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Molise, Campania, Puglia, Basilicata, and Calabria Flashcards

1
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Where is Molise?

A

South of Abruzzo

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2
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What wine is made in Biferno DOC? Where is it?

A

Rosso and Rosato from Montepulciano and Aglianico
Bianco made from Trebbiano
In Sardinia

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3
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What was the famous ancient wine from Campania?

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Falernian from the slopes of Monte Massico

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4
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What was the legendary vintage for Falernian wine?

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121 BCE

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5
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What grape was Falernian probably made from?

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Aminean - known today as Greco

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6
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What grapes are used in the Falerno del Massico DOC today?

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Rosso - Aglianico and Primitivo
Bianco - Falanghina

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7
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What is the grape of Taurasi DOCG?

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Aglianico - min 85%

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What are the DOCGs for Aglianico in Campania?

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Taurasi
Aglianico del Taburno

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9
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Where does Mastroberardino make wine?

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Taurasi

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10
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What are the aging requirements for Taurasi DOCG?

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Normale- Min 3yrs with 1yr in wood
Riserva- Min 4yrs with 18m in wood

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11
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What are the white DOCG wines of Campania?

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Greco di Tufo
Fiano di Avellino

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12
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What is the blending partner of Greco in the Greco di Tufo DOCG?

A

Coda di Volpe

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13
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What grape is often used to soften Aglianico in Campania?

A

Piedirosso

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14
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In which DOCGs of Campania is sparkling wine permitted?

A

Greco di Tufo

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15
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What river runs through Taurasi?

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The Calore

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16
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Where is Lacryma Christi wine made?

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The Vesuvio DOC

17
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What grapes may be used in the Vesuvio DOC?

A

Bianco - Coda di Volpe, Falanghina, Greco
Rosso - Piedirosso, Aglianico

18
Q

What is the requirement for wines from Vesuvio DOC to be labeled Lacrima Christi?

A

Min 12% alcohol

19
Q

What grapes are most common in the Ischia DOC?

A

Bianco - Biancolella and Forastera
Rosso - Guarnaccia and Piedirosso

20
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What are the two DOCG regions in Northern Apulia are dedicated to the Nero di Troia grape?

A

Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva
Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva

21
Q

What in the most cultivated grape in Puglia?

A

Negroamaro

22
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What are some quality DOCs for Negroamaro?

A

Salice Salento
Brindisi

23
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What are the the DOCGs for Primitivo in Puglia?

A

Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale

24
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What style of wine is made in Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale?

A

Sweet wines made from 100% Primitivo, they may be subject to the appassimento process

25
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What white wines are produced in Apulia?

A

Wine made from Verdeca and Fiano Minutolo (not related to the grape from Campania)

26
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What is the main DOC of Basilicata?
What DOCG came out of it?

A

Aglianico del Vulture

Aglianico del Vulture Superiore

27
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What is the DOCG for rosé wine in Apulia?

A

Castel del Monte Bombino Nero

28
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In what area of Apulia does Primitivo thrive?

A

Salento

29
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What is the min amount of Aglianico for Aglianico del Vulture Superiore?

A

100%

30
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What are the DOCGs of Calabria?

A

There are none!

31
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What is the primary red grape of Calabria?

A

Gaglioppo

32
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What is the primary white grape of Calabria?

A

Greco

33
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What is the min % of Greco for white wines made in the Ciró DOC of Calabria?

A

80%

34
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What is the minimum % of Gaglioppo for reds made in the Ciró DOC?

A

80%

35
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What style of wine is made in Greco di Bianco DOC?

A

Bianco passito

36
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In which DOC are the best white wines on Calabria found?

A

Melissa DOC (permitted to make Rosso and Bianco)

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