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
Name 3 top vintages in the 90’s for BDM
1990
1995
1997
Name to vintages in the 70’s/80’s for BDM
1985
1988
1970
1975
Biggest Brunello Producer?
Castello Banfi
What is Mezzadria?
Sharecropper method
Major disease in BDM
Oidium (Powdery Mildew)
Mall Dell Esca
