italy Flashcards
who was Marchese Mario Rocchetta?
winemaker that made the first vintage of Sassicaia in 1968
when was Chianti elevated to DOCG?
1984
name the 8 subzones of Chianti DOCG?
Classico, Rufina, Colli Senesi, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Aretini, Colline Pisane, Montalbano, Montespertoli
Who was Baron Bettino Ricasoli?
the person credited with the invention of the classical Chianti Blend
what are Galestro and Alberese?
soil type in chianti (marl and sandstone)
aging requirements for:
- Chianti Classico
- Chianti Classico Riserva
- Chianti Classico Gran selezione
- 1st october following harvest
- 24 months (3 in bottle)
- 30 months (3 in bottle)
aging requirements for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG? and Riserva?
min 2 years aging
min 3 years aging
Main variety in Carmignano DOCG?
min 50% Sangiovese
first vintage of Tignanello?
1971
what is the leading white variety in Bolgheri DOC?
Vermentino
what is occhio di pernice?
The rose style of Vin Santo
In which region is the DOC Orvieto? with which grape is produced?
Umbria
Grecchetto and Trebbiano Toscano
Where is Torgiano Rosso DOCG produce?which is the main grape¿
Umbria
Sangiovese
Main grape of Frascati DOC?
Malvasia
Where is the home of Cesanese grape?
Lazio
name 2 red autochhtone varieties of campania?
Aglianico, piedirosso
name 3 white autochtone varieties of campania?
Greco , falanghina, fiano
Taurasi DOCG aging requirements?
3 years (with 12 of oak) Riservva 4 years (with 18 of oak)
which is the only DOCG in Basilicata?
Aglianico delle vulture superiore
where would you find Gaglioppo?
Calabria