Puglia Flashcards
What is the peninsula of Puglia?
The Salento peninsula
DOC production in Puglia rarely exceeds ____% of total production.
2
What is a trullo?
A traditional Apulian dry stone hut with a conical roof.
What is the Murge?
A plateau in Central Puglia
Ottovianello is actually what grape?
Cinsaut
How many Trebbiano grapes are there? Which is most common?
6
Trebbiano Toscano
What does Negroamaro tend to taste like?
Sweet and velvety
Who is the most significant producer of Primitivo di Manduria?
Accademia dei Racemi
Geographically, Puglia is the _____ region in Italy.
flattest
Who are some well known producers in Puglia?
Tormaresca
Rivera
Masseria Li Veli
La Corte
What are the grape requirements of Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva DOCG?
Nero di Troia (min 65%)
What are aging requirements of Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva DOCG?
Minimum 2 years from November 1 of harvest year, including at least 1 year in wood.
How many DOCs are in Puglia?
29
How many DOCGs are in Puglia? What are they?
4
Castel del Monte Bombino Nero
Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva
Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva
Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale