Study Guide - Central Italy - Beginner

Question 1

What is the capitol of Lazio?

Answer 1

1. Rome (Your Answer)(Correct)
2. Naples
3. Florence
4. Torino

Question 2

Select the region(s) bordering the Adriatic Sea.

Answer 2

1. Marche (Your Answer)(Correct)***
2. Toscana
3. Abruzzo (Your Answer)(Correct)***
4. Piemonte
5. Basilicata (Your Answer)(Incorrect)

Question 3

Select the red grape(s) from the following

Answer 3

1. Sangiovese (Your Answer)(Correct)***
2. Trebbiano Toscano
3. Montepulciano (Your Answer)(Correct)***
4. Sagrantino***
5. Verdicchio (Your Answer)(Incorrect)

Question 4

White wine grapes were commonly included in traditional Chianti blends in the 19th and early 20th centuries. TF

Answer 4

1. True (Your Answer)(Correct)
2. False

Question 5

Select the white grape(s) commonly grown in Tuscany.

Answer 5

1. Trebbiano Toscano (Your Answer)(Correct)
2. Chardonnay
3. Malvasia (Your Answer)(Correct)
4. Sauvignon Blanc
5. Garganega

Question 6

Put the following regions in order from north to south (1 = northernmost, 4 = southernmost).

• Marche
• Veneto
• Puglia
• Abruzzo

Answer 6

• Marche = 2
• Veneto = 1
• Puglia = 4
• Abruzzo = 3

Question 7

Which of the following regions is most associated with the Montepulciano grape?

Answer 7

1. Toscana (Your Answer)(Incorrect)
2. Umbria
3. Lazio
4. Abruzzo***

Question 8

Which of the following describes Tuscany’s climate?

Answer 8

1. Maritime
2. Mediterranean (Your Answer)(Correct)
3. Continental
4. Subtropical

Question 9

Cabernet Sauvignon can be included in the blends of Chianti and Chianti Classico DOCG wines. TF

Answer 9

1. True (Your Answer)(Correct)
2. False

Question 10

Which of the following regions produces the most wine by volume?

Answer 10

1. Chianti DOCG (Your Answer)(Correct)
2. Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
3. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
4. Chianti Classico DOCG