Italy Regions & Grapes

Question 2

What are Italy’s 4 most important wine regions?

Answer 2

Piedmont, Tuscany, Veneto, Sicily

Question 3

What grape is dominant in Barolo and Barbaresco?

Answer 3

Nebbiolo

Question 4

What are the key grapes of Tuscany?

Answer 4

Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino

Question 5

What is the difference between Chianti Classico and Chianti?

Answer 5

Chianti Classico is a sub-region with stricter rules and better aging potential

Question 6

What white grape dominates Soave?

Answer 6

Garganega

Question 7

What is Amarone della Valpolicella made from?

Answer 7

Partially dried Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes (appassimento method)

Question 8

What is the dominant grape in Etna Rosso?

Answer 8

Nerello Mascalese

Question 9

What is Italy’s wine classification system?

Answer 9

DOCG > DOC > IGT > VdT (from highest to lowest)

Question 10

What does “Classico” on an Italian label mean?

Answer 10

Traditional/historic area of a wine region

Question 11

What does “Superiore” mean on Italian wine labels?

Answer 11

Higher alcohol and possibly longer aging

Question 12

Name 3 top Italian wine producers

Answer 12

Gaja, Produttori del Barbaresco, Donnafugata

Question 13

Which Italian region is known for sparkling Franciacorta?

Answer 13

Lombardy

Question 14

Which grapes are used in Prosecco?

Answer 14

Glera

Question 15

Where is the white grape Fiano grown?

Answer 15

Campania (especially Avellino)

Question 16

What is a “Super Tuscan”?

Answer 16

High-quality Tuscan wine often using international grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, usually IGT

Question 17

What are the main regions of Trentino-Alto Adige?

Answer 17

Trentino (Italian-speaking), Alto Adige/Südtirol (German-speaking)