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28 - Central Italy Flashcards

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What wine, and grape is Central Italy most famous for?

A

Sangiovese, Chianti.

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Describe the topography of Central Italy.

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South of the R. Po valley, Central Italy’s winegrowing region is dominated by the Apennine mountains, which run the length of the Italian peninsula.

Vineyards are planted in the hills and valleys of the mountain range, with altitude providing a moderating influence on the HOT climate. Coastal regions on both sides of the mountain range benefit from cooling sea breezes.

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Describe the different parts of Tusdcany.

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3 sections:

  1. Mountainous Chianti region in the North.
  2. Hills and Valleys to the South.
  3. Flat Coastal Plain.
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Describe the character of Sangiovese wines.

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High tannin, High Acid. Aromas of red cherries, plums and herbs. Usually aged in oak to soften tannins and add spicy notes. Meaty and Gamey notes develop with bottle age.

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Why does Sangiovese do so well in Tuscany?

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It is late to ripen, so the warm climate here suits it.

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What is Sangiovese matured in?

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Either large casks or small barrels.

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Where is Chianti located?

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In the foothills of the Apennines between the cities of Siena, Florence and Pisa.

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How many subregions are there in Chianti?

Name 2 of the most renowned.

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Chianti Rufina DOCG
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG

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How is Chianti DOCG different from Chianti Classico DOCG.

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Classico has it’s own DOCG, and is not a sub region of Chianti. It vineyards are at higher altitudes which slows the grapes ripening, resulting in wines with higher acidity and more herbal notes.

Classico is aged for a 12months before being released.

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What is different about Chianti Classico Reserva?

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It must be aged for 24 months, of which 3 needs to be in bottle.

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What is the highest designation for Chianti wines.

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Gran selezione.

Single estate sourced grapes, aged for 6 months longer than Riserva wines.

Oak maturation is at the makers discretion, but is common at least in part.

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Describe Southern Tuscanys geography and weather.

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S Tuscany is at lower altitude and has a warmer climate than the north, but sea breezes from the SW act as moderation.

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What are the best known DOCG’s in S. Tuscany?

How do the wines differ from those of Chianti?

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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

Warmer weather means they’re more intense and fuller bodied than Chianti.

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What are the regulations for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?

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Must be 100% Sangiovese,

Minimum 5 years of ageing, 2 of which is in oak.

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What are the regulations for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?

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Can be a blend of Sangiovese and other permitted grapes.

Minimum 2 years of ageing.

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What can the producers of Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano do in poor vintages or if the vines are very young?

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They can declassify their wines to DOC.

Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC

17
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Describe the coastal region of Tuscany and it’s moderating factors.

What types of grapes are planted here?

A

Cool sea breezes cool the area.

Black Bordeaux varieties and a number of other international varieties.

18
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What wine is the Tuscan coast most noted for?

What was in the original version of this wine and why was it strange that it sold for such a premium?

A

The Super-Tuscan.

Cabernet Sauvignon
Because it was not eligible for PDO status.

19
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What designation will many of the modern Super Tuscans made with international grapes be labelled with?

Name 2 other DOC’s that allow wines from 100% international varieties. What types of grapes can be found in these?

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Toscana IGT

Bolgheri DOC
Maremma Toscana DOC

Cab Sauv, Syrah, Merlot.

20
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How does the climate of Tuscany and Umbria compare?

A

Similar, but Umbrias is more continental without any influence from the Med.

21
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What DOC is Umbria known for?

What grapes can be found in these wines?
Describe the wines from this region and how they’re made.

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Orvieto DOC

Grechetto, Trebbiano, and a few other local grapes.

L body
M-H acid
Ripe Grapefruit and Peaches.
Best examples have the most Grechetto in the blend.

Mae protectively and undergo cool fermentation in SS vessels.

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What is Umbrias most prestigious red wine DOCG and what grape is it made from?

A

Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG

Thick skinned Sagrantino

23
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What is the best known wine in Lazio?

Describe the areas geography

What grapes are found in it’s wines and what is the wines usual style?

A

Frascati DOC

Situated in the hills to the south of Rome, they benefit from both altitude and a number of small nearby lakes providing perfect conditions for white grapes.

Malvasia and Trebbiano
Fresh, unoaked style. M Body. M-H Acid, Flavours of Citrus fruit sometimes with Malvasia providing floral orange blossom notes.

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Where is Marche and what wine is it best known for?

What is it’s most famous appellation?

A

On the Eastern side of the Apennines.

White wines made from Verdicchio

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

25
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Describe Verdicchios character.

A

Naturally H Acid.
Flavours of green apple, lemon and sometimes fennel and almonds.
Many are simple and fruity but best have greater conc. and an develop notes of honey and almond with bottle age.

26
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What is the best known red wine DOC in Marche?

What 2 grapes are found in this blended wine?

A

Conero DOC

Sangiovese and Montepulciano

27
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What grape and DOC is Abruzzo famous for?

A

Montepulciano

Montepulciano D’Abruzzo

28
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Describe the character of the Montepulciano grape?

A 
H colour
H Tannin
M Acid
Black Plums and Cherries.
Many are simple and fruity without oak. 
Most conc. eg's can be aged in oak for a short period.

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