The Wines of Italy Flashcards
How many wine regions does Italy have?
20
What are Italy’s top 3 producing wine regions?
Veneto, Piedmont, and Tuscany
According to Italian wine laws, what’s the highest quality level?
DOCG
Name the 3 different quality levels of Chianti.
Chianti, Chianti Classico, and Chianti Classico Reserva
In what region do you find Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montelpulciano, and Brunello di Montalcino, and what’s the grape variety?
Tuscany, and Sangiovese
What’s the minimum amount of time that Brunello di Montalcino must age?
2 years
What is a Super Tuscan?
High quality table wines from Tuscany that include previously DOC-forbidden grapes, such as Cab Sauv
What are the 3 major varieties of Piedmont?
Barbera, Docetto, and Nebbiolo
What’s the biggest difference between France’s AOC laws and Italy’s DOC laws?
Italy’s DOC mandates aging requirements
What’s the only grape that can produce Borolo and Barbaresco wines?
Nebbiolo
Under DOCG law, which must age longer, Barolo or Barbaresco?
Barolo
From which Italian wine region do Valpolicella, Bardolino, Soave, and Amarone come?
The Veneto
Define the following terms: Ripasso, Classico, and Superiore.
Ripasso is the adding back of grape skins from Amorone wine to Valpolicela, giving extra alcohol and flavors. Classico means the vineyards lie in historic parts of the regions. Superiore means higher levels of alcohol and longer aging.
What are 3 different ways Italian wines are named?
By grape variety, village or district, or a proprietary designation.
What are some other important regions in Italy?
Abruzzo, Fruili-Veneza Giulia, Trento-Alte Adige, Lombardy, Umbria, Campania, and Sicily.
