Central & Southern Italy

Question 1

Which region in central Italy is known for its white wines made from Verdicchio grapes?

Answer 1

Marche

Question 2

How long must Chianti Classico DOCG be aged before release?

Answer 2

12 months

Question 3

How long must Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG be aged in total prior to release?

Answer 3

5 years

Question 4

What is the name of the mountain range which dominates the landscape of central Italy?

Answer 4

Apennine

Question 5

Which appellation is known for its age worthy, oak aged, Aglianico based wines?

Answer 5

Taurasi DOCG

Question 6

What is the dominant black grape variety of Sicily?

Answer 6

Nero d’Avola

Question 7

What is the most planted grape variety in Abruzzo?

Answer 7

Montepulciano

Question 8

Which appellation is known for its high quality, full bodied Negroamaro wines?

Answer 8

Salice Salentino DOC

Question 9

Which of the following is a relatively young, central Italian, appellation that allows for the 100% non-Italian varieties in its wines?

Answer 9

Bolgheri DOC

Question 10

Which two grapes make up the blend in Frascati DOC?

Answer 10

Malvasia and Trebbiano

Question 11

What factors give a concentration of flavours in the wines of Etna DOC?

Answer 11

Old, low yielding vines at high altitude

Question 12

Which one of the following grape varieties is most likely to be used in good quality Frascati DOC?

Answer 12

Malvasia

Question 13

Which region is a white wine Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC from?

Answer 13

Marche