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Toscana Flashcards

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1
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What does „Coltura Promiscua“ mean?

A

Mixed crop cultivation

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2
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The Tuscan caratelli are wooden barrels traditionally used to mature red wines. True or false?

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False

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3
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Toscana is the largest of the central Italian regions. True or false?

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True

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4
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What is the „second“ wine of Montalcino?

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Rosso di Montalcino DOC

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5
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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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6
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What is the sub-zone of Chianti DOCG that lies on the outskirts of Firenze?

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Colli Fiorentini

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7
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Bolgheri DOC can produce red, white and rosé wines. True or false?

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True

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8
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Which grape is a natural cross between Ciliegiolo and Calabrese Montenuovo?

A

Sangiovese

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9
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Chianti DOCH overlaps Chianti Classico DOCG. True or false?

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False

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10
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Name Toscanas most widely planted grape

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Sangiovese

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11
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Name Toscanas most widely planted white grape variety

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Trebbiano Toscano

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12
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Vino Santo is a traditional specialty of Toscana. True or false?

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False

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13
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What is the local name for Sangiovese in Montepulciano?

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Prugnolo Gentile

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14
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Brunello is a grape variety that is related but different than Sangiovese. True or false?

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False

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15
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The Montepulciano DOCG is located to the east of Montalcino. True or false?

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True

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16
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Which was the first Italian wine to receive DOc status?

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Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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17
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In France Trebbiano Toscano is known as …

A

Ugni Blanc

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18
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Initially the Super Tuscans were bottles under which quality category?

A

Vino da Tavola

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19
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What is the southernmost sub-zone of Chianti DOCG?

A

Colli Senesi

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20
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What is the „second“ wine of Montepulciano?

A

Rosso di Montepulciano DOC

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21
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Between which two cities is Chianti Classico situated?

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Firenze & Siena

22
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Is Toscana predominately planted to red or white grapes?

A

Red

23
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Suvereto DOcG is located to the south-east of Bolgheri DOC. True or false?

A

True

24
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Name Toscanas easternmost appellatio

A

Cortona DOC

25
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How many sub-zones are in the Chianti DOCG?

A

Seven

26
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What is the historic symbol of the Chianti Classico DOCG wines?

A

Gallo Nero (Black Rooster)

27
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Bolgheri Sassicaia is a sub-zone of Bolgheri DOC. True or false?

A

False

28
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Name the obly DOCG appellation on Elba Island

A

Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG

29
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Chianti Classico DOCG can be declassified to Chianti DOCG. True or false?

A

False

30
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What is the latest category introduced in the Chianti Classico DOCG?

A

Gran Selezione

31
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What is the „second“ wine of Carmignano?

A

Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC

32
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Brunello di Montalcino has the longest ageing requirements after Barolo. True or false?

A

False

33
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What is the local name for Sangiovese in the area around Scansano in southern Maremma?

A

Morellino

34
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Vin Santo is usually made from Trebbiano Toscano and Vernacci di San Gimignano. True or false?

A

False

35
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What Tuscan DOC is renowned for its signature varietal Syrah?

A

Cortona DOC

36
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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

37
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Which sub-zone of Chianti DOCG is considered to produce some of the most distinctive wines in the appellation?

A

Rùfina

38
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By law Chianti Classico DOCG must be made from 100% Sangiovese. True or false?

A

False

39
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In Carmignano DOCG Sangiovese is traditionally blended with a small proportion of what grape/s?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Cabernet Franc

40
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Is Aleatico a red or white grape variety?

A

Red

41
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Red wines in Bolgheri DOC are usually crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. True or false?

A

True

42
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Brunello di Montalcino can be declassified to Rosso di Montalcino DOC. True or false?

A

True

43
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The Super Tuscan is an official category within the Italian DOC/G system. True or false?

A

False

44
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What is Toscanas principal dry white wine?

A

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

45
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Chianti DOCG allows for the use of max 30% of white grapes. True or false?

A

False

46
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By law Morellino di Scansano DOCG is made from 100% Sangiovese. True or false?

A

False

47
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Vin Santo can only be produced from white grapes. True or false?

A

False

48
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Bolgheri Sassicaia is based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. True or false?

A

False

49
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Montepulciano is the dominant grape variety in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG. True or false?

A

False

50
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What is the name of the rosato wine produced in Carmignano?

A

Vin Ruspo

Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 (12 decks)

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