Mainly Central and Southern Italy - KM Questions 08.11.20

Question 1

When was Sassicaia first released commercially?

Answer 1

1968 - released in 1971

Question 2

What are the 11 DOCG’s of Tuscany?

Answer 2

Brunello di Montalino, Carmignano, Chianti, Chianti Classico, Elba Aleatico Passito, Montecucco Sangiovese, Morellino di Scansano, Val di Cornia, Suvereto, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Question 3

Which DOC region in Chianti Rufina permits higher percentage of International grapes and varietal bottlings?

Answer 3

Pomino DOC

Question 4

What is the varietal composition permitted in Chianti?

Answer 4

70-100% Sangiovese, Max 30% other grapes, Max 10% White grapes, Max 15% combined Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc

Question 5

Which Chianti subzone has a different varietal composition than the rest?

Answer 5

Colli Senesi 75 - 100% Sangiovese, No white grapes, max 25% others, max 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc

Question 6

Which soil type in Chianti classico is considered better for Sangiovese?

Answer 6

Galestro

Question 7

Which classification of Chianti Classico is limited to only estate fruit?

Answer 7

Gran Selezione

Question 8

Which DOC is applicable to younger wines of Brunello with an early release?

Answer 8

Rosso di Montalcino DOC - 1 year ageing

Question 9

What is the minimum alcohol and max yield permitted in Brunello di Montalcino?

Answer 9

12.5% alc 8 tons/ha, Bordeaux bottle and cork stoppers only permitted

Question 10

What grape variety and style of wine is produced in Moscadello di Montalcino?

Answer 10

Min 85% Moscato Bianco. White still, sparkling and late harvest wines produced

Question 11

What are the single vineyard wines of Rosso di Montalcino DOC designated as?

Answer 11

Vigna, max yields reduced to 8 tons/ha

Question 12

What are the varietals needed for Val di Cornia DOCG reds?

Answer 12

Min 40% Sangiovese, Max 60% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Max 20% others

Question 13

What are the minimum alcohol and ageing needed for Val di Cornia DOCG reds?

Answer 13

Rosso: 12.5%, 6 months ageingRiserva - 13%, 2 years ageing, 18 months in oak, 6 in bottle

Question 14

What kind of wines are permitted in Suvereto DOCG?

Answer 14

Rosso blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, max 15% others Varietal reds with Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon at min 85% of the grape mentioned on the label.

Question 15

Which were the first few 100% Sangiovese Super Tuscans?

Answer 15

San Felice-Vigorello, Montvertine - Le Pergole Torte, Isole e Olena-Ceparello

Question 16

What is the name given to Trebbiano Toscano in Umbria (Orvieto)?

Answer 16

Procanico

Question 17

Within which other DOC zone does Lago di Corbara DOC of Umbria lie?

Answer 17

Orvieto DOC

Question 18

What is the minimum ageing required for Sagrantino di Montefalco?

Answer 18

37 months minimum, at least 12 in wood and 4 in bottle

Question 19

What are the DOCG’s of Umbria?

Answer 19

Sagrantino di Montefalco, Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG

Question 20

What are the climatic differences in Verdicchio from Metalica and Castelli di Jesi?

Answer 20

Castelli di Jesi is on adriatic coast with maritime influence from sea, fuller and rounder wines. Metalica is inland and higher altitude, sharper and focused wines

Question 21

Which DOC zone surrounds Conero?

Answer 21

Rosso Piceno DOC

Question 22

What are the DOCG’s of Abruzzo?

Answer 22

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo - Colline Terramane, Terre Tollesi/Tullum

Question 23

What kind of wines are produced in Terre Tollesi?

Answer 23

White wines in varietal styles from Pecorino and Passerina grapes. Red wines based on min 95% Montepulciano. Sparkling wines from min 60% Chardonnay

Question 24

What kind of wines are produced in Cesanese del Piglio DOCG?

Answer 24

Cesanese based spicy, peppery red wines

Question 25

What kind of wines are produced in Tintilia di Molise DOC?

Answer 25

Rose and red wines based on Tintilia grape known for its full bodied spicy reds

Question 26

Name the Super Tuscans - Castello di Ama

Answer 26

L’ Apparita - 100% Merlot

Question 27

Name the Super Tuscans - Avignonesi

Answer 27

Grifi 50-60% Sangiovese, 40-50% CS; Desiderio 85% Merlot, 15% CS

Question 28

Name the Super Tuscans - Fontodi

Answer 28

Flaccianello della Pieve 100% Sangiovese

Question 29

Which are the white wine DOCG’s of Campania?

Answer 29

Greco di Tufo, Fiano d’Avellino

Question 30

Which DOCG of Campania is allowed to make Metodo Clasico Sparkling wines?

Answer 30

Greco di Tufo Min 85% Greco, Max 15% Coda di Volpe, 36 months ageing

Question 31

Which white grape is blended with Falanghina in Costa d’Amalfi and Campi Flagrei DOC?

Answer 31

Biancolella; provides a mellower and lusher profile to the blend

Question 32

Which DOCG of Puglia (and Italy) is exclusively dedicated to rose wines?

Answer 32

Castel del Monte Bombino Nero DOCG. Min 90% Bombino Nero grape used for these rose wines

Question 33

What is the difference in Castel del Mote Rosso Riserva and Castel del Monte Nero d’Troia Riserva DOCG?

Answer 33

Rosso Riserva DOCG stipulated minimum 65% Nero d’Troia grape, while Nero d’Troia Riserva needs min 90% of the grape.

Question 34

How much min alcohol and min RS required for Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG?

Answer 34

Min 16% alc (13% actual), grapes may be dried.Min 50 g/l RS

Question 35

Which local white grape from Valle d’Itria makes standout white wines in Puglia?

Answer 35

Verdeca grape

Question 36

Which 2 DOC’s of sicily use mainly Nerello Mascalese for their red wines?

Answer 36

Etna DOC, Faro DOC

Question 37

Which IGT is used for producing dry white wines on Lipari Island?

Answer 37

Salina IGT

Question 38

What are the DOCG’s on the island of Sardinia?

Answer 38

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG (only 1)

Question 39

What is the common issue encountered with Cannonau di Sardinia wines?

Answer 39

Premature Oxidation

Question 40

What are the subzones of Cannonau di Sardinia?

Answer 40

Classico, Oliena, Capo Ferrato, Jerzu