Italy

Question 1

Chianti DOCG Requirements

Answer 1

Grapes can be from anywhere within Chianti region

Min 70% Sangiovese, no more than 10% max Malvasia (or other white grape)

Min 10% ABV

Can include a subzone notation

Question 2

Chianti DOCG Subzones

Answer 2

Rufina, Colli Aretini, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Senesi, Colline Pisane, Montalbano, Montespertoli

Requirements: anywhere within Chianti; min 70% Sangiovese, no more than 10% max Malvasia (or other white grape); min 10% ABV

Question 3

Chianti Classico Requirements

Answer 3

Must be from Chianti Classico DOCG

Must be 80-100% Sangiovese (remaining 20% must be approved variety)

Vinification, storage, aging must take place within DOCG

Cannot be released before Oct 30th, year after harvest

Min 12% ABV

Question 4

Chianti Classico Annata Requirements

Answer 4

Must be from Chianti Classico DOCG

Must be 80-100% Sangiovese (remaining 20% must be approved variety)

Vinification, storage, aging must take place within DOCG

Min 12 mos aging starting January 1st, year after harvest

Min 12% ABV

Question 5

Chianti Classico Riserva Requirements

Answer 5

Must be from Chianti Classico DOCG

Must be 80-100% Sangiovese (remaining 20% must be approved variety)

Vinification, storge, aging must take place within DOCG

Min 24 mos aging starting January 1st, year after harvest; at least 3 mos bottle fining

Min 12.5% ABV

Question 6

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Requirements

Answer 6

Must be from Chianti Classico DOCG

Must be 80-100% Sangiovese (remaining 20% must be approved variety)

Vinification, storge, aging must take place within DOCG

Must be estate-grown grapes

Min 30 mos aging starting January 1st, year after harvest; at least 3 mos bottle fining

Min 13% ABV