Southern Italy Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

Volcanic Tuff

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3
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What varietals are produced in Falerno del Massico DOC

A

Whites - Falanghina
Reds - Aglianico, Piedirosso, Primitivo

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4
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What is the major red grape in Southern Italy

A

Aglianico

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5
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What are the aging requirements in Taurasi DOCG

A

Minimum 3 years of aging, at least 1 in oak

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6
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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

A

None - must be 100% Aglianico

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8
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What wines are produced in Fiano de Avellino DOCG

A

85% Fiano

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9
Q

What is the flavor profile of Fiano de Avellino DOCG

A

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

A

85%

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11
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Where is Greco di Tufo DOCG located in relation to Fiano di Avellino DOCG

A

North, higher altitude

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12
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What varietal is produced in Falanghina del Sannio DOC

A

Falanghina

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13
Q

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

A

Falagnhina

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14
Q

What varietals are allowed to be grown in Vesuvio DOCG

A

Whites
-Coda di Volpe
-Verdeca
-Falanghina

Reds
Piedirosso

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15
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What are the requirements for a wine from Vesuvio DOC to be labeled Lacryma di Christi

A

Minimum 12% alcohol

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16
Q

What varietals are produced in Ischia DOC

A

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

A

Mountainous, volcanic

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18
Q

What is the terrain of Puglia

A

Lowlands, plains near coast

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19
Q

What is the main DOCG for Nero di Troia in Puglia

A

Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva

20
Q

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

A

Negroamaro

21
Q

What grape varietal is a synonym for Primitivo

A

Zinfandel

22
Q

What is the primary coastal DOC for Primitivo in Puglia

A

Primitivo di Manduria DOC

23
Q

What are the two white grapes of Puglia

A

Verdeca
Fiano Minutolo (not related to Fiano)

24
Q

What is the terrain of Basilicata

A

Mountainous

25
Q

What is the famous DOC of Basilicata

A

Aglianico del Vulture DOC

26
Q

What are the aging requirements for Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG

A

Minimum 3 years of aging, at least 1 in wood

27
Q

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

A

Minimum 5 years of aging, at least 2 in wood

28
Q

What is the major DOC of Calabria

A

Ciro DOC

29
Q

What is the main red grape of Ciro DOC

A

Gaglioppo

30
Q

What is the grape varietal grown in Melissa DOC

A

Greco

31
Q

What fortified wine is famous in Siciliy

A

Marsala

32
Q

What is the primary grape grown in Siciliy for Marsala

A

Catarratto

33
Q

What is the major red grape of Sicily

A

Nero d’Avola

34
Q

What is the primary grape varietal grown in Alcamo Bianco DOC

A

Catarratto

35
Q

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

A

Etna DOC

36
Q

What soil type is Etna known for

A

Volcanic

37
Q

What grape are Etna Biancos based upon

A

Carricante

38
Q

What grape are Etna Rossos based upon

A

Nerello Mascalese

39
Q

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

A

Nero d’Avola & Frappato

40
Q

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

A

Zibibbo vinified sweet

41
Q

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

A

Sardinia

42
Q

What is the famous white grape of Sardinia

A

Vermentino

43
Q

What is the synonym for Grenache in Sardinia

A

Cannonau

44
Q

What is the single DOCG found on Sardinia

A

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

45
Q

What are the three subzones of Cannonau di Sardegna DOC

A

Oliena
Jerzu
Capo Ferrato