Southern Italy Flashcards
Learn the regions of Southern Italy: their topography, climate, grapes, appellations, and wines.
What are the 5 regions of southern Italy?
And what are the 2 big islands that are also regions?
- Campania
- Basilicata
- Calabria
- Molise
- Puglia
- Sicily
- Sardinia
On what sea is Campania?
Tyrrhenian Sea
What is the climate of Campania?
Mediterranean
What is the terrain of Campania?
Inland/east: volcanic mountains, rugged landscape
Coast/west: low-lying, flatter
What famous volcano is in Campania?
Mount Vesuvius
What is the soil in Campania?
Mostly alluvial sediment turning into volcanic sediment in the east (near Vesuvius).
What are the 3 white grapes of Campania?
- Fiano
- Falanghina
- Greco
What is the red grape of Campania?
Aglianico
What is the DOCG in Campania famous for its Aglianico?
Taurasi DOCG
What are the aging requirements for Taurasi DOCG?
Minimum 3 years prior to release, with at least 1 of those years in wood.
What are the 2 white DOCGs of Campania?
What are the grapes in each?
- Fiano di Avellino DOCG
- Greco di Tufo DOCG
Where is Sicily in relation to Italy?
It’s the football that Italy’s “toe” is kicking; located in the Mediterranean.
What are the climates of Sicily?
- Mediterranean generally
- Maritime near the coasts
- Hotter inland, though cooler as the elevation rises on Mt. Etna
What is the terrain of Sicily?
- Flatter near the coast
- Hilly inland and near Mt. Etna
What are the soils of Sicily?
Varied around the island, but strikingly volcanic on and around the slopes of Mt. Etna.
