Basic Information on Tuscany

Question 1

What is the climate of Tuscany?

Answer 1

Mediterranean

mild winters, and long, sometimes hot summers

Question 2

What are 2 soils of Tuscany?

a) Kimmeridgian & Portlandian
b) Tortonian & Helvetian
c) Gore & Arzelle
d) Gallestro & Alberese

Answer 2

The answer is A

Gallestro is a soft friable marl

Albarese is a sandstone

Question 3

Does Chianti have subzones?

Answer 3

Yes:

Chianti Classico
Colli Fiorentini
Colli Senesi
Colli Aretini
Rùfina
Colline Pisane
Montalbano
Montespertoli

Question 4

What is a “Super Tuscan”?

Answer 4

Tuscan Wines that usually fall into the IGT category

They can be made with native grapes or international grapes