Reds for Prac Exam Flashcards
Name 5 Cabernet-Dominant Super-tuscans
Guado al Tasso (Antinori, Bolgeri), Ornellaia (Tenuta dell Ornellaia, Bolgheri), Sassicaia (Bolgheri), Sammarco (Castello dei Rampolla, Greve in Chianti)
What was the first vintage of Sassicaia?
1968
Two wines produced by Tenuta dell’‘Ornellaia?
Ornellaia (Cab Blend) and Masseto (Merlot)
Second wine of Sassicaia?
Guidalberto
First vintage of Le Pergole Torte? Village?
1977, Rada in Chianti
3 reds produced by Antinori?
Tignanello, Solaia, Guado al Tasso
First vintage of Cepparello? Producer?
1980, Isole e Olena
Blend of DOC Bolgheri Sassicaia?
85 Cabernet, 15 Sangiovese
What was the second super tuscan?
Tignanello, 1971.
What is the second wine of Ornellaia?
Le Serre Nuove de Ornellaia, Merlot/Cabernet Blend
Until recently, who was the winemaker at Ornellaia?
Axel Heinz
When was Ribera del Duero DO established?
1982
When was Vega Sicilia Established, and by whom?
1864, Do Eloy Lecanda Y Chaves
What is the encepagement of Vega Sicilia?
About 80% Tempranillo, 20% french varieties
What is the aging of the Vega Sicilia Unico?
Roughly 6 years in a combination of french and American oak, and 4 years in bottle before release.
Vega Sicilia owns which famous hungarian estate?
Oremus
Which is the younger, more modern wine of Vega Sicila?
Alion, made at Vega Sicilia in 91 and 92, while the new winery was being constructed
How many Hectares in the Vega Sicilia Property?
200ha