Central Italy Flashcards
What area of Central Italy is home to the first DOC/DOCG zones
Toscana
What is the climate of Tuscany
Dry Mediterranean
What is the primary native grape varietal of Tuscany
Sangiovese
What is the flavor profile and body profile of typical Sangiovese
Medium to full body, light color, high acidity, firm tannin
Sour cherry & herbal undertone
What percentage of Sangiovese is required in Chianti DOCG
Minimum 70% Sangiovese
What percentage of Sangiovese is required in Chianti Classico DOCG
Minimum 80% Sangiovese
What other grapes are authorized blending partners in Chianti DOCG
Trebbiano, Malvasia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, etc.
What is the aging requirement for Chianti DOCG Riserva
Minimum 2 years total aging
Where is Chianti Classico located geographically in relation to Chianti
It covers the central historical production zone
What soil is home to the best vineyards in Chianti Classico DOCG
Galesto (soft marl)
What grapes are authorized to complete the blend in Chianti Classico DOCG
Bordeaux Red Varietals, no white blending allowed
What is the aging requirement for Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
Minimum 2 years total aging
What is the aging requirement for Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Riserva
Minimum 30 months total aging
What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese in Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
90% Sangiovese
What producer is credited with creating the Brunello di Montalcino wine
Biondi-Santi
What is the name of the clone used in Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Sangiovese Grosso
What is the profile of Brunello di Montalcino in comparison to Chianti Classico
Stronger, heavier, more tannic
What is the minimum requirement of Sangiovese Grosso in Brunello di Montalcino
100% Sangiovese Grosso
What is the aging requirement for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Minimum 2 years in oak
Released the 5th year after harvest
What is the aging requirement for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva
Released the 6th year after harvest
What is Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Produced within the same boundaries as Brunello with Sangiovese not used in Brunello, a ‘2nd’ wine to many Tenutas
What is the aging requirement for Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Minimum 12 months aging (wood not required)
What wines are authorized to be produced in Sant’Antimo DOC
‘Supertuscans’ from international varietals in Montalcino
What is the varietal and style of wines produced within Moscadello di Montalcino DOC
Whites (still or sparkling) from Moscato Bianco, known as Moscadello in Tuscany
What is the Sangiovese clone used in Vino Nobile de Montepulciano DOCG
Sangiovese Prugnolo Gentile
What is the minimum Sangiovese Prugnolo Gentile required in Vino Nobile de Montepulciano
70%
What is the aging requirement for Vino Nobile de Montepulciano DOCG
Minimum 24 months total aging
Minimum 12 months in oak
What is the aging requirement for Vino Nobile de Montepulciano DOCG Riserva
Minimum 3 years aging
What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese required in Morellino di Scansano DOCG
85%
What is the aging requirement for Morellino di Scansano DOCG Riserva
Minimum 2 years aging
Where is Morellino di Scansano DOCG located
Southern Maremma, Tuscany
What are the blending requirements of Carmignano DOC
Min. 50% Sangiovese
Cabernet and/or Cabernet Franc required in blend
What three grapes are required in the Rosso della Val di Cornia DOCG blend
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot