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1
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What does „Coltura Promiscua“ mean?

A

Mixed crop cultivation

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

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True

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What is the „second“ wine of Montalcino?

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Rosso di Montalcino DOC

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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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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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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?

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Sangiovese

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

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False

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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 …

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Ugni Blanc

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

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Vino da Tavola

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What is the southernmost sub-zone of Chianti DOCG?

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Colli Senesi

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What is the „second“ wine of Montepulciano?

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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?

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

24
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Name Toscanas easternmost appellatio

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Cortona DOC

25
How many sub-zones are in the Chianti DOCG?
Seven
26
What is the historic symbol of the Chianti Classico DOCG wines?
Gallo Nero (Black Rooster)
27
Bolgheri Sassicaia is a sub-zone of Bolgheri DOC. True or false?
False
28
Name the obly DOCG appellation on Elba Island
Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG
29
Chianti Classico DOCG can be declassified to Chianti DOCG. True or false?
False
30
What is the latest category introduced in the Chianti Classico DOCG?
Gran Selezione
31
What is the „second“ wine of Carmignano?
Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC
32
Brunello di Montalcino has the longest ageing requirements after Barolo. True or false?
False
33
What is the local name for Sangiovese in the area around Scansano in southern Maremma?
Morellino
34
Vin Santo is usually made from Trebbiano Toscano and Vernacci di San Gimignano. True or false?
False
35
What Tuscan DOC is renowned for its signature varietal Syrah?
Cortona DOC
36
The mild climatic conditions of Val di Cornia are similar to Bolgheri and therefore quite suitable for Bordeaux grapes. True or false?
True
37
Which sub-zone of Chianti DOCG is considered to produce some of the most distinctive wines in the appellation?
Rùfina
38
By law Chianti Classico DOCG must be made from 100% Sangiovese. True or false?
False
39
In Carmignano DOCG Sangiovese is traditionally blended with a small proportion of what grape/s?
Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Cabernet Franc
40
Is Aleatico a red or white grape variety?
Red
41
Red wines in Bolgheri DOC are usually crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. True or false?
True
42
Brunello di Montalcino can be declassified to Rosso di Montalcino DOC. True or false?
True
43
The Super Tuscan is an official category within the Italian DOC/G system. True or false?
False
44
What is Toscanas principal dry white wine?
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
45
Chianti DOCG allows for the use of max 30% of white grapes. True or false?
False
46
By law Morellino di Scansano DOCG is made from 100% Sangiovese. True or false?
False
47
Vin Santo can only be produced from white grapes. True or false?
False
48
Bolgheri Sassicaia is based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. True or false?
False
49
Montepulciano is the dominant grape variety in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG. True or false?
False
50
What is the name of the rosato wine produced in Carmignano?
Vin Ruspo

Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 (12 decks)

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