Grape Varieties/Wine Flashcards
What are the primary red varietals of Tuscany?
Sangiovese with many clones
Montepulciano
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Merlot
Syrah
What are the minor red varietals of Tuscany?
Canaiolo
Colorino
What are the major white varietals?
Trebbiano
Vernaccia
Vermentino
What varietal is almost exclusively found in San Gimignano?
Vernaccia
Which color of wine represents over 85% of all wine produced in Tuscany?
Red wine
Vin Santo del Chianti uses what two varieties?
Trebbiano
Sangiovese
What clone of Sangiovese is used for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
Prugnolo Gentile clone
Which wines were the first three 100% Sangiovese “Super Tuscans”?
San Felice’s Vigorello
Montevertine’s Le Pergole Torte
Isole e Olena’s Cepparello
Which wine is the top representation of Sangiovese in Tuscany?
Brunello del Montalcino