IWS Flashcards part 2

1
Q

Name an important IGT in Toscana.

A

Toscana IGT covers a large number of Super Tuscans and is currently one of Italy’s largest IGTs

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2
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What is the white grape-based on Montecarlo DOC?

A

Trebbiano with the addition of at least three other complimentary grapes

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3
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What is the red grape based on Montecarlo DOC?

A

Sangiovese complimented with other grapes shich as Canaiolo, Merlot and Syrah

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4
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What is the most prominent wine of Colli di Luna DOC?

A

Vermentino

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5
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Where is the appellation of Candia dei Colli Apunani DOC located?

A

Northern Tuscan Coast

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6
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Which appellation is near the city of Lucca?

A

Colline Lucchesi DOC

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7
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What DOC is the Marchese Marion Incisa della Rocchetta associated with?

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Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC

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8
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What grapes are used for Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC?

A

85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc

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9
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When was the first official commercial vintage of Sassicaia released?

A

1968 released to the market in 1972

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10
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What was the initial Bolgheri DOC created for?

A

Whites and Roses

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11
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When was the Bolgheri DOC modified to include red wine?

A

1994

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12
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Which DOC does the MGA Isola del Giglio belong to?

A

Ansonica Costa Dell Argentario DOC

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13
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What grape is associated with Bianco di Pitigliano DOC?

A

Trebbiano based white wine only

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14
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What grape is associated with Sovana DOC?

A

Sangiovese based rosso and rosato blends only

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15
Q

Maremma Toscana DOC primarily features which 3 grapes?

A

Sangiovese, Trebbiano and Vermentino blends and varietal wines from local and international grapes

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16
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Which DOCG produces sweet red wines from 100% Aleatico?

A

Elba Eleatico Passito DOCG

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17
Q

What are the 3 appellations of Carmignano?

A

Carmignano DOCG, Barco Reale and Vin Santo di Carmignano DOC

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18
Q

What grapes are associated with Carmignano and Barco Reale di Carmignano?

A

Sangiovese with the traditional use of Cabernet grapes (both Sauvignon and Franc)

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19
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What does the term ‘ruspo’ mean?

A

To draw off, referring to the farmers share of fresh must during the mezzadria

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20
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What is Vin Ruspo?

A

Rosato made from the Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC

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21
Q

What is the area Chianti Storico also known as?

A

Historic Chianti or Chianti Classico as its known today

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22
Q

How many sub-zones are in Chianti DOCG?

A

7 sub-zones

23
Q

What is the only white DOCG in Toscana?

A

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

24
Q

What are the 2 main white grapes of the Pomino DOC appellation?

A

Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc

25
Q

What was the first Italian wine to receive DOC status?

A

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

26
Q

What is Cortonas signature wine?

A

Varietal Syrah

27
Q

What is the definition of Salasso?

A

Bleeding off the tank

28
Q

What is the definition of Caratelli?

A

Barrels used in Vin Santo production

29
Q

Barrels used in Vin Santo production

A

A light rosato made in Carmignano

30
Q

What is the definition of Vinsantaie?

A

Lofts used to store barrels of ageing Vin Santo

31
Q

What is the Maremma?

A

A geographical area shared between Toscana and Lazio

32
Q

What soil types characterize much of Toscana’s vineyard land?

A

Galestro and Alberese

33
Q

What protects Montalcino growing area from bad weather?

A

Mt Amiata

34
Q

In France Trebbiano Toscano is known as

A

Ugni Blanc

35
Q

Between which two cities is Chianti Classico situated?

A

Firenze & Siena

36
Q

What is the local name for Sangiovese in Montepulciano?

A

Prugnolo Gentile

37
Q

What Tuscan DOC is renowned for its signature varietal Syrah?

A

Cortona DOC

38
Q

Bolgheri DOC can produce red, white and rosé wines. True or false?

A

TRUE

39
Q

In Carmignano DOCG Sangiovese is traditionally blended with a small proportion of what grape/s?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Cabernet Franc

40
Q

Initially, the Super Tuscans were bottled under which quality category?

A

Vino da Tavola

41
Q

Which grape is a natural cross between Ciliegiolo and Calabrese Montenuovo?

A

Sangiovese

42
Q

What is the historic symbol of the Chianti Classico DOCG wines?

A

Gallo Nero (Black Rooster)

43
Q

What is the sub-zone of Chianti DOCG that lies on the outskirts of Firenze?

A

Colli Fiorentini

44
Q

Is Aleatico a red or white grape variety?

A

Red

45
Q

Brunello di Montalcino has the longest ageing requirements after Barolo. True or false?

A

FALSE - it has the longest ageing requirements in Italy

46
Q

What is the local name for Sangiovese in the area around Scansano in southern Maremma?

A

Morellino

47
Q

What is the southernmost sub-zone of Chianti DOCG?

A

Colli Senesi

48
Q

The Tuscan caratelli are wooden barrels traditionally used to mature red wines. True or false?

A

FALSE - used to mature Vin Santo

49
Q

What is Toscana’s principal dry white wine?

A

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

50
Q

What is the ‘second’ wine of Montepulciano?

A

Rosso di Montepulciano DOC

51
Q

What is the latest category introduced in the Chianti Classico DOCG?

A

Gran Selezione

52
Q

What is the ‘second’ wine of Montalcino?

A

Rosso di Montalcino DOC

53
Q

Which is the most recently added sub-zone in Chianti DOCG?

A

Montespertoli