Central Italy

Question 1

What are the wine growing regions of Central Italy?

Answer 1

Tuscany

Umbria

Latium

Marche

Abruzzo

Question 2

Soil of Brunello

Answer 2

Clay and marine sediment

Galestro (higher elevation)

Question 3

Appellations of Marches

Answer 3

Verdicchio is Matelica

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi

Question 4

Grapes of Marche

Answer 4

Verdicchio (dry, unoaked white)

Question 5

Aging requirements of Brunello?

Answer 5

Minimum 2 years in Slavonian oak plus 4 months in the bottle

May not be sold before January 1st of the 5th year after harvest

Question 6

Grapes of Brunello di Montalcino

Answer 6

100% Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello) (Dry, red)

Question 7

Soil of Chianti

Answer 7

Galestro (soft, marl-like)

Sandstone

Question 8

Grapes of Chianti Classico

Answer 8

Sangiovese (minimum 80%) (Dry, red)

Question 9

Grapes of Chianti

Answer 9

Sangiovese (min 70%) (dry, red)

Question 10

Appellations of Tuscany

Answer 10

Chianti

Chianti Classico

Brunello di Montalcino

Question 11

Grapes of Tuscany

Answer 11

Vernaccia

Sangiovese
Syrah
Cab Sauv
Merlot

Question 12

What bodies of water are near Tuscany?

Answer 12

Lugurian Sea to the West