Southern Italy

Question 1

what grape goes into Taurasi DOCG

Answer 1

Aglianico

Question 2

what is the profile of Aglianico

Answer 2

late ripening, thick-skinned that produces full-bodied red wine high in acid and tannin with flavors of smoked spice, dark black fruits and plums.

Question 3

what DOCG in Campania is based on Aglianico

Answer 3

Taurasi DOCG

Question 4

what are the 2 major white grapes in Campania

Answer 4

Greco and Fiano

Question 5

what are the 2 DOCG white wines of Campania

Answer 5

Fiano di Avellino DOCG
Greco di Tufo DOCG

Question 6

what are the soils mainly like in Campania

Answer 6

Volcanic

Question 7

what is the extinct volcano in Basilicata

Answer 7

Volture

Question 8

which DOC in Basilicata is based on Aglianico

Answer 8

Aglianico del Volture DOC

Question 9

what are the 2 noteworthy red grapes of Puglia

Answer 9

Negroamaro and Primitivo

Question 10

which DOC in Puglia best represents Negroamaro

Answer 10

Salice Salentino DOC

Question 11

which black grape is the main component of Terre di Sicilia IGT and Sicilia DOC

Answer 11

Nero d’Avola

Question 12

what international grape varieties are widely planted in Sicily

Answer 12

Chardonnay and Syrah

Question 13

some of Sicily’s best wines come from what appellation

Answer 13

Etna DOC

Question 14

Etna DOC reds are primarily made from which 2 grapes

Answer 14

Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio

Question 15

what is the typical profile of a white Etna DOC

Answer 15

medium body, high acidity, citrus, stony/steely, if aged –> honey and wax