Sangiovese

Question 1

Characteristics

• acid
• tannin
• fruit
• herbal

Answer 1

High acidity
High tannin
Red fruit: red cherry, red plum
Herbal: dried herbs

Question 2

Winemaking options

Answer 2

Often blended (local and international varieties)
Medium to full-bodied
Often oaked
Most famous for producing red wines of Chianti

Question 3

Climate

Answer 3

Warm

Question 4

Important regions

Answer 4

Tuscany, west of Appennine Mountains
Southern Tuscany produces Brunello di Montalcino DOCG - powerful, full-bodied wine, high levels of tannin and acidity, must mature in oak for an extended period. Very long ageing potential: meat and leather

Question 5

Brunello

Answer 5

The local name for Sangiovese

Question 6

Italian Labeling term: Chianti Classico

Answer 6

Classico = wine made from grapes in historic center of the region. Sites are often hillier and produce wines that are more concentrated than those from broader region.

Question 7

Italian Labeling term: Chianti Classico Riserva

Answer 7

Riserva = a DOC or DOCG wine that has been aged for at least a set number of months before release.