Puglia?

A

Irrigation and drought tolerant rootstocks due to low rainfall levels and Puglia soils inability to retain moisture

28
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T or f: puglia is one of the largest producers of Rosato in Italy

29
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T or f: puglia is mainly a producer of DOC/G wines

A

False, it is one of the largest producers lol bulk wine in Italy

30
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How were the Greeks influential for rosato in puglia?

A

Rosato’s date back to the greeks, using their system of drip pressing called lacrima

31
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Describe the process of ‘lacrima’, a rosato process created by the greeks

A

Red grapes are placed in bags and subjected to a very delicate pressing

32
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What was the first commercial rosato of Italy? And who produced it?

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The wine was cinque rose, based on negro amaro and was produced by Salento producer Leone de Castris

33
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What two wines made rosato a specialty in Salento?

A

Cinque roses and Rosa del golf

34
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What is the method used for rosatos in puglia today?

A

Either direct pressing and/or bleeding the tank

35
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In puglia, which varieties are used for rosato, and what are their corresponding areas?

A

Negroamaro is used in Salento, Bombino Nero is more commonly used northern and central Puglia

36
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What is the DOC in Puglia that requires a blend of red and white grapes?

A

Cacc’e mmitte di Lucera DOC

37
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What makes up the blend of Cacc’e mmitte di Lucera DOC?

A

Based on nero di troia, 15-30% of the blend must be white grapes, usually bombino bianco

38
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Which Puglian DOC takes it’s name from the famous octagonal, hilltop medieval fortress castle

A

Castel del Monte

39
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Which puglian DOC has shallow stony soils, high in clay content, atop a limestone bedrock

A

Castel del Monte DOC

40
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What makes up the Rosso blend of Castel Del Monte DOC?

A

can be a blend of Nero di Troia, Montepulciano and Aglianico, or it can be 100% of any of these varieties

41
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What makes up the rosato from Castel Del Monte DOC?

A

can be made from bombino nero, nero di troia and aglianico as a blend, or 100% from any of these varieties

42
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What is the predominant grape in Castel del Monte Rosso riserva DOCG?

A

Predominantly Nero di Troia

43
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What is one of the first DOCGs dedicated to rosatos?

A

Castel del Monte Bombino Nero DOCG

44
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Is Castel del monte Bombino Nero DOCG
100% Bombino Nero?

A

No it is 90% min

45
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Which doc is considered the historical home of Primitivo?

A

Gioia del Colle DOC

46
Q

What puglian doc/g’s are 100% primitivo?

A

Gioia del Colle Primitivo

Primitivo do Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG

47
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Which Puglian DOC is located on shallow, calcareous iron-rich clays, resting atop a limestone sub-soil?

A

Gioia del Colle DOC

48
Q

Why is Primitivo from Gioia del Colle DOC
More elegant than Manduria Primitivo?

A

Because the vineyards are located at higher elevations

49
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What is considered the most important Puglian Primitivo appellation?

A

Primitivo di Manduria DOC

50
Q

What is the training method used in Primitivo di Manduria DOC?

51
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T or f: Primitivo di Manduria DOC must be 100% Primitivo

A

False, 85% min.

52
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Which puglian appellation produces the biggest Primitivo?

A

Primitivo di Manduria DOC

53
Q

What was Puglia’s first docg?

A

Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG

54
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How are the grapes processed for Primitivo di manduria dolce naturale docg?

A

Grapes can over-ripen on the vine or go through appasimento after harvest

55
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t or f: Primitivo di manduria dolce naturale docg is a dry wine

A

False, it is a sweet wine

56
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What is the principal DOC for Negro Amaro in Puglia?

A

Salice Salentino DOC

57
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What are the training methods employed In Salice Salentino DOC?

A

Alberello or Guyot/cordone speronato

58
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What is the dominant grape of Salice Salento Rosso?

A

Negro Amaro

59
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T or f: Salice Salento Rosso must contain a minimum of 75% negro amaro

60
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Describe the range of styles of Salice Salento DOC

A

Ranges from soft, fruity and medium bodied to fuller richer and more structured examples

61
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What is the dominant grape of Copertino DOC?

A

Nergroamaro

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