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Southern Italy Flashcards

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1
Q

Campania is nestled between the _______ and ________

A

The Apennine Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea

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2
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Most of the vineyards are between _____ and _____ m in Campania

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200-600m (660-1980ft)

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3
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Campania is known for what 4 grape varieties?

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  • Greco
  • Fiano
  • Falanghina
  • Aglianico
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4
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Name the climate for Campania

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Mediterranean

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5
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What are the three main soil types in Campania

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  • Limestone and Clay Marl
  • Volcanic and Sandy Soils
  • Alluvial Sediments
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What are the main DOC for Falanghina?

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  • Falanghina del Sannio DOC

- Campi Flegrei DOC

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7
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What is the main DOCG for Greco?

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Greco di Tufo DOCG

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8
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List some of the pros and cons when it comes to growing Greco

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  • Prone to Grey
  • Prone to Downy and Powdery Mildew
  • Low Vigor and productivity
  • Heat Resistant
  • Drought Resistant
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9
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What is the main DOCG for Fiano?

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Fiano di Avellino DOCG

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10
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What family in Italy helped restore Fiano as a high quality grape?

A

The Mastroberardino Family

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11
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What is the main DOCG for Aglianico

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Taurasi DOCG

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12
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What are the DOCG requirements for the Taurasi DOCG?

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  • 85% Aglianico
  • Minimum 3 years ageing with one in oak
  • Reserva is 4 years of ageing with 18 months in oak
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13
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When is Aglianico usually harvested?

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Aglianico requires a long growing season. Even though it is an early budding variety, harvest may not start till late October or early November

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How long will most winemakers have Aglianico sit on the skins?

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20 days

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15
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What country is the most important export market for Aglianico?

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United States

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16
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What is Piedirosso?

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An old black grape variety from Campania

17
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What are the main DOC for Piedirosso?

A
  • Campi Flegrei DOC

- Vesuvio DOC

18
Q

What percentage of the blend does Piedirosso need to make up for Campi Flegrei and Vesuvio?

A

50%, but in practice most of the wines are 100%

19
Q

Is most of the wine produced in Basilicata IGT level, or DOC/DOCG level?

A

IGT

20
Q

What is the most important DOC in Basilicata?

A

Aglianico del Vulture DOC, due east from the Monte Vulture, an inactive Volcano

21
Q

Aglianico accounts for what percentage of the plantings in Basilicata?

A

~1/3

22
Q

Can the wines of Aglianico del Vulture be a blend?

A

No, the wines must be made from 100% Aglianico

23
Q

What are the soils of Aglianico del Vulture like?

A

Layers of volcanic soils on top, with clay and limestone as the subsoil

24
Q

What is the DOCG for Aglianico in Basilicata?

A

Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG

25
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List the requirements for the Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG

A
  • 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
26
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What is the climate for Basilicata?

A

Mediterranean

27
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What are the main grapes of Puglia?

A
  • Sangiovese
  • Primitivo
  • Negroamaro
  • Montepulciano
  • Trebbiano Toscano
  • Trebbiano Giallo
28
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What are the main 3 black grape varieties of Puglia?

A
  • Primitivo
  • Negroamaro
  • Nero di Troia
29
Q

What were the wines of Puglia generally know for?

A

Puglia grows large volumes to make bulk wines and/or wines that would add body to cooler regions

30
Q

What are the two main DOCs for Primitivo in Puglia?

A
  • Primitivo di Manduria DOC

- Gioia del Colle DOC

31
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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?

A
  • Montepulciano
  • Negroamaro
  • Sangiovese
  • Malvasia (max 10%)
32
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What is the most important DOC for Negroamaro?

A

Salice Salento

33
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What is the other name for Nero di Troia?

A

Uva di Troia

34
Q

What is the DOC for Nero di Troia? Is there a DOCG?

A

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

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