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Which grape is Montepulciano historically confused with?

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Sangiovese

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Which is Abruzzo’s only DOCG?

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Collins Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG

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The name ‘Cerasuolo’ derives from which word?

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Ceresa=cherry

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What is the traditional vine training system in Abruzzo?

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Pergola Abruzzese

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Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC must be made from a minimum of what % of Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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>85% Trebbiano Abruzzese/Trebbiano Toscana and/or Bombino Bianco

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Where is Pecorino a native of?

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Marche

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Which is Abruzzo’s most widely planted grape - white and red

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Red: Montepulciano White: Trebbiano Toscano

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Trebbiano Abruzzo is frequently confused with which 2 grapes

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Trebbiano Toscano and Bombino Bianco

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Which Abruzzo DOC is known for production of Rosato wine?

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Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC

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Which mountain ranges are found in Abruzzo?

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Central Apennines…

Gran Sasso, Monte Della Laga and Mailla

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Which DOC/G accounts for Abruzzo’s largest wine production?

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

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Describe the prominent topography of Abruzzo

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Mountainous - 65%

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What is the highest peak of Abruzzo

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Massif of Gran Sasso (3,000m)

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What is the top white and red of Abruzzo

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Montepulciano 56% and Trebbiano Toscana 18%

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Which was Abruzzo’s first DOC

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

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What is Abruzzo’s only DOCG

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Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG

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Which other region is Colline Teramane near to?

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Marche

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What was Colline Teramane DOCG previously categorised as?

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

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Which is Abruzzo’s largest and most productive DOC

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

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What are the 5 Subzones of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

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All can be Riservas

Casauria - 100% Montepulciano; Aterno-Pescar River

Alto Tirino - 95% Montepulciano; High elevation

Terre dei Peligni - 95% Montepulciano; Peligna Valley/Sulmona

Teate - 90% Montepulciano; Pescar to Chieti

Terre dei Vestini - 90% Montepulciano; Gran Sasso

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What is the rose from Abruzzo

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Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC

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What is the difference between Trebbiano Abruzzese and Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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First is name of grape and second of the DOC

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What is the name of the most popular IGT in Abruzzo

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Terre di Chieti

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

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Central Apennines

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Which DOC/G accounts for Abruzzo’s largest wine production?
**Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC**
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**Trebbiano Abruzzese** is Abruzzo's most widely planted grape. True or false?
**False - Montepulciano** **Trebbiano Toscano is the most widely planted white grape**
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Pecorino is a white grape native to Abruzzo. True or false?
**False** **​Pecorino is native to Marche**
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What is the traditional vine training system in Abruzzo?
**Pergola Abruzzese**
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Name Abruzzo's DOC for the production of rosato wine that is considered among Italy’s best
**Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC**
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Trebbiano Abruzzese is frequently confused with Trebbiano Toscano and …
**Bombino Bianco**
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Which grape is Montepulciano historically confused with?
**Sangiovese**
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Montepulciano is native to the town of Montepulciano in Toscana. True or false?
**False** **town of Montepulciano is Sangiovese** **Abruzzo is home to Montepulciano the grape**
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By law, Tebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC must be made from a minimum of 85% Trebbiano Abruzzese. True or false?
**False** **Must be \>85% Trebbiano Abruzzese &/Or Trebbiano Toscano**
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Which was Abruzzo's first DOC?
**Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC**
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Describe the predominant topography of the Abruzzo region
**Mountainous**
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Name Abruzzo's most widely planted grape
**Montepulciano**
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The name "Cerasuolo" derives from the word "cerasa" (cherry). True or false?
**True**
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What is one of the oldest cities and capital of Abruzzo?
**L'Aquila - during the Renaissance viticulture flourished**
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What were some of the 1st peoples to Abruzzo?
**Acqui** **Samnites** **Piceni** **Roman** **Lombards - Ducy of Spoleto** **Independent Country (9th-12th AD)** **Normans --\> Kingdom of Sicily**
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What regions border Abruzzo?
Marche Lazio Molise NOT UMBRIA
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Who is one of the top producers of T**rebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC**?
**Valentini**
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What makes Trebbiano d'Abruzzo interesting?
**It requires a minimum of 85% of** **Trebbiano Abruzzese &/or** **Trebbiano Toscano &/or** **Bombino Bianco** ***Varietal to blends makes wines from simple to refreshing to some of the best Italian whites.***
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What is the most important white wine in Abruzzo?
**Trebbiano d'Abruzzo** **contains Trebbiano Abruzzese** **&/or** **Trebbiano Toscano** **&/or** **Bombino Bianco**
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What Abruzzo DOCs cover the entire wine growing area?
**Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC** **Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC** **Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC**
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Who are considered the top wine producers in Abruzzo?
**Valentini, Emidio Pepe, Masciarelli**
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Why are there great varieties of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC?
Large diversity of topology, climate, # of producers, styles, and volumes (eg - 5 sub zones) Best are: **Full Bodied, Powerful, High Tannins, Structured with age potential**
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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo **Casauria** - sub zone
Terre di Casauria - SW of **Chieti** along **Aterno-Pescara River** ## Footnote **100% Montepulciano**
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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo **Alto Tirino -** sub zone
**High-elevation - SE foothills of Gran Sasso** **95% Montepulciano**
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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo ## Footnote **Peligni - sub zone**
Terre dei Peligni - **High Elevation** in **Peligna Valley** near town of **Sulmona** ## Footnote **95% Montepulciano**
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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo **Vestini** - sub zone
Terre dei Vestini - **Pescara** to foothills of **Gran Sasso** ## Footnote **90% Montepulciano**
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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Teate - sub zone
Terre di Casauria - SW of Chianti along Aterno-Pescara ## Footnote **100% Montepulciano**
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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Casauria - sub zone
Terre di Casauria - SW of Chianti along Aterno-Pescara ## Footnote **100% Montepulciano**
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**MONTEPULCIANO d’ABRUZZO DOC**
**1st DOC IN ABRUZZO 1968 / Most Productive Covers all winemaking are** **MONTEPULCIANO** Mostly middle and coastal zones from Marche to Molise 5 Sub Regions **\>85% Montepulciano** Riserva: 12.5% ABV; Minimum 2 years aged / 9 months wood
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What is the longest river in Abruzzo?
**Aterno-Pescara River**
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What are the main rivers in Abruzzo?
**Aterno-Pescara River LONGEST** **Sangro River** **Tordino River** **Vomano River** **Tronto River**
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What river separates Collline Teramane from Marche?
Tronto River

Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 TB (49 decks)

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