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Brunello & Chianti Flashcards

1
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

(Rd!)

A

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.

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Top Producers of

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

A

Valdicava

Casanovo di Neri

Donna Olga

Biondi Santi

Poggione

  • *Soldera**
  • not on the map but he is located in Tavernelle
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Chianti DOCG

(Rd!)

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  • *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

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Chianti Classico DOCG

(Rd!)

A
  • *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

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Sub Zones of

Chianti DOCG

(8)

A
  • *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

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All Communes of Chianti Classico

(9)

A
  • *Firenze**
  • (BG-ST. Bee Gee Street.)*

Barberino
Greve
San Casciano
Tavernelle

  • *Siena**
  • (PG-RCC)*

Poggibansi
Gaiole
Radda
Castellina
Castelnuovo Berardenga

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What is

Governo all’usso Toscano?

A

Refermentation with the juice of dried grapes.

Allowable traditional practice in Tuscany.

(Must be on the label if done in Chianto DOCG)

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What is Galestro?

A

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

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What is Albarese?

A

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
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Soils of Chianti Classico

(4)

A
  • *Galestro**
  • soft marl (limestone/sandstone)*
  • *Albarese**
  • sandstone (clay schist)*
  • *Macigno**
  • hard grey/blue sandstone*

Calcareous Tufa
(found throughout the south)

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11
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Where is

Castelnouve Berardegna?

A

Chianti Classico DOCG​

Siena provincia

Heavy clay soils

Full bodied, plum-like richness

Producers:
Felsina Berardenga
Borgo Scopeto

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Where is

San Casciano?

A

Chianti Classico DOCG​

Firenze provincia

soft “cage fruit”
(whatever the hell that is!)

Producers:
Castelli del Grevepesa

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Where is

Rufina?

A

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.

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Where is

Colli Aretini?

A

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

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15
Q

Where is

Greve?

A

Chianti Classico DOCG

Firenze provincia

Sandy soils

Bright, red cherry fruit

Producers:
Querciabella
Carpineto
Castello di Verrazzano

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Where is

Colli Pisani?

A

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

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17
Q

Where is

Montalbano?

A

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

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18
Q

Where is

Colli Fiorentini?

A

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.

19
Q

Where is

Radda?

A

Chianti Classico DOCG

Siena provincia

Albarese rock soils

Graceful, elegant

Producers:
Montevertini
Volpaia
Poggerino

20
Q

Where is

Barberino?

A

Chianti Classico DOCG

Firenze provincia

Albarese rock soils

Gooseberries, currant

Producers:
Monsanto
Isole e Olena

21
Q

Where is

Castellina?

A

Chianti Classico DOCG

Siena provincia

Full bodied but fleshy
Strawberry fruit, and mineral

Producers:
Villa Pomona
Bibbiano
Lilliano

22
Q

Where is

Gaiole?

A

Chianti Classico DOCG

Siena provincia

Rich, tannic, minerally

Producers:
Riecine
Castello di Ama

23
Q

Where is

Montespertoli?

A

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

24
Q

Where is

Poggibonsi?

A

Chianti Classico DOCG

Siena provincia

Classic, tannic, bold

Producers:
Ormanni
Cinciano

25
Q

Where is

Senisi?

A

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.

26
Q

Name a producer in

Greve,
Chianti Classico

A

Querciabella

Carpineto

Castello di Verrazzano

27
Q

Name a producer in

Radda,
Chianti Classico

A

Montevertini

Volpaia

Poggerino

28
Q

Name a producer in

Castelnouve Berardegna,
Chianti Classico

A

Felsina Berardenga

Borgo Scopeto

29
Q

Name a producer in

Barberino,
Chianti Classico

A

Isole e Olena

Monsanto

30
Q

Name a producer in

San Casciano,
Chianti Classico

A

Castelli del Grevepesa

31
Q

Communes of Chianti Classico DOCG

that are in Siena

A
  • *Siena**
  • (PG-RCC)*

Poggibansi

Gaiole

Radda

Castellina

Castelnuovo Berardenga

Firenze
(BG-ST)
BeeGee Street

Barberino

Greve

San Casciano

Tavernelle

32
Q

Communes of Chianti Classico DOCG

that are in Firenze

A

Firenze
(BG-ST)
BeeGee Street

Barberino

Greve

San Casciano

Tavernelle

Siena
(PG-RCC)

Poggibansi

Gaiole

Radda

Castellina

Castelnuovo Berardenga

33
Q

Aging Requirements of

Chianti DOCG
(riserva)

A

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

34
Q

Aging Requirements of

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
(riserva)

A

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.

35
Q

Aging Requirements of

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
(normale)

A

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.

36
Q

Aging Requirements of

Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG
(riserva)

A

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

37
Q

Aging Requirements of

Chianti Rufina DOCG
(riserva)

A

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

38
Q

Aging Requirements of

Chianti Senisi DOCG
(riserva)

A

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

39
Q

Requirements of

Chianti DOCG Superiore

A

Superiore
~7.5 tons/ha~
~12% min ABV~

*released 9/1

Normale
~9 tons/ha~
~11.5% min ABV~

*released 3/1

40
Q

Requirements of

Chianti Classico DOCG
(riserva)

A

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

41
Q

Requirements of

Chianti Classico DOCG
(gran selezione)

A

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

42
Q

Which Chianti sub-zones are 11.5% min ABV?

A

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
43
Q

Which Chianti sub-zones are 13% min ABV
for their Riserva wines?

A

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
44
Q

Which sub-zones of Chianti require

6 months min aging in wood for Riserva?

A

Colli Fiorentini Riserva

Rufina Riserva

Note:
- All other stipulate only 2 years min aging except Senisi (8 months w/ 4 months in bottle)

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