Southern Italy Flashcards
(45 cards)
What grape was Campania known for in the ancient world
Greco
What notable soil is found in Falerno del Massico DOC
Volcanic Tuff
What varietals are produced in Falerno del Massico DOC
Whites - Falanghina
Reds - Aglianico, Piedirosso, Primitivo
What is the major red grape in Southern Italy
Aglianico
What are the aging requirements in Taurasi DOCG
Minimum 3 years of aging, at least 1 in oak
What are the aging requirements in Taurasi Riserva DOCG
Minimum 4 years of aging, 18 months in oak
What grapes are allowed to be blended with Aglianico in Taurasi and Taburno DOCGs
None - must be 100% Aglianico
What wines are produced in Fiano de Avellino DOCG
85% Fiano
What is the flavor profile of Fiano de Avellino DOCG
Full bodied, resiny
What is the minimum amount of Greco required in Greco di Tufo DOCG
85%
Where is Greco di Tufo DOCG located in relation to Fiano di Avellino DOCG
North, higher altitude
What varietal is produced in Falanghina del Sannio DOC
Falanghina
What is the main grape grown in Costa d’Amalfi DOC
Falagnhina
What varietals are allowed to be grown in Vesuvio DOCG
Whites
-Coda di Volpe
-Verdeca
-Falanghina
Reds
Piedirosso
What are the requirements for a wine from Vesuvio DOC to be labeled Lacryma di Christi
Minimum 12% alcohol
What varietals are produced in Ischia DOC
Whites of Forastera and Biancolella
Reds of Piedirosso and Guarnaccia
What is the terrain of Campania
Mountainous, volcanic
What is the terrain of Puglia
Lowlands, plains near coast
What is the main DOCG for Nero di Troia in Puglia
Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva
What is the primary grape varietal grown in Salice Salentino DOC & Brindisi DOC
Negroamaro
What grape varietal is a synonym for Primitivo
Zinfandel
What is the primary coastal DOC for Primitivo in Puglia
Primitivo di Manduria DOC
What are the two white grapes of Puglia
Verdeca
Fiano Minutolo (not related to Fiano)
What is the terrain of Basilicata
Mountainous
