DOCs of Tuscany - General Facts Flashcards
What is the primary grape of Ansonica Costa dell’Argentario DOC?
Ansonica (minimum 85%)
What styles of wine are made in Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC?
Rosso and Rosato
What are the grape varieties of Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC?
Min 50% Sangiovese
Max 20% Canaiolo
10-20% Cab Franc/Cab Sauv
Max 10% Trebbiano Toscano/Canaiolo Bianco/Malvasia
What styles of wine are made in Bianco dell’Empolese DOC?
Bianco
Vin Santo
What are the grape varieties of Bianco dell’Empolese DOC?
Min 60% Trebbiano Toscano
Max 40% Other (No Moscato Bianco)
What styles of wine are made in Bianco di Pitigliano DOC?
Bianco
Bianco Superiore
Spumante
Vin Santo
What is the primary grape of Bianco di Pitigliano DOC?
Trebbiano Toscano (40-100%)
In which commune is Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC?
Castagneto Carducci
What style of wine is made in Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC?
Red
What are the grapes of Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC?
Min 80% Cab Sauv
What are the aging requirements of Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC?
Min 2 years from Jan 1 of year after harvest, including min 18 months in 225 liter barriques
When was Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC founded?
2013
What are the styles made in Bolgheri DOC?
Bianco
Rosato
Rosso
Rosso Superiore
Vermentino
Sauvignon
What are grapes of Bolgheri Bianco?
Any blend of:
Vermentino
Sauvignon Blanc
Viognier
With Max 40% other
What are grapes of Bolgheri Rosso/Rosato?
Can use Cab Sauv/Merlot/Cab Franc.
Plus
Max 50% Syrah, Sangiovese
Max 30% other
Bolgheri Vermentino/Sauvignon must have what minimum % of stated variety?
85%
When was Bolgheri DOC created?
1983
What are the two main grapes grown in Candia dei Colli Apuani DOC?
Vermentino & Sangiovese
What are the main 4 grapes grown in Capalbio DOC?
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vermentino, Trebbiano Toscana