Sangiovese, Montepulciano Flashcards
1
Q
List two notable growing regions for Sangiovese
A
Chianti
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (southern Tuscany)
2
Q
Describe a typical Sangiovese
A
dry wine high tannins high acidity red fruits (red cherries, red plumbs) dried herbs
3
Q
Describe a Chianti DOCG
A
inexpensive
simple
drink young
4
Q
Describe a Chianti Classico DOCG
A
pronounced red fruit
dried her notes
matured in oak (cloves, cedar)
tertiary (meat, leather
5
Q
Describe a Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
A
stricter aging requirements
6
Q
Describe a typical Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
A
full body high tannins high acidity must mature in oak for an extended period long aging potential
7
Q
List a notable growing region for Montepulciano
A
Abruzzo in east central Italy
8
Q
Describe a typical Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
A
deep colour
medium acidity
high tannins
black fruit (black plum, black cherry)
