Toscana Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

False

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2
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By law Chianti Classico DOCG must be made from 100% Sangiovese. True or false?

A

False

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3
Q

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

A

False

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4
Q

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

A

True

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5
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Between which two cities is Chianti Classico situated?

A

Firenze & Siena

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6
Q

What is the ‘second’ wine of Carmignano?

A

Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC

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7
Q

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

A

False

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8
Q

Name Toscana’s most widely white grape variety

A

Trebbiano Toscano

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9
Q

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

A

Rùfina

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10
Q

What does ‘Coltura Promiscua’ mean?

A

Mixed crop cultivation

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11
Q

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

A

True

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12
Q

What is the ‘second’ wine of Montepulciano?

A

Rosso di Montepulciano DOC

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13
Q

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

A

True

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14
Q

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

A

Colli Fiorentini

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15
Q

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

A

False

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16
Q

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

A

Morellino

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17
Q

Chianti DOCG overlaps Chianti Classico DOCG. True or false?

A

False

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18
Q

Name Toscana’s easternmost appellation

A

Cortona DOC

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19
Q

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

A

False

20
Q

What is the local name for Sangiovese in Montepulciano?

A

Prugnolo Gentile

21
Q

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

A

True

22
Q

What designation represents the top of the Chianti Classico pyramid?

A

Gran Selezione

23
Q

Name Toscana’s most widely planted grape

A

Sangiovese

24
Q

Is Toscana predominantly planted to red or white grapes?

A

Red

25
Q

What is Toscana’s principal dry white wine?

A

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

26
Q

Name the only DOCG appellation on Elba Island

A

Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG

27
Q

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

A

False

28
Q

What is the southernmost sub-zone of Chianti DOCG?

A

Colli Senesi

29
Q

What is the ‘second’ wine of Montalcino?

A

Rosso di Montalcino DOC

30
Q

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

A

False

31
Q

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

A

False

32
Q

Is Aleatico a red or white grape variety?

A

Red

33
Q

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

A

True

34
Q

Which was the first Italian wine to receive DOC status?

A

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

35
Q

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

A

Vin Ruspo

36
Q

In France Trebbiano Toscano is known as what?

A

Ugni Blanc

37
Q

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

A

Sangiovese

38
Q

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

A

False

39
Q

What Tuscan DOC is renowned for its signature varietal Syrah?

A

Cortona DOC

40
Q

How many sub-zones are in the Chianti DOCG?

A

Seven

41
Q

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

A

Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Caberner Franc

42
Q

Initially the Super Tuscans were bottled under which quality category?

A

Vino da Tavola

43
Q

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

A

True

44
Q

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

A

False

45
Q

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

A

False

46
Q

What are Caratelli?

A

Small 50L barrels used for Vin Santo