Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria

Question 1

What are the boundaries of Puglia?

Answer 1

Adriatic & Ionian Seas, and Basilicata (the heel of the boot)

Question 2

What is the terrain of Puglia?

Answer 2

Broad plains and low hills (flattest region in Italy)

Question 3

What kind of production was Puglia historically known for?

Answer 3

Bulk production. Base wine for vermouth, bulk blending, and distillation.

Question 4

Approximately what percentage of wine in Puglia is at least DOC level?

Answer 4

~7%

Question 5

When were the majoritiy of Puglia’s DOCs and DOCGs awarded?

Answer 5

2011

Question 6

What is the most planted grape in Puglia?

Answer 6

Negroamaro

Question 7

What is the name of peninsula which comprises the southern portion of Puglia?

Answer 7

Salento Peninsula

Question 8

What is the “best-known” denominazione in Puglia?

Answer 8

Castel de Monte

Question 9

How many DOC and DOCG are there for the Castel del Monte region?

Answer 9

1 DOC/ 3 DOCG

Question 10

What are the DOCG of Castel del Monte and what are they know for?

Answer 10

Bombino Nero DOCG (Rosato wines from 90% Bombino Nero )
Nero di Troia Riserva DOCG (Rosso wines from min 90% Nero di Troia)
Rosso Riserva DOCG (Rosso wines from min 65% Nero di Troia)

Question 11

What are the main indigenous varieties of Puglia? In which part of the region are they most prominent?

Answer 11

Nero di Troia (north), Primitivo (central - gulf side), Negroamaro (south - Adriatic side)

Question 12

What are the varietals permitted for bianco/ frizzante/ spumante production in Castel del Monte DOC?

Answer 12

Pampanuto, Chardonay, Bombino Bianco

Question 13

How many DOC are there in Puglia?

Answer 13

28

Question 14

How many DOCG are there in Puglia?

Answer 14

4

Question 15

What is the genetic twin of Primitivo?

Answer 15

Zinfandel

Question 16

What are the varietal requirements for Salice Salentino DOC Rosso vs varietally labeled Salice Salentino DOC?

Answer 16

Rosso = min 75% Negroamaro. Negroamaro = min 90% Negroamaro.

Question 17

What is the only DOCG in Puglia outside of the Castel del Monte?

Answer 17

Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG

Question 18

What is the style of Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG?

Answer 18

Dolce Naturale (Rosso). Minimum 50g/ L RS. Allows for appassimento.

Question 19

What indigenous grape is the Brindisi province the home of?

Answer 19

Susumaniello. Cross between Garganega and Uva Sogra.

Question 20

What is the largest sub-region in Puglia by hectoliters of production? What is the second?

Answer 20

Primitivo di Manduria DOC. Salice Salentino DOC.

Question 21

What is the variety and style of Martina/ Martina Franca DOC?

Answer 21

Whites from 50%-65% Verdeca, 35%-50% Bianco d’Alessano, and max 5% other local white varieties.

Question 22

What is the mountain range to the northwest of Puglia?

Answer 22

Daunian mountain range (sub-Apennines).