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What two geographic features is Tuscany situated between?

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Mediterranean Sea

Apennine Mountains

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Who is the father of the Super-Tuscan movement?

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Marquis Mario Rocchetta (Sassicaia)

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When was the first vintage of Sassicaia released?

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1968

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Who is Piero Antinori and what is his significance?

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Founder of Super-Tuscan Tignanello. Cousin of Sassicaia founder Marquis Mario Rocchetta

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How much wine is annually produced in Tuscany in hectoliters?

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3 million

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What percentage of Tuscany is DOC/DOCG?

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45%

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What are the top three regions in Italy in terms of number of DOCG zones?

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Piemonte

Veneto

Tuscany

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What is Tuscany’s climate type?

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Dry and maritime-influenced with harsh winters and hot summers

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What is the main grape of Tuscany?

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Sangiovese

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Why are Cabernet Sauvignon and Colorino often used in Tuscany?

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To add color and power to Sangiovese

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Why is Canaiolo often used in Tuscany?

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To soften Sangiovese’s hard attack

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What is the most planted red varietal in Italy?

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Sangiovese

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What is the principal red grape of Chianti DOCG?

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Sangiovese

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What is the principal red grape of Chianti Classico DOCG?

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Sangiovese

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What is the principal red grape of Carmignano DOCG?

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Sangiovese

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What is the principal red grape of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?

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Sangiovese

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What is the principal red grape of Morellino di Scansano DOCG?

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Sangiovese

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What is the principal red grape of Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG?

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Sangiovese

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What is the only red grape allowed in Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?

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Sangiovese

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What are the primary grapes of Tuscany?

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Sangiovese

Colorino

Canaiolo

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

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What is Italy’s most planted white grape?

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Trebbiano Toscano

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What is the main white grape of San Gimignano?

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Vernaccia

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What percentage of Tuscan vineyards are devoted to red grapes?

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70%

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When was Chianti elevated to DOCG?

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1984

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What are the subzones of Chianti DOCG?
Classico Rùfina Collio Fiorentini Colli Senesi Colline Pisane Colli Aretini Montalbano Montespertoli
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In which country and region is Chianti DOCG located?
Italy Tuscany
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In which country and region is Pomino DOCG located?
Italy Tuscany
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What percentage of Chianti DOCG red wines must be Sangiovese?
Minimum 75% for Colli Senesi Minimum 70% from all other subzones
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What white grapes are permitted for blending in Chianti DOCG wines?
Trebbiano Toscano Malvasia
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What is governo in Tuscany?
Refermentation with the juice from dried grapes to strengthen the wine an initiate malolactic fermentation
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What is the general aging requirement for Chianti normale? What are the exceptions?
March 1 of the year after harvest Montespertoli is June 1 the year after harvest Collio Fiorentini and Rùfina are September 1
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What is the general aging requirement for Chianti riserva?
Two years of aging
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What does superiore mean in Chianti?
Generally an additional 0.5% alcohol and lower vineyard yields
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When was Chianti Classico elevated to DOCG?
1984
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What are the two most common soil types of Chianti Classico DOCG?
Galestro (similar to marl) Alberese (sandstone)
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What percentage of Chianti Classico DOCG wines must be Sangiovese?
Minimum 80%
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What does Gran Selezione mean in Chianti Classico DOCG?
Wine produced from estate fruit Minimum 30 months of aging with at least 3 months in bottle
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What is the common wood vessel used to age Chianti Classico DOCG wines?
Barrique
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In which country and region is Brunello di Montalcino DOCG located?
Italy Tuscany
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What is the only grape used in Brunello di Montalcino DOCG wines?
Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello)
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What are the aging requirements for Brunello di Montalcino wines?
2 years in wood and four months in bottle
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What are the aging requirements for Brunello di Montalcino Riserva wines?
Two years in wood and six months in bottle
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What soil type is found in higher altitude vineyards of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?
Galestro (similar to marl)
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What soil type is common in the southern areas of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?
Clay
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In which country and region is Rosso di Montalcino DOC located?
Italy Tuscany
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What is the only grape used in Rosso di Montalcino DOC wines?
Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello)
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What is the difference between wines from Rosso di Montalcino DOC and Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?
Same geographic area. Rosso only requires one year of aging and no cask requirement.
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In which country and region is Sant'Antimo DOC located?
Italy Tuscany
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Why was Sant'Antimo DOC created?
To give Montalcino producers an outlet for Super-Tuscan wines
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In which country and region is Moscadello di Montalcino DOC located?
Italy Tuscany
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What color of wine is produced in Moscadello di Montalcino DOC?
White
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What is the primary grape used in wines from Moscadello di Montalcino DOC?
Moscadello (Moscato Bianco)
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In which country and region is Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG located?
Italy Tuscany
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What is the aging requirement for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG wines?
2 years with a minimum one year in oak
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What is the aging requirement for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG wines?
3 years with at least 6 months in bottle
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In which country and region is Morellino di Scansano DOCG located?
Italy Tuscany
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In which country and region is Carmignano DOCG located?
Italy Tuscany
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In which country and region is Rosso della Val di Cornia DOCG located?
Italy Tuscany
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In which country and region is Suvereto DOCG located?
Italy Tuscany
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What is a Super-Tuscan?
A wine made in Tuscany in the style of Bordeaux wines. They do not conform to DOC/DOCG standards and are released as IGT.
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Why was the IGT classification created and when?
To elevate Super-Tuscan wines out of the vino da tavola category in 1992
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In which country and region is Bolgheri DOCG located?
Italy Tuscany
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In which country and region is Bolgheri Sassicaia DOCG located?
Italy Tuscany
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What is the only true monopole DOC in Italy?
Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC
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What is the main white grape of Bolgheri DOC wines?
Vermentino
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In which country and region is Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG located?
Italy Tuscany
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What is passito?
A method of creating sweet wines by drying grapes on mats or hung from rafters. Similar to vin de paille.
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What is the only white wine DOCG in Tuscany?
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
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In which country and region is Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG located?
Italy Tuscany
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What is the primary grape used in wines from Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG?
Vernaccia
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What is vin santo?
A high alcohol wine commonly found in Tuscany Can be either dry or sweet
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What are the primary grapes used to make vin santo?
Trebbiano Malvasia
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What is a fortified vin santo from Tuscany labelled as?
Liqouroso

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