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Central and Southern Italy Flashcards

1
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In which of the following appellations are Tenuta delle Terre Nere, Passopisciaro and Benanti located?
A. Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOCG
B. Taurasi DOCG
C. Aglianico del Vulture DOC
D. Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
E. Etna Rosso DOC

A

Etna Rosso DOC

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Cagliari is the capital of which region?
A. Sicily
B. Molise
C. Calabria
D. Sardinia
E. Apulia

A

Sardinia

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What is the most heavily planted grape variety in Sicily?
A. Ansonica
B. Cataratto
C. Carricante
D. Nero d’Avola
E. Nerello Mascalese

A

Cataratto

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A bottle of “Radici” carries what appellation on its label?
A. Aglianico del Taburno DOCG
B. Etna Rosso DOC
C. Aglianico de Vulture DOC
D. Taurasi DOCG
E. Sicilia IGT

A

Taurasi DOCG

Masterberardino’s flagship wine. Means “Roots”

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Masterberardino and Feudi di San Gregorio are two prominent producers in which region?
A. Campania
B. Sicily
C. Sardinia
D. Calabria
E. Apulia

A

Campania

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Q

Piedirosso is most commonly used as a blending partner with ______.
A. Nero d’Avola
B. Frappato
C. Aglianico
D. Nerello Mascalese
E. Gagioloppo

A

Aglianico

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7
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What is the minimum % of Nerello Mascalese required for Etna Rosso DOC?
A. 50
B. 60
C. 75
D. 80
E 100

A

80%

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Lacryma Christi wines are produced in which of the following regions?
A. Sardinia
B. Calabria
C. Apulia
D. Sicily
E. Campania

A

Campania

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The Croatian grape Crljenak Kastelanski is related to which Italian grape variety.

A

Primativo/ Zinfandel

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10
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What is the minimum % of Aglianico required for the Taurasi DOCG?
A. 50
B. 60
C. 75
D. 85
E. 100

A

85%

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Italian wines labeled amabile can be described as ______

A

Off-dry

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Which of the following regions does not contain a DOCG zone?
A. Marche
B. Molise
C. Sicily
D. Campania
E. Apulia

A

Molise

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Which of the following regions is furthest South?
A. Molise
B. Campania
C. Basilicata
D. Calabria

A

Calabria

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14
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The Amalfi Coast is on the Adriatic Sea. T/F

A

False, Tyrrhenian Sea

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Select the red grapes from below.
A. Aglianico
B. Fiano
C. Frappato
D. Vermentino
E. Primativo

A

Aglianico
Frapatto
Primativo

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16
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The Vermentino di Gallura DOCG is located in which region?
A. Sicily
B. Sardinia
C. Molise
D. Calabria
E. Campania

A

Sardinia

17
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What is the principal grape of Taurasi DOCG?

A

Aglianico min 85%

18
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Which of the following appellations produce white wine?
A. Etna DOC
B. Greco di Tufo DOC
C. Fiano di Avellino DOC
D. Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOC
E. Taurasi DOCG

A

Etna
Greco di Tufo
Fiano di Avellino

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Where are Primativo and Negroamaro primarily grown?
A. Sicily
B. Sardinia
C. Campania
D. Calabria
E. Apulia

A

Apulia

20
Q

Select the regions touching the Adriatic Sea.
A. Molise
B. Basilicata
C. Campania
D. Apulia
E. Sicily

A

Molise
Apulia

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