Maremma/Bolgheri Flashcards
name of the coastal ridge of Maremma
and Bolgheri
Colli Metallifiere
Run from the town of Bibbona to Donoratico and protect Bolgheri from harsh winds
local name for Sangiovese in Maremma, South of Grossetto
Morellino
most famous wine of Morellino di Scansano DOC
Saffredi (La Pupille)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Island of Giglio on Argentario Peninsula is known for this and has this DOC
Ansonica Costa dell’Argentario DOC
(Ansonica/Inzolia)
drying in the sun or shade must occur for this long in Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG
10 days, 30% sugar
Mountain range of Maremma DOC shoreline of Tuscany and Lazio
Volsini
Lava dome inland in Maremma, inland
Mount Amiata
Tuscan DOCs for Vermentino (and others) north of Maremma as Tuscan coast approaches Liguria
San Torpe Candia dei Colli Apuani
Colli di Luni (shared with Liguria)
Encepagement of Suvereto DOCG
Suvereto Rosso: Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot, plus a max. 15% other red grapes suitable for cultivation in Toscana
Varietal-Labeled Wines: Min. 85% of stated variety, plus a max. 15% other red grapes suitable for cultivation in Toscana
What is the province of Bolgheri?
Livorno
Province of Monteregio di Massa Marittima DOC (Tuscany)
Grosseto
Main white grape of Bolgheri
Vermentino
Aging requirements for Bolgheri
Rosso may not be released for sale before September 1 of the year following the harvest
Rosso Superiore must be aged a minimum of 2 years from January 1 of the year following the harvest including at least 1 year in oak barrels.
Aging requirement for Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC
Bolgheri Sassicaia must be aged for a minimum 2 years from January 1 of the year following the harvest, including at least 18 months in 225-liter barriques.
What year did the Marchese mario Incisa della Rochetta plant the first Cabernet Sauvignon vines at Tenuta San Guido?
1944
Who are Gherardesca’s (wife of Marchese Mario Incisa della Rochetta) Cousins?
Antinoris
Bolgheri is in this province and this Commune
Livorno (province)
Castagneto Carducci (Commune)
These rivers of Bolgheri moderate the climate
Cecina and Cornia Rivers
In Bolgheri, Sangiovese and Syrah cannot contribute more than this % of the blend
50%
Can be 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Cabernet Franc
100% Merlot
85% Vermentino or Sauvignon
In Bolgheri DOC, what is the max amount of Sauvignon blanc and Trebbiano Toscana allowed
40% of blend
Aging requirement for Bolgheri Superiore
Two years aging prior to release, one year in oak
This region refers to Maremma’s northern sector near the Colline Metallifere
Monteregio di Massa Marittima
Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG (Southeast Maremma) surrounds the Western edge of Montalcino and is for this variety
Sangiovese min 90%
(DOC only needs 60% Sangiovese)
Red wines under Elba DOC require this % Sangiovese
60% min
