Italy - Tuscany Flashcards
What two geographic features is Tuscany situated between?
Mediterranean Sea
Apennine Mountains
Who is the father of the Super-Tuscan movement?
Marquis Mario Rocchetta (Sassicaia)
When was the first vintage of Sassicaia released?
1968
Who is Piero Antinori and what is his significance?
Founder of Super-Tuscan Tignanello. Cousin of Sassicaia founder Marquis Mario Rocchetta
How much wine is annually produced in Tuscany in hectoliters?
3 million
What percentage of Tuscany is DOC/DOCG?
45%
What are the top three regions in Italy in terms of number of DOCG zones?
Piemonte
Veneto
Tuscany
What is Tuscany’s climate type?
Dry and maritime-influenced with harsh winters and hot summers
What is the main grape of Tuscany?
Sangiovese
Why are Cabernet Sauvignon and Colorino often used in Tuscany?
To add color and power to Sangiovese
Why is Canaiolo often used in Tuscany?
To soften Sangiovese’s hard attack
What is the most planted red varietal in Italy?
Sangiovese
What is the principal red grape of Chianti DOCG?
Sangiovese
What is the principal red grape of Chianti Classico DOCG?
Sangiovese
What is the principal red grape of Carmignano DOCG?
Sangiovese
What is the principal red grape of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?
Sangiovese
What is the principal red grape of Morellino di Scansano DOCG?
Sangiovese
What is the principal red grape of Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG?
Sangiovese
What is the only red grape allowed in Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?
Sangiovese
What are the primary grapes of Tuscany?
Sangiovese
Colorino
Canaiolo
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
What is Italy’s most planted white grape?
Trebbiano Toscano
What is the main white grape of San Gimignano?
Vernaccia
What percentage of Tuscan vineyards are devoted to red grapes?
70%
When was Chianti elevated to DOCG?
1984
What are the subzones of Chianti DOCG?
Classico
Rùfina
Collio Fiorentini
Colli Senesi
Colline Pisane
Colli Aretini
Montalbano
Montespertoli
In which country and region is Chianti DOCG located?
Italy
Tuscany
In which country and region is Pomino DOCG located?
Italy
Tuscany
What percentage of Chianti DOCG red wines must be Sangiovese?
Minimum 75% for Colli Senesi
Minimum 70% from all other subzones
What white grapes are permitted for blending in Chianti DOCG wines?
Trebbiano Toscano
Malvasia