Italy - Abruzzo Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Abruzzo located? How much wine does it produce?
A
On Italy’s Eastern coast, south of Marche and north of Puglia.
Italys 5th largest reason by production volume, ahead of Piedmont and Tuscany.
2
Q
Which business plays a key role on volume production in Abruzzo?
A
Co-operatives.
3
Q
Which variety dominates in Abruzzo?
A
Montepulciano, though not as much as Sangiovese in Tuscany.
4
Q
Which styles of wine are produced in Abruzzo?
A
•Trebbiano d’Abruzzo: a crisp wine with high acidity, typically unoaked
•Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo: medium to (+) bodied rosé made from Montepulciano
•Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
•Single varietal wines from Pecorino and Passerina
