Southern Italy Flashcards
What geographical feature influence Campania?
the Mediterranean Sea and the Apennine Mountains
What is the average of elevation in Campania?
200-600m
What are the climate of Campania?
a warm Mediterranean climate
Which the DOCG of Campania have limestone and clay soils?
Fiano di Avelino DOCG
Greco di Tufo DOCG
Taurasi DoCG
Which the DOC of Campania have volcanic and sandy soils
Campi Flegrei DOC - Falanghina and Piedirosso
Vesuvio DOC
Which the DOC of Campania have alluvial soils?
Sonno DOC
Beneventano DOC
What are the top 6 varieties planted in Campania?
Aglianico
Flanghina
Barbera
Malvasia
Sangiovese
Greco
Does Falanghina ripens early, mid or late?
Mid to late ripening
What are the DOC of Falanghina?
Sonnio DOC, the largest
Camp Flegrei
What diseases Greco is prone to?
Grey rot
both mildews
Is Greco tolerant of heat?
Yes, and also drought resistant
What is DOCG of Greco?
Gredo di Tufo DOCG
What are the soils of Greco di Tufo?
limestone and clay soils, offering a beneficial combination of good drainage and water retention
What are the characteristics of Fiano?
Medium (-) to medium intensity floral, peach and hazelnut aromas and flavors
Medium (+) body
Medium to medium (+) acidity
Waxy texture
What is the DOCG of Fiano?
Fiano di Avellino
Does Aglianico buds and ripen early or later?
Early budding and late ripening
What are the characteristics of Aglianico?
Medium (+) to pronounced intensity rose, red plum, and blackberry aromas, high acidity and high tannins
What is the aging requirements of Taurasi DOCG?
3 years of aging, a min one year in wood
Riserva: 4 years including 18 months in wood
What are the DOC of Piedrosso in Campania?
Campi Flegrei DOC
Vesuvio DOC
What are the characteristics of Piedrosso?
Pale ruby
Medium (+) acidity
Medium tannins
Red plum
Red cherry fruit
Who are the significant producers of Campania?
Mastroberardino
Terradora
Fuedi San Gregorio
La Guardiense; co-op
What are the top six varieties of Basilicata?
Aglianico
Sangiovese
Primitivo
Montepulciano
Italica
Malvasia
What are the soil types of Aglianico del Vulture DOC?
Clay, limestone and volcanic soils (provides excellent drainage)
What is the climate of Aglianico del Vulture?
warm Mediterranean with cooling influence from altitudes up to 600m
When is Aglianico usually picked?
October and into November
What is the aging requirement of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG?
min 3 years of aging, one in oak
Riserva: 5 years of aging, 2 in oak
Who are the significant producers of Basilicata?
Paternoster (now owned by Tommasi)
d’Angelo
Elena Fucci