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