Wine Geography and Climate

Question 1

Italian Wines

Answer 1

subtle flavors lack sweetness and possess crisp acidity (very versatile with food)

Question 2

Northern Regions

Answer 2

Cooler Regions thus grapes sun longer. more residual sugar, sweeter and lighter wines.

Question 3

Southern Regions

Answer 3

Hot and Sunny. Grapes spend less time in the sun. not as sweet.

Question 4

DOC/G Denominazione di origine controllata grantita

Answer 4

controlled and guaranteed place name

does not guarantee a better wine just that winemakers are using a certain varietal they claim to be using.

Question 5

Campania

Answer 5

Southwest part of italy. has been producing wine since the 13th Century BC. Fiano is one of several native grapes

Question 6

piedmont

Answer 6

northwest corner of italy
derived from the italian word - “at the foot of the mountain”

produces the largest number of best know, noble, and world-appreciated prize winning wines (barera, barolo, barbaresco, dolcetto, nebbiolo, and spumante)

Question 7

sicily

Answer 7

island off the southwest corner of italy. #1 wine producing region in italy.

Question 8

trentino-alto adige

Answer 8

Northeast boarder of italy snowcapped peaks and ski resorts.

Question 9

Tuscany

Answer 9

Western side of central italy

posses hilly soil and ideal weather conditions for growing wine

Question 10

Signature tuscany wines

Answer 10

chianti and chianti classico. super tuscan wines are always from this region

Question 11

Veneto

Answer 11

Northeast region of Italy. known for producing wine both high in quality and quantity.