Italy-Chianti Flashcards
On which coast of Italy is located Tuscany?
On the Tyrrhenian Coast.
Who release the first vintage of Sassicaia?
Mario Rocchetta and his nephew Piero Antinori, in
1968.
What is the climate of Tuscany?
Mediterranean Climate
How many DOCGs are in Tuscany?
11 DOCGs
Describe a wine produced from Sangiovese grape?
Typically light in color
with naturally high acid
med plus- to high tannins
medium to full body
sour cherry notes and herbal undertones are common.
What vessels where used traditionally for Sangiovese ageing ?
And what vessels are used for modern Sangiovese wines?
*Traditionally-large Slavonian Casks
*Modern wines- new small barriques, which infuse both flavor and texture into the wine.
In Appellations where blending is allowed, which are the grapes used for Sangiovese wines and for which purpose?
Cab Sauvignon & Colorino to add color and power to Sangiovese.
Name the ‘clone’ used for Montalcino,
and the clone used for Montepuliciano?
Montalcino-Brunello
Monepuliciano-Prugnolo Gentile
Name the DOCGs that Sangiovese is the principal grape variety?
Chianti
Chianti Classico
Vino Nobile di Montepuliciano
Morelino di Scansano
Montecucco Sangiovese
Name the blending partner of the Trebbiano Toscano grape?
Malvasia
In which zone of Tuscany is the white Vermentino grape found?
In the Coastal vineyards of Maremma.
In which year where Chianti elevated to DOCG?
1984
Name the subzones of Chianti?
1.Chianti Rufina
2.Chianti Colli Fiorentini
3.Chianti Montespertoli
4.Chianti Montalbano
5.Chianti Coli Senesi
6.Chianti Coli Aretini
7.Chianti Coline Pisane
What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese grape in Chianti DOCG wine?
70 to 100 %.
With the exception of the Coli Senesi sub-zone which must contain min of 75% of the grape.
What is ageing requirements for ‘Chianti normale’
May be released on March of 1 of the year following the harvest.
