Central Italy Reds Flashcards
What is Abruzzo’s most populated city?
Pescara
Why is Montepulciano ideal for rosé production?
The skins are highly pigmented and the juice is nearly pink
Cepage for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?
Min 85% Montepulciano
Aging requirement for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva?
Min 2 years, with min 9 months in wood
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo notable producers?
Valentini; Emidio Pepe; Tiberio; Illuminati
When was the Chianti zone expanded, and the original area given the name Chianti Classico?
1930s
Min Sangiovese percentage for Chianti DOCG?
Min 70% Sangiovese
What are the most well known of Chianti’s 7 sub zones?
Rùfina, Colli Senesi, Colli Fiorentini
When was Chianti originally delimited?
1716
Chianti Classico DOCG lies between what two cities?
Florence and Siena
What is the min Sangiovese percentage for Chianti Classico?
Min 80% Sangiovese
What are the quality categories for Chianti Classico?
Chinati Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
What are the requirements for Chianti Classico Riserva?
Aged min 24 months. Fuller and more complex with longer aging potential
What are the requirements for Chianti Classico Gran Selezione?
Exclusively estate grown grapes, aged min of 30 months, represents the best of the region
Chianti Classico notable producers?
Montevertine, Iconic, created Le Pergola Torte in 1977; Ricasoli; Monteraponi, Burgundian approach just outside of Radda; Castellare, Castellina, traditional; Fèlsina, Fontalloro & Rancia monovarietal Sangiovese
Where will you find Prugnolo Gentile?
Synonym for Sangiovese in Montepulciano
What is Sangiovese known as in Scansano?
Morellino
How long is Brunello di Montalcino Aged?
Minimum 4 years, at least 2 of those in oak
Brunello di Montalcino notable producers?
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
What was the first vintage of Sassicaia released, in what year?
The first vintage was 1968, released in 1972
What is the name of the estate that produces Sassicaia?
Tenuta San Guido
What year did Bolgheri Sassicaia become a DOC?
2013
What is the maximum percentage of Sangiovese or Syrah that can be in Bolgheri DOC reds?
Max 50% of either grape
How long must Bolgheri Rosso DOC wines be aged?
Minimum 1 year
How long must Bolgheri Rosso Superiore DOC wines be aged?
Minimum 2 years, with at least 1 in oak
White Bolgheri DOC wine is typically based on what grape?
Vermentino
Bolgheri DOC notable producers?
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
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG produces sweet or dry wines?
Both, but primarily dry. Both versions must be 100% Sagrantino
What is the aging requirement for Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG?
Min 37 months, with 12 m in oak
How long must the grapes for Montefalco Sagrantino Passito be air dried for?
Min 2 months. The wine must be aged a min of 37 months, but no oak aging is required
Montefalco Sagrantino notable producers?
Arnaldo Caprai, historic leader; Tabarrini, 1st estate to bottle single-vineyard Sagrantino; Antonelli San Marco, one of oldest estates, softer and refined style
