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1
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White wine grapes were commonly included in traditional Chianti blends in the 19th and early 20th centuries. T/F

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True

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Select the red grapes commonly grown in Tuscany.
A. Aglianico
B. Cab Sauv.
C. Pinot Noir
D. Sangiovese
E. Merlot

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Sangiovese
Cab Sauv.
Merlot

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What mountain range extends across the length of the Italian Peninsula?

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Apennine

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Put the following Chianti styles in order of their minimum aging requirements, shortest to longest.
A. Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
B. Chianti Classico
C. Chianti
D. Chianti Classico Riserva

A

Chianti-
Chianti Classico- 12 mth
Chianti Classico Riserva- 24 mth
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione- 30 mth, 3 in bottle

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5
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What is the capitol of Lazio?

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Rome

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The Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG is located within which of the following regions?
A. Tuscany
B. Abruzzo
C. Marche
D. Campania
E. Umbria

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Umbria

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7
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Which of the following regions produces the most wine by volume?
A. Chianti DOCG
B. Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
C. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
D. Chianti Classico

A

Chianti DOCG

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8
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In Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, what minimum % of Sangiovese is required?

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100% Sangiovese Grosso

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Prior to 1992, Super Tuscan styles were classified as ______

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Vino di Tavola

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10
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Select the red grapes from the following.
A. Sangiovese
B. Trebbiano Toscano
C. Montepulciano
D. Sagrantino
E. Verdicchio

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Sangiovese
Montepulciano
Sagrantino

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11
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Place the following regions in order N to S
A. Carmignano DOCG
B. Morellino di Scansano DOCG
C. Bolgheri DOC
D. Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

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Carmignano
Bolgheri
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Morellino di Scansano

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12
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Which of the following wines require the longest aging before release?
A. Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
B. Vino Nobile di Montipulciano Riserva
C. Brunello di Montalcino
D. Sagrantino di Montefalco

A

Brunello 4 years
Sagrantino 37 months
Vino Nobile 36 months
Chianti GS 30 months

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13
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What is the minimum % of sangiovese required for wines in the Chianti DOCG?

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70%

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14
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Emidio Pepe and Valentini are top quality producers in which region?
A. Marches
B. Toscana
C. Abruzzo
D. Lazio
E. Umbria

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Abruzzo

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15
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Match the following regions and appellations of production.
A. Morellino di Scansano DOCG
B. Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
C. Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva
D. Frascati DOC

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A. Tuscany
B. Umbria
C. Marches
D. Lazio

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16
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Gloria’s Law was established in what year?

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1992

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17
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What is the principal grape in Montefalco Rosso wine?

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Sangiovese

18
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Flaccianello della Pieve, Cepparello and Le Pergole Torte are all Super Tuscans made from which grape?

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Sangiovese

19
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What is the principal grape variety in the Orvieto DOC?
A. Malvasia
B. Trebbiano
C. Grechetto
D. Vermentino
E. Vernaccia

20
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Match the following cities to the correct region.
A. Perugia
B. Ancona
C. Pisa
D. Rome

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A. Umbria
B. Marche
C. Tuscany
D. Lazio

21
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What does sangiovese translate to?

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Blood of Jove

22
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What river runs through Tuscany

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Arno River

23
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What are the seven subzones of Chianti?

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Colli Senesi
Rufina
Colli Aretini
Colli Fiorentini
Colline Pisane
Montalbano
Montespertoli

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Chianti Gran Selezione requirements

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30 months with 3 months in bottle
90% Sangiovese
13% ABV minimum
Category approved in 2014 but 2010 is first vintage labelled provided correct documentation

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Verdicchio is the signature grape of which of the following regions? A. Marche B. Abruzzo C. Tuscany D. Umbria
Marche
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The Bolgheri DOC is most famous for which of the following styles of wine? A. Sangiovese B. Bordeaux blends C. Dessert wines D. Syrah
Bordeaux blends
27
Chianti Classico DOCG must contain 100% Sangiovese. T/F
False
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Which of the following describes Tuscany's climate? A. Maritime B. Mediterranean C. Continental D. Subtropical
Mediterranean
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Which of the following bodies of water has the most impact on Tuscany's climate? A. Ligurian Sea B. Mediterranean Sea C. Ionian Sea D. Adriatic Sea
Mediterranean Sea
30
Select the white grapes commonly grown in Tuscany. A. Trebbiano Toscano B. Chardonnay C. Malvasia D. Sauvignon Blanc E. Garganega
Trebbiano Toscano Malvasia
31
Which of the following regions is most associated with the Montepulciano grape? A. Toscana B. Umbria C. Lazio D. Abruzzo
Abruzzo
32
Select the permitted wine styles of Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG. A. Dry red B. Fortified red C. Dry white D. Passito red
Dry red Passito red
33
What is the principal grape variety in the Frascati DOC? A. Malvasia B. Trebbiano Toscano C. Grechetto D. Vermentino E. Vernaccia
Malvasia
34
What is the required aging for Brunello di Montalcino Riserva wines? A. 2yrs in wood, 6mth in bottle, released after Jan 1st of 6th yr after harvest B. 3yrs in wood, 6mth in bottle, released after Jan 1st of 6th yr after harvest C. 2yrs in wood 6mth in bottle released after Jan 1st of 5th yr after harvest D. 3yrs in wood, 6mth in bottle, released after Jan 1st of 5th yr after harvest C. 2yrs in wood, 6mth in bottle, released after Jan 1st of 4th yr after harvest
3yrs in wood, 6mth in bottle, released after Jan 1st of 6th yr after harvest
35
What is the principal grape variety of a Conero DOC wine? A. Sagrantino B. Aglianico C. Montepulciano D. Colorino
Montpulciano
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Chianti Classico Riserva wines? A. 15 mth B. 18 mth C. 24 mth D. 30 mth E. 36 mth
24 mth
37
Rufina, Colli Senesi and Montespertoli are subzones of which region? A. Chianti DOCG B. Chianti Classico DOCG C. Brunello di Montalcino DOCG D. Bolgheri DOC E. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Chianti DOCG
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What is the principal grape variety in the Orvieto DOC? A. Malvasia B. Trebbiano Toscano C. Grechetto D. Vermentino E. Vernaccia
Grechetto
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What is the principal grape variety in the Orvieto DOC? A. Malvasia B. Trebbiano Toscano C. Grechetto D. Vermentino E. Vernaccia
Grechetto
40
What is the name of the traditional straw-covered bottle used for Chianti?
Fiasco

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