Southern Italy & Sicily Flashcards
geographically where is Campania
southern Italy, extending from Mediterranean Sea to the mountains in the East
Near Naples & Amalfi Coast
name the regions of Campania
- Taurasi
- Greco di Tufo
- Fiano di Avellino
- Aglianico del Taburno
- Falanghina del Sannio
what is the climate of Campania
Mediterranean
what is the soil of Campania
alluvial sediments with volcanic soils in the mountains to the east & on Mt. Vessuvius
name the grapes of Campania
- Aglianico
- Piedirosso “red feet”
- Falanghina
- Greco
- Fiano
- Primitivo
name the aging requirements of Taurasi
- Taurasi is located in Campania
- 3 yrs. prior to release & 12 mo. in wood
- Reserva: 4 years & 18 mo in wood
name a producer from Campania
Mastroberradino
- Taurasi
- Aglianico
- Fiano
- Greco
- Falanghina
geographically where is Sicily
Island to the West of mainland in Mediterranean sea
- separated from Calabria by narrow Strait of Messina
name the regions of Sicily
- Etna
- Marsala
- Alcamo Bianco
- Cerasuolo di Vittoria
what is the climate of Sicily
- overall arid Mediterranean climate
- maritime near the sea, hot inland & significantly cooler with elevation going up Mt. Etna
what is the soil of Sicily
varies across the island, famously volcanic on & near Mt. Etna
what are the grapes of Sicily
- Cataratto (most planted)
- Carricante
- Marsala
- Nerello Mascalese
- Nero D’Avola
- Frappato
- Grillo
what is Cerasuolo di Vittoria a blend of
Nero D’Avola (70%-50%) & Frappato (50%-30%)
what are Etna DOC wines made from?
Primarily Nerrello Mascalese & Carricante but can be blended
what are the aging requirements for Etna Rosso
Riserva: 4 years aging from Nov 1 of the harvest year, including 12 mo in wood
