Central and Southern Italy Flashcards
Name the DOCGs for which Sangiovese is the principal grape
Chianti, Chianti Classico, Carmignano, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano, Morellino Di Scansano and Montecucco Sangiovese.
Sole red grape for Brunello Di Montelcino
What are the two native red blending grapes for appellations where Sangiovese is the primary red variety
Colorino and Canaiolo Nero
Name white varieties that may be blended in Chianti DOCG
Malvasia and Trebbiano Toscano
Name the seven sub zones of Chianti DOCG
Rùfina, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Senesi, Colline Pisane, Colli Aretini, Montalbano and Montespertoli
Who is credited with creating the classic blend for Chianti. What is the blend?
Baron Bettino Ricasoli.
- 70-100% Sangiovese (Colli Senesi requires 75%);
- An additional of Canaiolo; and
- an additional of Malvasia or Trebbiano Toscano
What ist he maximum percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in Chianti DOCG?
15%. 10% in Colli Senesi
What are varieties allowed in Chianti Classico DOCG?
Sangiovese - 80%;
Max 20% combine of the following: Colorino, Canaiolo Nero, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah
What are the ageing requirements for Chianti DOCG?
- Chianti - 6 months;
- Chianti subzones - Montespertoli - 9 months, Colli Fiorentini and Rùfina 1 year.
- Chianti Superiore - 1 year; and
- Chianti Riserva - 2 years.
- for Colli Fiorentini Riserva and Rùfina Riserva a minimum of 6 months in woo;
- for Colli Senesi Riserva a minimum 8 months in wood and 4 months in the bottle
What are the ageing requirements for Chianti Classico DOCG?
- Chianti Classico - May not be released until October first of year following the harvest;
- Riserva - minimum of 24 months with 3 months in bottle; and
- Gran Selezione - minimum 30 months with 3 months in wood
What variety is used for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?
Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello clone)
What are the ageing requirements for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?
Minimum ageing of 5 years, minimum of 2 years in wood and 4 months in the bottle
What are the ageing requirements for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva?
Minimum 6 years, 2 years in cask and 6 months in the bottle.
Which producers favour ageing Brunello di Montalcino in smaller oak barriques?
Casanova Di Neri and Mastrojanni
Which Brunello di Montalcino producers favour traditional large format oak ageing?
Biondi-Santi, Talenti and Soldera
What are the ageing requirements for Rosso di Montalcino DOC?
1 year
What are the blending requirements for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?
- Minimum 70% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile clone)
- maximum 30% other Tuscan varieties, no more than 5% white.
What are the ageing requirements to Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano DOCG?
2 years, with always one year in wood.
Riserva are aged for at least 3 years
What is the minimum amount of Sangiovese required for Morellino Di Scansano DOCG wines?
85%
What are the ageing requirements for Morellino Di Scansano DOCG?
6 months
2 years for Riserva
What are the varietal requirements for Carmignano DOCG?
Minimum 50% Sangiovese;
Minimum 10% of combined Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc and maximum of 20% for those varieties;
Maximum 20% Canaiolo Nero
Maximum 10% other Toscana red varieties; and
Maximum 10% Trebbiano Toscano, Mavlasia del Chianti and Canaiolo Bianco
what are the varietal requirements for Rosso della Val Di Cornia DOCG?
Minimum 40% Sangiovese;
Maximum 60% combined Merlot and Cabernet Sauvingon; and
Maximum 20% other Toscana red grapes
Who produces Sassicaia?
Marquis Mario Rocchetta’s Estate Tenuta San Guido
Who produces The ‘Super Tuscan’ Tignanello?
Antinori
Name Antinori’s Cabernet based Super Tuscan
Solaia
which grape(s) are the following wines made from:
- San Felice’s Vignorello;
- Montevertine’s Le Pergole Torte; and
- Isole e Olena’s Cepparello.
Sangiovese
Describe the style of wine from Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG
Sweet red passito wines made from the Aleatico grape.
Which is the only white wine with DOCG status in Tuscany?
Vernaccia Di Sam Gimignano DOCG.
Describe the process to make Vin Santo wines
Grapes are hung from rafters to dry for a period of time (determined by DOC rules) until they are raisinated. The grapes are moved to caratelli barrels where a slow ferment occurs. Barrels are not topped up so evaporation does occur.
The wines may be fortified, if they are they are labelled liquoroso.
What does the term ‘Occhio Di Pernice’ mean?
A rosé style of Vin Santo. Produced with a minimum of 50% Sangiovese.
What varieties are the varieties used to make Vin Santo?
Trebbiano and Malvasia. Grechetto is sometimes authorised.
Describe the style of wine made in Orvieto DOC
Light and crisp white made from a blend Grechetto and Trebbiano Toscano. Where yields are limited can show mineral intensity and depth
Describe the wines of Sangratino Di Montefalco DOCG
Made from 100% Sangrantino. Wines are high in alcohol and tannin. Aged for a minimum of 37 months 12 of which must be in wood.
Describe the wines of Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
Made from minimum 70% Sangiovese. Must be aged for 3 years prior to release, 6 months in the bottle.
What are the major white grapes of Campania. What are the appellations they are made in?
Fiano - Fiano Di Avellino DOCG
Greco - Greco Di Tufo DOCG
Falanghina - Falanghina del Sannio DOC, Campi Flegrei DOC and Costa d’Amalfi DOC.
What are the secondary white grapes of Campania. What appellations are they made in?
Coda vi Volpe - blending grape in Greco Di Tufo DOCG, Fiano Di Avellino DOCG and Vesuvio DOC
Biancolella - blending grape in Campi Flegrei DOC and Costa d’Amalfi DOC. Part of the majority of the blend for Ischia DOC
What are the three DOCGs for Aglianico? What regions are they in?
Taurasi DOCG and Aglianico del Taburno DOCG - Campania.
Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG - Basilicata
Describe the style of wine made under the Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva DOCG
Dry red wine made from at least 65% of the aromatic/tannic Nero Di Troia (also known as UVA)
Describe the style of wine made under the Castel del Monte Nero Di Troia Riserva DOCG
Dry red wine made from at least 90% of Nero Di Troia. Aromatic yet tannic.
Describe the style of wine made under the Castel del Monte Nero Bombino Nero DOCG
Rosé wine made from Nero Bombino
What are the two most prominent appellations for Negroamaro?
Salice Salentino DOC and Brindisi DOC
What is the main appellation for dry Primitivo?
Primitivo Di Manduria DOC
What is the major red grape of Calabria? What is the prominent appellation for it?
Gaglioppo. Cirò DOC
What is the major white grape of Calabria?
Greco
What is the most planted grape in Sicily?
Catarratto
What are two quality grapes used for Marsala production?
Inzolia and Grillo
What is the major grape for Etna Bianco DOC wines?
Carricante
What is the most planted red grape in Sicily?
Nero d’Avola
What are the major red varieties of Sardinia?
Cannonau (Grenache) and Carignano (Carignan)
What is the major white variety of Sardinia?
Vermentino
What is the only DOCG in Sardinia? Describe the style(s) of wines produced under the DOCG.
Vermentino Di Gallura. Dry white wines made from Vermentino. The
Lacryma Christi wines are produced in which of the following regions?
Campania
Argiolas and Sella and Mosca produce wine in which Italian region?
Sardinia
What is the most prestige wine associated with the producer Antinori?
Tignanello
What is the most prestigious wine associated with the producer Felsina?
Fontalloro
What is the most prestigious wine associated with the producer Tua Rita?
Redigaffi
Who produces Masseto? What varieties go into the wine? Does the produce have a second wine?
Ornellia (originally had Antinori on the label as well)
100% Merlot. No second wine. 1986 was the first vintage.
Who produces Messorio? What is the variety(s) for this cuvée? What was the first vintage of this cuvée? Is labelled as an IGT, DOC or DOCG wine?
Le Macchiole. 100% Merlot. 1994. Toscana IGT
Name the two most prominent soil types in Chianti Classico.
Galestro (highly friable marl)
Albarese (limestone)
Which river runs through Tourasi DOCG?
The Calore River
