Southern Italy Pt 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What are the four DOCs of Molise?

A

Biferno, Molise, Tintilia del Molise, Pentro de Isernia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Which DOC of Molise is authorized for red and rosé only?

A

Tintilia del Molise
95% Tintilia, Plus
Rosso Riserva wines require 2 years of aging

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Which DOC of Molise is authorized for all styles?

A

Molise
Bianco, Bianco Spumante, Rosso, Rosso Riserva, Rosso Novello, Rosso Spumante, Varietal Wines
Varietal wines include Chardonnay, Falanghina, Trebbiano, Sauvignon, Fiano, Greco, Malvasia, Moscato Bianco, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Aglianico

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Biferno and Pentro di Isernia are authorized for what styles?

A

Bianco: Trebbiano (60-70% in Isernia, 70-80% in Biferno), plus Bombino
Rosso/Rosato: Montepulciano, plus Tintilia (Isernia) or Aglianico (Biferno) (75-80% in Isernia, 70-80% in Biverno)
Rosso Riserva: Biferno requires 3 years of aging for Riserva, Isnernia requires 2, with 6mos in wood

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is the Aminean grape known as today?

A

Greco

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Where is the Falerno del Massico DOC? What soil type is it famous for?

A

The slopes of Monte Massico. Soils are volcanic tufa.

Styles are Bianco (85% Falanghina), Rosso/Riserva (60% Aglianico, plus Piedirosso), Varietal Primitivo

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are the two varietal DOCG’s of Aglianico in Campania?

A

Taurasi DOCG
Aglianico del Taburno DOCG
Both require >85% Aglianico

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the minimum aging for Taurasi DOCG? For Taurasi Riserva?

A

Normale: 3 years (1 in wood)
Riserva: 4 years (18mos in wood)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Taurasi reaches what highest elevation?

A

700m

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Which two DOCG’s owe their existence to Mastroberardino?

A

Fiano di Avellino, 2003
Taurasi, 1993
Mastroberardino rescued both varieties from extinction post WWII

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Which generation of Mastroberardinos brought the estate (and by extension, Campania) back to life?

A

Antonio and Walter post WWII, the 9th generation of the family (est 1750).

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is Villa di Misteri?

A

A satellite of Mastroberardino that plants ancient grapes around Pompei to make historical wines, founded in 1996.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is Radici?

A

Mastroberardino’s flagship wine. 100% Aglianico
Normale: Mirabella Eclano vineyard, 250M elevation. 24mos in barrel (225l-4700L, 20% new french), 24mos in bottle. First release 1928, rechristened Radici (roots) in 1986.
Riserva: Montemarano vineyard, 600M elevation. 30mos in barrel (225L-4700L, 25% new french), 48mos in bottle. First vintage 1986.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is Radici Antonio?

A

The 2008 vintage of Radici Riserva was christened Antonio for the patriarch, who passed away in 2014, shortly before release.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is Naturalis Historia?

A

A Taurasi from Mastroberardino from the Mirabella Eclano vineyard, 400M (lower than Radici).
100% aglianico, vines planted 1978.
24mos in 20% new barrique, 30mos in bottle.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the Mastroberardino “vintage” line?

A

Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo bottlings held at the winery for 48 mos before release, v. 1 month

17
Q

Mastroberardino and Terradore di Paolo: relationship

A

Antonio and Walter Mastroberardino resuccitated the Mastroberardino estate together; in 1994, Walter split off and took the Terradora di Paolo estate (founded 1978) with him. Generally seems to be focused on ancient varieties and modern winemaking techniques (similar to Mastroberardino, actually)

18
Q

What is Terredora di Paolo’s top wine?

A

Pago dei Fusi, from the Pietradefusi vineyard, 490M. First vintage 2003.
14mos in barrique, 24mos in barrel. (NOT RISERVA)

19
Q

What are the styles and requirements for Aglianico del Taburno?

A

Rosato, Rosso, Rosso Riserva
85% Aglianico, plus
Rosso ages for 2 years
Rosso Riserva ages for 3 years, one in wood, 6mos in bottle

20
Q

Top years in Taurasi

A

1985, 1988

1990, 1993, 1997-2001

21
Q

What are the white wine DOCG’s of Campania?

A

Greco di Tufo DOCG
Fiano di Avellino DOCG
Both are varietal appellations, with a minimum 85% of their respective grapes.

22
Q

What are the varietal makeup and styles of Greco di Tufo DOCG?

A

> 85% Greco, plus Coda di Volpe

Bianco, Spumante (Metodo Classico, 36mos on lees)

23
Q

What is the elevation of Greco di Tufo?

A

450-500M

24
Q

What is the elevation of Fiano di Avellino?

A

400-600M

25
Q

What larger DOC encapsulates most of Taurasi, Fiano di Avellino, and Greco di Tufo?

A
Irpinia DOC
All styles - Bianco, Rosato, Rosso/Novello, Spumante, Passito, Varietal
Bianco: 40-50% Greco, 40-50% Fiano, plus
Rosso/Rosato: 70% Aglianico, plus
Campi Tarasini: 85% Aglianico, aged 9mos
26
Q

What is the maximum elevation for Irpinia DOC?

A

600M
Max does not apply to vineyards that also qualify for Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo, Taurasi, or the Campi Taurasini subzone.

27
Q

What are the DOC’s for Falanghina?

A

Falanghina del Sannio (inland, north of Avellino)

Campo Flegrei & Costa d’Amalfi (coastal, richer expression)

28
Q

What are the minor indigenous grapes of Campania?

A

Piedirosso, Guarnaccia (Grenache)

Coda di Volpe, Biancolella, Verdeca, Forastera

29
Q

What styles are permitted for Falanghina del Sannio DOC?

A

Bianco, Spumante, Spumante di Qualità, Spumante di Qualità Metodo Classico, Vendemmia Tardiva, Bianco Passito

30
Q

What styles are permitted for Vesuvio DOC?

A

Bianco, Rosato, Rosso, Spumante, Licoroso
White: min 35% Coda di Volpe, plus Verdeca, Falanghina, Greco
Red: min 50% Piedirosso, plus Sciascinoso, Aglianico

31
Q

What does the name “Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio” indicate?

A

Min. 12% abv.

32
Q

What and where is Ischia DOC?

A

And island DOC in the bay of Naples.
Bianco/Superiore/Spumante (40-70% Forastera plus 35-55% Biancolella, plus), varietal Biancolella, varietal Forastera
Rosso/Passito (40-50% Guarnaccia, 40-50% Piedirosso), varietal Piedirosso

33
Q

Name the four DOCG’s of Campania

A

Taurasi DOCG
Aglianico del Taburno DOCG
Greco di Tufo DOCG
Fiano di Avellino DOCG