Bottle from Sections

Question 1

Whites

Aromatic + Crisp

think turbiana

Answer 1

Allegrini lugana turbiana
- drinks like a NZ sauv blanc

think turbiana

Question 2

Whites

Fresh + Balanced

think vermentino

Answer 2

Silvio Carta Vermentino DOCG
- more complex version of sauv blanc
- best vermentinos come from here (sardina) because of the sun reflection on the sea

think vermentino

Question 3

Whites

Full Bodied + Oaked

think chardonnay

Answer 3

Falesia Chardonnay
- not a heavy oak presence as it is an italian chard, but has a nice creamy finish

think chardonnay

Question 4

North + Central Regions

Perfumed + Delicate

Mainly Piedmonte + Veneto

think valopolicella

Answer 4

Giovanne Edlere Valopolicella
- well balanced with a rich freshness, hints of licorice and black pepper
- quite a small producer

think valopolicella

Question 5

North + Central Regions

Soft + Savory

think dolcetto

Answer 5

Azelia Bricco Dell’oriolo Dolcetto
- great for pinot noir drinks, fruit forward, low tannin low-medium acidity
- single vineyard, small producer

Question 6

North + Central Regions

Austere + Velvety

think nebbiolo

Answer 6

La Spinetta Langhe Nebbiolo
- blend of grapes from La Spin.’s 3 barbaresco vineyards
- fresh fruits, violets and roses

Question 7

South + Island Regions

Perfumed + Delicate

mainly campania + sicily

think nero d/mascalese

Answer 7

Graci Etna Rosso Nero Mascalese
- light/medium bodied, medium/high acidity, medium but soft tannins
- fruit forward, has nice minerality and leathery notes

Question 8

South + Island Regions

Soft + Savory

think aglianico

Answer 8

Masteroberadino ‘redi more’ aglianico
- ‘redi more’ translates to king of blackberries so you can expect a dark fruit forward wine
- producer brought back dying grape of aglianico after ww2

Question 9

South + Island

Austere + Velvety

think nero masc

Answer 9

Tenuta di Fessina Etna Rosso Nero Mascalese
- silky and velvety tannins with a persistant acidity

Question 10

South + Island Regions

Dark + Bold

think nero d

Answer 10

Occhipinti Nero D’Avola
-cherry, dark fruit and clove
-punchy and lively style

Question 11

RW of distinction: Piedmonte

Barbaresco DOCG

Answer 11

Bruna Roca Nebbiolo 2020
-drinks lighter than barolo(always)
- has hints of cocao with a elegant long lasting finish

Question 12

RW of distinction Piedmonte

Barolo DOCG

Answer 12

Rento Ratti ‘marasenco’ Barolo
-known as the glory of old piedmonte
-has nice hints of licorice and tobacco
- great with heavy dishes and meats

Question 13

RW of distinction: Veneto

Valopolicella Ripasso

Answer 13

Pra ‘morandina’ Superiore Corvina Blend
-skins from dried grapes used to make amarone are used in coordinate with fresh grapes for these wines
- lots of spice on palette, has a big and nice expression of the terrior

Question 14

RW of distinction: Veneto

Amarone della Valopolicella DOCG

Answer 14

Pra ‘morandina’ Classico Corvina Blend
-smooth structure with its tannin and freshness from the altitiude its grown at
- explain amarone
- gains a big characteristic from the soil

Question 15

RW of distinction: Tuscany

Chianti Classico DOCG

Answer 15

La Sala il torriano ‘gran selezione’
-gran seleziones are aged 2.5 yrs and some of the most saught after Chianti’s/wines in tuscany
- has a pleasant minerality and balsamic and fruity finish

Question 16

RW of distinction: Tuscany

Vino di Nobile di Montepluciano DOCG

Answer 16

La Carliana ‘vigna scianello’ Riserva Sangiovese 2012
-a favorite amongst nobles, popes and presidents
- la car. is a big producer of these
- full bodied with powerful structure, highest expression of terrior
- one of the forgotten wines of tuscany

Question 17

RW of distinction: Tuscany

Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Answer 17

Col D’orcia Sangiovese 2020 DOC
-known as a baby brunello this one is aged in smaller cask for a heavier aging
-soft but evident tannin and acidity, long fruity and savory finish

Question 18

RW of distinction: Tuscany

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Answer 18

Ciacci Piccolomimi d’aragona ‘vigna di pianrosso’ Riserva 2016 DOCG
-fruit forward with various spice notes, full bodied with softer tannins but a long after taste

Question 19

RW of distinction: Tuscany

Super Tuscans

Answer 19

Gaja ca’marcanda ‘promis’ merlot+syrah+sangio blend 2021
-gaja is a world famous producer
- this vineyard is in Bolgheri where they make some of the best Super Tuscs.
- can have earthy notes to it, palate is fresh and juicy with creamy smooth tannins

Question 20

RW of distinction: Umbria

Montelfacio Sagrantino DOCG

Answer 20

Scaciadiavoli Sagrantino 2017
-there is not much sagrantino made outside of Umbria
- this wine has its earthy notes to it

Question 21

RW of distinctioin: Abruzzo

Montelpluciano D’Abruzzo DOC

Answer 21

Valle Reale ‘san calisto’ Montepluciano 2015
-one of the best vintage years for this wine
- more acidic than tanninc medium to light bodiede
- known as one of the top 2% wines in the world

Question 22

RW of distinction: Campania

Taurasi DOCG

Answer 22

Masteroberardino ‘radici’ Aglianico 2017
- this is M’s flagship wine
- it is full and complex, and intense with a distinctive spicy aroma