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Abruzzo Flashcards

1
Q

Which region is the third-most productive in central & southern Italy?

A

Abruzzo

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2
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Name 3 historic producers from Abruzzo!

A

Valentini, Emidio Pepe & Masciarelli

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3
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Which three tribes inhabited Abruzzo?

A

Aequi, Samnite, Piceni

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4
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When did Abruzzo become a prt of the Roman Republic?

A

In the 3rd century BC.

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5
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What happened after tha fall

of the Roman Empire?

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Annexed by Lombards, became part of Duchy of Spoleto. Independence between 9th - 12th AD, annexed by Normans, incorporated into Kingdom of Sicily, which morphed into Kingdom of Italy

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6
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Where did wine production flourish during Renaissance?

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Arounc the city of L’Aquila

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7
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What put an end to Abruzzo’s rich ampelographic heritage?

A

Phylloxera

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8
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Which region is the most mountainous in central and southern Italy?

A

Abruzzo
65% Mountains
35% Hills
<1% Plains

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9
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In which 3 ranges can the Central Apennines be divided?

A

North: The Massif of Gran Sasso with the highest peaks in Abruzzo
Middle: The Monti della Laga
South: The Massif of Maiella

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10
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The most significant rivers of Abruzzo are:

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Aterno-Pescara (the longest), Sangro, Tordino, Vomano, Tronto

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11
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Name the 3 most planted grape varieties:

A 
Montepulciano (56%)
Trebbiano Toscano (18%)
Trebbiano Abruzzese (9%)
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12
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Name 3 characteristics of the grape variety Montepulciano:

A

Deep color, full body, high alcohol, high tannins

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13
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Name 4 important white grape varieties in Abruzzo:

A

Trebbiano Toscano, Trebbiano Abruzzese, Bombino Bianco, Pecorino

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14
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How are vines trained in Abruzzo?

A

Earlier Pergola Abruzzese ( a variant of tendone), nowadays guyot and Cordone Speronato

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15
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What is the only DOCG in Abruzzo?

A

Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG

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16
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What are the requirements for a red wine of the DOCG from Abruzzo?

A

Minimum 90% Montepulciano, up to 10% Sangiovese, aged for 1 year

Riserva: aged >3 years, of which >1 year in wood

17
Q

What is Abruzzo’s first and most productive DOC?

A

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC (1968)

18
Q

Name the 5 sub-zones of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC:

A
  1. Casauria o Terre di Casauria (100% Montepulciano)
  2. Terre dei Vestini (90% Montepulciano)
  3. Alto Tirino (95% Montepulciano)
  4. Terre dei Peligni (95% Montepulciano)
  5. Teate (90% Montepulciano)
19
Q

Which requirements has a wine from Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?

A

Minimum 85% Montepulciano, 12% abv

Riserva: 12,5% abv, 2 years ageing incl. 9 months in wood

20
Q

What does Cerasuolo stand for?

A

Cerasuolo is the local and traditional name for rosé wine. The name is derived from the typical cherry (cerasa) color of the rosato itself.

21
Q

Where are the best rosato’s from?

A

Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC, Salento, Lake Garda

22
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How much Montepulciano has to be in a Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC?

A

85%

23
Q

Which 3 grape varieties have to make up 85% of the blend for the Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC?

A

Trebbiano Abruzzese, Trebbiano Toscano, Bombino Bianco

24
Q

Why was the Abruzzo DOC 2010 founded?

A

To allow varietal wines with DOC status made from minir grapes such as Pecorino, Passerina, Cococciola, Montonico Bianco.

25
Q

Trebbiano Abruzzese is frequently confused with Trebbiano Toscano and…

A

Bombino Bianco

26
Q

Pecorino is a white grape native to Abruzzo. True or false?

A

False

27
Q

Which grape is Montepulciano historically confused with?

A

Sangiovese

28
Q

By law, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC must be made from a minimum of 85% Trebbiano Abruzzese. True or False?

A

False

29
Q

Which mountain ranges are responsible for Abruzzo’s rugged landscape?

A

Central Appenines

30
Q

What is the traditional vine training system in Abruzzo?

A

Pergola Abruzzese

Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 (12 decks)

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