Southern Italy Flashcards
Campania is nestled between the _______ and ________
The Apennine Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea
Most of the vineyards are between _____ and _____ m in Campania
200-600m (660-1980ft)
Campania is known for what 4 grape varieties?
- Greco
- Fiano
- Falanghina
- Aglianico
Name the climate for Campania
Mediterranean
What are the three main soil types in Campania
- Limestone and Clay Marl
- Volcanic and Sandy Soils
- Alluvial Sediments
What are the main DOC for Falanghina?
- Falanghina del Sannio DOC
- Campi Flegrei DOC
What is the main DOCG for Greco?
Greco di Tufo DOCG
List some of the pros and cons when it comes to growing Greco
- Prone to Grey
- Prone to Downy and Powdery Mildew
- Low Vigor and productivity
- Heat Resistant
- Drought Resistant
What is the main DOCG for Fiano?
Fiano di Avellino DOCG
What family in Italy helped restore Fiano as a high quality grape?
The Mastroberardino Family
What is the main DOCG for Aglianico
Taurasi DOCG
What are the DOCG requirements for the Taurasi DOCG?
- 85% Aglianico
- Minimum 3 years ageing with one in oak
- Reserva is 4 years of ageing with 18 months in oak
When is Aglianico usually harvested?
Aglianico requires a long growing season. Even though it is an early budding variety, harvest may not start till late October or early November
How long will most winemakers have Aglianico sit on the skins?
20 days
What country is the most important export market for Aglianico?
United States
What is Piedirosso?
An old black grape variety from Campania
What are the main DOC for Piedirosso?
- Campi Flegrei DOC
- Vesuvio DOC
What percentage of the blend does Piedirosso need to make up for Campi Flegrei and Vesuvio?
50%, but in practice most of the wines are 100%
Is most of the wine produced in Basilicata IGT level, or DOC/DOCG level?
IGT
What is the most important DOC in Basilicata?
Aglianico del Vulture DOC, due east from the Monte Vulture, an inactive Volcano
Aglianico accounts for what percentage of the plantings in Basilicata?
~1/3
Can the wines of Aglianico del Vulture be a blend?
No, the wines must be made from 100% Aglianico
What are the soils of Aglianico del Vulture like?
Layers of volcanic soils on top, with clay and limestone as the subsoil
What is the DOCG for Aglianico in Basilicata?
Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
List the requirements for the Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
- Max yield is 52 ha/hl (down from 70 ha/hl for the DOC
- 3 years of ageing with one in oak
- Reserva level is 5 years of ageing with 2 in oak
What is the climate for Basilicata?
Mediterranean
What are the main grapes of Puglia?
- Sangiovese
- Primitivo
- Negroamaro
- Montepulciano
- Trebbiano Toscano
- Trebbiano Giallo
What are the main 3 black grape varieties of Puglia?
- Primitivo
- Negroamaro
- Nero di Troia
What were the wines of Puglia generally know for?
Puglia grows large volumes to make bulk wines and/or wines that would add body to cooler regions
What are the two main DOCs for Primitivo in Puglia?
- Primitivo di Manduria DOC
- Gioia del Colle DOC
In Gioia del Colle, Primitivo is only required to make up 50-60% of the blend, what other grapes can be used to make up the wine?
- Montepulciano
- Negroamaro
- Sangiovese
- Malvasia (max 10%)
What is the most important DOC for Negroamaro?
Salice Salento
What is the other name for Nero di Troia?
Uva di Troia
What is the DOC for Nero di Troia? Is there a DOCG?
The DOC for Nero di Troia is Castel del Monte, however there is a DOCG for the riserva level wine from the called Castel del Monte DOCG
