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Southern Italy White Wine Flashcards

1
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The region of Gallura is located in the north or south of Sardegna?

A

North

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What is the white wine DOCG appellation of Sardegna?

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Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

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What are the two famous white wine appellations of Campania?

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  1. Fiano di Avellino DOCG

2. Greco di Tufo DOCG

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4
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What is Gallura’s strongest geographical feature?

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Its granitic mountains and hills

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Which soil type is ideal for the Vermentino grape?

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Granitic sands

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6
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Mt Vesuvio and Pompeii and located in which region?

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Campania

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7
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Which district encompasses both Greco di Tufo DOCG and Fiano di Avellino DOCG?

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Irpinia

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Passito di Pantelleria DOC is located in which region?

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Sicilia

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What island name is derived from the Arabic phrase ‘daughter of the wind’

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Pantelleria

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10
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Is the island of Pantelleria closer to Africa or Italy?

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Africa

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What are the two winds that collide over the island of Pantelleria?

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Mistral, Sirocco

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12
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What is a giardino pantesco?

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Circular structures that are designed at a height that will block winds while still allowing the perfect amount of sunshine to reach the interior

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13
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Marsala DOC is located in which region?

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Sicilia

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14
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What is Italy’s largest region?

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Sicilia - It is also the largest island in the Mediterranean sea

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15
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What body of water separates Sicily from Africa?

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The Strait of Sicily

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16
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The Marsala DOC occupies the Eastern or Western corner of Sicilia?

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Western

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17
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TRUE OR FALSE

Vineyards in Marsala DOC are planted on steep slopes

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False - Most of the vineyards lie on coastal plains and low elevation hills

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18
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Which fortified wine was once as famous as Port and Sherry?

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Marsala DOC

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19
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Less well-known than its neighbour, this wine has become one of Campania’s most distinctive and sought over white wines

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Fiano di Avellino DOCG

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20
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Crafted entirely of Zibbibo, the wines from here are said to capture the very essence of their island home

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Passito di Pantelleria DOC

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21
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Fiano di Avellino DOCG lies to the north or south of Greco di Tufo DOCG?

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South

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22
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TRUE OR FALSE
Greco di Tufo vineyards, compared to many other southern Italian wine growing regions, have cooler conditions and longer growing seasons

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True

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23
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The vineyards of marsala are planted in the warmest and driest parts of Sicilia. Are these sparsely or densely planted?

24
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TRUE OR FALSE

Vines in Pantelleria are grown close to the ground in shallow depressions

25
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Which aromatic and exuberant grape that flourishes by the sea is used to create Sardegna’s flagship white wine?

A

Vermentino

26
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Which ancient white noble grape, that flourishes in volcanic soils, was originally cultivated in Irpinia?

27
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Which ancient white grape variety, that is considered to be Campania’s finest, produces its most complex and sought after wines around the village of Tufo?

28
Q

Zibbibo is known elsewhere in Italy as?

A

Moscato di Alessandria

29
Q

Zibbibo comes from the Arabic word ‘zabib’ meaning?

A

Dried grape

30
Q

What are the two most important grape varieties used to make Marsala?

A

Grillo and Cattaratto

31
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Which grape is considered to make the highest quality of Marsala. It contributes acidity, textures and aromas and is capable of ripening to high sugar levels?

32
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Which grape variety has a tendency to oxidise? Grillo or Cattaratto?

A

Cattaratto

33
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TRUE OR FALSE

Gallura produces the most intense, richest and mineral laden expression of Vermentino

A

True - wines from this area often show a distinctive salty- briny character not achieved elsewhere

34
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Which rich, full bodied and lusciously sweet wines are capable of ageing and develop lovely nutty, chocolatey notes with time?

A

Passito di Pastelleria DOC

35
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TRUE OR FALSE

Passito di Pastelleria DOC wines are machine harvested

A

FALSE - grapes must be picked by hand and the winemaking process is labour intensive

36
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The best examples of Marsala are aged in?

37
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Marsala is what type of wine?

A

Fortified - (neutral grape spirit is added to the wine to boost its alcohol level)

38
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Vermentino di Gallura DOCG wines require a minimum of what percentage of Vermentino?

A

95% - although most are 100%

39
Q

What is the lighter and less structured wine with an appellation that covers the entire island of Sardegna?

A

Vermentino di Sardegna DOC

40
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Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo must contain at least what percentage of their main grapes?

A

85% - Although 100% is not uncommon

41
Q

Fiano and Greco wines are usually oaked or unoaked?

42
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Of Greco and Fiano, which is a firmer, fuller bodied and more structured wine?

43
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Of Greco and Fiano, which is the more subtle and refined wine?

44
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How many harvests occur for Passito di Pastelleria DOC?

A

Two - an early harvest of healthy grapes occurs at the end of August. The grapes are laid on racks and left to air dry. A second harvest is conducted in September and the must from this harvest is allowed to begin fermenting right away.

45
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How long is the fermentation process for Passitio di Pastelleria DOC?

A

Over a month.

46
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What is the minimum ageing requirement for Passito di Pastelleria DOC wines?

A

6 months - although most are aged for much longer

47
Q

Terms as Ambra (amber), oro (golden) and rubino (ruby) refer to what?

A

The colour of the finished Marsala

48
Q

TRUE OR FALSE

All Marsala is dry

A

False - a range of styles is made from secco (dry) to semi-secco and dolce (sweet)

49
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What are the 2 categories that Marsala can be broadly divided into?

A
  1. Marsala Vergine

2. Marsala Conciati

50
Q

TRUE OR FALSE

Marsala Vergine is made fro white grapes only

51
Q

What is the minimum ageing requirement for Marsala Vergine?

A

5 years in partially filled barrels

52
Q

Marsala Vergine can be referred to as ‘riserva’ or ‘stravecchio’ if it is aged for at least how long in barrel?

53
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TRUE OR FALSE

Marsala Conciati allows for additions of grape must, fortified grape must, or grape spirit

A

TRUE - these additions bolster colour, flavour and/or the mouthfeel of wine

54
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Accounting for 20% of Marsala production. These wines must mature in barrel for at least two years (four for riserva) and are some of the finest examples of Marsala Conciati

A

Marsala Superiore

55
Q

Accounting for 80% of Marsala production and mainly used for cooking. These wines require a minimum of one year ageing with 8 months of that in barrel.

A

Marsala Fine

56
Q

TRUE OR FALSE

The majority of Irpinia’s producers make both Greco di Tufo DOCG and Fiano di Avellino DOCG wines

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