DOCs of Tuscany - General Facts Flashcards

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What is the primary grape of Ansonica Costa dell’Argentario DOC?

A

Ansonica (minimum 85%)

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What styles of wine are made in Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC?

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Rosso and Rosato

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What are the grape varieties of Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC?

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Min 50% Sangiovese
Max 20% Canaiolo
10-20% Cab Franc/Cab Sauv
Max 10% Trebbiano Toscano/Canaiolo Bianco/Malvasia

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What styles of wine are made in Bianco dell’Empolese DOC?

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Bianco
Vin Santo

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What are the grape varieties of Bianco dell’Empolese DOC?

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Min 60% Trebbiano Toscano
Max 40% Other (No Moscato Bianco)

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What styles of wine are made in Bianco di Pitigliano DOC?

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Bianco
Bianco Superiore
Spumante
Vin Santo

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What is the primary grape of Bianco di Pitigliano DOC?

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Trebbiano Toscano (40-100%)

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In which commune is Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC?

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Castagneto Carducci

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What style of wine is made in Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC?

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Red

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What are the grapes of Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC?

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Min 80% Cab Sauv

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What are the aging requirements of Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC?

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Min 2 years from Jan 1 of year after harvest, including min 18 months in 225 liter barriques

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When was Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC founded?

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2013

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What are the styles made in Bolgheri DOC?

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Bianco
Rosato
Rosso
Rosso Superiore
Vermentino
Sauvignon

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What are grapes of Bolgheri Bianco?

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Any blend of:
Vermentino
Sauvignon Blanc
Viognier

With Max 40% other

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15
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What are grapes of Bolgheri Rosso/Rosato?

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Can use Cab Sauv/Merlot/Cab Franc.

Plus
Max 50% Syrah, Sangiovese
Max 30% other

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Bolgheri Vermentino/Sauvignon must have what minimum % of stated variety?

A

85%

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When was Bolgheri DOC created?

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1983

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What are the two main grapes grown in Candia dei Colli Apuani DOC?

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Vermentino & Sangiovese

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What are the main 4 grapes grown in Capalbio DOC?

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Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vermentino, Trebbiano Toscana

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20
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What DOC covers the same area as Chianti DOCG?

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Colli dell’Etruria Centrale DOC

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What are the main grapes grown for Colli di Luni DOC?

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Vermentino, Sangiovese, Albarola, Trebbiano Toscano

22
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What styles of wine are made in Cortona DOC?

A

Rosso
Vin Santo
Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice

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What are the styles of wine made in Maremma Toscana DOC?

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Bianco
Vin Santo
Rosso
Rosato
Spumante Rosato
Passito
Vendemmia Tardiva

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What is the primary grape variety of Moscadella di Montalcino?

A

Moscato Bianco

25
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What are the aging requirements of Rosso di Montalcino DOC?

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Cannot be released until Sep 1 of year after harvest

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What are the grapes varieties of Rosso di Montepulciano DOC?

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Min 70% Sangiovese (mostly Prugnolo Gentile)
Max 30% other
Max 5% white grapes
No Malvasia Bianca Lunga

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What are the grape requirements of San Gimignano Rosso/Rosato?

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Min 50% Sangiovese
Max 40% Cab Sauv/Merlot/Syrah/Pinot Nero
Max 15% Non-Aromatic Grapes

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What varietal wines can be made in Sant’Antimo DOC?

A

Chardonnay
Sauvignon
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Nero
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot

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What is the primary white grape of Terre di Casole?

A

Chardonnay

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What are the grape requirements of Vin Santo/Vin Santo Riserva?

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Min 70% Trebbiano Toscano/Malvasia Bianci Lunga

Max 30% other

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What are the grape requirements of Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice/Riserva?

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Min 50% Sangiovese

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What are the aging requirements of Vin Santo/Occhio di Pernice?

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Cannot be released until Nov 1 of 3rd year after harvest.

Grapes must obtain Min 26% Sugar content, or 27% if Occhio di Pernice or a Subzone.

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What are the grapes requirements for Vin Santo del Chianti Classico?

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Min 60% Trebbiano Toscano/Malvasia Bianca Lunga/Malvasia Bianca di Candia

Max 40% other

34
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What are the grapes requirements for Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice del Chianti Classico?

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Min 80% Sangiovese

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What are the aging requirements for Vin Santo del Chianti Classico / Occhio di Pernice?

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Cannot be released until Nov 1 of 3rd year after harvest.

Min 24 months in wood from Jan 1 after harvest.

Aging in wooden vessels no larger than 300 L

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What are the grapes requirements for Vin Santo di Carmignano?

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Min 75% Trebbiano Toscano/Malvasia Bianca Lunga

37
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What are the grapes requirements for Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice di Carmignano?

A

Min 50% Sangiovese

38
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What are the grapes requirements for Vin Santo di Montepulciano?

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Min 70% Trebbiano Toscano/Malvasia Bianca/Grechetto

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What are the grapes requirements for Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice di Montepulciano?

A

Min 50% Sangiovese

40
Q

Which DOCs are located in the Tuscan province of Massa and Carrara?

A

Candia dei Colli Apuani
Colli di Luni (shared)

41
Q

Which DOCs are located in the Tuscan province of Lucca?

A

Colline Lucchesi
Montecarlo

42
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Which DOCs are located in the Tuscan province of Pistoia?

A

Colli dell’Etruria Centrale (shared)
Valdinievole
Vin Santo del Chianti (shared)

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Which DOCs are located in the Tuscan province of Prato?

A

Barco Reale di Carmignano
Colli dell’Etruria Centrale (shared)
Vin Santo del Chianti (shared)
Vin Santo di Carmignano

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Which DOCs are located in the Tuscan province of Firenze?

A

Bianco dell’Empolese
Colli dell’Etruria Centrale (shared)
Pomino
Vin Santo del Chianti (shared)
Vin Santo del Chianti Classico (shared)

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Which DOCs are located in the Tuscan province of Arezzo?

A

Colli dell’Etruria Centrale (shared)
Cortona
Val d’Arno di Sopra
Valdichiana Toscana (shared)
Vin Santo del Chianti (shared)

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Which DOCs are located in the Tuscan province of Siena?

A

Colli dell’Etruria Centrale (shared)
Grance Senesi
Moscadello di Montalcino
Orcia
Rosso di Montalcino
Rosso di Montepulciano
San Gimignano
Sant’Antimo
Terre di Casole
Val d’Arbia
Valdichiana Toscana (shared)
Vin Santo del Chianti (shared)
Vin Santo del Chianti Classico (shared)
Vin Santo di Montepulciano

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Which DOCs are located in the Tuscan province of Pisa?

A

Colli dell’Etruria Centrale (shared)
Montescudaio
Terre di Pisa
Val di Cornia (shared)
Vin Santo del Chianti (shared)

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Which DOCs are located in the Tuscan province of Grosseto?

A

Ansonica Costa dell’Argentario
Bianco di Pitigliano
Capalbio
Maremma Toscana
Montecucco
Monteregio di Massa Marittima
Parrina
Sovana

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Which DOCs are located in the Tuscan province of Livorno?

A

Bolgheri Sassicaia
Bolgheri
Elba
San Torpe (shared)
Terratico di Bibbona
Val di Cornia (shared)