Central and Southern Italy - ST Questions 01.08.20

Question 1

List the DOCGs of Tuscany.

Answer 1

(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

Question 2

What are the four original villages of Chianti Classico?

Answer 2

Radda, Gaiole, Castellina, Greve

Question 3

Who makes the following Super Tuscan wines? 
Redigaffi 
Desiderio 
Matarocchio 
L’Apparita

Answer 3

Redigaffi – Tua Rita
Desiderio – Avignonesi
Matarocchio – Guado al Tasso
L’Apparita – Castello di Ama

Question 4

In which region would you find the DOCG Vernaccia di Serrapetrona and in which styles is it made?

Answer 4

Marche, rosso spumante - secco or dolce

Question 5

List the DOCGs of Lazio.

Answer 5

Canello di Frascati, Cesanese del Piglio, Frascati Superiore

Question 6

Describe the style of Canello di Frascati and what are the two main grapes?

Answer 6

Late harvest still white, min 35 g/l rs, min 70% combined Malvasia Bianca di Candia and/or Malvasia del Lazio

Question 7

Name an alternative name for the Tullum DOCG. In which region is it located and what are the styles and main grapes?

Answer 7

Terre Tollesi, Abruzzo, Red min 95% Montepulciano White min 90% Pecorino or Passerina as labelled varietals Spumante min 60% Chardonnay

Question 8

With which grape and in which region is the Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC made?

Answer 8

Lacrima, Abruzzo

Question 9

With which grape are Squinzano and Copertino DOCs made?

Answer 9

Negroamaro

Question 10

Minimum aging for Taurasi and Riserva?

Answer 10

3 yrs with 1 in wood, Riserva 4 yrs with 18 months in wood

Question 11

Name 2 DOCGs in which you may find the grape Coda di Volpe.

Answer 11

Fiano d’Avellino, Greco di Tufo

Question 12

In Sicily, which letter might you find on the label that signifies the wine meets a certain standard of quality?

Answer 12

Q

Question 13

Which producers make the following Chianti Classico Gran Selezione?
Vigna del Sorbo 
Sergio Zingarelli 
Riserva Ducale Oro 
Il Puro 
Il Solatio 
Badia a Passignano

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Which 2 Southern Italian regions have no DOCGs?

Answer 14

Calabria, Molise

Question 15

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?

Answer 15

Casse Basse, 2006

Question 16

What are the styles produced under the Vermentino di Gallura DOCG?

Answer 16

Still whites also as Superiore, Passito and Vendemmia Tardive, plus Frizzante and Spumante in Autoclave and Spumante Metodo Classico

Question 17

What are the subs of Cannonau di Sardegna DOC?

Answer 17

Oliena, Jerzu, Capo Ferrato

Question 18

Which common girl’s name is also the name of a DOC in Calabria? What are the main grapes for white and red wines?

Answer 18

Melissa, white Greco Bianco, red Gaglioppo

Question 19

Which grape is commonly used in both Etna Rosso and Faro DOCs?

Answer 19

Nerello Mascalese

Question 20

Nerello Calabrese is a popular synonym for which grape?

Answer 20

Nero d’Avola

Question 21

Who produces Mille una Notte and which famous consultant oenologist was instrumental to its creation?

Answer 21

Donnafugata, Giacomo Tachis

Question 22

Which two DOCs lie in the bay of Naples?

Answer 22

Capri and Ischia

Question 23

Which two words would you use to describe dry and off-dry styles of Aglianico del Vulture?

Answer 23

Acsiutto – dry, Amabile – off dry

Question 24

Name a DOCG exclusively for Rosato wine.

Answer 24

Castel del Monte Bombino Nero

Question 25

Which varieties may appear on the label of a Vini Varietali Wine Without Geographical Designation?

Answer 25

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc (the two may be blended and called “Cabernet”), Syrah, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon.

Question 26

Which wines can be labelled as varietals in Brindisi DOC? In which region is the DOC located?

Answer 26

Negroamaro, Susumaniello, Chardonnay, Fiano, Sauvignon. Puglia

Question 27

Which Italian term for Single Vineyard is popular in Sicily?

Answer 27

Contrada

Question 28

Which Sicilian winery is named as an acronym based on the last names of its founders?

Answer 28

COS

Question 29

Which Marsala producer makes Vecchio Samperi. Why does it not qualify for the DOC?

Answer 29

Marco de Bartoli, because it is unfortified

Question 30

Who makes Archineri and what grapes are used for the white and the red?

Answer 30

Pietradolce,

white - Carricante red - Nerello Mascalese