Sangiovese, Montepulciano Flashcards

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List two notable growing regions for Sangiovese

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Chianti

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (southern Tuscany)

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Describe a typical Sangiovese

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dry wine
high tannins
high acidity
red fruits (red cherries, red plumbs)
dried herbs
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3
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Describe a Chianti DOCG

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inexpensive
simple
drink young

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4
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Describe a Chianti Classico DOCG

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pronounced red fruit
dried her notes
matured in oak (cloves, cedar)
tertiary (meat, leather

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Describe a Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

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stricter aging requirements

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Describe a typical Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

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full body
high tannins
high acidity
must mature in oak for an extended period 
long aging potential
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7
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List a notable growing region for Montepulciano

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Abruzzo in east central Italy

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Describe a typical Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

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deep colour
medium acidity
high tannins
black fruit (black plum, black cherry)

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