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1
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Legislation delimiting the Chianti zone dates back to …

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1716

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2
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Chianti was historically bottled in a …

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fiasco

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The two popular international reds of Tuscany

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Cab Sauv + Merlot
Syrah gaining traction

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The two popular international varities of Tuscany

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Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc

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Two common white grapes of Tuscany that are often blended together

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Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia

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These grapes are commonly blended with Sangiovese in Tuscany to add color + power

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Cab Sauv and Colorino

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This grape is often blended with Sangiovese in Tuscany to soften the wine

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Canaiolo

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Sangiovese profile

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Med to full body
Sour cherry + herb undertones
light color
firm tannins
high acid

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9
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Tuscany has a …. climate

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mediterranean

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10
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Sassicaia first commercial vintage

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1968

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11
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1st Super Tuscan

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Sassicaia

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12
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Tuscany has … DOCGs

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11 (3/20)

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Montepulciano has a …. climate

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continental

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14
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t/f: Tuscany has diverse soils

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true

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15
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The addition of Trebbiano Toscano + Malvasia in Chianti dates back to the …

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1870s

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16
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This DOCG makes the most powerful expression of Sangiovese in Tuscany

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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

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17
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Brunello di Montalcino must be made from __% Sangiovese minimum

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100

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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG may not be released until ___ 1st of the __th year following harvest

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Jan / 5

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19
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This DOC is a Super Tuscan outlet for Montalcino producers

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Sant’Antimo DOC

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20
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Moscadello di Montalcino DOC is…

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White wine DOC for Montalcino producers. Moscadello aka Moscato Bianco

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This DOCG uses the sangiovese clone known as Prugnolo Gentile

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Vine Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG requires __% Prugnolo Gentile

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70

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23
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Morellino aka …

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Sangiovese

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This DOCG in southern Tuscany has volcanic soils, requires no aging, and is based on a minimum 85% Sangiovese

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Morellino di Scansano DOCG

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Grapes in Morellino di Scansano DOCG achieve higher ripeness, resulting in a ____ wine

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fuller

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2 main soil types in Chianti DOCG

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Galestro and albarese

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Sangiovese thrives on this soil type found in Chianti

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galestro

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28
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Requirements for Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

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Estate grown grapes; 30 months aging; 13% ABV; 90% sangiovese

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29
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define “governo”

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refermentation with juice of dried grapes – strengthens wine + initiates maloactic fermentation. not common with quality producers

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30
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Super Tuscans are often released under this IGT or DOC

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Toscan IGT / Bolgheri DOC

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The IGT category was released in …

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1992

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32
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Bolgheri DOC lead white

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Vermentino

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33
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The only true monople DOC in Italy

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Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC

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34
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Leading white grape for Bolgheri DOC

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Vermentino

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35
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What kind of wine would you expect white Bolgheri DOC

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Vermentino. Hefty, aromatic, often oaked. Compare to Viognier

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The only dessert wine with DOCG status in Tuscany

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Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG

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37
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the traditional dessert wine of Tuscany

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vin santo

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38
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Vin Santo is made from these grapes

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Trebbiano and Malvasia

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39
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t/f: vin santo is made with botrytis-affected grapes

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false. raisinated grapes

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40
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in which region is the famous wine town Orvieto?

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Umbria

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41
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This DOC is responsible for the most production in Umbria. Light white wine based on Grechetto and Trebbiano

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Orvieto DOC

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42
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The two most important red DOCGs of Umbria

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Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG
Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG

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43
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Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG is found in…

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Umbria

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44
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Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG is based on this grape

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Sangiovese

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45
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t/f: Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG may be made in a secco or a passito style

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true

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46
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Grape that Sagrantino di Montefalco is made with

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Sagrantino

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47
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Where in Italy are you most likely to find the Sagrantino grape variety?

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Umbria

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48
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The most important grape of Marche

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Verdicchio

49
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The most cultivated grape in Abruzzo

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Montepulciano

50
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Montepulciano grapes produces reds that are…

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ripe, tannic, full

51
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Capital of Latium

52
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Where is Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC located?

53
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Story behind Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC

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A German bishop was following the expedition of a coronation of a King. The bishop would send his servant a day ahead to search out inns with good wines and mark them with “Est!” (this). An inn in the town of Montefiascone was marked with Est! Est!! Est!!! and the wines from the town now take that title

54
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Aglianico shines as a varietal wine in these two DOCGs in Campania

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Taurasi DOCG
Aglianico del Taburno DOCG

55
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Aglianico del Taburno DOCG is found in..

56
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Taurasi DOCG’s grape is…

57
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Taurasi DOCG is found in…

58
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Name the two white wine DOCGs of Campania

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Greco di Tufo DOCG
Fiano di Avellino DOCG

59
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Capital of Campania

60
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Top two red grapes of Campania

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Aglianco and Piedirosso

61
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Top 3 white grapes of Campania

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Falanghina, Greco, Fiano

62
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This region is the heel of the boot

63
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This region is the heel of the boot

64
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Where is Salice Salentino DOC found?

65
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Most cultivated grape in Puglia

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Negroamaro

66
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Where would you expect to find wine made with negroamaro?

67
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Negroamaro wines are …

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dark in color, full, dark berry fruit expression. “big bad”

68
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Name a DOC that utilizes negroamaro

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Salice Salentino DOC

69
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The toe of the boot

70
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“high alcohol, low quality” classifies much of ….. Italian wine

71
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The football in Italy

72
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Nero d’Avola is comparable in flavor to …

73
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Where is Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG?

74
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The two grapes of Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

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Nerello Mascalese blended with Frappato

75
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Muscat of Alexandria is called by this name in Sicily

76
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Cerasuolo translates to …

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“cherry-like”

77
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Cerasuolo di Vittoria wines are known having pronounced aromas of…

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cherries and red berries

78
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Etna Rosso is made predominantly with this grape

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Nerello Mascalese

79
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Etna DOC bianco is made predominantly with..

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carricante

80
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This region has a lot of Spanish influence

81
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What is Grenache called in Sardinia?

82
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Garnacha is known as cannonau in which region?

83
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top white grape of Sardinia

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Vermentino

84
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t/f: Cabernet Sauvignon can be included in the blends of Chianti DOCG and Chianti Classico DOCG

85
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Principal grape variety of Orvieto DOC

86
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t/f: Chianti was the first DOCG awarded in Italy

87
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translate “Amabile” on a wine label

88
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t/f: Fiano di Avellino DOCG wines and Greco di Tufo DOCG wines must be 100% varietal.

89
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winegrowing in tuscany can be traced back to the …

90
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The boundaries of Chianti were codified into law in…

91
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These wines are adorned with a black rooster to thsi day

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Chianti Classico

92
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What happened to Chianti in 1932?

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Italian law extended the Chianti appellation to include much of Tuscany

93
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Chianti Classico was awarded its own DOCG in..

94
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t/f: up to 5% of white grapes are allowed in Chianti Classico

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False. white grapes banned

95
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Bettino Ricasolo is a significant historical figure in…

96
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t/f: Chianti DOCG wines can be produced in the boundaries of Chianti Classico if they don’t reach the requirements of Chianti Classico

97
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Generally, Chianti Classic grows …. in the south; resulting in … wines

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warmer / riper

98
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_ communes ecompass Chianti Classico

99
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Which commune in Chianti Classico has the highest elevation vineyards

100
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Sangiovese is known as … in Corsica

A

Nielluccio

101
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Talk about cilegiolo grape

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one of the parents of Sangiovese. fruit-forward with cherry flavors and aromas. blending grape in Chianti Classico DOCG

102
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What do the french varieties offer to Chianti blend?

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structure, color, dark fruit. can overpower sangiovese

103
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This minor blending grape for Chianti Classico is celebrated for being extremely aromatic and “violet” character

104
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this project aspires to identify the top tier quality clones of sangiovese

A

Chianti Classico 2000

105
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Sangiovese in Chianti Classico can be predisposed to…

106
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t/f: more than 60% of Chianti Classico’s vineyards have been replanted since the 1990s, according to the findings of project Chianti Classico 2000

107
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traditionally, Chianti Classico wines are fermented and aged in…

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large Botti casks (several hundred to several thousand liters) made of Slavonian oak

108
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t/f: governo is allowed for Chianti Classico DOCG

109
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what is the governo technique

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addition of fresh grapes, partially dried grapes, or raisinated grapes midway thru fermentation. gives raisin-like quality to wine w/ slight frizziness. traditionally used for stuck fermentations. rare

110
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This DOC has the same boundaries as Chianti Classico DOCG and is used for dessert wine

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Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC

111
Q

albrello is another term for ….

A

bush-vine training

112
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rare style of vin santo made from Sangiovese

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Occhio di Pernice

113
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DOC/G regions are commonly governed by a …

114
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Chianti Classico cannot be released to market until…

A

OCT 1 following harvest

115
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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione are allowed to feature …

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a UGA. additional geographical unit eg, village. 11 are approved

116
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t/f: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione must pass a tasting panel

117
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Chianti Classico must be bottled in…

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traditional fiasco or Bordeaux bottle

118
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t/f: all Chianti Classico must be bottled under cork

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