Sangiovese, Montepulciano supplement

Question 1

Sangiovese
Montepulciano
Most prominent black grape varietals in this region

Answer 1

Central Italy

Question 2

Tuscany is famous for this style wine and grape varietal

Answer 2

Sangiovese

Question 3

Abruzzo is famous for this style wine

Answer 3

Montepulciano
As in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Question 4

What country are the Apennines mountain range in?

Answer 4

Italy

Question 5

Grapes come from a smaller, historic area of a particular region
Usually hilly
Wines are more concentrated/intense in flavor
Are characteristics described with this term

Answer 5

Classico

Question 6

Dry
High tannin
Medium acid
Black fruits (plums, cherries)
Most are affordable/simple with no oak
Some concentrated styles will see oak
Describe Sangiovese or Montepulciano?

Answer 6

Montepulciano

Question 7

Dry
High tannin
High acid
Red fruits (cherries, plums)
Dried herbal notes (especially dried pizza herbs: oregano and basil)
Most are affordable/simple with no oak
Some concentrated styles of Classico and Riserva will see oak
Describe Sangiovese or Montepulciano?

Answer 7

Sangiovese

Question 8

Chianti DOCG
Chianti Classico DOCG
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Are the most imporant DOCGs for this wine in Tuscany

Answer 8

Sangiovese

Question 9

• Is at a higher elevation (longer growing season)
• Is more likely to be matured in oak vessels
• Will display more complex aromas and flavors
  Characteristics of Chianti ___ compared to Chianti

Answer 9

Classico

Question 10

Pronounce Sangiovese

Answer 10

san joe vay say

Question 11

Dry
High alcohol
Full body
High tannin
High acid
Concentrated red-fruit profile
Always matured in oak vessels (mostly neutral) for long period prior to release (notes of clove, cedar)
Great aging potential
Describe this more concentrated Sangiovese in Montalcino

Answer 11

Brunello di Montalcino