Italy: Central Italy & Tuscany Flashcards
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What are the major regions of Central Italy
- Emilia-Romagna
- Marche
- Abruzzo
- Lazio
- Umbria
- Tuscany
What is the climate & terroir of Central Italy
Climate: Warm Mediterranean with ample sunshine in coastal areas; cooler in the Apennines
Soil: clay-limestone, marl
What are the major white grape varieties of Central Italy
- Trebbiano
- Verdicchio
- Malvasia
- Pecorino
- Albana
- Grechetto
What are the major red grape varieties of Central Italy
- Sangiovese
- Lambrusco
- Montepulciano
- Sagrantino
What region of Central Italy is known for 50% of it’s wine production being sparkling red, white, and rosé Lambrusco
Emilia-Romagna
What are they key wines of Emilia-Romagna
- Albana di Romagna DOCG
- Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC
- Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC
- Lambrusco Mantovano DOC
- Sangiovese di Romagna DOC
What are the key grapes of Emilia-Romagna
- Lambrusco
- Sangiovese
- Albana
What are the key wines of Marche
- Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOCG
- Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG
- Conero DOCG
- Rosso Piceno DOC
What are the key grapes of Marche
- Sangiovese
- Montpulciano
- Verdicchio
- Pecorino
What are the key wines of Abruzzo
- Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
- Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC
What are the key grapes of Abruzzo
- Montepulciano
- Trebbiano
What are the key wines of Lazio
- Frascati Superiore DOCG
- Cesanese di Piglio DOCG
What are the key grapes of Lazio
- Trebbiano
- Malvasia
- Cesanese
What are the key wines of Umbria
- Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
- Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
- Orvieto DOC
What are the key grapes of Umbria
- Sagrantino
- Sangiovese
- Grechetto
- Malvasia
- Trebbiano Spoletino
What are they key wines of Tuscany
- Chianti DOCG
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
- Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
- Carmignano DOCG
- Bolgheri DOC
- Vin Santo DOC
What are the key grapes of Tuscany
- Sangiovese and it’s many clones
- Vernaccia
- Malvasia
- Cabernet Sauvignon
How many DOCs and DOCGs exist in Tuscany
11 DOCGs and 41 DOCs
What are the seven subzones of Chianti DOCG
- Colli Arentini
- Colli Fiorentini
- Colli Senesi
- Colline Pisane
- Montalbano
- Montespertoli
- Rufina
How many municipalities exist in Chianti Classico DOCG
14 municipalities
What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese in Chianti DOCG and Chianti Classico DOCG
Chianti DOCG: min. 70% Sangiovese
Chianti Classico DOCG: min. 80% Sangiovese
What are the aging requirements for Chianti Classico
- Chianti Classico (Annata): 12 months
- Chianti Classico Riserva: 24 months
- Chianti Classico Gran Selezione: 30 months (from a single vineyard or selection of the estate’s best grapes)
What are the aging requirements for Vino Nobile
- DOC Rosso di Montepulciano: 4 months
- DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: 24 months
- DOCG Vino di Montepulciano Riserva: 36 months
What are the aging requirments for Brunello
- DOC Rosso di Montalcino: 12 months, no oak requirements
- DOCG Brunello di Montalcino: 5 years total; 2 years oak, 4 month bottle min.
- DOCG Brunello di Montalcino Riserva: 6 years total; 2 years oak, 6 month bottle min.
