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Central Italy Reds Flashcards

1
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What is Abruzzo’s most populated city?

A

Pescara

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Why is Montepulciano ideal for rosé production?

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The skins are highly pigmented and the juice is nearly pink

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Cepage for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?

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Min 85% Montepulciano

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4
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Aging requirement for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva?

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Min 2 years, with min 9 months in wood

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5
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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo notable producers?

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Valentini; Emidio Pepe; Tiberio; Illuminati

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6
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When was the Chianti zone expanded, and the original area given the name Chianti Classico?

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1930s

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Min Sangiovese percentage for Chianti DOCG?

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Min 70% Sangiovese

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What are the most well known of Chianti’s 7 sub zones?

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Rùfina, Colli Senesi, Colli Fiorentini

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When was Chianti originally delimited?

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1716

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Chianti Classico DOCG lies between what two cities?

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Florence and Siena

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What is the min Sangiovese percentage for Chianti Classico?

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Min 80% Sangiovese

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12
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What are the quality categories for Chianti Classico?

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Chinati Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

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What are the requirements for Chianti Classico Riserva?

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Aged min 24 months. Fuller and more complex with longer aging potential

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What are the requirements for Chianti Classico Gran Selezione?

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Exclusively estate grown grapes, aged min of 30 months, represents the best of the region

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Chianti Classico notable producers?

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Montevertine, Iconic, created Le Pergola Torte in 1977; Ricasoli; Monteraponi, Burgundian approach just outside of Radda; Castellare, Castellina, traditional; Fèlsina, Fontalloro & Rancia monovarietal Sangiovese

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16
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Where will you find Prugnolo Gentile?

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Synonym for Sangiovese in Montepulciano

17
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What is Sangiovese known as in Scansano?

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Morellino

18
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How long is Brunello di Montalcino Aged?

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Minimum 4 years, at least 2 of those in oak

19
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Brunello di Montalcino notable producers?

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Biondi-Santi, bottled first wine called Brunello in late 1800s; Il Marroneto, some of most traditional; Le Ragnaie, Burgundian techniques; Il Poggione, dates back to 1800, ripe, rich, structured; Case Base Soldera, produced outside of DOCG, cult, rich, saturated, concentrated; Poggio di Sotto; Podere Le Ripi

20
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What was the first vintage of Sassicaia released, in what year?

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The first vintage was 1968, released in 1972

21
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What is the name of the estate that produces Sassicaia?

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Tenuta San Guido

22
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What year did Bolgheri Sassicaia become a DOC?

A

2013

23
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What is the maximum percentage of Sangiovese or Syrah that can be in Bolgheri DOC reds?

A

Max 50% of either grape

24
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How long must Bolgheri Rosso DOC wines be aged?

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Minimum 1 year

25
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How long must Bolgheri Rosso Superiore DOC wines be aged?

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Minimum 2 years, with at least 1 in oak

26
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White Bolgheri DOC wine is typically based on what grape?

A

Vermentino

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Bolgheri DOC notable producers?

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Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, owned today by Frescobaldi’s; Fabio Motta; Le Macchiole, known for Paleo, considered one of world’s top CF; Michele Satta, focus on Sangiovese and Syrah; Grattamacco, one of appellations founding wineries; Podere Casellaccio, some of oldest vines in Bolgheri

28
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Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG produces sweet or dry wines?

A

Both, but primarily dry. Both versions must be 100% Sagrantino

29
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What is the aging requirement for Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG?

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Min 37 months, with 12 m in oak

30
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How long must the grapes for Montefalco Sagrantino Passito be air dried for?

A

Min 2 months. The wine must be aged a min of 37 months, but no oak aging is required

31
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Montefalco Sagrantino notable producers?

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Arnaldo Caprai, historic leader; Tabarrini, 1st estate to bottle single-vineyard Sagrantino; Antonelli San Marco, one of oldest estates, softer and refined style

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