Chapter 28 - Central Italy Flashcards
What are the main regions of Central Italy?
1) Tuscany
2) Umbria
3) Lazio
4) Marche
5) Abruzzo
What is the climate of Central Italy?
Hot climate moderated by the altitude of the hills and valleys of the Apennine Mountains. Coastal regions on both sides of the country benefit from cooling sea breezes.
What is the dominant grape of Tuscany?
Sangiovese
What are two sub-zones of Chianti that are known for the quality of their wines?
Chianti Rufina DOCG nd Chianti Colli Sensesi DOGC
Chianti Classico DOCG is a sub-zone of Chianti DOCG, True or False?
False. It’s vineyards are at higher altitudes than those of Chianti DOCG.
What are the ageing requirements of Chianti Classico DOCG and Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG?
Chianti Classico DOCG must be agedn for 12 months prior to release. Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG must be aged for 24 months of which at least three months must be spent bottle ageing.
What are the two best know appellations of Southern Tuscany?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG.
What are the ageing requirements of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?
Minimum ageing of five years before they are sold, two of which must be spent in oak.
What are “Super Tuscans”?
Wines from the coastal area that are made from international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon.
How are some Super Tuscans labelled?
Toscana IGT, and Bolgheri DOC
What is the climate of Umbria?
Similar to Tuscany but more continental without any influences from the Mediterranean.
What is Umbria best known for?
White wine Orvieto DOC, which is a blend of Grechetto, Trebbiano and some additional local grapes.
What is the best known wine of Lazio?
Frascati DOC, a blend of Malvasia and Trebbiano
What is the best known wine from Marche?
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC, made with Verdicchio grapes.
What is the best known wine from Abruzzo?
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC, made with the black variety Montepulciano (no relation to the town of Montepulciano in Tuscany)
