D3 Italy: Intro Flashcards
What are the 10 most planted grape varieties in Italy?
Sangiovese Pinot Grigio Trebbiano Glera Montepulciano Catarratto Merlot Chardonnay Primitivo Barbara
How did the style of winemaking change in the 1980s and 1990s?
Introduction of the use of new French oak barriques
Who was the first to attempt to legally define a wine production area? Where? When?
Central Tuscany, including Chianti
Grand Duke Casino III de’Medici
1976
When did the DOC system first take effect?
1967 vintage
Give an example of a wine that did not conform to the DOC regulations in Chianti Classico and had to be labeled Vino da Tavola.
Le Pergole Torte from Montevertine estate in Chianti Classico
It was 100% Sangiovese
When was the DOCG category created? When was it actually used in practice?
At the time of the DOC being established in 1967
Eventually used in practice in 1980
What does superiore on the label indicate?
Wines with a higher minimum alcohol level, typically 0.5% ABV higher
What does riserva on the label indicate?
The one that has had longer aging. At least two years for red ones. At least one year for white ones. Some individual DOC/DOCG specify that all or part of this needs to be in oak
When was the I GT category introduced?
1992
What does Abboccato mean?
Demi-sec
What does Novello mean?
Wines made and intended to be drunk soon after the harvest
What is vendemmia tardives?
Late harvest
What is the average size of Vineyard holdings?
2 ha
With many growers taking their fruit to co-ops, merchants or large companies
Name the top five largest wine companies.
Caviro Cantine Riunite Gripping Italiano Vini Santa Margherita Zonin
Who/what is Caviro?
A giant co-op operating in seven regions and processing more than 10% of all Italian wine grapes
