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WSET® Level 4 D3 Wines of the World > D3 - Campania, Basilicata, Puglia > Flashcards

D3 - Campania, Basilicata, Puglia Flashcards

Examines the regions, grapes, methods of production, and styles of Campania, Basilicata, and Puglia.

1
Q

Select the correct answer.

Most viticulture in Campania is on:

a. flat plains
b. slopes with elevations between 200-600m asl

A

b. slopes with elevations between 200-600m asl

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  • What are the 3 white grapes and 1 red grape that Campania is known for?
  • Are these all early ripening or late ripening?
A
  • Grapes that Campania is known for:
    1. Falanghina;
    2. Fiano;
    3. Greco;
    4. Aglianico.
  • All are late ripening
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What is the climate of Campania?

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Warm Mediterranean.

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Because the four major grapes of Campania are late ripening, what is a hazard for them?

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Cold and rainy early autumns.

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What are the three main soil types in Campania?

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  1. Limestone and clay (in the hills);
  2. Volcanic and sandy (around Naples);
  3. Alluvial sediments (between Naples and Benevento).
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In Campania, which 3 appellations are in the limestone and clay soils?

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  1. Fiano di Avellino DOCG;
  2. Greco di Tufo DOCG;
  3. Taurasi DOCG.
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In Campania, which 2 appellations are in the volcanic and sandy areas?

Which grapes are in each DOC?

A
  1. Campi Flegrei DOC (Falanghina, Piedirosso);
  2. Vesuvio DOC (Coda di Volpe, Piedirosso).
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In Campania, what are the 2 appellations in the alluvial sediment areas?

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  1. Sannio DOC;
  2. Beneventano IGP.
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Why does Campi Flegrei produce lower alcohol wines (12-13%) than Falanghina del Sannio when they both have the same maximum hl/ha (84)?

A

Campi Flegrei has windier conditions than inland Falanghina del Sannio.

Windy conditions can shut down the vine and slow down ripening.

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What do the 200-600m slopes in Campania provide for Aglianico?

A

Cooler sites, creating a longer season and more intense flavors.

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Taurasi DOCG must be a minimum ___% Aglianico.

A

85%

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What is the maximum yield for Taurasi DOCG?

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70 hl/ha

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What are the aging requirements for Taurasi DOCG normale and the riserva?

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Normale: 3 years of aging, 1 of which must be in wood;

Riserva: 4 years including 18 months in wood.

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In the Campi Flegrei DOC and Vesuvio DOC, Piedirosso must make up at least ___% of the blend (most are 100%, though).

A

50%

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15
Q

Select the correct answer.

What is the growing season like in Campania?

a. dry, windy, adequate rainfall (600mm/year)
b. humid and rainy (>1000mm/year)

A

a. dry, windy, adequate rainfall (600mm/year)

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16
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What is Piedirosso like when it’s bottled as a monovarietal?

What characteristics does it add when it’s blended into Aglianico-based wines?

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Single varietal: it’s thick skinned but early drinking, only reaching 12-13% ABV.

Blends: adds perfume and freshness.

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Aglianico accounts for nearly ___ of all plantings in Basilicata.

A

⅓

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18
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Basilicata’s most important DOC is _______.

A

Aglianico del Vulture DOC

19
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Aglianico del Vulture must be ___% Aglianico.

A

100%

Reminder: Taurasi DOCG is minimum 85%.

20
Q

The maximum yield for Aglianico del Vulture DOC is ___ hl/ha.

A

70 hl/ha (same as Taurasi DOCG).

21
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The soils of Aglianico del Vulture DOC are _______.

A

Clay, limestone and volcanic soils.

Reminder: Taurasi is just limestone and clay.

22
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What are the environmental factors that extend the growing season for Aglianico del Vulture DOC and help it maintain its freshness and concentration?

A

Cooling influences:

  • diurnal range;
  • elevations up to 600m;
  • breezes from Balkans.
23
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Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG

  1. What is its maximum yield?
  2. What is its aging requirement?
  3. What is the aging requirement for Riserva?
A
  1. 52 hl/ha;
  2. 3 years of aging, at least 1 of which must be in wood;
  3. 5 years of aging, at least 2 of which must be in wood.
24
Q

Name 2 producers of Aglianico del Vulture.

A
  1. Paternoster;
  2. Elena Fucci.
25
Q

What is the climate of Puglia?

A

Hot Mediterranean.

26
Q

Give 3 reasons why Puglia is well suited for viticulture.

A
  1. Low rainfall (irrigation allowed);
  2. Fertile soils;
  3. Moderating breezes/low fungal disease risk.
27
Q

What are the 3 black grapes of Puglia?

A
  1. Primitivo;
  2. Negroamaro;
  3. Nero di Troia.
28
Q

Primitivo buds early which means it’s prone to _____, but it ripens early which means it avoids _____.

A

Prone to spring frosts, avoids autumn rains.

29
Q

Primitivo ripens unevenly.

What does this potentially do to cost?

A

Increases cost because better-made Primitivo will have to be well sorted.

30
Q

Primitivo, like Zinfandel, accumulates sugar quickly as it ripens.

What does this mean for the final wine?

A

Potentially high ABV.

The grapes have a tendency to dry on the vine as harvest nears, adding to the high alcohol – growers need to judge when to pick to avoid overly jammy or dried fruit flavors.

31
Q

Describe the differences in vinification between an inexpensive Primitivo and a premium Primitivo.

A

Inexpensive: warm fermentation temps with 7-10 day skin maceration to extract flavor, color, and M-H tannin; aged for a short period (6 months) in stainless steel or large casks;

Premium: longer skin maceration for greater structure; often aged in French oak barriques for 12 months.

32
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What are the 2 main DOCs for Primitivo in Puglia?

Which one is hillier and slightly cooler?

A
  1. Primitivo di Manduria DOC;
  2. Gioia del Colle DOC (250–500m asl).
33
Q

Primitivo di Manduria DOC

  1. Must be minimum __% Primitivo
  2. Max yield is __ hl/ha
  3. What are the aging requirements for the Riserva category and its minimum ABV?
A
  1. Minimum of 85% Primitivo;
  2. Maximum yield is 63 hL/ha;
  3. Riserva category must be aged 2.5 years, including 9 months in wood, minimum 14% ABV.
34
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Gioia del Colle DOC Primitivo

  1. Must be minimum __% Primitivo.
  2. What is the maximum yield?
  3. What are the aging requirements for the Riserva category and its ABV?
A
  1. 100% Primitivo;
  2. 52 hl/ha;
  3. Minimum 2 years aging and minimum 14% ABV (no wood requirement).
35
Q

Why is Negroamaro suitable for growing in hot climates?

A
  • Drought resistant;
  • Retains acidity;
  • High yielding.
36
Q

What is the most important DOC in Puglia for Negroamaro?

A

Salice Salentino DOC.

37
Q

Salice Salentino DOC requires a minimum of ___% Negroamaro, and ___% if the grape is named on the label.

A

75%, 90% if grape named.

38
Q

The maximum yield for Salice Salentino DOC is ___ hl/ha.

39
Q

Typical skin maceration time for Salice Salentino DOC is how many days?

A

7 - 10 days.

40
Q

Nero di Troia’s most important appellations in Puglia are:

A
  • Castel del Monte DOC
  • Castel del Monte Riserva DOCG
41
Q

The maximum yield for Castel del Monte DOC is ___ hl/ha.

The maximum yield for Caste del Monte Riserva DOCG is ___ hl/ha.

A

DOC – 91 hl/ha

DOCG – 70 hl/ha

42
Q

Select the correct answer.

Castel del Monte DOC is mainly aged in:

a. stainless steel
b. French oak barriques or large casks

A

a. Stainless steel

43
Q

Select the correct answer.

Castel del Monte Riserva DOCG is likely to be aged in:

a. stainless steel
b. French oak barriques or large casks

A

b. French oak barriques or large casks

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