Central Italy Flashcards
Who produces Il Blu?
Brancaia
Who produces Le Pergole Torte?
Montevertine
Who produces Mormoreto?
Nippozano. (owned by Frescobaldi)
Who produces Camartina?
Querciabella
Who pruduces Vigorello?
San Felice
Who produces Ceparello?
Isola e Olena
What are the two important soils of Chianti Classico DOCG?
Galestra (soft marl), and Albarese (sandstone schist/clay)
What is the aging requirement for Chianti Riserva DOCG? What village has the strictest (most specific) aging requirements for Riserva?
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%.
What are the aging requirements for Carmignano, and Carmignano Riserva?
Normale: 8 months min in Oak or Chestnut. Riserva: 12 months min in Oak or Chestnut.
Name 4 clones of Sangiovese used in Tuscany.
Prugnolo Gentile (Vino Nobile), Grosso/Brunello (Brunello), Morellino (Scansano), and Sangioveto (Chianti). Also has the name Niellucio in Corsica
What are the aging requirements for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Normale?
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.?
In Suvereto DOCG, what varietals are allowed to be varietally labeled?
Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot. Sangiovese. 85% (EU) rule applies.
What are the major grapes of Rosso di Val di Cornia DOCG?
40% min Sangiovese. 60% Max combined: Cab Sauv + Merlot. 20% ‘other’ red grapes of Tuscany, however Aleatico is specifically dis-allowed.
HARD: What is the southernmost DOCG of Tuscany?
Morellino di Scansano. It is in the Groseto Provincia.
What is the name of the traditional barrel for Vin Santo in Tuscany? What is it’s size?
Caratelli. They are typically in between 50-225 Liters. They can go as large as 500 Liters though.
Name 2 clones of Lambrusco.
There are 3 that I’ve found: Grasparosa, Salamino, Sorbara.
What are the minimum ABV for Romagna Albana DOCG Passito, and Passito Riserva?
Passito: 17% min ABV, 12.5% acquired. Passito Riserva: 24% min ABV, 4-11% acquired.
What styles of wine are made in Offida DOCG?
Bianco Pignolleto (85%), Bianco Passerina (85%), and Rosso (85% min Montepulciano)
Hard: What are the differences between Conero DOCG & Offida Rosso DOCG?
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.
What is the newest DOCG of Marche?
Offida. Added in 2011. The two Verdicchios were added in 2009.
What styles of wine are produced in Vernaccia di Serrapatrona DOCG?
Sparklnig red only! 85% Vernaccia Nero (40% must be dried first). The wines can be either Secco, or Dolce.
What is the aging requirement of Verdicchio di Matellica DOCG?
18 months min aging.
What is the aging requirement of Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva?
18 months min aging. 6 months min in bottle.
What styles of wine are made in Serrepatrona DOC? What is the varietal?
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.
