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Central Italy Flashcards

1
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What area of Central Italy is home to the first DOC/DOCG zones

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Toscana

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What is the climate of Tuscany

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Dry Mediterranean

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What is the primary native grape varietal of Tuscany

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Sangiovese

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What is the flavor profile and body profile of typical Sangiovese

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Medium to full body, light color, high acidity, firm tannin
Sour cherry & herbal undertone

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What percentage of Sangiovese is required in Chianti DOCG

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Minimum 70% Sangiovese

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What percentage of Sangiovese is required in Chianti Classico DOCG

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Minimum 80% Sangiovese

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What other grapes are authorized blending partners in Chianti DOCG

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Trebbiano, Malvasia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, etc.

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What is the aging requirement for Chianti DOCG Riserva

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Minimum 2 years total aging

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Where is Chianti Classico located geographically in relation to Chianti

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It covers the central historical production zone

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What soil is home to the best vineyards in Chianti Classico DOCG

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Galesto (soft marl)

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What grapes are authorized to complete the blend in Chianti Classico DOCG

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Bordeaux Red Varietals, no white blending allowed

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What is the aging requirement for Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva

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Minimum 2 years total aging

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What is the aging requirement for Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Riserva

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Minimum 30 months total aging

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What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese in Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione

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90% Sangiovese

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What producer is credited with creating the Brunello di Montalcino wine

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Biondi-Santi

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What is the name of the clone used in Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

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Sangiovese Grosso

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What is the profile of Brunello di Montalcino in comparison to Chianti Classico

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Stronger, heavier, more tannic

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What is the minimum requirement of Sangiovese Grosso in Brunello di Montalcino

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100% Sangiovese Grosso

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What is the aging requirement for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

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Minimum 2 years in oak
Released the 5th year after harvest

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What is the aging requirement for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva

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Released the 6th year after harvest

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What is Rosso di Montalcino DOC

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Produced within the same boundaries as Brunello with Sangiovese not used in Brunello, a ‘2nd’ wine to many Tenutas

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What is the aging requirement for Rosso di Montalcino DOC

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Minimum 12 months aging (wood not required)

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What wines are authorized to be produced in Sant’Antimo DOC

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‘Supertuscans’ from international varietals in Montalcino

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What is the varietal and style of wines produced within Moscadello di Montalcino DOC

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Whites (still or sparkling) from Moscato Bianco, known as Moscadello in Tuscany

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What is the Sangiovese clone used in Vino Nobile de Montepulciano DOCG

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Sangiovese Prugnolo Gentile

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What is the minimum Sangiovese Prugnolo Gentile required in Vino Nobile de Montepulciano

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70%

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What is the aging requirement for Vino Nobile de Montepulciano DOCG

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Minimum 24 months total aging
Minimum 12 months in oak

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What is the aging requirement for Vino Nobile de Montepulciano DOCG Riserva

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Minimum 3 years aging

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What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese required in Morellino di Scansano DOCG

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85%

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What is the aging requirement for Morellino di Scansano DOCG Riserva

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Minimum 2 years aging

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Where is Morellino di Scansano DOCG located

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Southern Maremma, Tuscany

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32
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What are the blending requirements of Carmignano DOC

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Min. 50% Sangiovese
Cabernet and/or Cabernet Franc required in blend

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What three grapes are required in the Rosso della Val di Cornia DOCG blend

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Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot

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What three grapes are required in the Suverto DOCG

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Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot

35
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Name at least 3 famous Supertuscan wines

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Sassicaia
Tignanello
Solaia
Ornellaia
Masseto
Paleo Rosso

36
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What is the primary grape varietal of Sassicaia

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Cabernet Sauvignon

37
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What is the primary grape varietal of Tignanello

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Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon

38
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What is the primary grape varietal of Solaia

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Cabernet Sauvignon

39
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What are the primary grape varietals of Ornellaia

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Bordeaux blend

40
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What is the primary grape varietal of Masseto

41
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What is the primary grape varietal of Paleo Rosso

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Cabernet Franc

42
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What is Bolgheri DOC known for

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Supertuscans

43
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What is the primary white grape of Bolgheri DOC

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Vermentino

44
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What is the single monopole in Bolgheri DOC

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Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC

45
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What is the single white DOCG located in Toscana

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Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

46
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What is the flavor profile of Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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Crisp, grapefruit/citrus tinged, light

47
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Where is the growing zone of Vernaccia di San Gimignano located

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The hills surrounding the medieval town of San Gimignano in the Sienna Province

48
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What geographical features moderate the climate of Umbria

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The Apennine mountains
The Tyrennian Sea breeze

49
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What are the two primary white varietals of Orvieto DOC

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Grechetto
Trebbiano Toscana

50
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What sweetness level can wines in Orvieto be vinified to

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Dry to botrytized and sweet

51
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What is the notable subzone of Orvieto DOC for red wine

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Lago di Corbara DOC

52
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What is the primary grape varietal of Sagratino di Montefalco DOCG

53
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What are the aging requirements for Sagratino di Montefalco DOCG

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37 months minimum aging
12 months in wood

54
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What is the notable characteristic of Sagratino di Montefalco wines

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Intense tannic structure

55
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What is the primary grape varietal of Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG

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Sangiovese

56
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What are the aging requirements for Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG

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Minimum 3 years aging
6 months in wood

57
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What is the umbrella DOC of Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG

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Torgiano DOC

58
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What DOC in Umbria is authorized to produce whites, reds, and Spumante wines

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Torgiano DOC

59
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What is the white grape of Marche

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Verdicchio

60
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What are the two ageworthy DOCGs for Verdicchio in Marche

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Verdicchio di Matelica DOCG
Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi DOCG

61
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What is the flavor profile of Verdicchio di Matelica DOCG and
Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi DOCG

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Lemon citrus, mineral, nutty tang

62
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Verdicchio di Matelica DOCG Riserva and Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi DOCG Riserva

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Minimum 18 months aging

63
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Between Verdicchio di Matelica DOCG Riserva and Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi DOCG Riserva, which resulting wine will be fuller and rounder

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Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi DOCG

64
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What is the blending requirement for Conero Rosso Riserva DOCG

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Min. 85% Montepulciano
Max. 15% Sangiovese

65
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What is the aging requirement for Conero Rosso Riserva DOCG

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Minimum 2 years aging

66
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What style of wine is produced in Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG

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Red sparkling wine from the red Vernaccia grape
Varying levels of sweetness

67
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What are the primary grape varietals of Offida DOCG

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Red - Montepulciano
White - Pecorino, Passerina

68
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What is the primary red grape of Abruzzo

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Montepulciano

69
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What is the minimum percentage of Montepulciano in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

70
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What is the minimum percentage of Montepulciano required in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG

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What is the minimum aging required in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG

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Minimum 1 year aging

72
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What is the minimum aging required in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG Riserva

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Minimum 3 years aging

73
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What is the notable producer of Abruzzo

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Emidio Pepe

74
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What is the major white wine DOC in Abruzzo

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Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

75
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What is the region surrounding the city of Rome

76
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What is the umbrella DOC of Lazio that covers mass produced wines of Trebbiano and Malvasia

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Castelli Romani DOC

77
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What is the primary grape varietal of Est!Est!!Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC

78
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What is the primary grape varietal of Frascati DOC

79
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What styles of wine are produced in Frascati DOC

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White, Spumante

80
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What style of wine is produced in Cannellino di Frascati DOCG

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Last harvest Malvasia

81
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What style of wine is produced in Cesanese del Piglio DOCG

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Spicy, peppery reds from Cesanese grape

82
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What is the most notable DOC of Molise

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Biferno DOC

83
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What styles of wines and varietals are produced in Biferno DOC

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Whites from Trebbiano
Rosé and Reds from Montepulciano & Aglianico

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