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Sangiovese and Montepulciano Flashcards

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The two most important grape varieties of central Italy are?

A

Sangiovese and Montepulciano

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What divides Tuscany and Abruzzo?

A

Apennine Mountains

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3
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Where is Montepulciano widely planted?

A

Abruzzo

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Sangiovese acidity

A

High acidity

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5
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Sangiovese tannins

A

High tannins

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6
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Sangiovese red fruits

A

Red cherries and red plums

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Sangiovese flavours

A

Red fruits and dried herbs

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Chianti Classico’s growing differences from normal Chianti DOCG

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HIgher altitude so longer ripening season

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Typical Chianti Classico DOCG body

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Medium-bodied

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10
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Secondary flavours of Chianti Classico from oaking?

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Cloves and cedar

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11
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What Sangiovese wine can already show tertiary characters by the time it is released for consumption?

A

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva

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12
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In Montalcino, Sangiovese is known as what?

A

Brunello

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13
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Brunello is what grape variety?

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Sangiovese

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Brunello di Montalcino body

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Powerful and full-bodied

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Brunello di Montalcino acidity and tannins

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High acidity and high tannins

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16
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In Italy, Classico indicates what?

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Grapes have been grown in the historic centre of the region

17
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Where are Classico sites often found in a region?

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Hilliest parts of the region

18
Q

Classico wines are typically more….in flavour than those from the broader region?

A

Concentrated

19
Q

Montepulciano colour

A

Deep colour

20
Q

Montepulciano acidity

A

Medium acidity

21
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Montepulciano tannins

A

High tannins

22
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Montepulciano flavours

A

Black fruit

23
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Montepulciano specific black fruit flavours

A

Black plum and black cherry

24
Q

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC produces what kinds of wine?

A

High volumes of inexpensive wine

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