Toscana Flashcards
Bolgheri Sassicaia is based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. True or false?
FALSE
What is the ‘second’ wine of Montalcino?
Rosso di Montalcino DOC
What is the ‘second’ wine of Montepulciano?
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
Vino Santo is a traditional specialty of Toscana. True or false?
FALSE
In France Trebbiano Toscana is known as…
Ugni Blanc
Which was the first Italian wine to receive DOC status?
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Name Toscana’s most widely planted grape
Sangiovese
In Carmignano DOCG Sangiovese is traditionally blended with a small proportion of what grape/s?
Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Caberner Franc
Chianti Classico DOCG can be declassified to Chianti DOCG. True or false?
FALSE
Vin Santo can only be produced from white grapes. True or false?
FALSE
Is Aleatico a red or white grape variety?
Red
Brunello is a grape variety that is related but different than Sangiovese. True or false?
FALSE
Initially the Super Tuscans were bottled under which quality category?
Vino da Tavola
Red wines in Bolgheri DOC are usually crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. True or false?
TRUE
What is the ‘second’ wine of Carmignano?
Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC
How many sub-zones are in the Chianti DOCG?
Seven
What is the name of the rosato wine produced in Carmignano?
Vin Ruspo
Chianti DOCG overlaps Chianti Classico DOCG. True or false?
FALSE
Which grape is a natural cross between Ciliegiolo and Calabrese Montenuovo?
Sangiovese
What is the sub-zone of Chianti DOCG that lies on the outskirts of Firenze?
Colli Fiorentini
The Super Tuscans is an official category within the Italian DOC/G system. True or false?
FALSE
Which was the first Italian wine to receive DOC status?
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
What is the latest category introduced in the Chianti Classico DOCG?
Gran Selezione
Brunello di Montalcino can be declassified to Rosso di Montalcino DOC. True or false?
TRUE
Toscana is the largest of the central Italian regions. True or false?
TRUE
Which sub-zone of Chianti DOCG is considered to produce some of the most distinctive wines in the appellation?
Rùfina
What does ‘Coltura Promiscua’ mean?
Mixed crop cultivation
White grapes are allowed in the Chianti Classico DOCG. True or false?
FALSE
What Tuscan DOC is renowned for its signature varietal Syrah?
Cortona DOC
Is Toscana predominantly planted to red or white grapes?
Red
The Montepulciano DOCG is located to the east of Montalcino. True or false?
TRUE
What is the historic symbol of the Chianti Classico DOCG wines?
Gallo Nero (Black Rooster)
The Tuscan caratelli are wooden barrels traditionally used to mature red wines. True or false?
FALSE
The mild climatic conditions of Val di Cornia are similar to Bolgheri and therefore quite suitable for Bordeaux grapes. True or false?
TRUE
What is the southernmost sub-zone of Chianti DOCG?
Colli Senesi
By law Chianti Classico DOCG must be made from 100% Sangiovese. True or false?
FALSE
Bolgheri DOC can produce red, white and rosé wines. True or false?
TRUE
Montepulciano is the dominant grape variety in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG. True or false?
FALSE
What is the local name for Sangiovese in the area around Scansano in southern Maremma?
Morellino
Name Toscana’s most widely white grape variety
Trebbiano Toscano
By law Morellino di Scansano DOCG is made from 100% Sangiovese. True or false?
FALSE
Chianti DOCG allows for the use of max 30% of white grapes. True or false?
FALSE
Name the only DOCG appellation on Elba Island
Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG
What designation represents the top of the Chianti Classico pyramid?
Gran Selezione
Bolgheri Sassicaia is a sub-zone of Bolgheri DOC. True or false?
FALSE
Brunello di Montalcino has the longest ageing requirements after Barolo. True or false?
FALSE
Name Toscana’s easternmost appellation
Cortona DOC
Suvereto DOCG is located to the south-east of Bolgheri DOC. True or false?
TRUE
Between which two cities is Chianti Classico situated?
Firenze & Siena
What is the local name for Sangiovese in Montepulciano?
Prugnolo Gentile
What is Toscana’s principal dry white wine?
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
Vin Santo is usually made from Trebbiano Toscano and Vernaccia di San Gimignano. True or false?
FALSE