Italy : Toscana Flashcards
Who released the first commercial vintage of Sassicaia (1968)
Marquis Mario Roccheta
What are Italy’s most planted red and white grape?
Red: Sangiovese
White: Trebbiano Toscano
What are the eight subzones of Chianti?
Chianti Classico Chianti Rufina Chianti Colli Fiorentini Chianti Colli Senesi Chianti Colline Pisane Chianti Colli Aretini Chianti Montalbano Chianti Montespertoli (added in 1997)
Who are the two producers within the Pomino DOC?
Frescobaldi
Fattoria Selvapiana
Describe the traditional process of governo (practiced in Tuscany).
Refermentation with the juice of dried grapes
Chianti DOCG must have at least what percentage of Sangiovese?
70%
75% in Colli Senesi
After how many years of aging can a Chianti DOCG be labeled riserva?
Two
What are the four original villages of Chianti?
Radda
Gaiole
Castellina
Greve
What are the two soil types of Chianti Classico?
galestro - soft, friable and marl-like
(Sangiovese thrives on galestro)
alberese - sandstone
What percentage of the Chianti Classico blend must contain Sangiovese?
80%
What is the minimum percentage of alcohol for Chianti Classico? Chianti DOCG?
Chianti Classico - 12%
Chianti DOCG - 11.5%
What is the often the barrel of choice for riserva Chianti Classico?
Barrique
How long must Chianti Classico Riserva wines be aged and what is their minimum abv? Gran Selezione?
Riserva - Must be aged 24 months, with a 12.5% abv minimum
Gran Selezione - Must be aged 30 months, with 12.5% abv minimum
Who was credited with the invention of the Brunello style, as the producer who first isolated the Brunello clone and bottled is as a varietal wine?
Clemente Santi of Tenuta Greppo’s Biondi-Santi
When was the first release of the Biondi-Santi Brunello Riserva?
1888
In which of the eight Chianti subzones does the hill of Montalcino overlap with?
Chianti Senesi
What is the Sangiovese clone of Brunello di Montalcino called (other than Brunello)?
Sangiovese Grosso
When can producers release their Brunello di Montalcino?
The wine may not be released until January 1st of the fifth year following harvest, or until the 6th year for riserva bottlings.
What are the frazioni (suburbs, or sub-communes) of Montalcino?
Sant Angelo (Colle), Castelnuovo Abate, Torrenieri
Which of the following Brunello producers use smaller barrels and which ones use more traditional approaches:
Casanova di Neri Biondi-Santi Talenti Mastrojanni Soldera
Modern - Casanova di Neri, Mastrojanni
Traditional - Biondi-Santi, Talenti, Soldera
What are the aging requirements for Rosso di Montalcino DOC?
Wines must be aged for one year prior to release, although cask aging is not required.
What kinds of wine are produced for Sant’Antimo DOC?
It provides Montalcino producers an outlet for “Super Tuscans.” Any grape authorized in Tuscany may be utilized for Sant’Antimo DOC, and the wines may be either red or white.
What are the Moscadello di Montalcino DOC wines composed of?
White wines from Montalcino using the Moscadello (Moscato Bianco) grape. These wines are often sweet, and may be still or sparkling.
When was Vino Nobile di Montepulciano awarded status as a DOCG?
1980
What is the Sangiovese clone for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
Prugnolo Gentile
What is the composition of wines labeled Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
A minimum 70% Sangiovese, maximum 30% other Tuscan varieties.
No more than 5% white grapes.
How long is Vino Nobile de Montepulciano aged for?
A minimum of 2 years, one year in wood. Riservas are aged for at least 3 years.
