Central and Southern Italy Flashcards
Legislation delimiting the Chianti zone dates back to …
1716
Chianti was historically bottled in a …
fiasco
The two popular international reds of Tuscany
Cab Sauv + Merlot
Syrah gaining traction
The two popular international varities of Tuscany
Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc
Two common white grapes of Tuscany that are often blended together
Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia
These grapes are commonly blended with Sangiovese in Tuscany to add color + power
Cab Sauv and Colorino
This grape is often blended with Sangiovese in Tuscany to soften the wine
Canaiolo
Sangiovese profile
Med to full body
Sour cherry + herb undertones
light color
firm tannins
high acid
Tuscany has a …. climate
mediterranean
Sassicaia first commercial vintage
1968
1st Super Tuscan
Sassicaia
Tuscany has … DOCGs
11 (3/20)
Montepulciano has a …. climate
continental
t/f: Tuscany has diverse soils
true
The addition of Trebbiano Toscano + Malvasia in Chianti dates back to the …
1870s
This DOCG makes the most powerful expression of Sangiovese in Tuscany
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Brunello di Montalcino must be made from __% Sangiovese minimum
100
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG may not be released until ___ 1st of the __th year following harvest
Jan / 5
This DOC is a Super Tuscan outlet for Montalcino producers
Sant’Antimo DOC
Moscadello di Montalcino DOC is…
White wine DOC for Montalcino producers. Moscadello aka Moscato Bianco
This DOCG uses the sangiovese clone known as Prugnolo Gentile
Vine Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG requires __% Prugnolo Gentile
70
Morellino aka …
Sangiovese
This DOCG in southern Tuscany has volcanic soils, requires no aging, and is based on a minimum 85% Sangiovese
Morellino di Scansano DOCG
Grapes in Morellino di Scansano DOCG achieve higher ripeness, resulting in a ____ wine
fuller
2 main soil types in Chianti DOCG
Galestro and albarese
Sangiovese thrives on this soil type found in Chianti
galestro
Requirements for Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Estate grown grapes; 30 months aging; 13% ABV; 90% sangiovese
define “governo”
refermentation with juice of dried grapes – strengthens wine + initiates maloactic fermentation. not common with quality producers
Super Tuscans are often released under this IGT or DOC
Toscan IGT / Bolgheri DOC
The IGT category was released in …
1992
Bolgheri DOC lead white
Vermentino
The only true monople DOC in Italy
Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC
Leading white grape for Bolgheri DOC
Vermentino
What kind of wine would you expect white Bolgheri DOC
Vermentino. Hefty, aromatic, often oaked. Compare to Viognier
The only dessert wine with DOCG status in Tuscany
Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG
the traditional dessert wine of Tuscany
vin santo
Vin Santo is made from these grapes
Trebbiano and Malvasia
t/f: vin santo is made with botrytis-affected grapes
false. raisinated grapes
in which region is the famous wine town Orvieto?
Umbria
This DOC is responsible for the most production in Umbria. Light white wine based on Grechetto and Trebbiano
Orvieto DOC
The two most important red DOCGs of Umbria
Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG
Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG is found in…
Umbria
Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG is based on this grape
Sangiovese
t/f: Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG may be made in a secco or a passito style
true
Grape that Sagrantino di Montefalco is made with
Sagrantino
Where in Italy are you most likely to find the Sagrantino grape variety?
Umbria