Central Italy Flashcards
Coast near Tuscany
Tyrrhenian coast
When was first commercial vintage of sassicia
1968
When was chianti classico 2000 project started and why
In 1987 to understand the mutation of the Sangiovese
Which sub zone of chianti was added in 1997
Montespertoli
Sub zones of chianti
Rufina Colli fiorentini Colli senesi Colline pisane Colli Aretini Montalbano Montespertoli
Who invented the chianti formula and in which year
Baron bettino ricasoli in 1872
Grape variety for chianti
Min 70-100% of Sangiovese
Max 30% of authorised toscana grape
Max 10% of white grape
Max15 % of cab sau and cab franc
What is governo process in chianti
Refermentation with the juice of dried grape
Ageing of chianti Reserva
Min 2 years of aging
Which villages can append name on labels in chianti Classico
Radda
Gaiole
Castellina
Greve
Soil of chianti classico
Galestro ( Marl)
Alberese (sandstone)
Ageing for Reserva wine of chianti classico
Min 24 months with atleast 3 months in bottle
In chianti classico if the wine is made from estate grown grapes it is known as
Gran selezione
Ageing for Gran selezione chianti
Must be aged for 30 months with 3 months in bottle
Grape variety for chianti classico
Min 80-100% Sangiovese
Max 20% colorino canaiolo Nero, cab sau merlot
Which producer invented Brunello
Biondi santi
Grape variety for brunello di Montalcino
Sangiovese grosso