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Southern Italy Flashcards

1
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Name 3 DOCGs for Aglianico.

A

Aglianico del Vulture Superiore (Basilicata), Aglianico del Taburno & Taurasi (Campania)

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2
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What are the 3 white grapes grown in Campania?

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Falanghina, Greco, & Fiano.

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3
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What is the most widely cultivated red grape in Puglia?

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Negroamaro

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4
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What style of wine is Vernaccia de Serrapetrona? Where is it located?

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Sparkling wine from the Marche

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5
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Which 2 DOCGs for Verdicchio were added in 2009?

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Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva & Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva

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6
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Which Verdicchio DOCG is more coastal and more acidic?

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Castelli di Jesi Verdiccio is more coastal.

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7
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Name 2 producers of Sagrantino di Montefalco (Umbria).

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Paolo Bea (traditional)
Arnaldo Caprai (modern)
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8
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What is Falernian?

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Ancient wine from Roman times

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9
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What mountain range is the spine of Italy?

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Apennine mountains

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10
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What is the least mountainous region of Italy?

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Puglia

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11
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How many years must Taurasi be aged?

Riserva?

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1yr in wood / 3yrs Total

18mo wood / 4yrs Total

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12
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What is the 2 DOCGs of Abruzzo?

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Terramane

Terre Tollesi / Tullum

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13
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What % of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Terramane must be Montepulciano?

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must be 90% Montepulciano

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14
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Name 2 producers of Montepulciano.

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Valentini & Emidio Pepe

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15
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What are the aging requirements for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Terramane? Riserva?

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Min 1yr wood / 6mo bottle / 2 years Total

Riserva: Min 3yrs total

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16
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What is the only DOCG on Sicily?

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Cerasuolo di Vittoria

17
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What is the blend for Cerasuolo di Vittoria?

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50-70% Nero d’Avola & 30-50% Frappato

18
Q

Name a region with no DOCGs in Italy.

A

Molise, Calabria, Trentino-Alto Adige, Valle d’Aosta, iguria

19
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What is the synonym for Muscat d’Alexandria on Sicily?

A

Zibbibo

20
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What is a synonym for Grenache on Sardegna?

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Cannonau (also called Vernaccia Nero in the Marche)

21
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Name 3 grapes allowed for Marsala production.

A

Inzolia, Grillo, Catarratto, Damaschino

22
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What style of wine is Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo?

A

rosato

23
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What are the 2 Island DOCs of Campania?

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Ischia and Capri

24
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What style of wine is Castel del Monte Bombino Nero DOCG?

A

Rosato

25
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What style is Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG?

A

sweet red dessert wine (min 50g RS)

26
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What variety is Torgiano Rosso Reserva DOCG based on? Where is it located? and name a prominent producer?

A

Torgiano Rosso Reserva: min 70% Sangiovese, Located in Umbria, produced predominantly by the Lungaroti family.

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