Central Italy Flashcards
Central Italy wine regions
Tuscany Marche Abruzzo Umbria Latium
Tuscany Location
Ligurian Sea west
Apennine Mountains foothills east
Tuscany Climate
Maritime-influenced on the cost
Continental inland
Tuscany White grape
Vernaccia
Tuscany red grapes
Sangiovese
Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Minimum ammount of Sangiovese in Chianti
70%
Minimum ammount of Sangiovese in Chianti Classico
80%
20% Canaiolo, colorino, cabernet and/or merlot
Chianti Classico DOCG soil
Galestro- soft marl-like soil
Sandstone
What is Galestro
Soft marl-like soil
Minimum ammount of Sangiovese in Brunello di Montalcino
100% Sangiovese Grosso (Locally called Brunello)
Brunello di Montalcino soil
Clay and marine sediments at lower elevation
Galestro at higher elevation
Brunello di Montalcino location
slopes around the hill town of Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino aging/selling laws
5 years aging
Minimum 2 years in wood, plus 4 months in bottle
Can’t be sold before January 1st of the 5th year of harvest
(Reserva 6 years aging. 2 years in wood, plus 6 months in bottle)
youngest you can get now is 2018
Marches Climate
Mediterranean
Marches location
Eastern coast of Italy along the Adriatic Sea, extends westward to Apennine Mountains