Tuscan DOCGs Flashcards
What are the unofficial subzones of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?
Castelnuovo dell’Abate
Sant’Angelo in Colle
Torrenieri
What are the aging requirements for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?
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
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
What are the subzones of Chianti DOCG?
P-FARMMS
Colline Pisane
Colli Fiorentini
Colli Aretini
Rufina
Montespertoli
Montalbano
Senesi
What are the aging requirements in Chianti DOCG?
Chianti: March 1 V+1
Colli Aretini, Montalbano, Colline Pisane and Colli Senesi: March 1 V+1
Montespertoli: June 1 V+1
Colli Fiorentini and Rufina: September 1 V+1
Chianti Superiore: September 1 V+1
Chianti Riserva: V+2
Colli Fiorentini Riserva and Rufina Riserva: 6 months of the total aging period must occur in wood
Senesi Riserva: Min 8 months of the total aging must occur in wood and 4 months in bottle
What is the minimum aging for Chianti Classico DOCG?
Chianti Classico: May not be released until October 1 of the year following the harvest
Riserva: Minimum 24 months aging from January 1 of the year following the harvest, including 3 months in the bottle
Gran Selezione: Wines must be produced from estate fruit. Minimum 30 months aging from January 1 of the year following the harvest, including at least 3 months in the bottle
What are the Communes of Production for Chianti Classico DOCG?
Siena: Radda in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, Castellina in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Poggibonsi
Firenze: Greve in Chianti, Barberino Val d’Elsa, San Casciano Val di Pesa, Tavernelle Val di Pesa
What are the permitted styles and grapes in Carmignano DOCG?
Carmignano
Carmignano Riserva
Varieties: Min 50% Sangiovese, 10-20% combined Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon + OAG
What are the permitted styles and grapes of Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG?
Elba Aleatico Passito
100% Aleatico (minimum 10 days of air drying and 30% sugar content)
What are the permitted styles and grapes in Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG?
Montecucco Sangiovese
Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva
Min. 90% Sangiovese
What are the permitted styles and grapes in Morellino di Scansano DOCG?
Morellino di Scansano
Morellino di Scansano Riserva
Min. 85% Sangiovese (locally known as Morellino)
What are the perrmitted grapes and styles in Suvereto DOCG?
Suvereto Rosso (and Riserva)
Suvereto Sangiovese (and Riserva)
Suvereto Merlot (and Riserva)
Suvereto Cabernet Sauvignon (and Riserva)
Suvereto Rosso: Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot, + OAG
Varietal-Labeled Wines: Min. 85% of stated variety
What are the permitted styles and grapes in Vernacchia di San Gimignano DOCG?
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva
Min. 85% Vernaccia di San Gimignano
(Malvasia and Traminer are not allowed)
What are the aging requirements for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: Minimum 2 years aging from January 1 of the year following the harvest, with the following options:
24 months in wood
Minimum 18 months in wood plus 6 months in an alternative container
Minimum 12 months in wood and a minimum 6 months in bottle, with the remainder in an alternative container
Riserva: Minimum 3 years aging, including at least 6 months in bottle, from January 1 of the year following the harvest
Name 4 local synonyms in Tuscany for Sangiovese:
Brunello / Sangiovese Grosso (Montalcino)
Sangioveto (Chianti)
Prugnolo Gentile (Montepulciano)
Morellino (Maremma)
What are the permitted styles and grapes in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva
Min. 70% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile)
