Toscana Flashcards
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A sangiovese-based Vin Santo is referred to as what
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Occhio di Pernice (ock-io di per-neech-eh)
2
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the name of the law that created the IGT category
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Goria
3
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What are the four biotypes of Colorino
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Valdarno (the best and most common)
Americano
d Pisa
di Lucca
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merla is a synonym for what tuscan grape
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caniaolo nero
5
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Italy’s first DOC
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Vernaccia di San Gamignano
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7 subzones of Chianti DOCG
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Rufina Colli Senesi Montalbano Colli Fiorentini colli Aretini Colline Pisano Montesperstoli
7
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Tuscan DOCG where french grapes are considered traditional
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Carmignano
8
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what is Vin Ruspo
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a salasso method rosé made in Carmignano
9
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the DOCG for Elba Aleatico makes what kind of wine
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passito
10
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The island of Giglio is an MGA of what DOC
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Ansonica Costa dell”argent
11
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what was the contribution of Giacomo Tachis
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wine consultant for Sassicaia and Tiganello
12
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how many DOCGs are there in Toscana
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11
13
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in what year were the boundaries of chianti production first fixed by Cosimo III Medici
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1716
14
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What commune is Barone Ricasoli located in
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Gaiole
15
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what was the contribution of Valerio Barbieri
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the first freelance oeneologist to work in Chianti Classico
worked at Isole e Olena, and was a big fan of international grapes
16
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what is a caratelli?
how big is it
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traditional barrel used for Vin Santo aging 50 litres (there abouts - not legally mandated)
17
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in what commune is San Felice located in
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Castelnuovo Beradenga
18
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in the town of Montepulciano, what is a synonym for Grechetto di Orvieto
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Pulcinculo
19
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Carmignano DOCG is overlapped by what Chianti Subzone
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Montalbano
20
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Aging requirement for Chianti Classico
Normale:
Riserva:
Gran Salezione
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Normale = Oct 1 of year following harvest
Riserva = 24 months from jan 1 of year after harvest, including 3 months in bottle
Gran Salezione = 30 months from jan 1 of year after harvest, including 3 months in bottle
21
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Montalcino is surrounded by what 3 rivers
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Ombrone (NW)
Asso (E)
Orcia (S)
22
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what is the Conca d’Oro
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Golden Basin beneath Panzano
23
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who produces Sassicaia
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Tenuta San Guido
24
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who produces Le Difese
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T. San Guido (IGT Toscana, 70% Cabernet)
25
when was Vernaccia di San Gamignano elevated to DOCG
1993
26
what river separates Montalcino and Montecucco
orcia
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what appellation traditionally used a training system called Archetto Toscana
Chianti Classico
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Communes of production for Chianti Classico
completely in:
Radda
Castellina
Greve
Gaiole
Partially in:
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Castelnuovo Beradenga
Barbereno
Poggibonsi
San Casciano in Val di Pesa
Tavernelle Val di Pesa
Val d'Elsa
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29
decrive the Governo method
the edition of dried grapes and/or their sweet juice to must
30
avg yearly temp in Chianti Classico
13-14c
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Montevertine is in what commune
Radda
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who produces Pian del Ciampolo
Montevertine (a light chianti style)
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who produces Fontalloro
Felsina
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what is the name of Felsina' Gran Salezione
Colonia
35
max elevation for CC-designated vines
700m
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define Galestro
schist-like metamorphic rock
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define Albarese
fine grained calcerous marl
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in what year were white grapes banned from the CC DOCG
2006
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who produces Flacciannello
Fontodi
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Candialle is in what part of Chianti Classico
Panzano
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castello di Ama is in what commune
Gaiole
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Coltibuono is in what commune
Gaiole
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which winery farms the famous Capannino vineyard
Bibbiano
44
Casanova di Neri is a producer in what part of Toscana
Montalcino
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Nittardi is a producer in what commune
Castellina
46
maximum yield for Chianti Classico
7.5 tons/ha
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minimum planting density in Chianti Classico
3350 vines per ha
48
define Macigno
local term for sandstone rock found in Chianti Classico
49
Chianti Classico is bookended North and South by what two rivers
Arno (north)
| Ombrone (south)
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Castello dei Volpaia is in what commune
Radda
51
minimum aging for Brunello
Minimum 2 years in wood plus 4 months in bottle, may not be sold before January 1 of the 5th year following the harvest
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minimum aging for Brunello Riserva
Minimum 2 years in wood plus 6 months in bottle, may not be sold before January 1 of the 6th year following the harvest
53
Poggio di Sotto is a producer in what region
Brunello
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who produces Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano
Valdicava
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what is the famous single vineyard of Casanova di Neri
Cerretalto (aged 3 years in barrel)
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what is the name of Silvio Nardi's estate in Montalcino
Casale del Bosco
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Col d'Orcia is a producer in what appellation
Brunello
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unofficial subzones of Montalcino (3)
Castelnuovo dell'Abate
Sant'Angelo in Colle
Torrenieri
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minimum alcohol of Brunello di Montalcino
12.5%
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3 styles of Moscadello di Montalcino
Tranquillo
Frizzante
Late Harvest
61
who produces Redigaffi
Tua Rita
| - Merlot based
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name three original super tuscans made in chianti area
La Pergole Torte
Ceparello
San Felice's Vigorello
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what was the first vintage of Vigorello
1968
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what grape is Cepparello based on
Sangiovese
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what is the name of Gaja's Brunello
Pieve Santa Restituta
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what is the name of Gaja's Super Tuscan
Ca'Marcanda
67
La Macchiole's Messorio is based on what grape
Merlot
68
La Macchiole's Scrio is based on what grape
Syrah
69
What is Castiglion del Bosco's Maremma estate
Prima Pietra
70
what is felsina's IGT?
Fontolloro (sangiovese)
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castello di ama's l'apparita is what grape
merlot
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what is the dominant grape of Trinoro
Cab Franc
73
who makes Testamatta
Bibi Graetz (100% Sangiovese)
74
what is the aging requirement for Vernaccia di San Gimiganano
11 months (3 in bottle)
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first vintage of Sassacaia
1968 (cabernet, cab frank blend)
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who produces Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano
Valdicava
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Who produces the super tuscan Rapace
Uccelliera (sangio, merlot, cab)
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max amount of Sangiovese in Bolgheri
50%
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what was the first vintage of Soldara
77
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what is the highest elevation commune in Chianti Classico
Radda
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in what year did chianti and chianti classico split
1996
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when did Chianti first allow 100% sangiovese
1995
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what chianti subzones require oak aging
rufina
senesi
fioritini
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what is the main town of bolghieri
castagneto carducci
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bolgheri is in what province
livorno
86
describe the 2018, 2017 and 2016 vintages
2018 - cool and moderate
2017 - hot and dry
2016 - perfect
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Vinum Alliance is a producer group for what appellation
Vino Nobile
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Name 3 producers in Vinum Alliance
Aviognonesi, Boscarelli, Poliziano
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Bosco and Migiara are 100% syrah bottlings from what appellation
Cortona
both by Luigi d'Alessandro
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who founded Montevertine
Sergio Manetti
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Axel Heinz was the winemaker at what winery for 18 years, having just left
Ornellaia
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who produces the single vineyard wine Il Poggio
Monsanto
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what is BBS11
sangiovese clone isolated by Biondi Santi
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name an amaro from Tuscany
Amaro sant'antimo
made with a local thistle
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which esate was founded by Paolo de Marchi
Isole e Olena
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aging requirement for Vino Nobile
2 years from Jan 1 of year after harvest
3 years for Riserva
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elevation range for Vino Nobile
250-600
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alcohol for Vino Nobile
12.5
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what is sangiovese known as in Vino Nobile
Prugnolo Gentile
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what styles of wine are made in the San Gigmano DOC
rose, red and vin santo
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who produces the wines Grifi and Desiderio
Avignonesi
Grifi is Sangiovese/Cab blend
Desiderio is 85% Merlot
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what province is Maremma Toscana in
Grosseto
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Bolgheri is in what province?
Livorno
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who produces the wine Saffredi? Where is made
La Pupille
Maremma Toscana
Bordeaux blend (60% Cabernet)
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max sangiovese in a Bolgheiri wine
50%
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Castagneto Carducci is the sole commune of production for what doc
Bolgheri Sassacaia
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aging requirement for Bolgheiri Sassacaia
two years from Jan 1, w/ 1.5 years in 225 litre oak barrels
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aging for vernaccia di san G
11 months w/ three months in bottle
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styles of wine produced in Cortona
rosso (syrah dom blends)
vin santo (white/red)
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elevation range of Montelacino
150-500
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what estate is responsible for the creation of the Moscadello di Montalcino appellation
Banfi
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Poliziano, Boscarelli and Dei are producers where?
Vino Nobile
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what chianti subzones require extended aging before release
ruffina
colline fiorintini
monteserpertoli
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name two felsina super tuscans
fontolloro
rancia
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The Sieve river runs through what Chianti DOCG subzone
Rufina
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what is the conca d'oro
a SW facing topographical depression located in Panzano
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when was the gran salezione category introduced
2013 (for the 2010 vintage)
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min sangiovese in a CC Vin Santo di Occio Pernicce
80%
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min sangiovese in a Chianti Colli Senesi
75%
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what is the largest and smallest Chianti subzones?
rufina = smallest
colli senesi = largest
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The val di Chiana intersects what wine growing appellation
vino nobile di montepulciano
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white grapes may make up how much of a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
5%
123
aging for Vino Nobile Montepulciano
24 months (12 in oak)
Reserva = 36 months (12 in oak)
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Tiganello is located in what UGA
San Casciano
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San Casciano is bookended by what two rivers
Pisa (w)
greve (e)
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what four UGA are in the Greve province
Greve
Lamole
Montefiorelle
Panzano
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what is the smallest UGA
Lamole
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elevation range of Lamole
400-700m
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primary soil type of Lamole UGA
Macigno
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Which UGA has the highest density of plantings
Castellina
(also most vineyards)
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what river runs through Radda
Pesa
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what percentae of growers in Radda are certified orangic
63%
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what is the largest uga by surface area
Gaiole
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who produces the Gran Salezione Vigna Gittori
Riecine
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The southern portion of Gaiole is affected by what toporaphical feature
Monti del Chianti
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min amount of cabenert in a Bolgheri sassicaia
80%
aged two years in oak
137
in relation to Vino Nobile, what are Pieve wines
Parish wines.
introduced in 2020, there are 12 parishes that may affix their name to the bottles
ex. Caggiole
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the Contini Bonacossi family own what famous winery
capezzana
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