Ch 28 Flashcards
Lazio Describes
south of Tuscany
Frascati DOC- south of Rome
-cooled by altitude and small lakes
Malvasia and Trebbiano unoaked med to high acid, citrus fruit
Malvasia is floral and orange blossom
describe Umbria
climate continental w/o Mediterranean influence
WHITE; Orieto DOC- Grechetto and Trebbiano
lt body, M-H acid, ripe grapefruit, peach, stainless, cool fermentation
RED: Sagrantino di monefako DOCG- thick skinned grapes
what are the appellations in the coastal region of Tuscany?
1) Toscana IGT
- high quality international varietals
- somtimes s/ italian blends
2) Bolgheri DOC
- permits wine made from entirely non-Italian varieties
Describe the coast region of Tuscany
- relatively flat coastal, cooled by sea breeze
- Bordeaux black
- supper ___ not eligible for PDO, turining point for Italian wines
- High quality wine from International Varieties-sometimes w/ Italian IGT
Vino Nobile di Montepulcino DOCG
Southern Tuscany
Blends Sangiovese w/ other permitted varieties
2 years min age
-can be classified to DOC in poor vintage years
-Ross Di ____ DOC
Brunello di Montaclcino DOCG
must 100 percent sangiovese min age 5 years 2 of which in oak -can be de classified to DOC in poor vintage years Rossodi \_\_\_ DOC
describe climate of Southern Tuscany?
Lower altitude warmer climate, cool maritime breezes from SW can moderate temp
-intense fuller bodied than from Chanti
what are the DOCGs in southern Tuscany
Brunello di montalcino DOCG
Vino di Monte pulciano DOCG
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
aged 24 months at least 3 months in bottle
Gran Selezion highest designation is 6 mts longer
describe chianti classico DOCG
is its own DOCG and not a sub zone
-vineyard at high altitude
slowly ripening = high acid, high herbal aroma
-aged 12 months before released to market
no stipulation for oak ageing - in practice majority of time is in oak
describe chianti classico DOCG reserva
24 months and 3 month of that in bottle
Describe chianti classico DOCG grand reserva
aged 30 months
describe Chanti
foot hills of Apennies Between Pisa, Florence, adn Siena
- divided into 7 sub zones
- sangiovese dominate grape
- often blended with other black grapes, french and Italian
- greater region = DOCG on label
eg: rutina DOCG and ___ dolli semesi DOCG
describe Sangiovese in Tuscany
high acid high tannin late ripened, needs warm climate red cherries plum, dried herbs usually aged to soften tannin spicy flavors, small barrels and aged develops meaty gamy aged in larger casks
Describe Tuscany
NW central Italy, stretches western central coast
3 parts:
1) chanti North
2) southern Tuscany- hills and flat lands
3) coastal plains
sangiovese dominate most prestigious grape
What are the grape growing regions of Central Italy
West North Tuscany (thigh front) West South Lazio (knee) Middle Umbria East north Mache (Thigh back) East south Abruzzo (back of knee)
describe the climate and grape growing in Central Italy
South of Po river
- region Dominated by Apennie Mts which run the length of the peninsula
- grapes planted on hillside and valley
- altitude moderates hot climate
- coastal regions benefit from cooling sea breezes
Describe Marche
eastern side of Appennies
VERDICCHIO- dei Castelli di jes DOC
*WHITE: high acid, green apple, lemon, fennel almonds
many are simple, fruity
age: honeyed almond w/ bottle aging
*RED Blend: montepulciano and Sangiovese- Best Conero DOCG
Describe Abruzzo
Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOC
-High in color and tannin
med acid
black plum, cherry
made simple and fruity w/o oak aging mainly
concentrated examples spend short time in oak
What are the grape growing regions of Central Italy?
West north- Tuscany (thigh front) West South- Lazio (Knee) Middle- Umbria East North- Mache (thigh back) East South- Abruzzo (back of knee)
