DOCG Flashcards
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
Sardegna
Vermentino
>95% Vermentino - most 100%
Superiore: Lower max yields, 13% ABV
Stainless steel, few in oak
Soils - grey/pink granite (good for grape, but doesnt hold water) - needs irrigation
Dry, offdry, semi-dry, ambilie (semisweet)
Dry, frizzante, spumante, vendemmia tardiva, passito
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG (’73/2013)
Sicily, Ragusa Province
NERO D’AVOLA, FRAPPATO - STILL WINES (note rose like Abruzzo)
grown from sea to Mt Iblei
50-70% Nero d’Avola & 30-50% Frappato; >13% ABV; CANNOT be released before June 1st, year after harvest
Soils - sand, limestone, more clay inland, terra rosa (ideal for Frappato)
More Nero d’Avola = deeper, richer, fuller
Vittoria DOC (2013) - same geography
Cerasuolo di Vittoria CLASSICO DOCG (’73/2013)
Sicily
NERO D’AVOLA, FRAPPATO
Includes most of DOCG zone
Cannot be released until March 31st the 2ND year after harvest
80% Nero d’Avola + 20% Frappato &/or Pignatelli (Perricone)
More Nero dAvola = deeper, richer, fuller
more Frappto = light, fragrant
Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG
ELBA, TOSCANA
Aleactico - Sweet Wines
DOCG: 100% Aleatico
Air dried for a minimum 10 days
Intensly aromatic, Muscat, Rose, Violet, Cherry, Jam
Morellino di Scansano RISERVA DOCG
Southern Toscana
Sangiovese (Morellino)
DOCG: >85% Sangiovese 15% from 1 or more Alicante (“Cannonau”), Ciliegiolo, Syrah & Merlot
Most 100% Sangiovese
Riserva - Minimum 2 years with 1 in OAK
-More structured, Fuller, Complex
Morellino di Scansano DOCG
Southern Toscana
Sangiovese (Morellino)
DOCG: >85% Sangiovese 15% from 1 or more Alicante (“Cannonau”), Ciliegiolo, Syrah & Merlot
Most 100% Sangiovese
-Soft and fruit forward
Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG
Montecucco DOC
Southern Toscana
Sangiovese (CabSav, Merlot)
Little wine making until 1990s (cheap land) R. Orcia separates from Montalcino, foothills of Mt Amiata
DOCG: >90% Sangiovese aged for >1 year in wood
Riserva - Minimum 2 years in OAK and 6 month in bottle
DOCG = 25 MGAS
Orcia River separates from Montalcino
DOC - bianco, rosso, rosso riserva, vin santo, vin santo occhio de pernice, Vermentino
Aglianico del Vulture Superiore RISERVA DOCG (2011)
Basilicata
Aglianico
100% Aglianico; Not released before Nov 1, 5th year after harvest; 2 years wood; 1 year bottle (small and large oak casks)
15 Villages, 70 MGAs
Producers: Caselle, Il Sigillo, Paternoster, Titolo
Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG (2011)
Basilicata
Aglianico
2011 upgraded from DOC
Area 1 - Slopes/Hills Volcano 400-600m - volcanic - produce more refined and complex
Area 2 - East Volcano - lower elevation - sandy/clay soils - Fuller & more Generous
100% Aglianico; 3 years aged - 1 year in wood, 1 year in bottle
Producers: Caselle, Il Sigillo, Paternoster, Titolo
Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG
Abruzzo - Only DOCG (2003)
MONTEPULCIANO, Sangiovese
>90% Montepulciano; up to 10% Sangiovese
1 year aged
Once a subzone of DOC, Borders Marche - Adriatic to Monti Dell Laga & Gran Sasso
Producers: Pieluni, Emidio Pepe
Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo RISERVA DOCG
Abruzzo - Only DOCG (2003)
MONTEPULCIANO, Sangiovese
Once a subzone of DOC, Borders Marche - Adriatic to Monti Dell Laga & Gran Sasso
>90% Montepulciano; up to 10% Sangiovese
3 year aged / 1 year wood
Producers: Pieluni, Emidio Pepe
CESANESE DEL PIGLIO SUPERIORE RISERVA DOCG
Lazio
>90% Cesanese d’Affile &/or Cesanese Comune
Often Oaked
Superiore: 13% ABV
CESANESE DEL PIGLIO (OR PIGLIO) DOCG
Lazio
CESANESE D’AFFILE / CESANESE COMUNE
Cesanese considered Lazio’s most distinctive red grape
Foothills of Central Apennines east of Roma
>90% Cesanese d’Affile &/or Cesanese Comune - often oaked
Superiore: 13% ABV
Superiore Riserva: 14% ABV; 20 months of aging
Style: Light, aromatic and well structured, often aged
Producers: Romanico
FRASCATI SUPERIORE DOCG (2011)
Lazio
Referred to as “Castelli Romani”
MALVASIA - CANDI & LAZIO
Both DOCG Part of Frascati DOC - all same geo zone
>70% Malvasia Bianca di Candi or Malvasia del Lazio (or Puntinata)
With 30% blending grape. Best from MdL
Has more character and depth - Floral, Grapefruit, Minerality
Riserva: 13% ABV; 12 months aging
Producers: Eremo Tuscolano, Luna Matter, Romanico, Ermeo Tuscolano
CANNELLINO DI FRASCATI DOCG (2011)
Lazio
SWEET - Noble Rot optional - location ideal one of few in Italy
>70% Malvasia Bianca di Candi or Malvasia del Lazio (or Puntinata) same as Frascati
With 30% blending grape. Best from Md Lazio
Has more character and depth
Production: Late harvest required; can be appassimento. Noble rot is optional.
Producers: Fontana Candida
VAL DI CORNIA ROSSO DOCG
Northern Maremma, Toscana
Same Production zone of Val di Cornia DOC
SANGIOVESE, CabSav, Merlot
>40$ Sangiovese; + CabSav &/or Merlot (max 60%)
No wine can be released before May 1st of 2nd year after harvest
Riserva: Minimum 24 months with 18m in OAK and 6m in bottle
SUVERTO DOCG
Northern Maremma, Toscana
Former Subzone of Val di Cornia
CabSav, Merlot, Sangiovese
4 types - CabSav &/or Merlot and varietal Sangiovese; CabSav or Merlot
No wine can be released until June 1st of 2nd year after harvest
Riserva: Minimum 24 months with 18m in OAK and 6m in bottle
Producers: Gualdo del Re
AGLIANICO DEL TABURNO DOCG
Irpinia, CAMPANIA
AGLIANICO AMARO (TABURNO)
>85% Aglianico - almost all 100%
Minimum 2 years aged
Soils: calcareous clay, sandstone, volcanic
Producers: Fattoria la Rivolta, “Bue Apis” Cantina del Taburno
AGLIANICO DEL TABURNO RISERVA DOCG
Irpinia, CAMPANIA
2011
AGLIANICO AMARO (TABURNO)
More Complex Structure, long lived
13% ABV; 3 years (1 year wood, 6 in bottle)
Rosato
Soils: calcareous clay, sandstone, volcanic
Producers: Fattoria la Rivolta, “Bue Apis” Cantina del Taburno
What can styles can AGLIANICO DEL TABURNO DOCG produce?
Riserva
Rosato
GRECO DI TUFO DOCG
Irpinia, CAMPANIA
GRECO BIANCA, Copa di Volpe
>85% Greco (up to 15% CdVB is allowed but not common), stainless used
Irpinia’s SMALLEST wine growing appellation with high % under vine - SULPHUR AREA
Salano River - 300-650m
CAN BE SPUMANTE
TAURASI RISERVA DOCG
Irpinia, CAMPANIA #1 DOCG in S Italy 1993
Aglianico di Taurasi
>85% Aglianico di Taurasi - almost all 100%
More Complex Structure, long lived
13% ABV; 4 years months (18 months wood, 6 in bottle)
Calore River -300-700m
Most prestigious Aglianico - Antonio MASTROBERARDINO
TAURASI DOCG
Irpinia, CAMPANIA #1 DOCG in S Italy 1993
Aglianico di Taurasi
>85% Aglianico di Taurasi - almost all 100%
Minimum 3 years aged, 1 year in wood
Calore River -300-700m
Most prestigious Aglianico - Antonio MASTROBERARDINO
Fiano di Avellino DOCG
Irpinia, CAMPANIA
FIANO, Greco, Coda di Volpe Bianca
>85% Greco (up to 15% CdVB, Greco or Trebbiano)
Stainless used, Left on Lees for many months
Important Villages: Lapio, Montefredane, Summonte and Cesinali
High clay, volcanic, 300-650m
Apianium = Fiano in Latin
CASTELLI di JESI VERDICCHIO RISERVA DOCG
MARCHE
VERDICCHIO, Malvasia &/or Trebbiano
99 MGAs
>85% Verdicchio, <15% Trebbiano or Malvasia = most 100% since 1990s
12.5% ABV; 18 months aged, 6 in bottle
VERDICCHIO di MATELICA RISERVA DOCG
MARCHE
VERDICCHIO
Uniform climate - homogeneous style - higher altitude (280-480m) = longer growing season - between Esino & Potenza River
1/10th di Jesi size
>85% Verdicchio; 12.5% ABV; 18 months aging
VERNACCIA DI SERRAPETRONA DOCG
MARCHE
VERNACCIA NERA (>85%)
SWEET SPARKLING RED
ONE OF SMALLEST DOCG - ONLY DOCG for Sparkling - 40% Dried grapes required - 3 FERMENTATIONS (1-fresh harvested; 2- semi-dried; 3- 2 blended and then 3rd ferment)
CÒNERO RISERVA DOCG
MARCHE
MONTEPULCIANO & Sangiovese
Northern limit for Montepulciano
Around Mt Conero, Acona
>85% Montepulciano + <15% Sangiovese - Most 100% Montepulciano
>12.5% ABV; 2 year aged; OAK NOT MANDATORY but often used
OFFIDA ROSSO DOCG (2001)
S MARCHE (Piceno)
PECORINO, PASSERINA
- 3 DOCGS Pecorino, Passerina and Rosso*
- Designed to protect Local Wines*
>85% Montepulciano; 24 months age (12 in oak, 3 in bottle); Most 100%; CabSav up to 15%
When a DOC, Rosso 50% Montepulciano and required 30% CabSav which is no longer required
OFFIDA DOCG (2001)
S MARCHE (Piceno)
PECORINO, PASSERINA
- 3 DOCGS Pecorino, Passerina and Rosso*
- Designed to protect Local Wines*
Offida Pecorino DOCG >85% Pecorino;
Offida Passerina DOCG >85% Passerina and neither to be released Match 1st following
CASTEL DEL MONTE ROSSO RISERVA DOCG (2011)
PUGLIA
NERO di TROIA (dominate), Aglianico, Montepulciano
Blends must be >65% Nero di Troia blended with Montepulciano &/or Aglianico
Minimum 2 years aged, 1 year in wood
Structured, Full-bodied with full tannins
CASTEL DEL MONTE Nero di Troia RISERVA DOCG (2011)
PUGLIA
Nero di Troia
>90% Nero di Troia - almost all 100%
Minimum 2 years aged, 1 year in wood
Elegant, refined dense tannins
Producer: Grancarlo Ceci
CASTEL DEL MONTE Bombino Nero RISERVA DOCG (2011)
PUGLIA
BOMBINO NERO
1st DOCG Dedicated to Rosato
>90% Bombino Nero
Light Body, Delicate, Acidity, Citrus, Fruity, REd Berries, Violet and Rose
Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Natural (2011)
PUGLIA
PRIMATIVO
SWEET WINES - appassimento or on vine
1st DOCG in PUGLIA - same area as DOC
100% PRIMATIVO - Require 16% ABV Potential - Minimum 13%
Must have 5% 50 g/L residual sugar
Concentrated and vicous sweet dried fruit, black berry jam, plum, with herbs
Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG 1990
UMBRIA
Sangiovese
1st UMBRIA DOCG (1990)
Lungarotti’s Rubesco Vigna Monticchio finest of all Sangiovese-based wines on Brufa hill North almost exclusive to this estate
>70% Sangiovese; 12.5% ABV 3 years age; 6 months bottle
Soils- sand, clay over tufo (limestone)
One of smallest under vine - a bit smaller than the DOC
Montefalco Sagratino DOCG - Passito
UMBRIA
Sangratino
100% Sagratino; 13% ABV
Appassimento on Graticci - 2 months
Same ageing min 37 months age, No Oak
MUST ALWAYS HAVE PASSITO ON LABEL
Montefalco Sagratino DOCG - Secco
UMBRIA
Sangratino
Sangratino - Dry and Sweet (secco & dolce)
100% Sagratino; 13% ABV
Min 37 months age, 12m in OAK, 4m in bottle (small new oak to old Botti)
Dense, Powerful, Dark Ruby, Full Body, High Tannins, High ABV (14.5-15.5%), Age potential
SUVERTO DOCG
TOSCANA (Val di Cornia)
CabSav, Merlot, Sangiovese
Former Subzone of Val di Cornia
4 types - 1. CabSav &/or Merlot and varietal 2. Sangiovese; 3. CabSav or 4. Merlot
No wine can be released until June 1st of 2nd year after harvest
Riserva: Minimum 24 months with 18m in OAK and 6m in bottle
Val di Cornia Rosso DOCG
TOSCANA (Val di Cornia)
SANGIOVESE, CabSav, Merlot
Same production zone as DOC
>40% Sangiovese; + CabSav &/or Merlot (max 60%)
No wine can be released before May 1st of 2nd year after harvest
Riserva: Minimum 24 months with 18m in OAK and 6m in bottle
VINO NOBILE di MONTEPULCIANO DOCG
TOSCANA
Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile)
>70% Sangiovese + any authorized Tuscany grape; white<5% (almost never used)
Mostly 80-90% Prugnolo + Canaiolo, Colorino, Mammolo, Merlot
12.5% ABV; 2 years aged; 1 year wood
Violet, Cherry, Spice, H Acidity, H Tanning, Structure for longevity
Riserva: 13% ABV; 3 years aged; 1 year wood; 6m bottle
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG (1980)
TOSCANA
Sangiovese (Brunello)
100% Sangiovese
4 years minimum; 2 years in OAK; 4 months in Bottle
May not be released until January 1st of 5th year following harvest
Riserva: 5 years minimum; 2 years in OAK; 6 months in Bottle
May not be released until January 1st of 6th year following harvest
VERNACCIA di SAN GIMIGNANO DOCG (1966/1993)
TOSCANA (Chianti)
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
1st DOC in Italy
>85% Vernaccia di San Gimignano - most 100%
iserva: 12.5% ABV 11 months aged, 3 months in bottle
Traditional fermentation that were oxidative gave way to reductive clean, light, fresh bottling
Borders with Chianti and Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG
The town is the center at 200-400m
Wide range of styles
3 styles: 1. Unoaked, fresh 2. Fuller body from oak; 3 More elegant, flint and wax
R
CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG
TOSCANA
Sangiovese
80% Sangiovese, up to 20% of other; most common - Canaiolo, Colorino; Merlot or Cab Sav
Once used Slovak chestnut NOW French Oak 1-2 years
All Carry Gallo Nero
“Annata” vintage - Younger, approachable
>12% ABV; released Oct 1 year after harvest. Early consumption
CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA DOCG
TOSCANA
Sangiovese
80% Sangiovese, up to 20% of other; most common - Canaiolo, Colorino; Merlot or Cab Sav
More Complex Structure, long lived
12.5% ABV; 24 months (3 in bottle)
CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE DOCG
2013
TOSCANA
Sangiovese
80% Sangiovese, up to 20% of other; most common - Canaiolo, Colorino; Merlot or Cab Sav
Gran Selezione: Intro 2013, (starting with 2010 annata) - lab tests/commision approvals
13% ABV; 30 months aging (3 months bottle)
CARMINGNANO DOCG
TOSCANA
Sangiovese
>50% Sangiovese, between 10-20% CabSav and/or CabFranc; May have Canaiolo (20% max) or Merlot
<10% white (Trebbiano, Malvasia, Canaiolo Bianco) & 10% other authorized red
Most 70-90% Sangiovese / 10-20% CabSav
Released June 1, 2nd year after harvest; 8 months OAK or CHESTNUT
*Riserva: 3 years aging, 12 months wood; Oak is most common*
Montefalco Sagratino Passito DOCG
Umbria
100% Sangiovese
13% ABV; 37 months of ageing, No oak mandate; 4 months in bottles
Appassimento + graticci (>2 months)
Must have Passito on label
