Italy

Question 1

Chianti zone was established when? How many sub-zones were created?

Answer 1

In 1932

7 sub-zones

Question 2

8 sub-zones when was added and name?

Answer 2

In 1997

Montespertoli

Question 3

Chianti districts

Answer 3

Classico
Rufina
Colli Fiorentini
Colli Senesi
Colli Pisane
Colle Arentini
Montalbano
Montespertoli

Question 4

Permitted grapes in Chianti

Answer 4

Sangiovese 70-100% (80-100 % in Chianti Classico)
Canaiolo 5-10% (Max 20% of any combination)
Colorino 5-10%
Cab.Sauvignon 15%
Merlot 15%
Syrah 15%
Trebbiano 5-10 (not permitted in Chianti Classico)
Malvasia 5-10 (not permitted in Chianti Classico)

Question 5

Governo

Answer 5

refermentation with the juice of dried grapes, to strengthen the wine and initiate malolactic fermentation) is legally permitted.
Must be labelled as “Governo all’uso Toscano”

Question 6

Chianti Normale
Chianti Riserva
Chianti Superiore
requirements

Answer 6

Chianti Normale can be released on March 1 of the year following the harvest (except Rufina, Montespertoli, Colli Fiorentini)
Chianti Riserva - min 2 years of aging
Chianti Superiore - additional 0.5% abv and lowered vineyard yeilds

Question 7

Soil of Chianti Classico DOCG

Answer 7

galestro (marl-like)

alberese (sandstone)

Question 8

Min alc level Chianti Classico and age

Answer 8

12% (11.5% Chianti DOCG)

1 year aging prior to release

Question 9

Chianti Classico Riserva

Answer 9

aged 24 months

min 12.5% abv

Question 10

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG ageing requirements

Answer 10

Brunello di Montalcino - 2 years cask aging - 5 total age
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva - 2.5 years cask aging - total 6 years
Rosso di Montalcino - total age 1 years (no cask require)