Toscana

Question 1

White grapes are allowed in the Chianti Classico DOCG. True or false?

Answer 1

False

Question 2

By law Chianti Classico DOCG must be made from 100% Sangiovese. True or false?

Answer 2

False

Question 3

By law Morellino di Scansano DOCG is made from 100% Sangiovese. True or false?

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Toscana is the largest of the central Italian regions. True or false?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Between which two cities is Chianti Classico situated?

Answer 5

Firenze & Siena

Question 6

What is the ‘second’ wine of Carmignano?

Answer 6

Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC

Question 7

Brunello di Montalcino has the longest ageing requirements after Barolo. True or false?

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Name Toscana’s most widely white grape variety

Answer 8

Trebbiano Toscano

Question 9

Which sub-zone of Chianti DOCG is considered to produce some of the most distinctive wines in the appellation?

Answer 9

Rùfina

Question 10

What does ‘Coltura Promiscua’ mean?

Answer 10

Mixed crop cultivation

Question 11

The mild climatic conditions of Val di Cornia are similar to Bolgheri and therefore quite suitable for Bordeaux grapes. True or false?

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What is the ‘second’ wine of Montepulciano?

Answer 12

Rosso di Montepulciano DOC

Question 13

The Montepulciano DOCG is located to the east of Montalcino. True or false?

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What is the sub-zone of Chianti DOCG that lies on the outskirts of Firenze?

Answer 14

Colli Fiorentini

Question 15

The Tuscan caratelli are wooden barrels traditionally used to mature red wines. True or false?

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What is the local name for Sangiovese in the area around Scansano in southern Maremma?

Answer 16

Morellino

Question 17

Chianti DOCG overlaps Chianti Classico DOCG. True or false?

Answer 17

False

Question 18

Name Toscana’s easternmost appellation

Answer 18

Cortona DOC

Question 19

Vin Santo is usually made from Trebbiano Toscano and Vernaccia di San Gimignano. True or false?

Answer 19

False

Question 20

What is the local name for Sangiovese in Montepulciano?

Answer 20

Prugnolo Gentile

Question 21

Bolgheri DOC can produce red, white and rosé wines. True or false?

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What designation represents the top of the Chianti Classico pyramid?

Answer 22

Gran Selezione

Question 23

Name Toscana’s most widely planted grape

Answer 23

Sangiovese

Question 24

Is Toscana predominantly planted to red or white grapes?

Answer 24

Red

Question 25

What is Toscana's principal dry white wine?

Answer 25

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

Question 26

Name the only DOCG appellation on Elba Island

Answer 26

Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG

Question 27

Bolgheri Sassicaia is a sub-zone of Bolgheri DOC. True or false?

Answer 27

False

Question 28

What is the southernmost sub-zone of Chianti DOCG?

Answer 28

Colli Senesi

Question 29

What is the 'second' wine of Montalcino?

Answer 29

Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Question 30

Chianti Classico DOCG can be declassified to Chianti DOCG. True or false?

Answer 30

False

Question 31

Vin Santo can only be produced from white grapes. True or false?

Answer 31

False

Question 32

Is Aleatico a red or white grape variety?

Answer 32

Red

Question 33

Red wines in Bolgheri DOC are usually crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. True or false?

Answer 33

True

Question 34

Which was the first Italian wine to receive DOC status?

Answer 34

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

Question 35

What is the name of the rosato wine produced in Carmignano?

Answer 35

Vin Ruspo

Question 36

In France Trebbiano Toscano is known as what?

Answer 36

Ugni Blanc

Question 37

Which grape is a natural cross between Ciliegiolo and Calabrese Montenuovo?

Answer 37

Sangiovese

Question 38

Chianti DOCG allows for the use of max 30% of white grapes. True or false?

Answer 38

False

Question 39

What Tuscan DOC is renowned for its signature varietal Syrah?

Answer 39

Cortona DOC

Question 40

How many sub-zones are in the Chianti DOCG?

Answer 40

Seven

Question 41

In Carmignano DOCG Sangiovese is traditionally blended with a small proportion of what grape/s?

Answer 41

Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Caberner Franc

Question 42

Initially the Super Tuscans were bottled under which quality category?

Answer 42

Vino da Tavola

Question 43

Suvereto DOCG is located to the south-east of Bolgheri DOC. True or false?

Answer 43

True

Question 44

Bolgheri Sassicaia is based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. True or false?

Answer 44

False

Question 45

Montepulciano is the dominant grape variety in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG. True or false?

Answer 45

False

Question 46

What are Caratelli?

Answer 46

Small 50L barrels used for Vin Santo