Southern Italy

Question 1

Describe Aglianico

Answer 1

1. most prestige black grape in south
2. deep colour + high acidity + high tannin
3. youth: black fruit + mature in oak
4. develop early, forest floor notes with age
5. Key GI: Taurasi DOCG

Question 2

Region in Southern Italy

Answer 2

1. Campania –> Fiano di Avellino
2. Basilicata –> Aglianico del Vulture
3. Puglia –> Salice Salentino

Question 3

Which grape does Sicily use?

Answer 3

Nero d’Avola
- also Chardonnay and Syrah

Question 4

Describe the grapes that Etna use.

Answer 4

1. Nerello Mascalese
2. Nerello Cappuccio
   (high attitude with low-yielding old vines)