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Grapes of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

A

min 70% Sangiovese

max 30% reds and whites authorized in Tuscany

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Super Tuscans of Tenuta dell Ornellaia

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Ornellaia- CS, CF, Merlot, Petit Verdot 1985

Masseto- 100% Merlot

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Neighboring regions of Tuscany

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Liguria- north west
Emilia Romagna- north east
Marche- east
Umbria- south east
Latium- south
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4
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What does “vigna” indicate on a Brunello label

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Single vineyard

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5
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Synonym for Sangiovese in Montepulciano

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Prugnolo Gentile

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6
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First DOCGs of Tuscany?

When were they promoted?

A

Brunello di Montalcino 1980

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 1980

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7
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When were white varieties banned for Chianti Classico production

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2006

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8
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Chianti Classico grapes

A 
80%- 100% Sangiovese
max combined:
Canaiolo
Colorino
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
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9
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What is Ochio de Pernice

A

Vin Santo made Sangiovese instead of Malvasia and Trebbiano

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10
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Grapes for Occhio di Pernice in Chianti Classico

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min 80% Sangiovese

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11
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What communes in Tuscany can produce Vin Santo

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Chianti Classico
Chianti
Carmignano
Montepulciano

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12
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Aging requirements for Brunello di Montalcino

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Brunello: May not be released before January 1st of the 5th year following harvest- min 2 years in cask, min 4 months in the bottle

Riserva: May not be released before January 1st of the 6th year following harvest- min 2 years in cask, 6 moths in the bottle

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13
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Grapes for Montecucco Sangiovese

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min 90% Sangiovese

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14
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Main soils of Chianti Classico

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Calestro (marl-like soft soil)
Albarese (sandstone)
Clay
Clay schist

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15
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What DOCG in Tuscany requires the use of Cab Sauv and Cab Franc

A

Carmignano

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16
Q

Carmignano grapes

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min 50% Sangiovese

10%- 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc combined

17
Q

Classic vintages in Tuscany since the 80s

A

88’, 94’, 04’, 13’

18
Q

Italy’s 1st DOC? When?

A

Vernaccia di San Gimignano 1966

DOCG in 1993

19
Q

What is Governo

A

Addition of juice from dried grapes, strengthens the wine and initiates malo

20
Q

Who produces “I Sodi di San Niccolo”? Blend

A

Castellare di Castellina
85%- 90% Sangioveto
10%- 15% Malvasia Nera

21
Q

Who created the “classic” blend of Chianti? When?

A

Baron Bettino Ricasoli

1872

22
Q

Aging requirements for Chianti Classico

A

Chianti Classico: May not be released before October 1st of the year following harvest

Chianti Classico Riserva: 24 from January 1st, 3 months in bottle

Gran Selezione: 30 months from January 1st, 3 months in bottle- Estate fruit only

23
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DOCGs of Tuscany

A 
Carmignano
Chianti
Chianti Classico
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Val di Cornia Rosso
Suvereto
Elba Aleatico Passito
Montecucco Sangiovese
Morellino di Scansano
Brunello di Montalcino
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
24
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What DOCG in Tuscany produces only white

A

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

25
Q

What DOCGs in Tuscany are based on international varieties

A

Rosso della Val di Cornia (Val di Cornia Rosso)

Suvereto- min 85% if variety is listed

26
Q

Who produces Sassicaia?

Blend?

A

Tenuta San Guido

85% Cab Sauv / 15% Cabernet Franc

27
Q

Super Tuscans of Antinori

A
  • Tiganello: about 75%- 85% Sangiovese, CF/CS
  • Solaia: about 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, CF/ Sangio
  • Guado al Tasso: 50%- 65% Cab Sauv, about 30% Merlot, rest other Tuscan varieties
28
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What Tuscan DOC is shared with Liguria

A

Colli di Luni

29
Q

What is Chianti Superiore

A

min 12% ABV instead of 11.5%

lower yields: 52.5 hl/ha instead of 63 hl/ha

30
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Soils of Montalcino

A

Clay and marine sediment in lower elevations

Galestro at higher elevations

31
Q

Name 5 producers from Montalcino

A 
Altesino
Biondi Santi
Torre
Argiano
Banfi
Fattoria dei Barbi
Mastrojanni
Talenti
32
Q

Chianti grapes

A

min 70% Sangiovese
max 30% reds
max 10% whites

33
Q

Name 5 producers from Chianti Classico

A 
Castello di Volpaia
Felsina
Castello di Monsanto
Barone Ricassoli
Antinori
Montevertine
Il Borghetto
Querciabella
34
Q

Grapes of Vin Santo

A

Trebbiano Toscano and/or Malvasia Bianca Lunga

35
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Aging requirements for Vin Santo

A

3 years

4 years for Riserva

36
Q

Who owns the famous Cru Montosoli

A

Altesino

37
Q

What are Altesino’s single Vineyards

A

Castelnuovo dell’ Abate
Montosoli
Macina
Pianezzine

38
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Chianti Classico minimum aging

A
  • May be released after October 1st of the first year following harvest
  • 3 months in bottle

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