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IWS Flashcards part 1

1
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Which city is considered the birthplace of modern Italy?

A

Toscana

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2
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Name 3 ancient wine families of Toscana

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Ricasoli, Frescobaldi and Antinori

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3
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What 4 prestigious wine zones were protected by the Bando?

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Chianti, Pomino, Carmignano and Val d’Arno di Sopra

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4
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What is Coltura Promiscua?

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Mixed crop cultivation

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5
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Who is considered one of the founders of the Italian wine renaissance?

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Giacomo Tachis

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6
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Who is associated with Sassicaia and Antinori’s Tignanello & Solaia?

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Giacomo Tachis

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7
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What natural element forms the northeastern border of Toscana?

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Northern Apennines

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8
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How many islands are in the Archipelago Toscano?

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7 - Isola d’Elba is the largest.

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9
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The majority of Toscana is hilly. True or False?

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TRUE - 67% Hills, 25% Mountains and 8% Plains

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10
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What is Maremma?

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A large historic-geographic area shared between Toscana and Lazio

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What is southern Tuscan Maremma (or Maremma Grossetana) known as?

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Its simply called Maremma

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12
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What is northern Tuscan Maremma known as?

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Alta Maremma

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Where does Maremma stretch from?

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South of Livorno to the northern part of Lazio

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14
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What is the largest river in Toscana?

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The Arno, flowing east to west.

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15
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What is Galestro?

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A metamorphic rock found in central Toscana, especially around Chianti Classico, Rufina and Montalcino

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16
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What is Alberese?

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Fine-grained calcareous marl found in central and southern parts of Toscana

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17
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Is Toscana dominated by red or white grapes?

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Red grapes account for over 90%

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18
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What is Toscana’s most widely planted grape?

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Sangiovese

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19
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What is Sangiovese a natural cross between?

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Ciliegiolo and Calabrese Montenuovo

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20
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What is the characteristic of Sangiovese?

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High in acid and tannins, violet, sour cherry, plum and tea leaf aromas

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21
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What is the possible meaning of Sangiovese?

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Jupiters Blood

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22
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Name the synonym for Sangiovese in Montalcino

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Brunello

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23
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Name the synonym for Sangiovese in Montepulciano

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Prugnolo Gentile

24
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Name the synonym for Sangiovese in Scansano

A

Morellino

25
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Name the synonym for Sangiovese all over Toscana

A

Sangiovese Grosso

26
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Name the synonym for Sangiovese all over Chianti Classico

A

Sangioveto

27
Q

What is the purpose of Canaiolo Nero in a blend?

A

It is used for Sangiovese to soften the rough edges and refine the perfume and mouthfeel

28
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What is the purpose of Ciliegiolo in a blend?

A

It is used for Sangiovese to soften the rough edges due to its lower acidity

29
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What is the purpose of Colorino in a blend?

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It is used to deepen the colour of wines such as Chianti or Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

30
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Where has Ciliegiolo adapted well to?

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Maremma where it is made into a single varietal wine

31
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What grape is Aleatico related to?

A

This red grape is related to Moscato Bianco (Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains)

32
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Where is Aleatico mostly grown?

A

The Island of Elba where it produces a distinctive sweet red wine

33
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What is Toscana’s most widely planted white grape?

A

Trebbiano Toscano

34
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What was Trebbiano Toscano’s most prominent role?

A

The production of Vin Santo

35
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What is Trebbiano Toscano known as in France?

A

Ugni Blanc

36
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What is the characteristic of Trebbiano Toscano?

A

Highly productive producing light, crisp fairly neutral wines

37
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Name the 2 white blending grapes traditionally allowed in Chianti?

A

Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia Bianca Lunga

38
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What is the main role of Malvasia in the production of Vin Santo?

A

It provides body and perfume

39
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What type of wine does Vernaccia di San Gimignano produce?

A

Zesty, dry, varietal wines

40
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What does Vernaccia mean?

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It means indigenous or native. It’s a generic term to indicate a group of unrelated varieties

41
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What is Ansonica also known as?

A

Inzolia

42
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What does Podere mean?

A

Farm

43
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What does Poggio mean?

A

Knoll

44
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What does Castello mean?

A

Castle

45
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What does Fattoria mean?

A

Farm

46
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What is the most widely planted international grape in Toscana?

A

Merlot - 8%

47
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What was Chianti Classico 2000?

A

A long-term project which was instrumental in developing high-quality clones

48
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What are the 3 most commonly found vine training systems in Toscana?

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Archetto, Cordone Speronato and Guyot

49
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What is Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice?

A

A rare, pink Vin Santo made from red grapes, usually Sangiovese

50
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What is Vin Santo?

A

An ancient and traditional speciality passito white wine produced throughout the entire region

51
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What does Vin Santo mean?

A

Holy wine - referring to the fact that the grapes were traditionally pressed and fermented during holy week.

52
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What are caratelli?

A

Old oak barrels used for vino santo are typically made of chestnut, oak, acacia, juniper or cherry

53
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What are vinsantaie (vinsantaia)?

A

non-temperature controlled storage rooms or lofts which are subjected to seasonal temperature fluctuations.

54
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Caratelli are typically only filled to 4/5’s of their total volume. True or false?

A

TRUE

55
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Describe a typical Vin Santo?

A

Intense, velvety and demonstrate pleasant oxidative characteristics such as nuts, honey, dried fruit and spice

56
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What is the difference between Vin Santo and Vino Santo?

A

Vino Santo is from Trentino, generally sweeter with lower alcohol than Vin Santo

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