DOC/G Quick Review Flashcards

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Montecarlo Rosso DOC

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Sangiovese-based

+ Canaiola, Merlot or Syrah

+ Ciliegiol, Colorino, CabSav, CabFranc, Malvasia Nera

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Montecarlo Bianco DOC

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Trebbiano-based + any combo or

3 French Grapes

Semillion, SavBlanc, Roussane, Pinto Grigio, Pinot Bianco Vermentino

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Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC

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Single Estate

CabSav + CabFranc 2 years / 1.5 oak

80/20% but usually 85/15%

sassi – gravely stone

Tenuta san Guido

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Bolgheri Rosso DOC

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founded for Whites and Rosés then Super Tuscan

CabSav, CabFranc, Merlot, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot

  • Rosso DOC*
  • Rosso Superiore DOC - 2y (1y)*
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Bolgheri Bianco DOC

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Vermentino

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Suvereto DOCG 2011

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4 Reds

1. CabSav Blend with Merlot

Varietal - Sangiovese, CabSav, Merlot

Riserva DOCG - 24m/18m oak

Alluvial sand to clay

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Val di Cornia Rosso DOCG

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Coastal Toscana - Same Zone as DOC

Sangiovese-Blend + CabSav &/or Merlot (max 60%)

Riserva: 2/1

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Elba Aleatico DOCG

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Aleatico

Must air dry 10 DAYS

Sweet Red Wine Passito

narrow terraced slopes

soils - wide range - volcanic, sedimentary, limestone, schist

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Montecucco DOC

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Across from Montalcino by Orcia River / Mt Amiata

  • Rosso (+riserva)* - Sangiovese
  • Rosato -* Sangiovese
  • Bianco* - Trebbiano

Montecucco Vermentino

Vin Santo

Marl, clay, stone

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Montecucco DOCG

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Across from Montalcino by Orcia River / Mt Amiata

Sangiovese: 90% - 1 yr wood

Riserva: 2y wood / 6m bottle

25 MGAs

Higher elevation, Wind

Marl, clay, stone

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Morellino di Scansano DOCG

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Always Sangiovese Varietal

+ Alicante, Ciliegiolo or Merlot

Riserva - 2/1

Shallow rocky soils: West has sandstone East has limestone

DROUGHT PROBLEMS

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Maremma Toscana DOC 2011

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Covers all Grosseto (huge)

IGT to DOC 2011

  • Rosso and Rosato* - Sangiovese-based
  • Bianco* - Trebbiano &/or Vermentino-base
  • Many styles includes* Vin Santo
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Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC

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overlaps** Chianti Montalbano **exact as Carmignano

Known for Vin Rupso (rosato - salasso)

“2nd wine” for Carmignano - no ageing

Exact same blend Sangiovese-based blend with CabSav/CabFranc (10% whites)

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Vin Santo Carmignano DOC

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same as Carmingnano

Trebbiano/Malvasia

VS OdP - Sangiovese

4 - 6 months air dried; 3 years ageing - Riserva - 4 years

Dry to sweet

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Carmignano DOCG

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overlaps Chianti Montalbano

Sangiovese-based with CabSav (maybe CabFranc)

Age - 2/8m - riserva 3/1

Famous for CabSav before Phylloxera

2nd wine Barco Reale di Carmignano - no ageing

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Chianti Classico DOCG

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Chianito Storico

LOWEST MAX YIELDS in Italy per ha and vine

Sangiovese (>80%)

Other: Canailo; Colorino; CabSav; Merlot

galestro and alberese

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What are the 3 Categories of Chianti Classico DOCG?

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Chianti Classico DOCG (Annata) - younger more approachable; Oct 1 year after

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG - 24 months - 3 months bottle - complexe, structured, fuller version than CC

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG - intro in 2013 - best estates (single vineyards); 30 months ageing 3 month bottle; need lab analysis/blind tasting

ALL MUST CARRY GALLO NERO

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Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC

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Trebbiano and/or Malvasia

secco, abboccto or amabile

Occhio di Pernice must be SWEET & >80% Sangiovese

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19
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Chianti Superiore DOCG

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Produced from vineyards with lower yield (lowest in DOCG)

12% ABV

Released Sept 1 year after harvest

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Chianti DOCG

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One of Largest, Productive, Exported Appellations in Italy

>70% Sangiovese

<30% authorized grapes

<10% White Grapes optional

Canaiolo, Colorinio, CabSav and Merlot most blended

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Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG

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Only different Chianti DOCG rules

Largest in size; Most Southern; Most Dynamic, Stricter Rules

Fuller Body

>75% Sangiovese

<25% Authorized grape

White Grapes up to 10%

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22
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When can Chianti DOCGs be released?

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All as of March 1 following Harvest EXCEPT

Colli Florentini & Rufina (Sept 1)

Montespertoli (June 1)

Chiant Riserva DOCG (including all subzone) - 2 years ageing (6months oak); minmum ABV

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Chianti Rùfina DOCG

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Smallest, coolest, highest subzone

HAS ITS OWN CONSORZIO

Galestro

Foothills of Northern Apennines

Sieve River creates Val di Sieve

Later release date Sept 1 (vs Mar 1)

Frescobaldi

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Vin Santo del Chianti DOC

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Same exactly region as Chianti DOCG

>60% Trebbiano and/or Malvasia

Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice >80% Sangiovese

Riserva requires 4 years

Each sub-zone can uses its own name

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Cortona Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice DOC

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Made from 100% Sangiovese and/or Malvasia Nera

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Cortona DOC

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SYRAH (signature & elegant)

Eastern most DOC in Toscana - Borders Umbria and Lake Trasimero

Sangiovese & Merlot

Bianco - Chardonnay, SavBlanc, Grechetto

riserva 2 /1

Soils sandstone, marl, schist CLAY most important to hold water when there is drought

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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

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Orcia, Asso, Ombrone Rivers

LONGEST AGING IN ITALY

100% Sangiovese

DOCG - ​4/2 Riserva - 5/2

  • galestro*
  • growing area same as municipality*
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Rosso di Montalcino

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100% Sangiovese

​galestro

Sept 1 release year after harvest

Ligher, Fruitier, More Approachable than Brunello (and its 2nd wine)

No required oak ageing

Can Declassify - allowing producers to decide which grapes for Brunello

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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

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Val di Chiana

>70% Prugnolo Gentile (Sangiovese) 2/1 - riserva 3/1

<5% White (unusual)

Canaiolo, Colorino, Mammolo, Merlot most common

Cooler here than Montalcino - elegance and structure

Sandy Soils

Famous in Roman times

Fanetti

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Rosso di Montepulciano DOC

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“2nd wine of Montepulciano”

Can label either Rosso or Vino Nobile

>70% Sangiovese, <30% authorized, <5% white grape

Sandy Soils

Youthful, ligher, fruitier

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Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC

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Renowed Vin Santo

Centuries of tradition

Best and most complex

>70% Trebbiano and/or Malvasia and/or Grechetto Bianco (Pulcinculo)

VSOdP - Prugnolo Gentile

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Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG (‘93)

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1st DOC (‘66) & ONLY WHITE DOCG in Toscana (middle ages)

Traditionally fermented like a red grape - now clean and crisp modern style

bianco (+riserva 11m) - Vernaccia di San Gimignano (Chardonnay to blend)

Within Chianti & Chianti Colli Senesei

Yellow sand, yellow clay, Marine

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Pomino DOC

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1 of the Bando Edict appellations

On Sieve River at foothills of Northern Apinnines

East of Rufina

Albizi family introduced French grapes (later taken over by Frescobaldi family)

Sangiovese, Merlot, Pinot Nero - Rosso

Chardonnay, SavBlanc - Bianco

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Aglianico del Taburno

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Campania, Sannio

Aglianico - 2yrs aged

Riserva - 3 years / 1yr wood

North has highest concentration

South is higher and cooler

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Taurasi DOCG

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Campania, Iripinia - Calore River - Wine Railroad

Aglianico

>85% Aglianico, Piedirosso - 3 years / 1 yr wood

Riserva - 4 yrs / 18m wood

Overlaps Fiano

Mastroberardino

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Greco di Tufo DOCG

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Campania, Iripinia

Greco, Copa di Volpe

Spumante 3yrs lees

High Sulfur

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Fiano di Avellino DOCG

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Campania, borders/overlaps with Greco

Fiano; Greco, Coda di Volpe, Trebbiano Toscano

Volcanic soils, high clay

20 villages

Summonte: concentrated, powerful wines

Cesinali: approachable, delicate and less-structured wines

Lapio: Fiano’s place of origin. Largest concentration of DOCGs. Pronounced aromas

Montefredane: Intensely mineral, High Acid, Long-Lived wine

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Falerno del Massico DOC

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Campania - Caserta - Mt Roccamonfina & Mt Massico

r: Aglianico, Primativo

w: Falanghina Flegrea

Volcanic soils

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Aversa DOC

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Campania, N of Campi Flegrei

Aspirinio - great for sparkling

Albereta training

Bianco and Spumante

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Campi Flegrei DOC

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Piedirosso (Per’ e’Palummo)

Falanghina Flegrea

Rosso - >90% Piedirosso - riserva 2 years - rosato, passito

Bianco - >90% Falanghina Flegrea - passito, spumante

Deep Volcanic

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Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio

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Campania

Rosso - Piedirosso (Per’ e’Palummo), Sciascinoso, Aglianico

Bianco - Falanghina Flegrea, Coda di Volpe, Falanghina, Greco, Capretton, Catalanesca - spumante & liquoroso

Rosato - Piediroso

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Ischia DOC

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Campania - Mt Epomeo

1st DOC

Rosso - Piedirosso and Guarnaccia blend

Bianco - Biancolella and Forastera blend that can be spumante and superiore

Volcanic Tufo

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Costa d’Amalfi DOC

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Campania - Sorento Peninsula

Rosso - Piedirosso, Aglianico, Sciascinsos

Rosato - Piedirosso, Aglianico, Sciascinsos

Bianco - Falanghina, Biancolella

Ravello, Furore, Tramonti

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Falanghina del Sannio DOC

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Sannio

Falanghina Benevetana

¾ of all Falanghina in Campania; One of Largest by Volume; Same area as Sannio DOC

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Sannio DOC

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Campania, Sannio - one of largest DOC and same as Falaghina

Rosso - Aglianico, Piedirosso, Barbera, Moscato

Biacno - Fiano, Greco, Coda di Volpe

  • *Solopaca Classico** is a restricted zone of production within Solopaca for bianco and rosso
  • *Taburno** is renowned for production of varietal Coda di Volpe Bianca – note is not allowed to produce Aglianico which is reserved for the DOCG
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Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva DOCG 2011

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Puglia, Murge Plateau

Nero di Troia, Montepulciano, Aglianico

>65% Nero di Troia - 2 years aged 1 wood

Shallow stony, high clay soils

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Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva DOCG

2011

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Puglia, Murge

>90% Nero di Troia; 2 years aged; 1 year wood

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Castel del Monte Bombino Nero DOCG

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Puglia - Murge

1st Rosato DOCG

>90% Bombino Nero

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Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG (2011) ​

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Puglia

Puglia’s 1st DOC; was a subcategory

SWEET ONLY 5% 50g/l

100% Primitivo

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Castel del Monte DOC 1971

A

Puglia, Murge

Rosso - Nero di Troia, Montepulciano, Aglianico

Bianco - Bombino Bianco, Pampanuto, Chardonnay

Rosato - Bombino Nero, Nero di Troia

Soils - shallow, Stony, High Clay

33 MGAs

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Gioia del Colle DOC

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Puglia

100% Primitivo

Riserva - 14% ABV, 2 years

Higher elevation than Manduria = elegant

Terra Rosa

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San Severo DOC

A

Puglia - 1st DOC

Sparkling Bombino Bianco - from D’Arapri (metodo classic)

Most Productive in N Pugila

White - Bombino Bianco & Trebbiano-based blands, Varietal also include Falanghina, MBC

Rosso - Montepulciano-based with varietals Nero di Troia, Sangiovese, Merlot

rosato, frizzante, spumante

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Primitivo di Manduria DOC 1974

A

Puglia - Ionian Coast

Primitivo

Most Important DOC for Primitivo

Alberello used = old vines

Largest and most productive

Terra Rosa soils

Riserva

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Salice Salentino DOC

A

Puglia - 1 of most popular- Brindisi & Lecce On Adriatic

Negro Amaro (75%)

Principal DOC for Negro Amaro

Calcareous sand and clay

Riserva (2 years)

Wide range of styles includes Aleatico Dolce & liquoroso

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Copertino DOC

A

S Puglia borders Salice Salento

Negro Amaro

Riserva (2 years)

Rosato

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Cacc’e mmitte di Lucera DOC

A

N Puglia

Known for Red and White blends

Usually Nero di Troia (or Montepulciano) with most common Bombino Bianco (15-30%) or Trebbiano Malvasia

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Aleatico di Puglia

A

Regional all of Puglia

SOLELY DEVOTED TO SWEET

Aleatico

Either Unfortified “Dolce Natural” or

Fortified “Liqurosso Dolce Natural”

Must can either on label

Small production

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Conera Riserva DOCG 2004

A

Marche

RED ONLY - riserva mandatory on label

Montepulciano (85%) + Sangiovese (max 15%)

Considered Grand Cru - best grapes from best sites

2 years ageing - NO OAK required (usually 1yr)

Poor calcareous clay soils

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Rosso Cònero DOC

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Marche - Around Mt Conero, Ancona

Montepulciano - farthest north to be grown

15% other red option

Fruity, Fragrant

Poor calcareous clay soils

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Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG - 2010

A

Marche - Central Apennines foothill to 16k from Sea

Misa & Esino Rivers

Verdicchio - Overlaps Lacrima

Sinistra - “left bank” lower/warmer

Destra “right bank” higher elevation, more nervy, mineral

22 Villages / 99 MGAs

18 months age required

Uniform soils, loose, well-drained, clay & sand

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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi CLASSICO SUPERIORE DOC 1968

A

Marche - Exact same Region as DOCG

Largest vine/volume 2000 ha

Only single vineyards. Classico region only (Misa & Esino Rivers)

Fuller Body, Structured, Unoaked

22 Villages / 99 MGAs

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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi PASSITO DOC 1968

A

Marche - Exact same Region as DOCG

Largest vine/volume 2000 ha

Smallest Production

Rich Noble Rot

22 Villages / 99 MGAs

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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi SPUMANTE DOC 1968

A

Marche - Exact same Region as DOCG

Largest vine/volume 2000 ha

Minor category

Tank or Traditional

1 year aged / 6m lees

Can be Riserva

22 Villages / 99 MGAs

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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC 1968

A

Marche - Exact same Region as DOCG

Largest vine/volume 2000 ha

Entry level - Light, Fruity, Floral

No Age

22 Villages / 99 MGAs

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Verdicchio di Matelica DOC

A

Marche - SW of Castelli in Camertina Valley

​Verdicchio - since 1579 AD

Esino River flows through, Potenza River on S - 280-480m

1/10th of CdJ

Uniform Climate = homogenous wine styles

No Ageing required

13 MGA

Limestone, clay, marl, sandstone

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Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG ​

A

Marche - SW of Castelli in Camertina Valley

​Verdicchio - 18 months ageing

1/10th of CdJ

Uniform Climate = homogenous wine styles

Limestone, clay, marl, sandstone

Esino River flows through, Potenza River on South

13 MGAs

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Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG

A

Marche - foothills of Apennines - smallest region

SPUMANTE ONLY

VERNACCIA NERA

3 FERMENTS - 40% must be dried

Clay, marl, sandstone

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Serrapetrona DOCG

A

Marche - foothills of Apennines - Potenza & Chienti Rivers - smallest region

Rosso - VERNACCIA NERA - partially use dried

Cool, Continental

Clay, marl, sandstone

Few producers

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Offida Passerina DOCG 2011

A

S Marche at border of Abruzzo Tesino & Tronto Rivers

Passerina

Clay soils - water retention a problem

Same size as Pecorino, slightly bigger than Offida Rosso

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Offida Pecorino DOCG 2011

A

SE Marche at border of Abruzzo Tesino & Tronto Rivers

Pecorino - Considered Best

Clay soils - water retention a problem

Same size as Passerina, slightly bigger than Offida Rosso

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Offida Rosso DOCG 2011

A

SE Marche at border of Abruzzo Tesino & Tronto Rivers

Montepulciano + CabSav - 2 / 1 years

Clay soils - water retention a problem

Bigger DOC than Passerina and Pecorino

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Terre di Offida DOC

A

Marche

Passerina

3 styles - Spumante, Passito, Vino Santo

Vino Santo is a smaller DOC, the others are identical

Clay, sand & gravel on coast

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Lacrima di Morro DOC 1985

A

Marche - Morro d’Alba 25k from Adriatic

Lacrima + Montepulciano (usually 100%)

Sea breeze influence

Stefano Mancinelli saved Lacrima in 1980s

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Rosso Piceno DOC 1968

A

Marche - N Acona to Abruzzo Border

Flexible Blend

(35-80%) Montepulciano + (15-50%) Sangiovese + other red

Close to sea

Can be Superiore

2nd Largest

75
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Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG

A

Umbria 1st DOCG - 50k SW of Perugia

Sangiovese + 3 years aged, 6 months bottle

Sand & clay over limestone

Giorgio Lungarotti “Rubesco Vigna Monticchio” - 12m more ageing

Bit smaller than DOC

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Montefalco Sagratino DOCG 1992

A

Umbria - between Perugia and Spoleto

100% Sagratino

Dry (oak) or Sweet Passito 37 months for both

Continental Climate - snow possible

Lacustrine with yellow sand and clay

NW Marl & Sandstone

77
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Montefalco DOC 2011

A

Umbria

1. Rosso: Sangiovese +Sagratino + other red

2. Bianco - Trebbiano Spoletino

3. Grechetto DOC Varietal

Lacustrine with yellow sand and clay

NW - marl & sandstone

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Colli Martani DOC

A

Umbria - overlaps Montefalco, Spoleto, Todi

  • Rosso*: Sangiovese
  • Bianco*: Grechetto + Trebbiano

Grechetto di Todi DOC** good quality

Vernaccia di Cannara from Vernaccia Nera

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Spoleto DOC

A

Umbria

White Only - bianco and varietal

Trebbiano Spoletino

Overlaps Montefalco & Colli Martani

80
Q

Orvieto DOC

Superiore

& Classico

& Classico Superiore

A

Umbria (2/3) - Lazio (1/3)

Grechetto di Orvieto + Procanico (Trebbiano) Verdello, Drupeggio, MBL

Umbria’s largest, productive, exported

Noble Rot Possible - Muffa Nobile, Vendemma Tardive

Tufo, clay, alluvial

Classico - restricted to Paglia River

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Cesanese del Piglio DOC

A

Lazio - near Piglio and foothills of C Apennines

Cesanese d’Affile &/or Comune

Superiore Riserva - 20 m aged

82
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Cannellino di Frascati DOCG 2011

A

Has to be Late Harvest

Sweet Noble Rot - Same Blend

Malvasia Bianca di Candia / Lazio (70%+) - Lazio best

+ Bombino Bianco, TTG (30%+)

Volcanic

all 3 Frascatis same region

83
Q

Frascati DOC 1966

A

Lazio

Principal libations of Roma in Castelli Romani

Malvasia Bianca di Candia / Lazio (70%+) Lazio best

+ BB, TTG (30%+)

Volcanic

all 3 Frascatis same region

_spumante, abboccato, amabile - ONLY FOR DOC_

84
Q

Frascati Superiore DOCG 2011

A

Lazio

Principal libations of Roma in Castelli Romani

Malvasia Bianca di Candia / Lazio (70%+) Lazio best

+ BB, TT, TG

Volcanic

all 3 Frascatis same region

85
Q

Est! Est! Est! di Montefiascone DOC

Classico

A

Lazio 1st DOC - surrounds Lake Bolsena including Montefiascone

TTG

Trebbiano (50-60%)

Trebbiano Giallo (5-40%)

MB Lunga or Lazio (10-20%)

Classico - Montefiascone & Bolsena

secco, abboccato, amabile, dolce

Johannes deFuk

86
Q

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

A

Sardegna Only DOCG - Sassari cover historic Gallura

Vermentino

Med to continental with altitude - 500m

Acidic, Decomposed, Granite Soils (Grey/Pink Granite subsoil)

87
Q

Cannonau di Sardegna DOC

A

Sardegna - Whole Island

Cannonau + Bovale, Carignano or Pascale

Riserva: 2 years + 6m wood

Classico - only Nuoro & Ogliastra

SUBZONES

  • *Olinea**
  • *Jerzu**
  • *Capo Ferrato**
88
Q

Monica di Sardegna DOC

A

Monica

Blackberry, Red Jam, Spice

secco, frizzante, superiore

89
Q

Vermentino di Sardegna DOC

A

Vermentino

Secco, abboccato, amabile, dolce, frizzante, spumante

90
Q

Alghero DOC

A

Only International

ONLY DOC PRODUCING CAGNULARI (r) and TORBATO (w) (dry & sparkling) and limited to this area of Sardegna

r: Cagnulari, Cabernet Savauginon, Merlot
w: Torbato, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay

91
Q

Carignano del Sulcis DOC

A

2 islands Sant’Antioco & San Pietro

Carignano + Bovale

Most Distinctive Sardegna Wine

25% production vs Cannonau

High sand = No phylloxera = old vines alberello

Hot / arid summers with Mistral

92
Q

Vernaccia di Oristano DOC

A

Tirso River - 1st DOC - Sardegna

Vernaccia di Oristano

Sherry-Like - Not Fortified - need 15% ABV

Superiore - 15.5% + 3 years barrel

Riserva - 4 years barrel

93
Q

Malvasia di Bosa DOC 1972

A

Central West Sardegna, Oristano Province – South of Bosa on Panariga sub-region

Malvasia di Sardegna (95%)

October Harvest - Medium Sweet to Sweet

Oxidative Style

Calcareous marine over volcanic soils

Island Jewel for special occasions

94
Q

Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG 1973 DOC / 2005 DOCG

A

S Sicilia, Ragusa Province, Mt Iblei

Nero d’Avola (richness & body), Frappato (aromatic)

DOC & DOCG are exactly the same

Classico 2 years aged

Sand, limestone and Terra Rosa

95
Q

Vittoria DOC 2005

A

S Sicilia, Ragusa Province, Mt Iblei

r: Nero d’Avola, Frappato

w: Inzolia

DOC & DOCG exactly same region - high sand, limestone, terra rosa

Full Mediterranean need irrigation

Rosso.- Nero d’Avola, Frappato

Varietal - Nero, Frappato, Inzolia

Novello - Nere or Frappato

96
Q

Etna Bianco DOC

A

Sicilia - Highest Mt in Europe (1,100m)

Carricante, Catarratto Bianco (Comune or Lucido)

Val Demone (NE) 20 villages in semi-circle on Mt Etna

Bianco >60% Carricante (most 100%)

Riserva - >80% Carricante must be from village of Milo

Some use oak - volcanic soils

133 MGAs

97
Q

Etna Rosso DOC

A

Sicilia - Highest Mt in Europe (1,100m)

Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio

North side of Mt Etna

Must be >80% Mascalese

Riserva - 1yr in oak

133 MGAs

98
Q

Faro DOC

A

NE part of Sicilia - Messina in Val Demone - Mt Peloritani on both Ionian and Tyrrhenian Seas

Nerello Mascalese (45-60), Nerello Cappuccio (15-30), Nocera (5-10)

1yr aged.

Soils of schist

Higher Rainfall here

Palari Estate Helps save in 1980s

99
Q

Contea di Sclafini DOC

A

Sicilia - North Central east of Marsala

Only Rosso and Bianco

Rosso - Nero d’Avola, Perricone

Bianco - 95% Catarratto Bianco

Continental Influences with altitude

Tasca d’Almerita one of the best producers

100
Q

Eloro DOC

A

Sicilia, Ragusa Province SE

Nero d’Avola, Frappato, Pignatello (Perricone)

ONE OF WARMEST AND DRIEST AREAS

Pachino: Most distinctive; Nero d’Avola (80%) &/or Frappato/Pignatello (20%)

Rosso & Rosato: Nero d’Avola + Frappato or Pignatello

101
Q

Pantelleria DOC 1971

A

“Black Pearl” Island off N Africa

Zibbibo

Passito di Pantelleria- Italy’s greatest dessert wine

Moscato di Panterlleria ligher wine

Drough/Sirrico

Only capers and vines

2 Harvest August to dry & Sept for Fresh

Vinify fresh then add dried grapes to up the sugar levels (potential over 20% with final at 14%)

102
Q

Marsala DOC 1969

A

Most of Western Sicilia (Trapani Province)

Marsala - Grillo (most important), Catarratto (traditional), Inzollia (most used, perfumed), Damaschio (least used, high yields)

Rubino Marsala - Nero d’Avola, Perricone, Nerello Mascalese

29 different styles of

Marsala Oro only white grapes No Mosto Cotto;

Ambra only white with Mosto Cotto >1%

Rubino 70% red - no Mosto Cotto

103
Q

Malvasia delle Lipari DOC

A

Sicilia - Aeolein islands north - Mountainous; small plots; up to 400m and some terraced vineyards

Mt Stromboli, Mt Vulcano

Sweet wines, late harvest, NO appassimento – max 95% Malvasia di Lipari, 5-8% Corinto Nero – most 95/5

Passito: most classic Sweet; late harvest; sundried on cane mats for 1-3 weeks; Must have 6% residual sugar. only released on June 1 year after harvest

104
Q

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC - 1968

A

Abruzzo

All designated winegrowing areas - most vineyards on coastal and middle bands - Overlaps Colline Teramane/Controguerra

Montepulciano (85%)

Riserva - 12.5% ABV - 2yrs/9m

• Casauria: SW of Chienti on the Aterno-Pecara River. 100% Montepulciano
Alto Tirino: high elevation, SE of Gran Sasso Massif, 95% Montepulciano
Terre del Peligni: high elevation, Peligna Valley. 95% Montepulciano
Teate: Pescara to Chieti/Molise Border. 90% Montepulciano
• Terre del Vestini: Pescara to Gran Sasso Massif. 90% Montepulciano

105
Q

Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG - 2003

A

Abruzzo - On the border with March in the province of Teramo; Adriatic to Mt Laga and Gran Sasso

Montepulciano (90%), Sangiovese (<10%)

1 year age

Riserva - 3 years/1yr

106
Q

Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC

A

Abruzzo - entire designated wine region

Rosato - Montepulciano (85%)

Superiore 12.5% ABV

Savory, Complex, Structured

107
Q

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC

A

Abruzzo - entire wine growing

Trebbiano Toscano, Trebbiano Abruzzese, Bombino Bianco

DOC - 85% of any combo of the 3 grapes

Superiore- 12% ABV

Riserva - 12.5% - 18m aged

108
Q

Abruzzo DOC

A

For varietal minor grapes to provide DOC status

Regional - entire wine growing

Pecorino, Passerina, Cocociala, Montonico Bianca

Most Distinctive Pecorino

109
Q

Ciró DOC 1969

A

Calabria - Crotone Province

Gaglioppo, Greco Bianco

(Barbera, Sangiovese, CabSav, CabFranc, Merlot)

Classico - must be Ciro or Ciro Marina

Superiore & Superiore Riserva - 2 years aged

110
Q

Greco di Bianco DOC

A

Calabria

Sweet Wine Greco Bianco

Reggio Calabria – Aspromonte Massif

111
Q

Aglianico del Vulture DOC (1971)

A

Basilicata - Potenza Province

100% Aglianico

15 villages; 70 MGAs

Volcanic soils

112
Q

Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG (2010)

A

Potenza Province - Northern section Vulture.

100% Aglianico; 3 years age (1 yr. wood, 1yr bottle)

70 MGAs

Riserva - 5 years (2yrs wood - 1yr Bottle)

Vines lie between 400-600m in Volcanic soils

East - lower elevations / West - 400-600m

113
Q

What Toscana IGT was promoted to DOC in 2011?

A

Maremma Toscana DOC.

114
Q

What are the Classico DOC/Gs in Central and Southern Italy?

A

Orvieto Classico DOC

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classioc DOC

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC

Est Est Est di Montefiascone Classico DOC

Cirô Rosso Classico DOC

Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG

Cannonau di Sardegna Classico DOC

115
Q

Compare Vin Santo

A

Chianti Classico - 60% TT+MB, 80%+ Occhio MUST BE SWEET - 2yr+ for both

Chianti - 60% TT + MB, 80%+ Sangivose 2yr+ (riserva 4yr)

Carmignano - 60% TT+MB 4-6m air dried - 3y+, 80%+ Sangivose 3yr+ (riserva 4yr)

VS Montepulciano - 70% TT+MB+ Grechetto Bianco (Pulcinculo)

appassimento, noble rot, slow fermentation, long maturation

116
Q

What DOC is shared with Liguria and Toscana?

A

Colli di Luni DOC

Most vineyards in Liguria

Make Sangiovese and Vermentino

117
Q

Vin Ruspo Barco Reale di Carmignano rosato Doc

A

Same proporation as DOC

Sangiovese + CabSav/CabFranc

Made Salsso

118
Q

Toscana Ageing

A

Brunello 48m / 24m oak - riserva 60m / 24m oak

Barolo 62m / 18m oak - riserva 62m / 18m oak

Carmignano 17m / 8m - riserva 36m / 12m oak

Chianti Classico 12m / 0 - riseva 24m 3m oak

Gran Selezion 30m / 3m oak

119
Q

Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC

A

An Official sub-zone within Rosso Piceno DOC

Produces the best wines

Smaller more restricted zones

Higher ABV lower yields

Nov 1 year after harvest release

120
Q

What is the Newest DOCG in Abruzzo?

A

Tullum / Terre Tollesi DOCG

Rosso: Montepulciano

Bianco: Passerina, Pecorino

Spumante: Chardonnay 60%