Central and Southern Italy Flashcards
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Legislation delimiting the Chianti zone dates back to …
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1716
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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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Tuscany has a …. climate
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mediterranean
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Sassicaia first commercial vintage
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1968
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1st Super Tuscan
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Sassicaia
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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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t/f: Tuscany has diverse soils
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true
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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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This DOCG makes the most powerful expression of Sangiovese in Tuscany
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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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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This DOC is a Super Tuscan outlet for Montalcino producers
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Sant’Antimo DOC
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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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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
fuller
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2 main soil types in Chianti DOCG
Galestro and albarese
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Sangiovese thrives on this soil type found in Chianti
galestro
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Requirements for Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Estate grown grapes; 30 months aging; 13% ABV; 90% sangiovese
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define "governo"
refermentation with juice of dried grapes -- strengthens wine + initiates maloactic fermentation. not common with quality producers
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Super Tuscans are often released under this IGT or DOC
Toscan IGT / Bolgheri DOC
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The IGT category was released in ...
1992
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Bolgheri DOC lead white
Vermentino
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The only true monople DOC in Italy
Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC
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Leading white grape for Bolgheri DOC
Vermentino
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What kind of wine would you expect white Bolgheri DOC
Vermentino. Hefty, aromatic, often oaked. Compare to Viognier
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The only dessert wine with DOCG status in Tuscany
Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG
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the traditional dessert wine of Tuscany
vin santo
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Vin Santo is made from these grapes
Trebbiano and Malvasia
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t/f: vin santo is made with botrytis-affected grapes
false. raisinated grapes
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in which region is the famous wine town Orvieto?
Umbria
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This DOC is responsible for the most production in Umbria. Light white wine based on Grechetto and Trebbiano
Orvieto DOC
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The two most important red DOCGs of Umbria
Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG
Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
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Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG is found in...
Umbria
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Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG is based on this grape
Sangiovese
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t/f: Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG may be made in a secco or a passito style
true
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Grape that Sagrantino di Montefalco is made with
Sagrantino
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Where in Italy are you most likely to find the Sagrantino grape variety?
Umbria
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The most important grape of Marche
Verdicchio
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The most cultivated grape in Abruzzo
Montepulciano
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Montepulciano grapes produces reds that are...
ripe, tannic, full
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Capital of Latium
Rome
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Where is Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC located?
Latium
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Story behind Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC
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
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Aglianico shines as a varietal wine in these two DOCGs in Campania
Taurasi DOCG
Aglianico del Taburno DOCG
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Aglianico del Taburno DOCG is found in..
Campania
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Taurasi DOCG's grape is...
Aglianico
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Taurasi DOCG is found in...
Campania
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Name the two white wine DOCGs of Campania
Greco di Tufo DOCG
Fiano di Avellino DOCG
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Capital of Campania
Naples
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Top two red grapes of Campania
Aglianco and Piedirosso
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Top 3 white grapes of Campania
Falanghina, Greco, Fiano
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This region is the heel of the boot
Puglia
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This region is the heel of the boot
Puglia
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Where is Salice Salentino DOC found?
Puglia
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Most cultivated grape in Puglia
Negroamaro
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Where would you expect to find wine made with negroamaro?
Puglia
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Negroamaro wines are ...
dark in color, full, dark berry fruit expression. "big bad"
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Name a DOC that utilizes negroamaro
Salice Salentino DOC
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The toe of the boot
Calabria
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"high alcohol, low quality" classifies much of ..... Italian wine
southern
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The football in Italy
Sicily
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Nero d'Avola is comparable in flavor to ...
Syrah
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Where is Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG?
Sicily
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The two grapes of Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
Nerello Mascalese blended with Frappato
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Muscat of Alexandria is called by this name in Sicily
Zibibbo
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Cerasuolo translates to ...
"cherry-like"
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Cerasuolo di Vittoria wines are known having pronounced aromas of...
cherries and red berries
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Etna Rosso is made predominantly with this grape
Nerello Mascalese
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Etna DOC bianco is made predominantly with..
carricante
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This region has a lot of Spanish influence
Sardinia
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What is Grenache called in Sardinia?
cannonau
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Garnacha is known as cannonau in which region?
Sardinia
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top white grape of Sardinia
Vermentino
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t/f: Cabernet Sauvignon can be included in the blends of Chianti DOCG and Chianti Classico DOCG
true
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Principal grape variety of Orvieto DOC
Grechetto
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t/f: Chianti was the first DOCG awarded in Italy
false
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translate "Amabile" on a wine label
off dry
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t/f: Fiano di Avellino DOCG wines and Greco di Tufo DOCG wines must be 100% varietal.
false
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winegrowing in tuscany can be traced back to the ...
etruscans
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The boundaries of Chianti were codified into law in...
1716
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These wines are adorned with a black rooster to thsi day
Chianti Classico
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What happened to Chianti in 1932?
Italian law extended the Chianti appellation to include much of Tuscany
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Chianti Classico was awarded its own DOCG in..
1996
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t/f: up to 5% of white grapes are allowed in Chianti Classico
False. white grapes banned
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Bettino Ricasolo is a significant historical figure in...
Chianti
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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
False
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Generally, Chianti Classic grows .... in the south; resulting in ... wines
warmer / riper
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_ communes ecompass Chianti Classico
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Which commune in Chianti Classico has the highest elevation vineyards
Radda
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Sangiovese is known as ... in Corsica
Nielluccio
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Talk about cilegiolo grape
one of the parents of Sangiovese. fruit-forward with cherry flavors and aromas. blending grape in Chianti Classico DOCG
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What do the french varieties offer to Chianti blend?
structure, color, dark fruit. can overpower sangiovese
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This minor blending grape for Chianti Classico is celebrated for being extremely aromatic and "violet" character
Mammolo
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this project aspires to identify the top tier quality clones of sangiovese
Chianti Classico 2000
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Sangiovese in Chianti Classico can be predisposed to...
rot
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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
true
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traditionally, Chianti Classico wines are fermented and aged in...
large Botti casks (several hundred to several thousand liters) made of Slavonian oak
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t/f: governo is allowed for Chianti Classico DOCG
true
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what is the governo technique
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
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This DOC has the same boundaries as Chianti Classico DOCG and is used for dessert wine
Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC
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albrello is another term for ....
bush-vine training
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rare style of vin santo made from Sangiovese
Occhio di Pernice
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DOC/G regions are commonly governed by a ...
consorzio
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Chianti Classico cannot be released to market until...
OCT 1 following harvest
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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione are allowed to feature ...
a UGA. additional geographical unit eg, village. 11 are approved
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t/f: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione must pass a tasting panel
true
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Chianti Classico must be bottled in...
traditional fiasco or Bordeaux bottle
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t/f: all Chianti Classico must be bottled under cork
true
