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Central Italy Flashcards

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Who produces Il Blu?

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Brancaia

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Who produces Le Pergole Torte?

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Montevertine

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Who produces Mormoreto?

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Nippozano. (owned by Frescobaldi)

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4
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Who produces Camartina?

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Querciabella

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5
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Who pruduces Vigorello?

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San Felice

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Who produces Ceparello?

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Isola e Olena

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What are the two important soils of Chianti Classico DOCG?

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Galestra (soft marl), and Albarese (sandstone schist/clay)

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What is the aging requirement for Chianti Riserva DOCG? What village has the strictest (most specific) aging requirements for Riserva?

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2 years min total aging. Senisi. They require 8 months in Oak + 4 months in bottle. They also have the highest min ABV for Riserva at 13%.

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What are the aging requirements for Carmignano, and Carmignano Riserva?

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Normale: 8 months min in Oak or Chestnut. Riserva: 12 months min in Oak or Chestnut.

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Name 4 clones of Sangiovese used in Tuscany.

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Prugnolo Gentile (Vino Nobile), Grosso/Brunello (Brunello), Morellino (Scansano), and Sangioveto (Chianti). Also has the name Niellucio in Corsica

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What are the aging requirements for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Normale?

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24 months minimum aging. Producers have three options: (1) 24 months in wood. (2) 18 months in wood + 6 months ‘other’. (3) 12 months in wood, + 6 months ‘other’, + 6 months bottle. What can other can include? glass pipes, concrete vessels, steel, etc.?

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In Suvereto DOCG, what varietals are allowed to be varietally labeled?

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Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot. Sangiovese. 85% (EU) rule applies.

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What are the major grapes of Rosso di Val di Cornia DOCG?

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40% min Sangiovese. 60% Max combined: Cab Sauv + Merlot. 20% ‘other’ red grapes of Tuscany, however Aleatico is specifically dis-allowed.

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HARD: What is the southernmost DOCG of Tuscany?

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Morellino di Scansano. It is in the Groseto Provincia.

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What is the name of the traditional barrel for Vin Santo in Tuscany? What is it’s size?

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Caratelli. They are typically in between 50-225 Liters. They can go as large as 500 Liters though.

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16
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Name 2 clones of Lambrusco.

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There are 3 that I’ve found: Grasparosa, Salamino, Sorbara.

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What are the minimum ABV for Romagna Albana DOCG Passito, and Passito Riserva?

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Passito: 17% min ABV, 12.5% acquired. Passito Riserva: 24% min ABV, 4-11% acquired.

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What styles of wine are made in Offida DOCG?

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Bianco Pignolleto (85%), Bianco Passerina (85%), and Rosso (85% min Montepulciano)

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Hard: What are the differences between Conero DOCG & Offida Rosso DOCG?

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Both are 85% min Montepulciano. Only other varietal allowed in Conero is Sangiovese. Offida allows other non-aromatic reds. ABV are different: Offida (12.5%), Conero (13%). Aging is different both are 24 months min aging, but Offida requires 12 months in wood, and 3 months in bottle, Conero has no specifics. Max Yields are different too 9 tons/ha for Conero, 8.5 tons/ha for Offida, but I don’t think this is important.

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What is the newest DOCG of Marche?

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Offida. Added in 2011. The two Verdicchios were added in 2009.

21
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What styles of wine are produced in Vernaccia di Serrapatrona DOCG?

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Sparklnig red only! 85% Vernaccia Nero (40% must be dried first). The wines can be either Secco, or Dolce.

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What is the aging requirement of Verdicchio di Matellica DOCG?

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18 months min aging.

23
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What is the aging requirement of Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva?

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18 months min aging. 6 months min in bottle.

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What styles of wine are made in Serrepatrona DOC? What is the varietal?

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Still dry reds only. 85% min Vernaccia Nera. Same boundaries as Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG. The DOCG is for sparkling wines, the DOC is for still wines.

25
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Name all 8 DOC of Abruzzi.

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Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Abruzzo, Cortoguerra, Ortuga, Terre Tollesi (aka Tullum), Villamagna.

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What is the sole DOCG of Abruzzi?

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colli Teramane DOCG

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What are the aging requirements of the above DOCG for Normale, and Riserva?

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Normale: 24 months min aging, 12 months min wood (Oak or Chestnut), 6 months in bottle. Riserva: 36 months min aging, 12 months wood (Oak or Chestnut), 6 months bottle.

28
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What is Bombino Bianco also known as?

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Trebbiano (of Trebbiano d’Abruzzo)

29
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Who is the sole producer of Torgiano Riserva DOCG? What is the main varietal, and its minimum amount?

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Lungarotti. 70% min Sangiovese.

30
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What is the main varietal of Montefalco Bianco?

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Grechetto. Min 50%.

31
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What DOC is shared between Lazio & Umbria?

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Orvieto

32
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What DOC is shared between Tuscany & Liguria?

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Colli di Luni

33
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Name the DOCG of Lazio and their primary grapes.

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There are 3: Frascati Superiore (Malvasia di Candia & Malvasi di Lazio, 70% min combined) - Canellino di Frascati (Malvasia di Candia & Malvasia di Lazio, 70% min combined) - Cesanese del Piglo (Cesanese di Affile & Cesanese Comune, 90% min combined)

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What is the major difference between Frascati Superiore DOCG, and Cannellino di Frascati DOCG?

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Cannellino di Frascati is for sweet whites only. 35 min g/l RS. Min ABV is also 0.5% higher in Cannellino Frascati at 12.5% min ABV.

35
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What is the min ABV for Cesanese del Piglio DOCG Riserva?

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14% min ABV (one of the highest for dry wines in Italy?). Also requires 20 months min aging with 6 months min in bottle.

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What is the name of the traditional bottle of Chianti?

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Fiasco. These are the straw wrapped bottles.

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What is Occhio di Pernice? Where is it allowed?

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It is a Rosso, or Rosato style of Vin Santo, traditional in Tuscany.

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