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1
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What is the 2nd-most planted red grape of Italy

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Montepulciano

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Who produces “50/50” & what is the blend?

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Avignonesi w/ Capannelle; Sangio / MERLOT

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Minimum % Sangiovese required in Chianti DOCG; max % white grapes?; max % CF / CS?

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a) min 70% Sangio b) max 10% W c) max 15% CS / CF

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Varietal white wines from Offida are produced from what grapes?

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Pecorino & Passerina

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When can Chianti DOCG Normale, Rsva & Superiore be released? Chianti Classico DOCG Normale & Rsva?

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Chi N: March 1, 1st yr, Chi Rsva: Jan 1, 2nd yr, Chi Sup: Sep 1, 1st yr; Chi Class N: Oct 1, 1st yr, Chi Class Rsva: Jan 1, 2nd yr

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Name the dates for the following: A) Chianti & Chianti Classico b/c DOC B) Chianti & Chianti Classico are upgraded to DOCG C) Chianti & Chianti Classico become separate appellations

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A) 1966 B) 1984 C) 1996

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In what year is Gran Selezione approved? What is the 1st vintage that can label a wine “Gran Selezione”? What is the very 1st Gran Selezione?

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Approved in 2014; retroactive to 2010; 1st GS: Querciavalle 2007

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Italy’s newest DOCG; Italy now has how many DOCGs?

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Tullum DOCG (Abruzzo); 75th! (2019)

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9
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Montepulciano-Sangiovese blends are produced under what Marche DOC?

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Rosso Piceno

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What wine styles are permitted under Elba’s DOCG?

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Sweet RED (passito)

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11
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What is Fontodi’s Gran Selezione?

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Vigna del Sorbo

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12
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“Colle Gaio” is a wine produced in what Italian wine region?

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Colli Romani, Lazio (A Pulcini’s Colli di Catone Estate); aka “The Old White”; ages Malvasia for 20+ yrs in bottle b/f release

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What 3 white grapes are permitted in Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC?

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Bombino Bianco (sim to Trebbiano d’Abruzzo), Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Trebbiano Toscano

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14
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Umbria’s 1st DOCG

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Torgiano Rosso Rsva DOCG (1990)

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15
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Predominent soil of Marche

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Calcareous / LS-rich

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16
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Define a clone

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Plant that’s reproduced directly from a bud (or shoot); biologically identical

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Pignoletto is a synonym of what grape?

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Grechetto di Todi

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18
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Driest DOCG of Tuscany

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Brunello di Montalcino

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Min % Sangiovese in Morellino di Scansano DOCG

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0.85

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20
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Traditionally, what was the main goal of governo all’uso Toscano?

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To encourage MALO

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21
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How long does Vin Santo di Montepulciano “Occhio di Pernice” have to age in oak for?

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min 6 yrs

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22
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Vin Santo in the Montalcino area can be produced under what appellation?

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Sant’Antimo DOC ***there is no Vin Santo di Montalcino DOC!!!

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23
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Name 3 producers whose wine was confiscated during the Bruenllogate / Brunellopoli; what vintage?

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Antinori, Banfi, Frescobaldi; 2003

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24
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Who produces Pagliaro & Cerrete?

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Paolo Bea

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25
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Sangiovese-based DOCG of Tuscany with the earliest release

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Morellino di Scansano (Mar 1, 1st yr) - same as Chianti

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26
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Grape of Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG

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Sangiovese (min 70%)

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27
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In what year was the Chianti Classico region first delimited and by who? When was the modern Chianti zone delimitted?

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1716 (Cosimo III de Medici); 1932

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28
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Montefalco Sagrantino is located within what larger DOC?

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Colli Martani DOC

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29
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What was the 1st vintage Sassicaia is labeled as “Bolgheri Sassicaia”?

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1994

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30
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1st single-vineyard Brunello - vineyard / producer / vintage

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Altesino “Montesoli”; 1975

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31
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1st appellation in Tuscany to permit international grapes

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Carmignano DOC

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32
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What is the grape of Torgiano Rosso Rsva

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min 70% Sangiovese + OARG

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33
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What styles of wine are permitted under Offida DOCG?

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Dry W & R; W: varietal Passerina or Pecorino; R: Montepulciano

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34
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What is the assemblage of Bolgheri-Sassicaia DOC?

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min 80% CS + OARG

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35
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Tuscany’s DOCG for sweet wine; grape requirement?

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Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG; 100% Aleatico

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36
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Min % Sangiovese in Montecucco Sangivoese DOCG; elevage for N & Rsva?

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90%; N: 1 yr oak & Rsva: 2 yrs oak

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37
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In what region is Lago di Trasimeno?

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Umbria

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38
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Name 3 requirements for Gran Selezione

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a) min 13% abv b) min 30 mo aging (3 mo bottle) c) estate fruit d) tasting panel

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39
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Major grape of Bolgheri DOC white wines

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Vermentino (varietal Vermentino & SB also allowed)

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40
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Unique Sangiovese clone in Chianti

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Sangioveto

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41
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Most expensive / legendary Sassicaia vintage

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1985 (100 pts)

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42
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Who owns both Ornellaia and Masseto wineries?

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Frescobaldi (2005)

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43
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What 2 red grapes are limited to a maximum 50% of the blend under Bolgheri DOC?

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Sangio & Syrah (0-100% CS / CF / MRT)

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44
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1983; 1st “junior” appellation within DOCG

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45
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Name the year in which A) whites grapes are no longer mandatory (prev 10-30% blend) & B) 100% Sangiovese permitted in Chianti DOCG & Chianti Classico DOCG?

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1996; ***same year in which they b/c separate appellations

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46
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Vin santo is aged in what type of barrel? What is the size?

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Caratelli (50-250L)

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47
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What is the grape of Piglio DOCG?

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90% Cesanese

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48
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min % abv for Brunello, Barbaresco & Barolo

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Brunello & Bbsco: 12.5%; Barolo: 13%

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49
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Suvereto DOCG was once a subzone of what appellation? What is the minimum % Sangiovese in this appellation?

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Rosso di Val di Cornia DOCG: min 40% Sangio (max 60% CS / MRT)

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50
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What appellation of Tuscany mandates a minimum 85% CS / MRT (combined or varietally-labeled)?

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Suvereto DOCG

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51
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What is the minimum abv for Chianti DOCG “Colli Senesi” Normale & Riserva?

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N: 12% (same as Rsva) & Rsva: 13% (same as Chi Cl Gran Selezione)

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52
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What 2 red grapes are mandatory in Cortona DOC?

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min 50% Syrah; 10-20% MRT

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53
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Bolgheri is located in what province?

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Livorno

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54
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Italy’s 1st DOC; year?

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Vernaccia di San Gimignano (1966)

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55
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Carmignano DOCG is located within what Chianti DOCG subzone?

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Montalbano

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56
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Name the first 4 RED DOCs of Italy; what year?

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1966; Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo, Barbaresco, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

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57
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Grapes of Est est est

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Malvasia & Trebbiano

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58
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Lazio’s 1st DOCG

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Cesanese del Piglio DOCG (2008)

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Rank the following appellations in order of the most amount of Cabernet permitted in the blend: Suvereto DOCG, Rosso di Val di Cornia DOCG, Chianti Classico DOCG / Carmignano DOCG, Chianti DOCG

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Suvereto DOCG, Rosso di Val di Cornia DOCG, Chianti Classico DOCG / Carmignano DOCG, Chianti DOCG

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60
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Min elevage & alcohol for Bolgheri DOC “Superiore”

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min 2 yrs (1 yr oak); 12.5%

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61
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Who produces “Maestro Raro” and what is the blend?

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Felsina; Cab Sauv

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62
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Sassicaia original vineyard

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Castiglioncello

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1st Italian wine to be sold on the Place de BDX; name another non-BDX wine sold on the Place de BDX

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Masseto (2006); Almaviva & Opus One

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64
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What are the aging reqs for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG N & Rsva?

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N: 2 yrs (1 yr oak); Rsva: 3 yrs (1 yr oak / 6 mo bottle) ***Rsva same as Rioja Rsva

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65
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Minimum % Verdicchio in Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG; min aging?

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min 85% Verdicchio; 18 mo (incl 6 mo bottle)

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66
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When does Chianti Classico become a separate DOCG?

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1996

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67
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When does Sassicaia b/c a subzone of Bolgheri DOC?

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1994 ***appellation created in 1988 for W & Rose only

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68
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What is “Vin Ruspo”?

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Rose from Carmignano

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69
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Wine styles permitted under Orvieto; grapes & %s?

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a) W (dry-sweet, VT, SGN); b) min 60% Procanico / Grechetto

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70
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What type of vessel do Emidio Pepe wines age in?

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Cement (no oak in winery!)

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71
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Name the DOCGs of the Marche

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(5) Cònero (Cònero Rsva), Vernaccia di Serrapetrona, Offida, Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Rsva, Verdicchio di Matellica Rsva

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72
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Grapes of Ornellaia Bianco IGT

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Sauv Blanc + Viognier

73
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1st vintage of Tignanello

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1971 (1970 produced as Chianti)

74
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1st vintage of Cepparello

75
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Is Bellone a white or red grape? Where will you find it?

A

White (Lazio); good for sweet wines

76
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Sassicaia consultant until 2010

A

Giacomo Tachis

77
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What wine styles are permitted under Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG? What are the elevage reqs?

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Red Secco & Red Passito (80-180 g/l RS); 3 yrs (1 yr oak)

78
Q

Trellising system of Castelli Romani DOC/DOCGs

A

Tendone (higher quantity)

79
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What is the 2nd wine of Sassicaia? Blend?

A

Guidalberto; (60 / 40) Cab + MRT

80
Q

2 viti hazards of Montalcino

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Oidium & Black Measles (Esca)

81
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What does the icon on the label of Tignanello represent?

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Sun! (designed by Silvio Coppola for 1st release)

82
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“Gran Selezione” is a term permitted under what appelation?

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Chianti Classico DOCG ONLY!

83
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What is “Coltura Promiscua”?

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Mixed cropping

84
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Name 2 vintages in which no Sassicaia was produced

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1969, 1973

85
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What is the top subzone of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC? What is the grape, aging & alcohol requirement for this subzone?

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Casauria (“Terre di Casurai”); 100% Montepulciano, 13% abv, 18 months aging w/ 9 mo wood)

86
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Which Chianti sub-zone is the N-most? The newest?

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N-most: Montalbano & Newest: Montespertoli (1997)

87
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In what year do white grapes become outlawed in Chianti Classico DOCG?

88
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Which Chianti subzones require longer aging?

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Rufina & Colli Fiorentini: Sep 1, 1st yr; Montespertoli: June 1, 1st yr

89
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Maximum elevation for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG vineyards

90
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Which commune in the Chianti Classico zone is lobbying for sub-zone status?

A

Panzano (in Greve)

91
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What is the soil of Bolgheri-Sassicaia DOC?

92
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Which Chianti DOCG sub-zones require oak aging at the “Riserva” level?

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Colli Senesi (8 mo), Colli Fiorentini (6 mo), Rufina (6 mo)

93
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What is the parentage of Sangiovese?

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Calabrese x Cigliegiolo Montenuovo ***disproved!!!

94
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What is the clone of Brunello used by Biondi Santi?

95
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Bolgheri-Sassicaia DOC: when does it become a separate appellation? In what commune is it located? What is the elevage requirement?

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2013; Castagneto Carducci; 2 yrs (18 mo in BARRIQUE)

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Min % abv for Chianti Normale, Rsva, Superiore; Chianti Classico Normale & Rsva?

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Chi N: 11.5%, Chi R: 12%, Chi Sup: 12% (Sep 1, 1st yr); Chi Class N: 12%, Chi Class Rsva: 12.5%

97
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Name 2 100% Cab Franc Super Tuscans

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Paleo (Macchiole) & Matarocchio (Guado al Tasso)

98
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Name 3 appellations permitted to produce Vin Santo

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VS del Chianti DOC, VS del Chianti Classico, VS di Carmignano, VS di Montepulciano; Sant’Antimo DOC, Pompino DOC, Cortona DOC

99
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Vin Santo can be produced in what styles?

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Dry or sweet dried grape wine

100
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Orvieto reds can produce under what DOC?

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Lago di Corbara DOC

101
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Define Mezzadria

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Farmer pays farm’s produce as rent

102
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BBS 11, R24 & Janus 10 are clones of what grape varietal?

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Brunello (Sangiovese Grosso); BBS 11 (Biondi Santi), R24 (most common), Janus 10 (Banfi)

103
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Which appellation permits a higher percentage of Cabernet? Chianti DOCG or Chianti Classico DOCG

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Chianti Classico DOCG (max 20%); ***Chianti DOCG (max 15% CS / CF)

104
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Cesanese del Piglio DOCG min % Cesanese

105
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Antinori’s Gran Selezione

A

Badia a Passignano

106
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All vin santo wines must age for a minimum of how long?

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min 3 yrs (from Nov 1)

107
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Max % white grapes in Chianti

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max 10% ***this used to be the minimum!

108
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What Chianti DOCG subzone outlaws white grapes?

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Colli Senesi

109
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Italy’s 1st DOCG; year?

A

Bruenllo di Montalcino; 1980

110
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Fattoria Le Pupille produces under what DOCG?

A

Morellino di Scansano

111
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Name the associated countries w/ the following organizations: Alliance Vinum

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Alliance Vinum (Italy; Vino Nobile di Montepulciano),

112
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What wine region surrounds Lago di Bolsena / Lake Bolsena?

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Est! EstII EstIII di Montefiascone DOC (Lazio)

113
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1st vintage of Brunello bottled with Sangiovese Grosso exclusively; 1st vintage of Brunello Riserva

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1865, 1888

114
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Who is the pioneer of mono-varietal Chianti?

115
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Production volume of Brunello vs Rosso di Montalcino

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2x more Brunello produced than rosso!

116
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Mount Amiata is located in what wine region?

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Brunello di Montalcino

117
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What is the moutain range within the Apennines affect the Teramo area in Montepulciano?

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Gran Sasso Mtns (highest mtn range w/i Apennines & outside of Alps / Mt Etna!)

118
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What is Sassicaia’s second wine? Blend?

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Guidalberto (60/40 CS/MRT)

119
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Name 2 regions outside of Tuscany in which Vin Santo is produced

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Trentino (Nosiola), Santorini

120
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Min % Sangiovese in Chianti vs Chianti Classico

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Chianti: 70; Chianti Classico: 80

121
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What is the blend of Solaia? Tignanello?

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Solaia: 75 CS / 20 Sangio / 5 CF; Tignanello: 85 Sangio + CS / CF

122
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What is the name of the historic Biondi-Santi estate

A

Tenuta Greppo

123
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Style of wine permitted under Cannellino di Frascati DOCG

A

Late Harvest W (min 35 g/l RS)

124
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In what region is Todi DOC? What is the grape of Todi DOC white?

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Umbria; Grechetto

125
Q

Traditional wood for vin santo production

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Chestnut (> oxidation / > oak tannins)

126
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Which DOCG of Tuscany permits reds made from 85% Cabernet & Merlot?

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Suvereto DOCG (min 85% CS / MRT); ***varietal CS, Merlot, Sangiovese permitted

127
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Procanico is a synonym of what grape?

A

Trebbiano Toscano

128
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Wines from the Island of Giglio can producer under what DOC?

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Ansonica Costa dell’Argentario DOC

129
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What is the major red grape of Montefalco DOC?

A

Sangiovese (60-70% of blend)

130
Q

Cesanese appellations of Lazio

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C del Piglio DOCG, C di Affile DOC, C di Olevano Romano DOC

131
Q

Maximum elevation for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

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500m (600m if receives pm sun)

132
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Who produces “Rubesco”? What is the appellation?

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Lungarotti; Torgiano Rosso Rsva DOCG

133
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Lungarotti is a producer associated with what appellation? Top wine?

A

Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG (Umbria); Rubesco (Vigna Monticchio)

134
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What does Sassicaia mean?

A

Stony field

135
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Rest of Central:

136
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Who defines the Chianti blend? In what year?

A

Ricasoli in 1872

137
Q

What are the top 2 most planted grapes of Italy?

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1 Sangiovese, #2 Pinot Grigio, #3 Trebbiano, #4 Glera, #5 Montepulciano

138
Q

Province of Montalcino

139
Q

Antinori’s winery in Umbria

A

Castello della Sala (Umbria IGT)

140
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What % of grapes must be dried for the production of Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG?

141
Q

Vernaccia Nera is a synonym for what grape?

A

Grenache! (aka Cannonau); ***Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG & I Terreni di Sanseverino

142
Q

When can Rosso di Montalcino be released?

A

Sep 1, 1st yr

143
Q

Name 2 single-vineyard Brunellos

A

Altesino “Montesoli” (the 1st in 1975), Il Poggione “Vigna Paganelli”, Ciacci Piccolomini “Pianrosso”, Casanuova di Neri “Cerretalto”

144
Q

What was the 1st Tuscan appellation to legally permit Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend? When?

A

Carmignano DOC; 1975 b/c sep DOC (prev under Chianti Montalbano)

145
Q

Predominent soil of Lazio

146
Q

What is the miniimum % Sangiovese required in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG? Max % whites?

A

min 70%; max 5% W

147
Q

What appellation is Masseto produced under? Ornellaia?

A

Masseto: Toscana IGT; Ornellaia: Bolgheri Superiore DOC

148
Q

What is Tuscany’s “Gold Coast”?

A

the Maremma

149
Q

In Italy, the Bonifica Integrale refers to what?

A

Mussollini’s drainage of the marshes (Tuscany, but other areas too), b/g 1930s

150
Q

Which Brunellogate scandal vintage was confiscated?

A

2003 (confiscated in 2008)

151
Q

Who produces “Il Poggio”?

A

Castello di Monsanto (Chianti Classico)

152
Q

What is unique about the production of Vin Santo that contributes to its nutty / oxdiative characterstic?

A

Barrel is sealed & not topped up

153
Q

Rose from the Carmignano area are produced under what DOC?

A

Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC

154
Q

What is Italy’s first Super Tuscan? What year?

A

Sassicaia; 1968 (produced 1948-1967 for private consumption)

155
Q

What is Sangiovese called in Montepulciano

A

Prugnolo Gentile

156
Q

Blending requirements for Chianti DOCG “Colli Senesi”

A

min 75% Sangiovese & no white grapes

157
Q

Ornellaia’s second wine

A

Le Serre Nuove (young vines)

158
Q

Where would you find the “Conca d’Oro”?

A

Top area of production in Chianti Classico (Greve in Chianti, w/i Panzano)

159
Q

What is the name of the attic or area where Vin Santo is stored?

A

Vinsantaia (Fruttaio in Amarone!)

160
Q

Orvieto soil

161
Q

What year is the Brunellogate scandal?

A

2008 (aka Brunellopoli)

162
Q

Which Chianti Classico commune is highest in elevation?

A

Gaiole in Chianti

163
Q

What is the grape of the Frascati appellations of Lazio? What % of it is mandatory?

A

min 70% Malvasia del Lazio / Malvasia di Candia

164
Q

Which 2 rivers border Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?

A

Ombrone R (W / N) & Orcia R (S)

165
Q

What is a major contributor to volatile acidity and why do you see it so often in Italian wines?

A

Result of extended barrel maturation!

166
Q

Why does Emidio Pepe choose to produce under Montepulciano d’Abruzzo instead of the Colline Teramane DOCG?

A

DOCG mandates min 1 year in oak & Pepe’s wines are done 100% in cement

167
Q

What is the minimum % alcohol and aging for Chianti Classico Annata, Riserva & Gran Selezione

A

Annata (normale): 12% abv & 12 mo (from Oct 1)
Rsva: 12.5% abv & 24 mo (incl 3 mo bottle)
Gran Selezione: 13% abv & 30 mo from Jan 1 (incl 3 mo bottle)

168
Q

Maximum elevation for Chianti Classico

169
Q

Of Chianti Classico’s two provinces of production, which one contains the majority of the region’s vineyards?

A

Siena (41,400ha) vs Fl’s 30,400ha

170
Q

What 4 communes of Chianti Classico are located wholly within Chianti Classico? (The original 4 communes of production)

A

Firenze: Greve
Siena: Castellina, Gaiole, Radda

171
Q

What geographical feature marks the eastern boundary of Chianti Classico?

A

E: Monti del Chianti
N: Greve River
W: Pesa R, Elsa R
S: Ombrone R, Arbia R

172
Q

3 major soil types of Chianti Classico

A

Galestro: clay & schist; Albarese: clay limestone (calcareous marl - same as Albariza!); Macigno: sandstone

173
Q

What is the climate of Chianti Classico?

A

Continental

174
Q

Chianti’s local name for Sanviovese

A

Sangioveto

175
Q

What is the historic Chianti blend developed by Barone Ricasoli in the 1800s?

A

70% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo, 15% Malvasia Bianca

176
Q

What is the smallest Chianti DOCG subzone?

177
Q

What Chianti DOCG subzone overlaps parts of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano & Brunello di Montalcino DOCGs?

A

Colli Senesi <3

178
Q

Who won more territority in the Chianti rooster race? Florence or Siena

A

Florence; (but Siena has > Chianti Classico)

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