Southern Italy Flashcards
Regions of Southern Italy
Campania Molise Puglia Calabria Basilicata Sicily Sardinia
Campania Factors of Production
Location: Southern Italy, extending from the Mediterranean Sea into the mountains to the east, near Naples and the Amalfi Coast
Climate: Mediterranean, sunny and warm
Topography: A combination of relatively low-lying areas near the sea and very rugged terrain in the mostly volcanic mountains to the east.
Soil: Alluvial sediments, volcanic soils in the mountains to the east and on the famous Mount Vesuvius
Campania Grape Varieties
Falanghina - White
Fiano - White
Greco - White
Aglianico - Red
Campania Appellations
Fiano di Avellino DOCG - Fiano (Dry White)
Greco di Tufo DOCG - Greco (Dry White)
Taurasi DOCG - Aglianico (Dry, oak aged reds)
What are the aging requirements for Taurasi DOCG?
Three years total with one year in wood
Sicily Factors of Production
Location: Island to the west of the mainland of Italy in the Mediterranean Sea
Climate: Overall Mediterranean climate, but with important local variations. Maritime near the sea, hot inland becoming much cooler at higher elevations on Mt. Etna
Topography: Rolling hillsides near Mt. Etna and in inland districts. Flatter areas near the coast
Soil: Notably varied across different areas on this very large island, but famously volcanic o and near the slopes of the active Mt. Etna
Sicily Grape Varieties
Carricante (White)
Nero d’Avola (Red)
Nerello Mascalese
Etna DOC Factors of Production
Location: Eastern Sicily with the vines on the slopes of Mount Etna
Soil: Well-drained volcanic soils
Vinification: Dry white, red and rosé wines
