Southern Italy Flashcards
Learn the regions of Southern Italy: their topography, climate, grapes, appellations, and wines.
What are the 5 regions of southern Italy?
And what are the 2 big islands that are also regions?
- Campania
- Basilicata
- Calabria
- Molise
- Puglia
- Sicily
- Sardinia
On what sea is Campania?
Tyrrhenian Sea
What is the climate of Campania?
Mediterranean
What is the terrain of Campania?
Inland/east: volcanic mountains, rugged landscape
Coast/west: low-lying, flatter
What famous volcano is in Campania?
Mount Vesuvius
What is the soil in Campania?
Mostly alluvial sediment turning into volcanic sediment in the east (near Vesuvius).
What are the 3 white grapes of Campania?
- Fiano
- Falanghina
- Greco
What is the red grape of Campania?
Aglianico
What is the DOCG in Campania famous for its Aglianico?
Taurasi DOCG
What are the aging requirements for Taurasi DOCG?
Minimum 3 years prior to release, with at least 1 of those years in wood.
What are the 2 white DOCGs of Campania?
What are the grapes in each?
- Fiano di Avellino DOCG
- Greco di Tufo DOCG
Where is Sicily in relation to Italy?
It’s the football that Italy’s “toe” is kicking; located in the Mediterranean.
What are the climates of Sicily?
- Mediterranean generally
- Maritime near the coasts
- Hotter inland, though cooler as the elevation rises on Mt. Etna
What is the terrain of Sicily?
- Flatter near the coast
- Hilly inland and near Mt. Etna
What are the soils of Sicily?
Varied around the island, but strikingly volcanic on and around the slopes of Mt. Etna.
What is the white grape of Sicily?
Carricante
What are the red grapes of Sicily?
- Nero d’Avola
- Nerello Mascalese
What is Sicily’s most important DOC?
Etna DOC
Where is Etna DOC?
Eastern side of the island; the vineyards are actually on the slopes of Mt. Etna.
What is the soil of Etna DOC?
Volcanic, well drained soil
What are the 2 grapes of Etna DOC?
- Carricante (white)
- Nerello Mascalese (red)
