Sangiovese and Montepulciano Flashcards
▢ the styles and quality of Sangiovese wines from Chianti
▢ the styles and quality of Sangiovese wines from Chianti Classico
▢ the styles and quality of Sangiovese wines from Brunello di Montalcino
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Which of the following is NOT a descriptor for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC wines?
a. medium acidity
b. high tannins
c. aromas of dried fruit
d. flavors of black plum and black cherry
c. aromas of dried fruit
Which of the following statements about Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is FALSE?
a. it is matured in oak for a short time before release
b. it has high levels of tannin and acidity
c. it has very long ageing potential
d. it is a full-bodied wine
a. it is matured in oak for a short time before release
Which of the following does NOT account for the quality differences between Chianti DOCG & Chianti Classico DOCG?
a. Chianti Classico sets at a higher altitude in the classic, hilly parts of the region and enjoys a long ripening season
b. Chianti Classico is often matured in oak and develops complex flavors of cedar, cloves
c. Chianti DOCG are typically not intended for ageing
d. Chianti DOCG wines have been aged for a set number of months before release.
d. Chianti DOCG wines have been aged for a set number of months before release.
The Abruzzo region in east-central Italy produces ________ volumes of ____________ wine from the ______________ grape variety.
a. low; inexpensive; Sangiovese
b. high; premium; Montepulciano
c. high; inexpensive; Sangiovese
d. high; inexpensive; Montepulciano
d. high; inexpensive; Montepulciano
Which of the following is most likely to be a simple, inexpensive wine made from Sangiovese?
a. Brunello di MOntalcino
b. Chianti DOCG
c. Chianti Classico DOCG
d. Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
b. Chianti DOCG
What does ‘Classico’ indicate on an Italian wine label?
a. the wine is made from grapes frown in the historic center of a region
b. the wine is made in teh traditional style of the region
c. the wine is made from grapes grown on hillsides
d. the wine is aged for a set number of months before release
a. the wine is made from grapes frown in the historic center of a region
What is the dominant grape variety in Chianti?
a. Sangiovese
b. Montepulciano
c. Nebbiolo
d. Barbera
Sangiovese
What does ‘Riserva’ indicate on an Italian wine label?
a. the wine is made from grapes frown in the best vineyard sites
b. the wine is aged for a set number of months before release
c. the wine is made from grapes grown in a historic center of a region
d. the wine has a higher alcohol content because it is made from riper grapes
b. the wine is aged for a set number of months before release
Which of the following are NOT wines produced in Tuscany?
a. Chianti DOCG
b. Brunello di Montalcino
c. Barolo DOCG
d. Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
c. Barolo DOCG
Barolo is a region in NW Italy
