Montalcino/Scotch Flashcards
Name all of the DOCs of Montalcino
Rosso, Sant’animo, Moscadello
What is the grape variety of the Moscadello di Montalcino DOC?
Moscato Bianco
Which year was the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Established>
1980
What are the aging requirements for the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?
Minimum 2 years in wood plus 4 months in bottle, may not be sold before January 1 of the 5th year following the harvest
What are the aging requirements for Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG?
Minimum 2 years in wood plus 6 months in bottle, may not be sold before January 1 of the 6th year following the harvest
What is the minimum alcohol of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG wines?
12.5%
What are the aging requirements for Rosso di Montalcino DOC wines?
Wines may not be released until September 1 of the year following the harvest.
in which Province is the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?
Siena
Which mountain range influences Montalcino?
Appenines
Which river runs along the southern border of the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?
Orcia
The orcia is a tributary of which river?
Ombrone
In which vintage is Clemente Biondi-Santi said to have ‘created’ Brunello?
1865
What is the climate of montalcino
Koppen-Geiger Csa, Warm mediterranean
What is the effect of Monte Amiata on Montalcino?
Attracts storms and protects the region from rain and hail
What is the most common vine training method in Montalcino?
Cordon
What was the worst vintage for brunello di montalcino from 2010 to 2020?
2014 (cold wet)
Why was the Sant’Animo DOC created?
Response to success of Super Tuscans, allowing international styles
What is Brunellopoli referring to?
Brunellogate (2008 scandal concerning 2003 vintage)
Which characteristics make Sangiovese Grosso stand out from other Sangiovese clones?
Thicker skins, larger berries
What is the latin name for the type of Slavonian oak commonly used in Montalcino Production?
Quercus Robur
what is the elevation range of the brunello di montalcino zone?
270 - 560 m
What is Galestro?
rocky, schistous clay soil
Where in montalcino do you find it?
north, higher elevations
who produces the wine Pegasos?
Casse Basse
Who produces the wine Pianrosso>
Ciacci Piccolomini
Name 3 ‘Vigna’ Bottlings of Brunello?
‘Vigna Paganelli’ , Vigna Montosoli (Valdicava), Vigna Loreto (Mastrojanni)
Who produces the wine Poggio Alle Mura?
Banfi
Who produces the wine Poggio Al Vento?
Col d’Orcia
What is the average annual rainfall in Montalcino?
700 mm/28 in
Name 2 ways in which the establishment of the Rosso di Montalcino DOC benefitted producers?
Cash flow, improvement of vine material
What are the authorized additives to Scotch whisky?
Water and Caramel Color
What is the maximum capacity of oak for scotch whisky aging?
700L
What are the islands included in the Highlands geographic indication?
Mull, Jura, Skye, and Orkney
What is the firth of clyde?
Body of water dividing highland from lowland, Isle of Arran, etc
Who produces the Genesis Lalique 72 year old single malt scothc?
Macallan
what is the ‘Queen of the Hebrides’ referring to?
Isle of Islay
What is the maximum yield for wine labeled ‘Vigna’ in the Brunello di montalcino DOCG?
7 tons/ha (47.6 hl/ha)
What is the maximum yield for brunello do Montalcino docg?
8 tons/ha (54.4 hl/ha)
