Italy - Central and South

Question 1

Primary cities in Tuscany?

Answer 1

Florence -north of Chianti
Pisa- on western side
Greve- between Florence and Siena
Siena- South of Chianti

Question 2

Leading red grapes from Tuscany?

Answer 2

Sangiovese
Canaiolo Nero -most significant
Colorino- prized for pigment and tannin
Cab Sauv, merlot, Cab franc

Question 3

Leading White grapes in Tuscany?

Answer 3

Trebbiano
Malvasia Bianca
Vernaccia
Chard and Sauv Blanc

Question 4

Generically describe Sangiovese wine?

Answer 4

light-colored
high acid
moderate tannins
bright cherry, and red berry flavor / aroma

Question 5

define Governo

Answer 5

traditional winemaking technique
adding overripe grapes or dried grapes to a batch of wine as wine is finishing fermenting
-extend fermentation, softer rounder result

Question 6

Vernaccia

Answer 6

White
pear, almond
San Gimignano

Question 7

Vin Santo

Answer 7

• harvested grapes are hung in rafters to dry
• crushed, small barrels that contain lees from previous vintage which starts fermentation
• wine exposed to natural temperature extremes for 1 year

Question 8

Varieties used for the Vin Santo?

Answer 8

Trebbiano and Malvasia
typically sweet, some dry exist
ideal accompany to biscotti

Question 9

Iconic producer of the first released Super Tuscan wine?

Answer 9

Marchese Piero Antinori
Tignanello = Sangiovese & Cab Sauv blend known
Solaia= Cab Sauv & Cab Franc

Question 10

Chianti Classico allows up to __ % of what other grapes?

Answer 10

20% of other local reds to include

Cab Sauv, Merlot, Syrah

Question 11

Delineation used for Super Tuscans?

Answer 11

IGT Toscana designation

originated in 1970s as a result of Chianti DOC regulations - better quality wine when Sangiovese is blended

Question 12

Chianti Classico lies between what cities?

Answer 12

Florence (north) and

Siena (south)

Question 13

Chianti appellation was demarcated in

Answer 13

1716

Question 14

Requirements of Chianti DOCG?

Answer 14

• made anywhere in Chianti zone except Classico Zone
• minimum of 70% Sangiovese (can be 100%)
• contains 7 subzones as of 1996

Question 15

Chianti DOCG current requirements include?

Answer 15

80 to 100% Sangiovese
White grapes are excluded
12% min ABV

Question 16

When is Chianti Classico able to released for sale?

Answer 16

Classico - 1 year after harvest
Classico reserve - 2 years after harvest
Chianti Classico Grand Selection - 30 months after harvest

Question 17

Describe Brunello di Montalcino DOCG requirements?

Answer 17

From Tuscany region
100% Brunello (Sangiovee) from Montalcino
-powerful expression
-aged 4 years (with at least 2 years in wood and at least 4 months in bottle)
-can not sell before Jan 1 of the 5th years after harvest
-Rosso di Montalcino -lighter shorter aged wines

Question 18

Describe Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?

Answer 18

From Tuscany region
70% Prugnolo Gentile (Sangiovese)
-Rosso di Montepulciano also exists

Question 19

Describe Carmignano DOCG

Answer 19

From Tuscany region - north west of Florence

50% Sangiovese with small amounts of Cab Sauv and Franc

Question 20

Super Tuscans were born near what town?

Answer 20

region known as Maremma which is on the coast of Tuscany
Near Bolgheri DOCG (requires 80% Cab sauv)
Cabernet based Sassicaia in the late 1960s

Question 21

Tuscan DOCG grape mentioned in the Divine Comedy?

Answer 21

Vernaccia di San Gimigano – fringes of Chianti
13th century historical reference
DOC in 1966, DOCG in 1993

Question 22

Name the Italian regions that is triangular shaped and stretches the top of the Italian Peninsula?

Answer 22

Emilia- Romagna

one of Italy’s largest wine producing areas

Question 23

Where is Lambrusco found, and name the DOCs

Answer 23

found in Emilia-Romagna
Lambrusco Salamino id Santa Croce DOC
Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC
Lambrusco Sorbara DOC

Question 24

On the Adriatic coast, this region has 5 DOCGs and 15 DOCs

Answer 24

Marches

Question 25

What varieties grown in Marches?

Answer 25

White: Verdicchio, Pecorino, Passerina Red: Montepulciano, Sangiovese

Question 26

Conero DOCG and Rosso Conero DOC are from where and have what requirements?

Answer 26

Marches | blend of 85% at least of Montepulciano with the balance of Sangiovese

Question 27

Rosso Piceno DOC is where and requires what blend?

Answer 27

In Marches 35 to 85% of Montepulciano 15-50% Sangiovese

Question 28

Name the two DOCGs and one DOC in Abruzzo

Answer 28

Colline Teramane Montepulciano d' Abruzzo DOCG Tullum (Terre Tollesi) DOCG - specializes in Montepulciano Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC

Question 29

Name the central Italian region that is land locked? name the DOCGs from here?

Answer 29

Umbria- located between Marches and Tuscany Orvieto DOC - made with Grechetto and Trebbiano produced in semi-dry Secco Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG - 100% Sagrantiono Torgiano Rossa Riserva DOCG- 70% Sangiovese

Question 30

Italian wine region around Rome? and what grows here?

Answer 30

Lazio Trebbiano Toscano, Trebbiano Giallo Malvasia Bianca di Candia and Malvasia del Lazio

Question 31

Name the DOCGs from Lazio?

Answer 31

Cannellino de Frascati Cesanese del Piglio Frascati Superior and DOC Est! Est! Est! di Montefiascone DOC

Question 32

Italian wine region around Naples?

Answer 32

Campania

Question 33

DOCGs found in Campania?

Answer 33

``` Aglianico del Taburno Fiano di Avellino Greco di Tufo Taurasi = made with Aglianico volcanic soil of Campania Falanghina grows here ```

Question 34

What DOC are found in Calabria?

Answer 34

located on the boot's toe is Ciro DOC -made with Gaglioppo there are riserva versions of Ciro Rosso Greco di Bianco DOC with Greco Bianco grape

Question 35

grapes found in Puglia?

Answer 35

Salice Salentio DOC - Negromaro | Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Barbera, Aleatico, Primitivo

Question 36

DOCG Cerasuolo di Vittoria comes from where and what grape(s)?

Answer 36

only DOCG in Sicily | blend of Nero d' Avola with Frappato

Question 37

Marsala DOC uses what grapes?

Answer 37

Catarratto Grillo Inzola others

Question 38

DOC using Grenache is found where and its full name?

Answer 38

DOC Cannonau di Sardegna in Sardina requires 85% Reserva requires 90% Island also produces DOCG Vermentino di Gallura on the northern tip of island