Italy II: Central Italy & Tuscany Flashcards
1
Q
Montefalco Sagrantino is an important DOCG in which region?
A
Umbria
2
Q
What is the grape variety in DOCG Chianti?
A
Sangiovese
3
Q
What is Tuscany’s famous dessert wine?
A
Vin Santo
4
Q
“Super Tuscans” are wines made from…
A
Non-traditional grape varieties or blends (usually Cab, Merlot, Bordeaux blends)
5
Q
Name the signature red varietal from Lazio
A
Cesanese
6
Q
DOC Verdicchio di Matelica is in which region?
A
Marche
7
Q
DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is in which region?
A
Tuscany
8
Q
Lambrusco is a wine from which region?
A
Emilia-Romagna
9
Q
Two major white varietals in Central Italy are:
A
Trebbiano and Malvasia
