Abruzzo

Question 1

The best Verdicchio has what kind of profile?

Answer 1

A lemony acidity, with substance, freshness, and a bitter almond flavor on the finish.

Question 2

What are VC of Trebbiano d’Abruzzo?

Answer 2

Mid to late ripening. Sensitive to powdery mildew.

Question 3

What are the aging requirements of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane?

Answer 3

Minimum 2 years from November 1 of harvest year, including 1 year in oak or chestnut and 6 months in bottle.

Riserva 3 years from November 1 of harvest year.

Question 4

What is the minimum alcohol of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane?

Answer 4

12.5%

Question 5

What are the GR of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Termane?

Answer 5

Montepulciano (90% max)

Sangiovese (10% max)

Question 6

Who produces Binomio? What is it?

Answer 6

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo made by La Valentina and Stefano Inama.

Question 7

Where in Abruzzo are the most favorable growing conditions?

Answer 7

Teramo - low hills

Question 8

What are the two highest peaks in Abruzzo?

Answer 8

Gran Sasso and Mount Majella

Question 9

What are the GR o Ortona Rosso?

Answer 9

Montepulciano (min 95%)

Question 10

What are the GR of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo?

Answer 10

Montepulciano (min 85%)

Question 11

What are the GR of Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo?

Answer 11

Montepulciano (min 85%)

Question 12

How many DOC are in Abruzzo? What are they?

Answer 12

8

Abruzzo
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo
Controguerra
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Ortona
Terre Tollesi/Tullum
Villamanga
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo

Question 13

How many DOCG are in Abruzzo? What are they?

Answer 13

1

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane