Brunello Di Montalcino Docg Flashcards
What are the 3 unofficial subzones for brunello Di montalcino?
Castellnuovo dell abate
Sant angelo in colle
Torrenieri
Chara for BDM?
100% Sangiovese
Min 12.5% alc
Ageing req BDM
Min 2 years in oak + 4 month in bottle not to be sold before Jan 1st of the 5th year following harvest.
Ageing req for BDM riserva
Min 2 years in oak and 6month in bottle.
Can’t be sold prior Jan 1st of the 6th year
What are the river bordering BDM ?
Ombrone
Orcia
Asso
who invented Brunello di Montalcino?
Ferrucio Biondi Santi
what vintages have been declare in the first 57 years of the BDM?
1888
1891
1925
1945
true or False
Montalcino is colder and wetter than Chianti Classico?
False
Montalcino is drier and warmer than Chianti Classico
it is the most arid of Tuscan DOCG.
Cool maritime breeze comes to dry and cool down the place at night.
which big corporation put BDM on the map?
Banfi, came in the 70’s after their huge success with Lambrusco.
What is the DOC of BDM?
Rosso Di Montalcino
made from Brunello, can be sold after 1 year aging.
What is the DOC sharing the same boundaries than BDM DOCG?
Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Sant’ Antimo DOC
Chianti Colli Sinesi (partially)
What is the appellation producing Vin Santo in Montalcino
Sant’ Antimo DOC
What is the name of the appellation for White wine in Montalcino?
Moscadello di Montalcino DOC
Highest Altitude in BDM?
667 M
Mount Amiata
Name 3 top vintages in the 00’s for BDM
2004
2006
2007
