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Ch. 10: The Wines of Italy Flashcards

The Sommelier Prep Course: An Introduction to the Wines, Beers, and Spirits of the World Michael Gibson

1
Q

What is the term for

a dessert wine produced by the recioto method?

A

Passito

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Veneto

Top two grapes?

A

Top White Grape:

Pinot Grigio

Top Red Grape:

Corvina

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3
Q

How much Wine do Italians cosume?

A

20 Gallons per person per year.

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Chianti DOCG

This appelation is made up of how many zones?

(Tuscany)

A

Chianti DOCG

Has 7 zones all of which are designated DOCG Appellations.

If a Chianti DOCG label doesnt state a zone than those grapes came from more than one zone.

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Nebbiolo

What are its characteristics?

A

Extremely Tannic, Acidic, Full-Bodied, High in Alcohol

Flavors:

Brooding Dark Fruit

Wet Earth, Truffle, Oil, Violets, Star Anise

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Name the two most important Red Grapes in Tuscany.

A

Sangiovese

Cabernet Sauvignon

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What are Super Tuscans?

A

Tuscany IGT Appelation Wine

Most grapes are French in origin

Were produced in unclassified areas from unathorized grapes

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This category of wine was established for wines that couldnt be categorized in DOCG, DOC, or Vino de Tavola.

These Wines are made with modern techniques, non-traditional grapes and blends.

Which category is it?

A

Indicazione Geografica Tipica

IGT

Didnt fit into strict and tradional classifications.

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Moscato

Why do they tend to be low in alcohol?

What are its flavor characteristics?

A

Natural residual sugar is left in Moscato by stopping fermentation early.

Flavors:

Ripe tropical fruit, Stone fruit, Soapy scent.

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Most elite of the classifications?

A

Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

DOCG:

“area of controlled and guaranteed origin”

Strict production standards

winemaking techinque/grape approval

severe restrisction on yield

Labatory testing/sensory analysis

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What is the term for

Frothy and/or Carbonated

A

Spumante

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12
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How much Sangiovese must make up a Chianti DOCG wine?

(Tuscany)

A

Sangiovese must make up at least

75 - 100%

of Chianti DOCG wine.

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13
Q

Name three more Notable Piedmont Grapes.

(Besides Moscato and Nebiollo.)

A

White Grape:

Cortese

Red Grape:

Barbera

Dolcetto

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What is the Center for wine production in Piedmont?

A

Town of Asti and Alba.

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15
Q

Name two styles of wine that are widely exported from Asti?

A

Sweet, soft, sparkling wines that can be labled either

Asti DOCG

Moscato d’Asti DOCG

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16
Q

Second highest classification and stricter than IGT or Vino da Tavola?

A

Denominazione di Origine Controllata

DOC:

“area of controlled origin”

traditional winemaking regions

traditional grapes and techniques

17
Q

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

“little brown one”

Region where the most powerful and longlived Sangioveses originate from.

What are the regions restrictions?

A

Aging restriction of 4 years before being released.

2 years must be in wood.

Must be 100% Brunello Grapes.

18
Q

Name the four quality classifications under DOC Law?

Highest quality to Lowest quality.

Strictest to Loose Restrictions

A
  1. Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

DOCG

  1. Denominazione di Origine Controllata

DOC

  1. Indicazione Geografica Tipica

IGT

  1. Vino da tavola
19
Q

What kind of Wine does Piedmont Produce?

A

Produce single varietal wines.

The unique Terrior of this classified region is translated into the SINGLE VARIETAL WINE.

Home to the most DOC and DOCG appleations.

20
Q

What are the two major grapes of Piedmont?

A

Top White Grape:

Moscato (Muscat)

Top Red Grape:

Nebbiolo

21
Q

2 producer of wine in the world?

Who is the

A

Italy,

making 1.3 billion gallons of wine each year.

22
Q

One reason Italian Wine goes well with food?

A

Higher Acidic Levels

Bring out a meals great potential.

23
Q

Corvina

Characteristics for Corvina in the Valpolicella region?

(Veneto)

A

Acidic & Full-Bodied

Flavors:

Red Fruit

Smoky

Corvina is often dried to concentrate its flavor, tannin, and sugar content.

24
Q

Sangiovese

What are its characteristics?

A

Sangiovese produces:

Medium/Full-Bodied

Flavors:

Earthy

Citrus

Spice

Dried Cherries

25
Q

Veneto’s widely grown grape varietal is the

Pinot Grigio

What are its characteristics?

A

Lean & Acidic

Not aged in oak but rather in Stainless Steel tanks.

Flavors:

Green Apple

Citrus

Minerals

26
Q

What is the Chianti Classico DOCG?

(Tuscany)

A

Located in central Chianti.

More restrictive than the rest of the zones.

Minumum of 85% Sangiovese.

Limited yields mandated.

May contain black rooster label on bottle.

“Gallo Negro”

27
Q

Three regions exporting the bulk of Italian premium Wine?

A

Piedmont

Tuscany

Veneto

28
Q

Guess who exports the most Wine to the U.S?

A

Italy

29
Q

Majority of Wine production is made by thousands of local producers.

Throughout Italy there are _______

registered vineyards?

A

900,000

Registered vineyards in Italy

30
Q

Vino de Tavola

New regulations forbid this category from?

A

Listing:
Grape Varieties

Regions of Origin

Posting VIntage Dates

31
Q

What are the two most important appellations in Piedmont?

A

Barolo DOCG

Barbaresco DOCG

Are both found the the hills of Alba.

32
Q

What is the only varietal allowed in the appelation region of Asti?

A

Moscato Grapes

Wines being produced from Asti will be 100% from Moscato Grapes.

33
Q

What is the recioto process?

(Veneto)

A

Before fermentation grapes are dried out like raisins.

They get crushed once most of the grapes water content has been lost.

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