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Southern Italy Flashcards

1
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What grape was Campania known for in the ancient world

A

Greco

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2
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What notable soil is found in Falerno del Massico DOC

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Volcanic Tuff

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What varietals are produced in Falerno del Massico DOC

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Whites - Falanghina
Reds - Aglianico, Piedirosso, Primitivo

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4
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What is the major red grape in Southern Italy

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Aglianico

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What are the aging requirements in Taurasi DOCG

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Minimum 3 years of aging, at least 1 in oak

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What are the aging requirements in Taurasi Riserva DOCG

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Minimum 4 years of aging, 18 months in oak

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7
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What grapes are allowed to be blended with Aglianico in Taurasi and Taburno DOCGs

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None - must be 100% Aglianico

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What wines are produced in Fiano de Avellino DOCG

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85% Fiano

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9
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What is the flavor profile of Fiano de Avellino DOCG

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Full bodied, resiny

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10
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What is the minimum amount of Greco required in Greco di Tufo DOCG

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85%

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Where is Greco di Tufo DOCG located in relation to Fiano di Avellino DOCG

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North, higher altitude

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12
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What varietal is produced in Falanghina del Sannio DOC

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Falanghina

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13
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What is the main grape grown in Costa d’Amalfi DOC

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Falagnhina

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14
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What varietals are allowed to be grown in Vesuvio DOCG

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Whites
-Coda di Volpe
-Verdeca
-Falanghina

Reds
Piedirosso

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What are the requirements for a wine from Vesuvio DOC to be labeled Lacryma di Christi

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Minimum 12% alcohol

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16
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What varietals are produced in Ischia DOC

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Whites of Forastera and Biancolella
Reds of Piedirosso and Guarnaccia

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17
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What is the terrain of Campania

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Mountainous, volcanic

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18
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What is the terrain of Puglia

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Lowlands, plains near coast

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19
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What is the main DOCG for Nero di Troia in Puglia

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Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva

20
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What is the primary grape varietal grown in Salice Salentino DOC & Brindisi DOC

A

Negroamaro

21
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What grape varietal is a synonym for Primitivo

22
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What is the primary coastal DOC for Primitivo in Puglia

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Primitivo di Manduria DOC

23
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What are the two white grapes of Puglia

A

Verdeca
Fiano Minutolo (not related to Fiano)

24
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What is the terrain of Basilicata

A

Mountainous

25
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What is the famous DOC of Basilicata

A

Aglianico del Vulture DOC

26
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What are the aging requirements for Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG

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Minimum 3 years of aging, at least 1 in wood

27
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What are the aging requirements for Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Riserva DOCG

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Minimum 5 years of aging, at least 2 in wood

28
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What is the major DOC of Calabria

29
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What is the main red grape of Ciro DOC

30
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What is the grape varietal grown in Melissa DOC

31
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What fortified wine is famous in Siciliy

32
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What is the primary grape grown in Siciliy for Marsala

A

Catarratto

33
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What is the major red grape of Sicily

A

Nero d’Avola

34
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What is the primary grape varietal grown in Alcamo Bianco DOC

A

Catarratto

35
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What is the major DOC of Sicily that covers the slopes of Mt. Etna

36
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What soil type is Etna known for

37
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What grape are Etna Biancos based upon

A

Carricante

38
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What grape are Etna Rossos based upon

A

Nerello Mascalese

39
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What are the two grapes that make up the wines of Cerasulo di Vittoria DOCG

A

Nero d’Avola & Frappato

40
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What is the wine produced on the small island of Pantelleria near the African Coast

A

Zibibbo vinified sweet

41
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What major island is located off the west coast of Italy near France

42
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What is the famous white grape of Sardinia

A

Vermentino

43
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What is the synonym for Grenache in Sardinia

44
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What is the single DOCG found on Sardinia

A

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

45
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What are the three subzones of Cannonau di Sardegna DOC

A

Oliena
Jerzu
Capo Ferrato

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