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What are the DOCGs of Abruzzo?

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG

Terre Tollesi/Tullum DOCG

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What is the minimum % Montepulciano in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC? And for Colline Teramane DOCG?

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DOC: min 85%
DOCG: 90%

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What are the subzones of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?

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Casauria
Terre dei Vestini
Alto Tirino
Terre dei Peligni
Teate
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Which subzones of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC require a higher % of Montepulciano? How much?

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Terre dei Vestini/Teate: min 90%
Alto Tirino/Terre dei Peligni: min 95%
Casauria: 100%

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What is the most prized exposure called in Italy? What is it?

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Mezzogiorno: southeast and southwest, the vines have sun on them from morning to late afternoon, the longest exposure time possible.

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What can the other 10% of the grapes be in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG?

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Only Sangio

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What is the aging for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG?

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Normale: min 2 yrs from 11/1, w 1 in oak or chestnut, plus 6 in btl
Riserva: min 3 yrs from 11/1, w 1 in oak or chestnut, plus 6 in btl

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What are the soils of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG?

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Siliceous Clay, Limestone, Iron

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What is a synonym for Trebbiano d’Abruzzo?

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Bombino Bianco

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What is the max elevation for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?

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Max 500 m

Max 600 m for Mezzogiorno sites, since they get more sunlight

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What are the names of the various vineyard exposures in Italy?

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Sori’della Matina: eastern exposure that catches the morning sun
Mezzogiorno: longest exposure time, SE or SW facing. Prized.
Sori’della Sera: catches the afternoon and evening light, mostly SW exposure
Mezzanotte: “midnight” north facing, no direct light

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What styles are made in Terre Tollesi/Tullum DOCG?

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Varietal Passerina
Varietal Pecorino
Rosso
Rosso Riserva
Spumante Bianco
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What is the min % for varietal Pecorino and Passerina in Tullum DOCG?

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Min 90%

Offida is only 85%

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When did Terre Tollesi/Tullum get elevated?

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DOC: 2008
DOCG: 2019

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What is the cepage of Terre Tollesi/Tullum DOCG Rosso?

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min 95% Montepulciano

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What is the cepage for Terre Tollesi/Tullum DOCG Spumante?

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min 60% Chard

max 40% other non-aromatic white grapes

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What is the aging requirement for Terre Tollesi/Tullum DOCG?

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Bianco: may be released on 1/1 following
Rosso: may be released 1/1 second year following
Riserva: 2 years from 1/1 w 6 mo in wood
Spumante: nothing?

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