Grape Synonyms Flashcards
1
Q
What is the synonym for Sangiovese in Brunello di Montalcino?
a) Brunello
b) Canaiolo
c) Vermentino
d) Montapulciano
A
Brunello… this is also known as Sangiovese Grosso
2
Q
What is the clone of Sangiovese that is used in Vino Nobile di Montalpulciano?
A
Prugnolo Gentile
3
Q
What is Morellino?
A
A synonym for Sangiovese… as in Morellino di Scansano DOCG.
4
Q
What some synonyms for Sangiovese?
A
- Brunello
- Prugnonlo Gentil
- Morellino
5
Q
What are some more obscure synonyms for Sangiovese?
A
- Sangioveto (Chianti)
- Calabrese (Chianti)
- Montepulciano (Southern Italy)
- Puttanella (Calabria)
- Nielluccio (Corsica)