23. Italian Reds Part 2 Flashcards
What level of acidity does Sangiovese have?
High acidity
What level of acidity does Montepulciano have?
Medium acidity
What level of tannins does Sangiovese have?
High tannins
What level of tannins does Montepulciano have?
High tannins
What flavours are usually exhibited by Sangiovese?
Red fruit - red cherry, red plum
Herbal - dried herbs
What flavours are usually exhibited by Montepulciano?
Black fruit - black cherry, black plum
What level of body does Sangiovese have?
Medium to full bodied
Where is Sangiovese commonly grown?
Tuscany in Italy - Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino
What grapes are common in Chianti?
Sangiovese
What grapes are common in Tuscany?
Sangiovese
What grapes are common in Brunello di Montalcino?
Sangiovese - 100%
What does Riserva mean on an Italian wine label?
A wine that has been aged for at least a set number of months before release
What are the labelling hierarchy of Chianti wines?
Chianti DOCG - wide area, varied quality
Chianti Classico DOCG - higher altitude, longer ripening season, often oak matured
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG - stricter ageing requirements, primary, secondary and tertiary characteristics
What grape has the following characteristics:
High tannins
High acidity
Red fruit - red cherry, red plum and Herbal flavours
Medium to full bodied
Often oaked
Outstanding examples aged in bottle?
Sangiovese:
Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino wines
What grape has the following characteristics:
High tannins
Medium acidity
Black fruit - black cherry, black plum
Produced some wines that are simple and fruity and some matured in oak?
Montepulciano
