Brunello & Chianti Flashcards
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
(Rd!)
Overlaps Chianti Senesi in Siena
- *Red Only!!**
- Normale - Riserva*
100% Sangiovese
(Grosso/Brunello clone)
~8 tons/ha~
~12.5% min ABV~
Normale
*4 years min total aging
**2 years min in wood
**4 months min in bottle
**released 1/1 on the 5th year after harvest.
Riserva
*5 years min total aging
**2 years minimum in wood
**6 months minimum in bottle
**released 1/1 on 6th year after harvest.
Top Producers of
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Valdicava
Casanovo di Neri
Donna Olga
Biondi Santi
Poggione
- *Soldera**
- not on the map but he is located in Tavernelle

Chianti DOCG
(Rd!)
- *Red Only!!**
- Normale - Riserva - Superiore - w/ sub-zone*
70% min Sangiovese (can be 100%)
15% Max combined:
Cab Sauv + Cab Franc
10% Max white grapes
~9 tons/ha~
~11.5% min ABV~
Normale
*released 3/1 following harvest
Superiore
~7.5 tons/ha~
~12% min ABV~
*released 9/1 year after harvest
Riserva
~12% min ABV~
~some sub-zones can be higher for Riserva~
*2 years aging from 1/1 after harvest
Sub-Zones
~8 tons/ha~
~min ABV varies 11.5-12%~
Chianti has 8 Sub-Zones:
(MR-4CMS)
Montespertoli
Rufina
Colli Fiorentini
Colli Aretini
Colli Pisani
Classico (DOCG)
Montalbano
Senisi
Chianti Classico DOCG
(Rd!)
- *Red Only!!**
- Normale - Riserva - Gran Selezione*
80% min Sangiovese
(Chianti DOCG is a min of 70%)
7.5 tons/ha
Normale
~12% min ABV~
*release 10/1
Riserva
~12.5% min ABV~
*2 years from 1/1
**3 months min in bottle
Gran Selezione
Made from estate fruit only!
*30 months from 1/1.
**3 months min in bottle
Chianti Classico has 9 communes in 2 provinces
(Firenze & Siena):
Firenze (BG-ST)
Barberino
Greve
San Casciano
Tavernelle
Siena (PG-RCC)
Poggibansi
Gaiole
Radda
Castellina
Castelnuovo Berardenga
Sub Zones of
Chianti DOCG
(8)
- *MR-4CMS**
- (Mr. 4 Seams - fastball)*
Montespertoli
(12% ABV - Rsv = 12.5%)
*released 6/1
Rufina
(12% ABV - Rsv = 12.5%)
*released 9/1
Colli Aretini
(11.5% ABV - Rsv = 12.5%)
*released 3/1
Colli Pisane
(11.5% ABV - Rsv = 12.5%)
*released 3/1
Colli Fiorentini
(12% ABV - Rsv = 12.5%)
*released 9/1
Classico (own DOCG)
(has own regulations%)
Montalbano
(11.5% ABV - Rsv = 12.5%)
*released 3/1
Senisi
(12% ABV - Rsv = 13%)
*released 3/1
All Communes of Chianti Classico
(9)
- *Firenze**
- (BG-ST. Bee Gee Street.)*
Barberino
Greve
San Casciano
Tavernelle
- *Siena**
- (PG-RCC)*
Poggibansi
Gaiole
Radda
Castellina
Castelnuovo Berardenga
What is
Governo all’usso Toscano?
Refermentation with the juice of dried grapes.
Allowable traditional practice in Tuscany.
(Must be on the label if done in Chianto DOCG)
What is Galestro?
A soft marl soil found in Chianti Classico DOCG.
It is also found in the higher altitude vineyards of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.
Other major soil type in Chianti Classico is Albarese:
- sandstone schist/clay

What is Albarese?
A sandstone (clay schist) soil found in Chianti Classico DOCG
Other major soil is Galestro:
- soft marl
- Galestro is also found in the higher altitude vineyards of Brunello di Montalcino
Soils of Chianti Classico
(4)
- *Galestro**
- soft marl (limestone/sandstone)*
- *Albarese**
- sandstone (clay schist)*
- *Macigno**
- hard grey/blue sandstone*
Calcareous Tufa
(found throughout the south)
Where is
Castelnouve Berardegna?
Chianti Classico DOCG
Siena provincia
Heavy clay soils
Full bodied, plum-like richness
Producers:
Felsina Berardenga
Borgo Scopeto
Where is
San Casciano?
Chianti Classico DOCG
Firenze provincia
soft “cage fruit”
(whatever the hell that is!)
Producers:
Castelli del Grevepesa
Where is
Rufina?
Sub-Zone of
Chianti DOCG
====================
Normale
~8 tons/ha~
~12% min ABV~
*released 9/1
Riserva
~12.5% min ABV~
*2 years from 1/1.
**6 months min in wood.
Where is
Colli Aretini?
Sub-Zone of
Chianti DOCG
====================
Normale
~8 tons/ha~
~11.5% min ABV~
*released 3/1
Riserva
~12.5% min ABV~
*2 years from 1/1
Where is
Greve?
Chianti Classico DOCG
Firenze provincia
Sandy soils
Bright, red cherry fruit
Producers:
Querciabella
Carpineto
Castello di Verrazzano
Where is
Colli Pisani?
Sub-Zone of
Chianti DOCG
====================
Normale
~8 tons/ha~
~11.5% min ABV~
*released 3/1
Riserva
~12.5% min ABV~
*2 years from 1/1
Where is
Montalbano?
Sub-Zone of
Chianti DOCG
====================
Normale
~8 tons/ha~
~11.5% min ABV~
*released 3/1
Riserva
~12.5% min ABV~
*2 years from 1/1
Where is
Colli Fiorentini?
Sub-Zone of
Chianti DOCG
====================
Normale
~8 tons/ha~
~12% min ABV~
*released 9/1
Riserva
~12.5% min ABV~
*2 years from 1/1.
**6 months min in wood.
Where is
Radda?
Chianti Classico DOCG
Siena provincia
Albarese rock soils
Graceful, elegant
Producers:
Montevertini
Volpaia
Poggerino
Where is
Barberino?
Chianti Classico DOCG
Firenze provincia
Albarese rock soils
Gooseberries, currant
Producers:
Monsanto
Isole e Olena
Where is
Castellina?
Chianti Classico DOCG
Siena provincia
Full bodied but fleshy
Strawberry fruit, and mineral
Producers:
Villa Pomona
Bibbiano
Lilliano
Where is
Gaiole?
Chianti Classico DOCG
Siena provincia
Rich, tannic, minerally
Producers:
Riecine
Castello di Ama
Where is
Montespertoli?
Sub-Zone of
Chianti DOCG
====================
Normale
~8 tons/ha~
~12% min ABV~
*released 6/1
Riserva
~12.5% min ABV~
*2 years from 1/1
Where is
Poggibonsi?
Chianti Classico DOCG
Siena provincia
Classic, tannic, bold
Producers:
Ormanni
Cinciano
Where is
Senisi?
Sub-Zone of
Chianti DOCG
====================
75% min Sangiovese
10% Max Cab Sauv + Cab Franc
* Unique because other Chiant is 70%, Senesi is 5% more
Normale
~8 tons/ha~
~12% min ABV~
*released 3/1
Riserva
~13% min ABV~
*2 years from 1/1
**8 months in wood
**4 months in bottle.
Name a producer in
Greve,
Chianti Classico
Querciabella
Carpineto
Castello di Verrazzano

Name a producer in
Radda,
Chianti Classico
Montevertini
Volpaia
Poggerino

Name a producer in
Castelnouve Berardegna,
Chianti Classico
Felsina Berardenga
Borgo Scopeto

Name a producer in
Barberino,
Chianti Classico
Isole e Olena
Monsanto

Name a producer in
San Casciano,
Chianti Classico
Castelli del Grevepesa

Communes of Chianti Classico DOCG
that are in Siena
- *Siena**
- (PG-RCC)*
Poggibansi
Gaiole
Radda
Castellina
Castelnuovo Berardenga
Firenze
(BG-ST)
BeeGee Street
Barberino
Greve
San Casciano
Tavernelle
Communes of Chianti Classico DOCG
that are in Firenze
Firenze
(BG-ST)
BeeGee Street
Barberino
Greve
San Casciano
Tavernelle
Siena
(PG-RCC)
Poggibansi
Gaiole
Radda
Castellina
Castelnuovo Berardenga
Aging Requirements of
Chianti DOCG
(riserva)
DOCG
Colli Arenti - Colli Pisani
Montespertoli - Montalbano
*2 years min aging from 1/1
Colli Fiorentini & Rufina
*2 years min aging from 1/1
**6 months in wood
Senisi
*2 years min aging from 1/1
**8 months in wood
**4 months in bottle
Aging Requirements of
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
(riserva)
Riserva
*5 years min total aging
**2 years in wood
**6 months in bottle
released until 1/1 on 6th year after harvest.
Normale
*4 years min total aging
**2 years in wood
**4 months in bottle
Cannot be released until 1/1 on 5th year after harvest.
Aging Requirements of
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
(normale)
Normale
*4 years min total aging
**2 years in wood
**4 months in bottle
Cannot be released until 1/1 on 5th year after harvest.
Riserva
*5 years min total aging
**2 years in wood
**6 months in bottle
released until 1/1 on 6th year after harvest.
Aging Requirements of
Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG
(riserva)
Colli Fiorentini - Rufina
*2 years min aging from 1/1
**6 months in wood
DOCG
Colli Arenti - Colli Pisani
Montalbano - Monterspoli
*2 years min aging from 1/1
Senisi
*2 years min aging from 1/1
**8 months in wood
**4 months in bottle
Aging Requirements of
Chianti Rufina DOCG
(riserva)
Colli Fiorentini - Rufina
*2 years min aging from 1/1
**6 months in wood
DOCG
Colli Arenti - Colli Pisani
Montalbano - Monterspoli
*2 years min aging from 1/1
Senisi
*2 years min aging from 1/1
**8 months in wood
**4 months in bottle
Aging Requirements of
Chianti Senisi DOCG
(riserva)
Senisi
*2 years min aging from 1/1
**8 months in wood
**4 months in bottle
DOCG
Colli Arenti - Colli Pisani
Montalbano - Monterspoli
*2 years min aging from 1/1
Colli Fiorentini - Rufina
*2 years min aging from 1/1
**6 months in wood
Requirements of
Chianti DOCG Superiore
Superiore
~7.5 tons/ha~
~12% min ABV~
*released 9/1
Normale
~9 tons/ha~
~11.5% min ABV~
*released 3/1
Requirements of
Chianti Classico DOCG
(riserva)
Riserva
~12.5% min ABV~
*2 years min aging from 1/1
**3 months min in bottle
Normale
~7.5 tons/ha~
~12% min ABV~
*released 10/1
Gran Selezione
*30 months min aging from 1/1
**3 months in bottle
Must be made from estate fruit
Requirements of
Chianti Classico DOCG
(gran selezione)
Gran Selezione
*30 months min aging from 1/1
**3 months in bottle
Must be made from estate fruit
Normale
~7.5 tons/ha~
~12% min ABV~
*released 10/1
Riserva
~12.5% min ABV~
*2 years min aging from 1/1
**3 months min in bottle
Which Chianti sub-zones are 11.5% min ABV?
Montalbano
Colli Arentini
Colli Pisani
Note:
- All are 12.5% min ABV for their Riserva wines, as with all other sub-zones (except Senisi: 13%)
- All are 2 years min aging for their Riserva wines
Which Chianti sub-zones are 13% min ABV
for their Riserva wines?
Senisi only!
Note:
- This is the only sub-zone with 75% min Sangiovese required
- Only 10% Max Cab Sauv + Cab Franc is allowed here. 15% is allowed in Chianti DOCG, and all other sub-zones
Which sub-zones of Chianti require
6 months min aging in wood for Riserva?
Colli Fiorentini Riserva
Rufina Riserva
Note:
- All other stipulate only 2 years min aging except Senisi (8 months w/ 4 months in bottle)