Puglia - Grape Varieties and Appellations Flashcards
This DOC borders the Salice Salento DOC to the southeast.
The DOC is known for its sturdy red wines based on Negro Amaro.
Copertino DOC (!)
What two dominant white varieties in Puglia?
- Trebbiano grapes (Toscano, Giallo, Abruzzese)
- Malvasia Bianca
What are four most widely planted red grapes in Puglia?
- Sangiovese
- Primitivo
- Negro Amaro
- Montepulciano
These four account for more than half of the total area under vine.
This red grape variety is believed to be a native grape of Puglia though the exact origin is unknown.
It is principally planted in the northern and central parts of Puglia, notably around Andria in Castel del Monte.
Bombino Nero(!)
What is the minimum ageing requirement for Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva DOCG(!)?
Minimum of 2 years with at least one year in wood
What are the percentages of Puglia’s production bottled for the following:
- DOC/G
- IGT
- Wine without origin
- DOC/G: Less than 20%
- IGT: about ⅓
- Wine without origin: about the half
What are two noteworthy native Puglia white grapes?
- Bombino Bianco
- Verdeca
This ancient Apulian variety is mostly grown in the Itria Valley (Valle d’Itria), located in the provinces of Bari, Brindisi and Taranto meet
Verdeca
What are three main white grape varieties in Castel del Monte DOC(!)?
- Bombino Bianco
- Chardonnay
- Pampanuto
This aromatic red variety is considered traditional in Puglia where it is principally used for the limited production of sweet red wine.
It shows a typical muscat like character and in fact related to Moscato Bianco (Muscat Blanc a Petis Grains).
Aleatico
How many DOCGs and DOCs in Puglia as of 2016?
- 4 DOCGs
- 28 DOCs (some of minor DOCs are either seldom used or rarely seen outside the region)
This appellation is considered to be the principal DOC of the region together with Primitivo di Manduria DOC as well as the principal DOC for the production of wines made from Negro Amaro.
It is one of Puglia’s most popular appellations and the best known of those located in the Salento Peninsula.
Salice Salento DOC (!)
What is the principal wine of Gioia del Collie DOC(!)?
And list Riserva requirements for alcohol and ageing.
Gioia del Collie Primitivo
Must be entirely from Primitivo
Riserva must have at least 14% abv with min of 2 years of ageing.
What two grape varieties Primitivo was found to be genetically identical?
- Zinfandel
- Croatian grape, Crljenak kastelanski, known locally as Tribidrag
The name of this red grape variety is likely a reference to the very dark color of the grape.
Negro Amaro (!)
Likely have derived from Latin (niger) and Greek (mavro), both mean “black”.
Amaro means bitter, could also refer to the bitterness of the tannins.
True or False
Montepulciano is considered to be traditional in certain areas and historically important particularly in the northern part of Puglia.
True
Why is Negro Amaro considered to be a reliable grape?
Resistant to drought, heat and fungal diseases (but prone to botrytis)
as well as plentiful yields.
Achieve high sugar levels while maintaining good levels of natural acidity.
Listed among UNESCO World Heritage Sites, this winegrowing area takes its name from a famous octagonal, hilltop medieval castle built in 13th century.
The wines are among the most well known in Puglia and lies on the western portion of the Murge plateau.
Castel del Monte DOC (!)
How can Primitivo di Manduria wine be characterized(5)?
- Most powerful expression of Primitivo in Puglia
- Rich
- Velvet tannins
- Full bodied
- Very high in alcohol
What is the percentage of red varieties account for in Puglia?
More than 70%
Cacc’e mmitte di Lucera DOC (!) blends are based on Nero di Troia red grape.
What other red grape can make up in the blend as well as what white grape variety commonly make up for 15-30% of the white grapes?
Montepulciano for red
Bombino Bianco for white
True or False
Puglia is one of the Italy’s largest producers of bulk wine without origin.
True
This white grape variety is particularly widespread in the northern and central parts of Puglia.
Thanks to its high levels of natural acidity and restrained aromas, it is ideal for the production of sparkling wines.
Bombino Bianco(!)
What is the principal and most well known wine of Salice Salento DOC?
What is the minimum requirement of its primary grape variety and name of the grape variety?
What is the minimum ageing requirement of Riserva version?
Salice Salento Rosso
Minimum 75% Negro Amaro
Riserva: Min 2 years with 6 months in wood
What are generally “bulk wine” production used for (4)?
- Blending
- Basic table wine production
- Vermouth
- Distillation
These two red grapes are most commonly used as a minor component in red and rosato blends often to Negro Amaro.
They are traditionally grown in Salento and the two were found to be genetically identical though previously considered. to be different varieties.
Malvasia Nera di Brindisi
Malvasia Nera di Lecce
This Castel del Monte appellation is one of the first (and rare) DOCG dedicated to the rosato category.
What is the minimum percentage required for its principal grape?
Castel del Monte Bombino Nero DOCG (!)
Min of 90%
What are two reasons that Primitivo has historically been so widely planted for the production of vino da taglio?
Easily achieve high sugars and is rich in autocyanins.
It boots alcohol and color.
What grape variety is typically used in Salento and what other grape variety is used in northern and central Puglia for rosato production?
Negro Amaro in Salento
Bombino Nero in northern and central Puglia
True or False
Primitivo name likely comes from a Latin word “Primitivus” indicate early ripening grapes.
True
True or False
Puglia is one of the largest producers of Rosato wines in Italy.
True
What are the requirements for Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG(!)?
- 100% Primitivo grape
- Either over-ripen on the vine or appssimento after harvest
- At least 5% or 50g/l of residual sugar
What are two IGTs that are among the most popular Italian IGTs and associated with Primitivo and Negro Amaro.
They account for the largest volume of wine produced in Puglia.
- Puglia IGT (covers the entire region of Puglia_
- Salento IGT (covers the Salento Peninsula)
True or False
Puglia is almost synonymous with Italian rosato.
True
Compared to Primitivo and Negro Amaro, what are the characteristics of Nero di Troia (4)?
- More refined
- Less powerful
- Less full-bodied
- Less alcoholic
What are three varieties considered to be “flagship” red varieties of Puglia and unequivocally connected with this region?
- Primitivo
- Negro Amaro
- Nero di Troia
True or False
International grapes play a major role in Puglia.
False
A very small proportion of the area under vine (less than 5%)
True or False
Sangiovese plays only a minor role in Puglia, mostly used for the production of wine without origin and to a lesser extent IGT wines.
True
What the main difference between Gioia del Collie and Manduria (Puglia’s other area known for Primitivo) vineyards?
Gioia del Collie vineyards are at a higher elevation, as a result it is cooler and more significant diurnal temperature swings.
Manduria’s Primitivo tends to be richer and fuller while Goia del Colle’s tends to possess more elegance.
Tavoliere alluvial plain in Northern Puglia is encompassed by which province?
Foggia
This DOC appellation in Norther Puglia is a historic red wine appellation. The wines are unusual in that they are red and white grape blends.
The DOC is based on Nero di Trioia
Cacc’e mmitte di Lucera DOC(!)
True or False
More than half of the total wine produced is red and rosato.
True
What three grape varieties can be used to produce Rosato in Castel del Monte DOC either as a blended product or 100%?
- Bombino Nero
- Nero di Troia
- Aglianico
What are three authorized red grape varieties that can be included in Rosso in Castel del Monte DOC(!)?
- Nero di Troia
- Aglianico
- Montepulciano
What are the four appellations of Castel del Monte?
- Castel del Monte DOC(!)
- Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva DOCG(!)
- Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva DOCG(!)
- Castel del Monte Bombino Nero DOCG(!)
How many appellations are included in Castel del Monte winegrowing area?
How many MGAs are within Castel del Monte area?
4 Appellations
33 MGAs can append their name on the labels.
This red grape variety is widely planted in the north central part of Puglia and is associated with the Castel del Monte appellation.
Nero di Troia (or Uva di Troia) (!)
This Puglia red grape variety is most often used for the production of Rosato wines because of its thin skins impart very little pigment.
It is usually lighter in body and structure than roses made with Negro Amaro.
Bombino Nero (!)
In Puglia, Aleatico has its own specific regional appellation as well as produced under the Salice Salento DOC and Salento IGT.
Name the specific regional appellation of Aleatico.
Aleatico di Puglia DOC
The grape is also grown in Toscana and Lazio.
True or False
Bombino Bianco is a mutation of Bombino Nera.
False
No definitive proof present that the two grapes are related.
Bombino Bianco is also thought to be native to Puglia.
This appellation is primarily known for the production of Primitivo and the town has a long standing tradition for growing this grape.
It is considered the epicenter from which Primitivo spread throughout Puglia.
Gioia del Collie DOC (!)
What is the principal grape variety of Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva DOCG(!) and its minimum percentage?
What are two other varieties making up the blend?
Nero di Troia
Minimum of 65%
Montepulciano and Aglianico
Central Puglia appellations are situated on which geological feature and what is its primary soil type?
Murge limestone plateau
The zone of production of this appellation is the same as Primitivo di Manduria DOC.
It was Puglia’s first DOCG (2011).
It crafts sweet wines made from Primitivo.
Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG(!)
What is Castel del Monte appellation which must include at least 90% Nero di Troia?
What is the minimum aging requirement for the wine?
Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riseva DOC(!)
Minimum of 2 years with at least one year in wood.
What is the only regional DOC of Puglia?
It is solely devoted to the production of sweet, unfortified and fortified (liquoroso) dessert wines.
Aleatico di Puglia DOC(!)
It is based on Aleatico and the label must carry the designation dolce naturale or liquerosso dolce naturale.
