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Toscana Flashcards

1
Q

Brunello is related but different to Sangiovese… True or false

A

False

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2
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Which subzone of Chianti DOCG produces the most distinctive wines

A

Rùfina

Smallest in size

Most prestigious and consistent producer

Elevation and proximity to Appenines = highest and coolest zones for Sangiovese

Bright acidity

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3
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What is Toscana most eastern appelation

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Cortina DOC

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4
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In France Trebbiano is known as…

A

Ugni Blanc

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5
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Where is Montepulciano DOCG?

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East of Montalcino

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6
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Between which two cities is Chianti Classico situated

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Firenze and Sienna

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7
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Is Bolgheri Sassicaia is a subzone of Bolgheri DOC?

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No it is separate

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8
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Bolgheri Sassicaia is based on?

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Minimum 80% Cabernet Sauvignon

Aged for 24 months, 18 months in small oak barrels

Mostly Common with 85% CabSav + 15% CabFranc

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9
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Is Aleatico a red or white grape

A

Red grape related to Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

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10
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What White grapes are allowed in Chianti Classico DOCG?

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None

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11
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Chianti DOCG overlaps Chianti Classico DOCG?

A

No

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12
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‘How many subzones in Chianti DOCG

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7

Rufina

Colli Fiorentini

Colli Aretini

Colli Pisane

Montalbano

Montepertoli

Colli Senesi

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13
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What is Toscana’s principal dry white wine

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Vernaccia Di San Gimignano

Traditionally - Fermented as if a red grape, Skin contact, aged in large old wood casks, Deep gold with oxidated colors

New Style - crisp, citrus, light, fruity-floral

Required 85% required, but often 100% varietal

Riserva must have 12.5% 11 months aged, 3 months in bottle

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14
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Super Tuscans are an official category within DOC/G system. True or False?

A

False

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15
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Name Toscana’s most widely planted white grape

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Trebbiano Toscana

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16
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What is the local name for Sangiovese in Scansano

A

Morellino

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17
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What Tuscan Doc is renowned for varietal Syrah

A

Cortona DOC

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18
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Initially super Tuscans were bottled under which quality category

A

Vino da Tavola

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19
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What is the 2nd wine of Carmignano

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Barco Reale Di Camignano

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20
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What is the latest category introduced in the Chianti Classico DOCG

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Gran Selezione

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21
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Which grape is a natural cross between Ciliegiolo and Calabrese Montenuovo

A

Sangiovese

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22
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Where is Suverto DOCG is located?

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SE of Bolgheri

Former subzone of Val di Cornia DOC

Produces 4 wines based on Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot and varietal Sangiovese

Riserve must be aged 24 months, 18 months in barrel

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23
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Is the climate of Val Di Corona?

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Has a similar climate as Bolgheri and is suitable for Bordeaux grapes

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24
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What grapes does Vin Santo use?

A

Most made from white grapes

Trebbiano Toscano (acidity) & Malvasia Bianca Lunga (body, texture, perfume)

Can be made from either grape, but usually blended

Can be made from Sangiovese

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25
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What does Coltura Promiscua mean

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Mixed crop cultivation

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26
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What is the grape mix for Chianti DOCG?

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Minimum 70% Sangiovese

30% auxillary grapes

White grapes are optional max 10%

Canaiolo, Colorino, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

27
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What is the second wine of Montepulciano

A

Rosso Di Montepulciano

28
Q

What is the only DOCG on Elba

A

Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG

29
Q

What is the local name for Sangiovese in Montepulciano

A

Prugnolo Gentile

30
Q

What is he dominant grape in Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano DOCG?

A

Sangiovese

31
Q

What is the historic symbol of Chianti Classico wines

A

Gallo Nero

32
Q

Which is the southernmost subzone of Chianti DOCG

A

Colli Senesi

33
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What is the largest of the central Italian regions?

34
Q

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

35
Q

What is the minimum Sangiovese requirement in Morellino Di Sansano

A

85% Sangiovese (Morellino)

36
Q

In Carmignano DOCG Sangiovese is blended with a small % of what grape

A

Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc

37
Q

What wines do Bolgheri DOC produce?

A

Red & Rosés

38
Q

Which was the first Italian wine to receive DOC status

A

Vernaccia Di San Gimignano

39
Q

What is the second wine of Montalcino

A

Rosso Di Montalcino DOC

40
Q

Vino Santo is a traditional speciality of Toscana. True or False?

41
Q

What grapes are Vin Santo is usually made?

A

Trebbiano Toscana and Malvasia Bianca Lungha

42
Q

What can Brunello Di Montalcino be declassified to?

A

Rosso di Montalcino

43
Q

What is the subzone of Chianti DOCG that lies on the outskirts of Firenze

A

Colli Fiorentini

44
Q

What are the grape requirements for Chianti Classico DOCG?

A

Minimum 80% Sangiovese

Max 20% other red grapes

Most commonly Canaiolo, Colorino, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Usually 90-100% Sangiovese

45
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Which designation is at the top of the Chianti Classico pyramid

A

Gran Selezione

46
Q

What are the wooden barrels traditionally used to mature red wines called in Toscano

47
Q

What are the Black grapes associated with Bolgheri red wine blends?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc

48
Q

Are red or white grapes mostly planted in Toscana

49
Q

Brunello Di Montalcino has the longest ageing requirements after Barolo. True or False?

50
Q

Chianti Classico DOCG can be declassified to Chianti DOCG True or False?

51
Q

What is the second wine of Montalcino

A

Rosso Di Montalcino

52
Q

Name Toscana’s most widely planted grape

A

Sangiovese

53
Q

What was the 1716 edict called

54
Q

4 wine growing zones in the Bando

A

Chianti

Pomino

Carmignano

Val di Arno di Sopra

55
Q

What is the longest river in Tuscany

56
Q

What is Galestro

A

Metamorphic rock found in Chianti (Rufina)

Crumbly clay, schist-like rock with sharp edges and tends to flake

57
Q

What is Alberese

A

Fine ground calcareous marl found in Central Tuscany

Chianti Classico

58
Q

What are Cratelli

A

Old barrels used for Vin Santo

59
Q

What are Vinsantaie

A

Non Airconditioned Lofts used for aging Vin Santo

60
Q

What is Madre

A

Thick deposit of wine-soaked lees and yeast left at bottom of caratelli and added to newly pressed grape juice for new fermentation

61
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Describe Sangiovese

A

Italy’s most widely planted grape and main grape in Toscano

1st mentioned in 16th Century

Ciliegiolo & Calabrese Montenuovo

Hard to cultivate

Sensitive and demands care in vineyard

Buds early / ripens late

Vigorous & highly susceptible to bunch rot & odium

Does not do well in excess / does well in high diurnal

Light-Medium Color, HIgh Acidity, Tannic Grip, Violet, Sour Cherry, Plum and Tealeaf

62
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Names for Sangiovese

A

Brunello di Montalcino

Prugnolo Gentile (Montepulciano)

Morelino (Scansano)

Sangiovese Grosso (all over Tuscany)

Sangiovetto (Chianti Classico)

63
Q

What is Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice

A

“Partridge Eye”

Rare - Pink

Vin Santo made from red grape usually Sangiovese

Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 TB (49 decks)

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