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Toscana Flashcards

1
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What is Italy’s most planted red varietal?

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Sangiovese

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Sangiovese is the principal red grape in which DOCG’s?

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Chianti

Chianti Classico

Carmignano

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Morellino di Scansano

Montecucco Sangiovese

Brunello di Montalcino (100%)

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In addition to Sangiovese, what other red grapes wield influence in Tuscan wine production?

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The native grapes Colorino and Canaiolo Nero and the international grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.

Syrah is also gaining momentum.

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What are the 8 subzones of Chianti?

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Classico

Rùfina

Colli Fiorentini

Colli Senesi

Colline Pisane

Colli Aretini

Montalbano

Montespertoli

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5
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Which 2 subzones of Chianti are regareded as the most consistent in quality?

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Classico

Rùfina

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What are the blending requirements of Chianti DOCG?

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Minimum 70% Sangiovese (75% for Colli Senesi)

Blending of the white grapes Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia is optional.

Cabernet grapes may not exceed 15% of the blend.

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What does it mean when a Chianti DOCG wine has Governo all’uso Toscano on the label?

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It means that the traditional practice of governo was used.

The refermentation with the juice of dried grapes, to strengthen the wine and initiate malolactic fermentation.

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What are the aging requirements for a Chianti DOCG wine labeled riserva?

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2 years

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What is required for a Chianit DOCG wine to be labeled superiore?

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An additional half-degree of alcohol and lowered vineyard yields.

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What are the 2 main soil types found in Chianti Classico?

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  • Galestro* - a soft, friable, marl-like
  • Alberese* - sandstone
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What are the blending requirements of Chianti Classico DOCG?

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Minimum 80% Sangiovese

No white varietals allowed

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What is the minimum alcohol required for Chianti DOCG?

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11.5%

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13
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What is the minimum alcohol required for Chianti Classico DOCG?

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12%

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What is required of a Chianti Classico DOCG wine to be labeled riserva?

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The wine must be aged (usually barrique) for a minimum 24 months. with a minimum 12.5% alcohol.

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What is required for a Chianti Classico DOCG wine to be labeled Gran Selezione?

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The wine my be aged for at least 30 months.

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What grape is used to produce the red wines of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?

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100% Brunello (Sangiovese Grosso)

17
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What are the aging requirements for a Brunello di Montalcino DOCG wine?

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Minimum of 2 years in cask and an additional 4 months in the bottle.

18
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What additional aging is required for a Brunello di Montalcino DOCG wine to be labeled riserva?

A

An additional 2 months in bottle. (?)

19
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Describe the soil in Montalcino.

A

Galestro in the highter altitude vineyards with clay dominating in the warmer southern reaches of the zone. Fossilized marine deposits are scattered throughout.

20
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What area produces what could be described as a “junior” version of Brunello?

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Rosso di Montalcino DOC

21
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What grape is used to produce the wine of Rosso di Montalcino?

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100% Sangiovese

22
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What are the aging requirements of the wine produced in Rosso di Montalcino?

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1 year although cask aging is not required.

23
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What wines are produced in the Sant’Antimo DOC?

A

Red wines from grapes other than Sangiovese.

Super Tuscans in Montalcino.

24
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White wines of Montalcino are labeled as what DOC?

A

Moscadello di Montalcino DOC

25
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What grape is used to produce Moscadello di Montalcino?

A

Moscato Bianco

26
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What is the primary grape used to make Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG wines?

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70% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile)

27
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What are the blending requirements for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?

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Minimum 70% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile)

Maximum 30% other Tuscan varieties

Maximum 5% white varieties

28
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What are the aging requirements of a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG wine?

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Minimum of 2 years with 1 year in wood.

29
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What are the aging requirements of riserva Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG wine?

A

Minimum of 3 years

30
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What percentage of Sangiovese is required for the wines of Morellino di Scansano DOCG?

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85%

31
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What are the aging requirements for the riserva wines of Morellino di Scansano DOCG?

A

2 years

32
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What 2 wines released as vino da tavola signaled the begining of the “Super Tuscans”?

A

Sassicaia 1968

Tignanello 1971

33
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Describe “Super Tuscan” wines

A

With the influence of Bordeaux, Tuscan winemakers sought to add flesh and roundness to Sangiovese, or supplant the native Sangiovese with French varietals.

34
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Historically, what is notable about the isle of Elba located off the coast of Maremma?

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The isle of Elba is the site of the French Emperor Napoleon’s exile in 1814.

35
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What 2 DOCG’s are located on the isle of Elba?

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Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

36
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What is the only dessert wine to reach DOCG status?

A

Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG

37
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What is vin santo?

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Vin santo, or “holy wine” is a high alcohol, almond- and honey-toned dried grape wine produced from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes.

38
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What wood is traditionally used to age vin santo?

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Chestnut wood although many modern producers use oak.

39
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How long is vin santo aged for?

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3 to 8 years depending on the style.

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