Central & South Italy 15.10.23 Flashcards
What kind of wines are produced in Falerno del Massico DOC
White wines from min 85% Falanghina
Red wines from min 60% Aglianico and max 40% Piedirosso
Varietal Primitivo wines with min 85%
What ageing is required in Taurasi DOCG and Taurasi Riserva
Taurasi aged for min 3 years, 1 in wood
Riserva aged for min 4 years, 18 months in wood
Which DOCG of Campania is allowed to make Metodo Clasico Sparkling wines
Greco di Tufo|
Min 85% Greco, Max 15% Coda di Volpe, 36 months ageing
What are the DOCG’s of Apulia
Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva DOCG
Castel del Monte Nero d’Troia Riserva DOCG
Castel del Monte Bombino Nero DOCG
Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG
Which DOCG of Puglia (and Italy) is exclusively dedicated to rose wines
Castel del Monte Bombino Nero DOCG|
Min 90% Bombino Nero grape used for these rose wines
What is the difference in Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva and Castel del Monte Nero d’Troia Riserva DOCG
Rosso Riserva DOCG stipulated minimum 65% Nero d’Troia grape, while Nero d’Troia Riserva needs min 90% of the grape.
Which grape is used in red and rose wines of Ciro DOC in Calabria
Gaglioppo; thick skinned, genetically linked to Sangiovese
Which 2 DOC’s of sicily use mainly Nerello Mascalese for their red wines
Etna DOC
Faro DOC
Which grape is also known as Nerello Mantellato
Nerello Cappuccio
What are the sweet wine appellations of Sicily
Moscato di Notto DOC
Moscato di Siracusa DOC
Moscato di Pantelleria DOC
Malvasia delle Lipari DOC
What is the common issue encountered with Cannonau di Sardinia wines
Premature Oxidation
What are the subzones of Cannonau di Sardinia
Classico
Oliena
Capo Ferrato
Jerzu
What objectives did Colorino and Canaiolo achieve when blended with Sangiovese
Colorino - to add colour and power| Canaiolo - to soften Sangiovese’s hard attack and give floral, softer aromas
What is the minimum alcohol required in Chianti & Chianti Riserva
Chianti - 11.5%| Chianti Riserva - 12%
Which subzones of Chianti need 12% alcohol for Normale
Colli Fiorentini
Colli Senesi
Montespertoli
Rufina
Which subzones specify min 6 months wood ageing for Chianti Riserva
Colli Fiorentini Riserva
Rufina Riserva
What are the two common soil types in Chianti Classico
Galestro - soft friable marl like soil| Albarese - sandstone soils
What are the communes of Chianti Classico
In Siena:-
Radda
Gaiole
Castellina
Castelnuove Berrardenga
Poggibonsi
In Firenze:-
Greve
Barberino (Val d’Elsa)
San Casciano (Val di Pesa)
Tavernelle (Val di Pesa)
Which classification of Chianti Classico is limited to only estate fruit
Gran Selezione
Which other DOCG overlaps Brunello di Montalcino
Chianti Colli Senesi
Which DOC is applicable for super Tuscan style wines with international grapes and blends in Brunello di Montalcino
Sant Antimo DOC
What grape variety and style of wine is produced in Moscadello di Montalcino
Min 85% Moscato Bianco| White still, sparkling and late harvest wines produced
What are the min alc, ageing and yields required for Morellino di Scansano
Morellino - 12.5%, 6 months ageing, 9 tons/ha| Riserva - 13%, 2 years ageing, 1 in wood, 9 tons/ha
Which Chianti Region does Carmignano DOCG overlap
Chianti Montalbano
What are the varietals needed for Val di Cornia DOCG reds
Min 40% Sangiovese
Max 60% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
Max 20% others
Which grapes are used for Bolgheri DOC white wines
Vermentino - 70% max
Sauvignon - 40% max
Trebbiano Toscano - 40% max
Others - 30% max
Varietal Vermentino and Sauvignon Blanc also permitted
What are the grapes used and ageing requirements in Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC
Min 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, Max 20% others| Min 2 years ageing, 18 months in 225 L barriques
What is the name given to Trebbiano Toscano in Umbria (Orvieto)
Procanico
Within which other DOC zone does Lago di Corbara DOC of Umbria lies
Orvieto DOC
What is the minimum ageing required for Sagrantino di Montefalco
37 months minimum, at least 12 in wood and 4 in bottle
What are the DOCG’s of Umbria
Sagrantino di Montefalco| Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
What are the climatic differences in Verdicchio from Matelica and Castelli di Jesi
Castelli di Jesi is on adriatic coast with maritime influence from sea, fuller and rounder wines
Matelica is inland and higher altitude, sharper and focused wines
What grapes are used and style of wines produced in Vernaccia di Serrapatrona DOCG
Vernaccia Nera - a red grape distinct fom Vernaccia white
Dry and sweet sparkling red wines are produced
Min 40% passito grapes are to be used in the production
What kind of wines are produced in Terre Tollesi
White wines in varietal styles from Pecorino and Passerina grapes
Red wines based on min 95% Montepulciano
Sparkling wines from min 60% Chardonnay
What are the DOCG’s of Lazio
Frascati Superiore DOCG
Cannelino di Frascati DOCG
Cesanese del Piglio DOCG
What kind of wines are produced in Cesanese del Piglio DOCG
Cesanese based spicy, peppery red wines
Who makes Pithos Bianco and Pithos Rosso - Amphorae aged wines in Sicily
COS - in Cerasuolo di Vittoria.
Made from Nero d’Avola and Grecanico
Which producer in Sicily produce Mile de Una Notte Red and Ben Rye Sweet wines
Donnafugata
Who makes Vigneto Bellavista, San Lorenzo and La Casuccia single vineyard wines in Chianti Classico
Castello di Ama
Which producer crafted the first single vineyard Brunello called Montosoli
Altesino
