Ch. 10: The Wines of Italy Flashcards
The Sommelier Prep Course: An Introduction to the Wines, Beers, and Spirits of the World Michael Gibson
What is the term for
a dessert wine produced by the recioto method?
Passito
Veneto
Top two grapes?
Top White Grape:
Pinot Grigio
Top Red Grape:
Corvina
How much Wine do Italians cosume?
20 Gallons per person per year.
Chianti DOCG
This appelation is made up of how many zones?
(Tuscany)
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.
Nebbiolo
What are its characteristics?
Extremely Tannic, Acidic, Full-Bodied, High in Alcohol
Flavors:
Brooding Dark Fruit
Wet Earth, Truffle, Oil, Violets, Star Anise
Name the two most important Red Grapes in Tuscany.
Sangiovese
Cabernet Sauvignon
What are Super Tuscans?
Tuscany IGT Appelation Wine
Most grapes are French in origin
Were produced in unclassified areas from unathorized grapes
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?
Indicazione Geografica Tipica
IGT
Didnt fit into strict and tradional classifications.
Moscato
Why do they tend to be low in alcohol?
What are its flavor characteristics?
Natural residual sugar is left in Moscato by stopping fermentation early.
Flavors:
Ripe tropical fruit, Stone fruit, Soapy scent.
Most elite of the classifications?
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
What is the term for
Frothy and/or Carbonated
Spumante
How much Sangiovese must make up a Chianti DOCG wine?
(Tuscany)
Sangiovese must make up at least
75 - 100%
of Chianti DOCG wine.
Name three more Notable Piedmont Grapes.
(Besides Moscato and Nebiollo.)
White Grape:
Cortese
Red Grape:
Barbera
Dolcetto
What is the Center for wine production in Piedmont?
Town of Asti and Alba.
Name two styles of wine that are widely exported from Asti?
Sweet, soft, sparkling wines that can be labled either
Asti DOCG
Moscato d’Asti DOCG
Second highest classification and stricter than IGT or Vino da Tavola?
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
DOC:
“area of controlled origin”
traditional winemaking regions
traditional grapes and techniques
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
“little brown one”
Region where the most powerful and longlived Sangioveses originate from.
What are the regions restrictions?
Aging restriction of 4 years before being released.
2 years must be in wood.
Must be 100% Brunello Grapes.
Name the four quality classifications under DOC Law?
Highest quality to Lowest quality.
Strictest to Loose Restrictions
- Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
DOCG
- Denominazione di Origine Controllata
DOC
- Indicazione Geografica Tipica
IGT
- Vino da tavola
What kind of Wine does Piedmont Produce?
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.
What are the two major grapes of Piedmont?
Top White Grape:
Moscato (Muscat)
Top Red Grape:
Nebbiolo
2 producer of wine in the world?
Who is the
Italy,
making 1.3 billion gallons of wine each year.
One reason Italian Wine goes well with food?
Higher Acidic Levels
Bring out a meals great potential.
Corvina
Characteristics for Corvina in the Valpolicella region?
(Veneto)
Acidic & Full-Bodied
Flavors:
Red Fruit
Smoky
Corvina is often dried to concentrate its flavor, tannin, and sugar content.
Sangiovese
What are its characteristics?
Sangiovese produces:
Medium/Full-Bodied
Flavors:
Earthy
Citrus
Spice
Dried Cherries
Veneto’s widely grown grape varietal is the
Pinot Grigio
What are its characteristics?
Lean & Acidic
Not aged in oak but rather in Stainless Steel tanks.
Flavors:
Green Apple
Citrus
Minerals
What is the Chianti Classico DOCG?
(Tuscany)
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”
Three regions exporting the bulk of Italian premium Wine?
Piedmont
Tuscany
Veneto
Guess who exports the most Wine to the U.S?
Italy
Majority of Wine production is made by thousands of local producers.
Throughout Italy there are _______
registered vineyards?
900,000
Registered vineyards in Italy
Vino de Tavola
New regulations forbid this category from?
Listing:
Grape Varieties
Regions of Origin
Posting VIntage Dates
What are the two most important appellations in Piedmont?
Barolo DOCG
Barbaresco DOCG
Are both found the the hills of Alba.
What is the only varietal allowed in the appelation region of Asti?
Moscato Grapes
Wines being produced from Asti will be 100% from Moscato Grapes.
What is the recioto process?
(Veneto)
Before fermentation grapes are dried out like raisins.
They get crushed once most of the grapes water content has been lost.
