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Toscana Flashcards

1
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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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Bolgheri Sassicaia is based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. True or false?

A

FALSE

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3
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What is the historic symbol of the Chianti Classico DOCG wines?

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Gallo Nero (Black Rooster)

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4
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In Carmignano DOCG Sangiovese is traditionally blended with a small proportion of what grape/s?

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Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Caberner Franc

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5
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What is the local name for Sangiovese in Montepulciano?

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Prugnolo Gentile

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6
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What is the local name for Sangiovese in the area around Scansano in southern Maremma?

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Morellino

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7
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Suvereto DOCG is located to the south-east of Bolgheri DOC. True or false?

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TRUE

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8
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White grapes are allowed in the Chianti Classico DOCG. True or false?

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FALSE

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9
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Red wines in Bolgheri DOC are usually crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. True or false?

A

TRUE

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

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FALSE

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11
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Initially the Super Tuscans were bottled under which quality category?

A

Vino da Tavola

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12
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The Tuscan caratelli are wooden barrels traditionally used to mature red wines. True or false?

A

FALSE

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13
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Brunello di Montalcino can be declassified to Rosso di Montalcino DOC. True or false?

A

TRUE

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14
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Bolgheri DOC can produce red, white and rosé wines. True or false?

A

TRUE

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15
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Toscana is the largest of the central Italian regions. True or false?

A

TRUE

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16
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Name the only DOCG appellation on Elba Island

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Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG

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17
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Name Toscana’s most widely planted grape

A

Sangiovese

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18
Q

What designation represents the top of the Chianti Classico pyramid?

A

Gran Selezione

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19
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How many sub-zones are in the Chianti DOCG?

A

Seven

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20
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Brunello is a grape variety that is related but different than Sangiovese. True or false?

A

FALSE

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21
Q

In France Trebbiano Toscano is known as …

A

Ugni Blanc

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22
Q

Which was the first Italian wine to receive DOC status?

A

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

23
Q

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

A

Sangiovese

24
Q

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

A

FALSE

25
Q

What is the southernmost sub-zone of Chianti DOCG?

A

Colli Senesi

26
Q

Is Aleatico a red or white grape variety?

A

Red

27
Q

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

A

FALSE

28
Q

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

A

FALSE

29
Q

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

A

Colli Fiorentini

30
Q

The Super Tuscans is an official category within the Italian DOC/G system. True or false?

A

FALSE

31
Q

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

A

FALSE

32
Q

What is Toscana’s principal dry white wine?

A

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

33
Q

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

A

FALSE

34
Q

Name Toscana’s most widely white grape variety

A

Trebbiano Toscano

35
Q

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

A

Colli Fiorentini

36
Q

What is the ‘second’ wine of Montalcino?

A

Rosso di Montalcino DOC

37
Q

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

A

TRUE

38
Q

Is Toscana predominantly planted to red or white grapes?

A

Red

39
Q

What is the ‘second’ wine of Montepulciano?

A

Rosso di Montepulciano DOC

40
Q

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

A

FALSE

41
Q

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

A

Rùfina

42
Q

What is the latest category introduced in the Chianti Classico DOCG?

A

Gran Selezione

43
Q

What Tuscan DOC is renowned for its signature varietal Syrah?

A

Cortona DOC

44
Q

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

A

Vin Ruspo

45
Q

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

A

FALSE

46
Q

What does ‘Coltura Promiscua’ mean?

A

Mixed crop cultivation

47
Q

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

A

FALSE

48
Q

Chianti DOCG overlaps Chianti Classico DOCG. True or false?

A

FALSE

49
Q

Between which two cities is Chianti Classico situated?

A

Firenze & Siena

50
Q

Name Toscana’s easternmost appellation

A

Cortona DOC

51
Q

Vino Santo is a traditional specialty of Toscana. True or false?

A

FALSE

52
Q

What is the ‘second’ wine of Carmignano?

A

Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC

53
Q

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

A

FALSE

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