Toscana, Piemonte Hard Flashcards
Name first 100% Sangiovese “Super Tuscan” Wines?
San Felice’s Vigorello; Montevertine’s Le Pergole Torte and Isole e Olena’s Cepparello were three of the first 100% Sangiovese “Super Tuscan” wines; released as vino da tavola before Chianti regulations permitted pure varietal bottlings.
What kind of wine is Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC?
More youthful version of the robust red Carmignano; same varieties; but lower yields; alcohol and no ageing required.
Region: Toscana.
What kind of wine is Rosso della Val di Cornia DOCG?
Coastal region located south of Livorno in close proximity to the famed Bolgheri DOC. Min. 40% Sangiovese; Max. 60% combined Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Region: Toscana.
What kind of wine is Suvereto DOCG?
Suvereto was previously a named subzone of the Val di Cornia DOC. Rosso is blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot; Also production of these two as varietal wines plus varietal Sangiovese.
Region: Toscana.
What kind of wine is Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG?
This area is nestled between Montalcino; home of the renowned Brunello di Montalcino DOCG; and Scansano.
Min. 90% Sangiovese.
Region: Toscana.
What varieties are used for production of Sant’Antimo DOC?
For varietal wines: Chardonnay; Sauvignon; Pinot Grigio; Pinot Nero; Cabernet Sauvignon; Merlot.
Here; as everywhere in Italy; to qualify for varietal labeling a wine must comprise 85% of the stated variety.
Red blend can be produced from varieties suitable for cultivation in Toscana.
What varieties are used for production of Sant’Antimo DOC Vin Santo?
White: minimum 70% Trebbiano Toscano and/or Malvasia Bianca Lunga.
Red (Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice and Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice Riserva): Varieties: 50% up to 70% Sangiovese; 30% up to 50% Malvasia Nera;
Region: Toscana.
What varieties are used for production of Val di Cornia DOC?
White: minimum 50% Vermentino, maximum 50% Trebbiano Toscano; Ansonica; Viognier; Malvasia Bianca Lunga.
Red: minimum 40% Sangiovese; maximum 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot. Varietal wines from Ansonica; Vermentino; Cabernet Sauvignon; Ciliegiolo; Merlot; Sangiovese.
Ansonica Passito: minimum 85% Ansonica.
What kind of wine is Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG?
About 12 miles off the coast of Maremma is the isle of Elba; notably the site of the French Emperor Napoleon’s exile in 1814. In 2011; the Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG was finalized for sweet red passito wines made from the Aleatico grape on the island. Aleatico has been genetically linked to the Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains grape; possibly it is a red skinned mutation.
Region: Toscana.
What is Vin santo?
“Holy wine;” is a high alcohol; almond and honey toned dried grape wine produced from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes. Grechetto is sometimes authorized; and rosé versions called “Occhio di Pernice” are produced with a minimum 50% Sangiovese added to the white grapes.
Vin santo ageing?
Chestnut wood is traditionally used; allowing rapid oxidation; although many modern producers have switched to oak. The barrels are never topped; alcohol is concentrated through evaporation and the wine gains its characteristic amber hue. The final style of vin santo may be dry or sweet; depending on the length of the appassimento process. Vin santo may be fortified; and labeled liquoroso.
Name some Vin santo appellations in Tuscany?
The majority of exported wine is Vin Santo del Chianti DOC (also classico); Vin Santo di Carmignano DOC; Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC.
What kind of wine is Nizza DOCG?
Nizza was formerly a subzone of the Barbera d’Asti DOCG. 100% Barbera.
Region: Piemonte.
What kind of wine is Roero DOCG?
Lies on the northwestern bank of the Tanaro River; opposite Barolo and Barbaresco. The sandy soils of Roero; north of the commune of Alba; provide a lighter style of Nebbiolo than Barolo or Barbaresco; and many producers here are experimenting with modern approaches.
Region: Piemonte.
What are Barbaresco DOCG Principal Soils?
Tortonian calcerous marl. The vines are generally grown on limestone rich marl soils. similar to the Tortonium soils of the Barolo and La Morra areas in Barolo; at 650 to 1300ft (200 to 400m) above sea level on very steep; ‘pre alpine’ hills. They are situated on south facing slopes for best exposure.
What is the name of Barbaresco vineyard that is home to Gaja’s San Lorenzo vineyard?
Secondine
What is the name of Barbaresco vineyard that is home to Gaja’s Sori Tildin and Costa Russi?
Roncagliette
What is the name of highly regarded Barbaresco vineyard where Gaja planted mostly Chardonnay?
Giacosa
Name two subzones of Barbera d’Asti DOCG?
Tinella; Colli Astiani (Astiano).
What is the name of highly regarded Barolo vineyard majority owned by Gaja who planted mostly white grapes?
Rivette
Where is located vineyard Rio Sordo?
This 25 ha Barbaresco cru has a historically established reputation and has been highly regarded for over 100 years.
Major Producers include: Produttori del Barbaresco; Musso; Pier; Cascina delle Rose; Ca’ Rome.
Where is located vineyard Cerequio?
Despite its small size; Barolo vineyard Cerequio has a huge reputation for high quality; and is famed for its soil; altitude and excellent exposures.
Where is located vineyard Cannubi?
This is the most prestigious cru in Barolo. It covers a hill; and the vineyards face in all directions.
Major producers include Michele Chiarlo; Damilano; Paolo Scavino; Marchesi di Barolo; Ceretto; E. Pira; Luigi Einaudi.
What is Uva di Ovada?
Traditionall name for Dolcetto.
What is Uva Rustia?
From uva arrostita; or roasted grape; poetic name for Erbaluce.
What is Erbaluce di Caluso/Caluso DOCG Aging Requirements?
Spumante: Minimum 15 months on the lees;
Passito: 36 months from November 1 of the harvest year;
Riserva: 48 months from November 1 of the harvest year;
What kind of wine is Boca DOC?
Considered one of Piedmont’s hidden treasures producing firm bodied and well structured red; displaying a garnet red color; aromas of violets and sweet spices; and notes of pomegranates on the finish.
The high levels of acidity are deemed its secret ingredient; contributing to the ageing potential of the wine and its easy drinking nature.
70% up to 90% Nebbiolo; 10% up to 30% Vespolina and/or Uva Rara.
Region: Piemonte.
What kind of wine is Bramaterra DOC?
Located 60 miles north of Barolo and Barbaresco wines; here in the foothills of the Western Alps; Nebbiolo produces lighter; fresher wines; more akin to Lombardy’s Valtellina than their own cousins from southern Piedmont.
The flip side of this cool climate style is that the tannins for which Nebbiolo is so famous often fail to ripen completely; resulting in a particularly mouth puckering effect. For this reason the DOC laws allow the addition of other grape varieties.
Region: Piemonte.
What kind of wine is Colline Saluzzesi DOC?
Located in the very north western corner of Italy; at the foot of the Cottian Alps; just below the source of the mighty Po river. The slightly obscure nature of the grapes used to make wines here confirms that Saluzzo does not fit into the mainstream of Piedmontese winemaking; either geographically or oenologically. Region: Piemonte.
