Southern Italy Flashcards
1
Q
Describe Aglianico
A
- deep colour + high acidity + high tannin
- youth: black fruit + mature in oak
- develop early, forest floor notes with age
FYI:
- most prestige black grape in south
- Key GI: Taurasi DOCG / Aglianico del Vulture DOC
2
Q
Region in Southern Italy
A
- Campania –> Fiano di Avellino
- Basilicata –> Aglianico del Vulture
- Puglia –> Salice Salentino
3
Q
Which grape does Sicily use?
A
Nero d’Avola
- also Chardonnay and Syrah
4
Q
Describe the grapes that Etna use.
A
- Nerello Mascalese
- Nerello Cappuccio
(high attitude with low-yielding old vines)