WSET Southern Italy

Question 1

what regions is a part of southern Italy?

Answer 1

Campania, Basilicata, Puglia, sicily

Question 2

how is the climate?

Answer 2

warmest in italy, hot and dry

Question 3

what can provide some relief from the heat?

Answer 3

the altitude from the slopes of Apennines and the cold breezes from the coast

Question 4

how is the landscape in Campania?

Answer 4

very varied from mountains, valleys, coastal plains

Question 5

name to popular white varieties and their appellations

Answer 5

fiano - fiano di Avellino DOCG
greco - greco di tufo DOCG

Question 6

which is the most prestigious black grape? name the best appellation

Answer 6

Aglianico - Taurasi DOCG

Question 7

how is the terrain on Basilicata?

Answer 7

mountainus with high plains that surrounds the extinct volcano Monte Vulture

Question 8

what grapes are Puglia dominated by?

Answer 8

black grapes: Negroamaro, Primitivo (zinfandel)

Question 9

which is the dominant black grape if Sicilia?

Answer 9

Nero d ´Avola

Question 10

what style are they typically made in? (Sicilia)

Answer 10

fruity, early drinking, unoaked