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IWS Flashcards part 2

1
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Name an important IGT in Toscana.

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

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What is the white grape-based on Montecarlo DOC?

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Trebbiano with the addition of at least three other complimentary grapes

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What is the red grape based on Montecarlo DOC?

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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?

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Vermentino

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

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Northern Tuscan Coast

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6
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Which appellation is near the city of Lucca?

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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?

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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?

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1968 released to the market in 1972

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10
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What was the initial Bolgheri DOC created for?

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Whites and Roses

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When was the Bolgheri DOC modified to include red wine?

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1994

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

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Ansonica Costa Dell Argentario DOC

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13
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What grape is associated with Bianco di Pitigliano DOC?

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Trebbiano based white wine only

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What grape is associated with Sovana DOC?

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Sangiovese based rosso and rosato blends only

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Maremma Toscana DOC primarily features which 3 grapes?

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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?

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Elba Eleatico Passito DOCG

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17
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What are the 3 appellations of Carmignano?

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Carmignano DOCG, Barco Reale and Vin Santo di Carmignano DOC

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18
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What grapes are associated with Carmignano and Barco Reale di Carmignano?

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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?

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

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What is Vin Ruspo?

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Rosato made from the Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC

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21
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What is the area Chianti Storico also known as?

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Historic Chianti or Chianti Classico as its known today

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22
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How many sub-zones are in Chianti DOCG?

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7 sub-zones

23
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What is the only white DOCG in Toscana?

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Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

24
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What are the 2 main white grapes of the Pomino DOC appellation?

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Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc

25
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What was the first Italian wine to receive DOC status?

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Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

26
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What is Cortonas signature wine?

A

Varietal Syrah

27
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What is the definition of Salasso?

A

Bleeding off the tank

28
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What is the definition of Caratelli?

A

Barrels used in Vin Santo production

29
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Barrels used in Vin Santo production

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A light rosato made in Carmignano

30
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What is the definition of Vinsantaie?

A

Lofts used to store barrels of ageing Vin Santo

31
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What is the Maremma?

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A geographical area shared between Toscana and Lazio

32
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What soil types characterize much of Toscana’s vineyard land?

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Galestro and Alberese

33
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What protects Montalcino growing area from bad weather?

34
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In France Trebbiano Toscano is known as

A

Ugni Blanc

35
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Between which two cities is Chianti Classico situated?

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Firenze & Siena

36
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What is the local name for Sangiovese in Montepulciano?

A

Prugnolo Gentile

37
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What Tuscan DOC is renowned for its signature varietal Syrah?

A

Cortona DOC

38
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Bolgheri DOC can produce red, white and rosé wines. True or false?

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

A

Vino da Tavola

41
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Which grape is a natural cross between Ciliegiolo and Calabrese Montenuovo?

A

Sangiovese

42
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What is the historic symbol of the Chianti Classico DOCG wines?

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Gallo Nero (Black Rooster)

43
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What is the sub-zone of Chianti DOCG that lies on the outskirts of Firenze?

A

Colli Fiorentini

44
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Is Aleatico a red or white grape variety?

45
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Brunello di Montalcino has the longest ageing requirements after Barolo. True or false?

A

FALSE - it has the longest ageing requirements in Italy

46
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What is the local name for Sangiovese in the area around Scansano in southern Maremma?

47
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What is the southernmost sub-zone of Chianti DOCG?

A

Colli Senesi

48
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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
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What is the ‘second’ wine of Montepulciano?

A

Rosso di Montepulciano DOC

51
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What is the latest category introduced in the Chianti Classico DOCG?

A

Gran Selezione

52
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What is the ‘second’ wine of Montalcino?

A

Rosso di Montalcino DOC

53
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Which is the most recently added sub-zone in Chianti DOCG?

A

Montespertoli

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