Central and Southern Italy - ST Questions 01.08.20 Flashcards
List the DOCGs of Tuscany.
(x11) Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Carmignano, Vernaccia di San Gimigniano, Morellino di Scansano, Elba Aleatica Passito, Montecucco Sangiovese, Suvereto, Rosso della Val di Cornia
What are the four original villages of Chianti Classico?
Radda, Gaiole, Castellina, Greve
Who makes the following Super Tuscan wines? Redigaffi Desiderio Matarocchio L’Apparita
Redigaffi – Tua Rita
Desiderio – Avignonesi
Matarocchio – Guado al Tasso
L’Apparita – Castello di Ama
In which region would you find the DOCG Vernaccia di Serrapetrona and in which styles is it made?
Marche, rosso spumante - secco or dolce
List the DOCGs of Lazio.
Canello di Frascati, Cesanese del Piglio, Frascati Superiore
Describe the style of Canello di Frascati and what are the two main grapes?
Late harvest still white, min 35 g/l rs, min 70% combined Malvasia Bianca di Candia and/or Malvasia del Lazio
Name an alternative name for the Tullum DOCG. In which region is it located and what are the styles and main grapes?
Terre Tollesi, Abruzzo, Red min 95% Montepulciano White min 90% Pecorino or Passerina as labelled varietals Spumante min 60% Chardonnay
With which grape and in which region is the Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC made?
Lacrima, Abruzzo
With which grape are Squinzano and Copertino DOCs made?
Negroamaro
Minimum aging for Taurasi and Riserva?
3 yrs with 1 in wood, Riserva 4 yrs with 18 months in wood
Name 2 DOCGs in which you may find the grape Coda di Volpe.
Fiano d’Avellino, Greco di Tufo
In Sicily, which letter might you find on the label that signifies the wine meets a certain standard of quality?
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Which producers make the following Chianti Classico Gran Selezione? Vigna del Sorbo Sergio Zingarelli Riserva Ducale Oro Il Puro Il Solatio Badia a Passignano
Vigna del Sorbo – Fontodi Sergio Zingarelli – Rocca della Macie Riserva Ducale Oro – Ruffino Il Puro – Castello di Volpaia Il Solatio – Castello d’Albola Badia a Passignano – Antinori
Which 2 Southern Italian regions have no DOCGs?
Calabria, Molise
What is the name of the wine produced as Brunello di Montalcino then Toscana IGT by Soldera and what was the last vintage as BdM?
Casse Basse, 2006
What are the styles produced under the Vermentino di Gallura DOCG?
Still whites also as Superiore, Passito and Vendemmia Tardive, plus Frizzante and Spumante in Autoclave and Spumante Metodo Classico
What are the subs of Cannonau di Sardegna DOC?
Oliena, Jerzu, Capo Ferrato
Which common girl’s name is also the name of a DOC in Calabria? What are the main grapes for white and red wines?
Melissa, white Greco Bianco, red Gaglioppo
Which grape is commonly used in both Etna Rosso and Faro DOCs?
Nerello Mascalese
Nerello Calabrese is a popular synonym for which grape?
Nero d’Avola
Who produces Mille una Notte and which famous consultant oenologist was instrumental to its creation?
Donnafugata, Giacomo Tachis
Which two DOCs lie in the bay of Naples?
Capri and Ischia
Which two words would you use to describe dry and off-dry styles of Aglianico del Vulture?
Acsiutto – dry, Amabile – off dry
Name a DOCG exclusively for Rosato wine.
Castel del Monte Bombino Nero
Which varieties may appear on the label of a Vini Varietali Wine Without Geographical Designation?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc (the two may be blended and called “Cabernet”), Syrah, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon.
Which wines can be labelled as varietals in Brindisi DOC? In which region is the DOC located?
Negroamaro, Susumaniello, Chardonnay, Fiano, Sauvignon. Puglia
Which Italian term for Single Vineyard is popular in Sicily?
Contrada
Which Sicilian winery is named as an acronym based on the last names of its founders?
COS
Which Marsala producer makes Vecchio Samperi. Why does it not qualify for the DOC?
Marco de Bartoli, because it is unfortified
Who makes Archineri and what grapes are used for the white and the red?
Pietradolce,
white - Carricante red - Nerello Mascalese
