Basilicata and Calabria Flashcards

1
Q

when was Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG upgraded to DOCG?

A

2010

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what is the aging for Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG?

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12 months in barrel, 12 months in bottle, not to be released before November 1 of the third year following the harvest

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what is the aging for Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG riserva?

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2 years in barrel and 2 years in bottle, not to be released before November 1 of the fifth year following the harvest

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4
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what are the soils of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG?

A

volcanic

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5
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what styles of wine may be produced in Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG?

A

dry (asciutto)
semi sweet (amabile)
still and sparkling

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What is the min ABV of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG?

A

13.5%

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7
Q

Where is Ciro DOC?

A

on the Ionian Coast of Calabria

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8
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where is Melissa DOC?

A

just south of Ciro in Calabria

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9
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what is the primary red grape of Calabria?

A

Gaglioppo

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10
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what is the primary white grape of Calabria?

A

Greco

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11
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what appellation in Calabria offers the best examples of white wines?

A

Melissa DOC

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12
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where is Greco di Bianco and what style of wines are produced there?

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From the SE side of the toe of Calabria, primarily produces (partially passito) sweet wines from Greco

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13
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name a producer of Aglianico del Vulture

A

Paternoster
Canina del Notaio
Elena Fucci

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