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List the 6 primary red grape varieties of Italy and the regions with which they are associated.
Aglianico – Campagnia, Basilica
Barbaro – Piedmont, Veneto
Montepulciano – Abruzzo, Le Marche, Latium, Puglia
Nebbiolo – Piedmont
Nero D'Avola – Sicily
Sangiovese –Tuscany, Le Marche, Latium, Veneto, Umbria
List the 6 primary white grape varieties of Italy and the regions with which they are associated.
Fiano – Campagnia
Garganega – Veneto (Soave)
Pinot Grigio – Veneto, Umbria
Trebbiano – Abruzzo, Umbria, Tuscany, Le Marche, Latium, Puglia
Verdicchio – Le Marche
Vermentino – Sardegna, Tuscany, Liguria
Describe the characteristics of Nero d'Avola and region(s) where it is grown.
(Sicily) Ripe black-fruit flavours, soft, enveloping tannins. Can be soft and fruity or rich and tannic depending on vinification.
Describe the characteristics of Pinot Grigio and region(s) where it is grown.
(Veneto) Mostly grown in the north, i.e. Friuli and Alto Adige. Best – rich texture with lemon crème, celery, melon, and bitter almond-honey finish. Average – crisp citrus and green apple.
Describe the characteristics of Sangiovese and region(s) where it is grown.
(Tuscany) Grown throughout central Italy. Cherry, cranberry, mineral, tobacco, earth, lilies. Best – jasmine spice, black fruit, cassis, mineral. Often aged in new oak providing added spice and intensity.
Describe the characteristics of Trebbiano and region(s) where it is grown.
(Abruzzo) Mostly bland but some appealing whites with floral and honeyed expressions.
Describe the characteristics of Verdicchio and region(s) where it is grown.
(Le Marche) Subtle and delicate, fresh herbs followed by lemony citrus. DOCs dei Castelli di Jesi and di Matelica only.
Describe the characteristics of Vermentino and region(s) where it is grown.
(Sardegna) Grown mostly on coasts (Liguria, Tuscany, Sardinia). Cool climate brings out fresh, focused acidity, savory, herbal flavors, complex mineral finish.
Describe the characteristics of Aglianico and region(s) where it is grown.
(Campagnia, Basilicata) Fiercly tannic, smoky, robust dark berry flavours. Ages well 10y+.
Describe the characteristics of Barbera and region(s) where it is grown.
(Piedmont) "B" grape lives in the shadow of Nebbiolo. Elegant, medium bodied, sour cherry + spice, vibrant acidity.
Describe the characteristics of Fiano and region(s) where it is grown.
(Campania) Southern Italy, luscious, full-bodied, floral white with rich pear and honey spice. Fiano di Avelino is most sought after region.
Describe the characteristics of Garganega and region(s) where it is grown.
(Veneto) Principal Soave grape, shy of medium bodied, citrus + melon, often almond finish.
Describe the characteristics of Montepulciano and region(s) where it is grown.
(Abruzzo, Marche) Plummy, forceful reds with broad soft tannins, spice and black fruit, crisp acidity. Produces Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Rosso Conero, with Masciarelli being among the best.
Describe the characteristics of Nebbiolo and region(s) where it is grown.
(Piedmont) Barolo and Barbaresco, astringent and tannic when young but with age produces perfume of roses, herbs, cherries, plums, silky tannins.
When were DOC laws enacted in Italy?
1963
What are the 9 DOCGs of Piedmont?
Acqui/Brachetto d'Acqui
Asti/Moscato d'Asti
Barbaresco (2y, 4 for riserva)
Barolo (3y, 5 for Riserva)
Dolcetto di Dogliano
Gavi/Cortese di Gavi
Gattinara
Ghemme
Roero
What are the 6 DOCGs of Tuscany?
Brunello
Chianti
Chianti Classico
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Carmignano
What is the Passito style, and what wines does it produce?
Grapes are dried before pressing to produce sweet Vin Santo (Tuscany) or Recioto di Soave/di Valpolicella (Veneto) – or dry Amarone (Veneto)
The passito style is also known as _____.
Apassimento
What varietals are used in Cava?
Traditionally Macabeo/Viura, Xarel-lo and Paralleda with Chardonnay, PN and/or subirat used by some producers. Still CS, Granache and/or Monastrel are added for Rosé.
What are the 12 names of Tempranillo?
Tinto Fino
Tinto de la Rioja
Tinto del Pais
Tinta de Toro
Tinta Aragonez/Aragonez
Tinta Madrid
Tinta Roriz
Ull de Llebra
Cencibel
Jacivera
Grenache de la Logrono
What are the 5 Spanish DO aging terms?
Joven – no aging
Roble – 6-8 mo in oak
Crianza – R 2y, min 6m in oak; W 18m/6m
Reserva – R 3y/6m; W 2y/6m
Grand Riserva – R 5y/2y; W 4y/2y
How to Rioja aging terms differ from other Spanish DOs?
Roble wines usually aged 4-6 months in oak; Crianza and Reserva get minimum 1 year in oak as opposed to 6mo.
What are the 10 primary red grapes grown in Spain?
Cabernet
Carinena
Garnacha
Graciano
Monastrell
Mazuelo
Mencia
Syrah
Tempranillo
What are the 10 primary white grapes grown in Spain?
Airen
Palomino
Albarino
Verdejo
Chardonnay
Pedro Ximinez
Xarel-lo
Paralleda
Macabeo/Viura