Tuscany Flashcards

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Toscany “IL cuore antico” DOCG

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  1. Brunello di Montalcino
  2. Carmignano
  3. Chianti
  4. Chianti Classico
  5. Vernaccia di San Gimignano
  6. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
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Toscany “IL Cuore antico” DOC

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  1. Barco Reale di Carmignano
  2. Biano dell’Empolese
  3. Colli dell’Etruria Centrale
  4. Moscadello di Montalcino
  5. Orcia
  6. Pomino
  7. Rosso di Montalcino
  8. Rosso di Montepulciano
  9. San Gimignano
  10. Sant’Antimo
  11. Val d’Arbia
  12. Vin Santo del Chianti
  13. Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
  14. Vin Santo di Carmignano
  15. Vin Santo di Montepulciano
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Brunello di montalcino DOCG

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  • most powerful expression of Sangiovese
  • 5 yrs ageing
    Riserva - 6 yrs after harvest
    red berry , red fruit, jamy aroma, good acidity, well tannin
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Rosso di Montalcino DOC

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ready to sold start from September following harvest

lighter wine, fresh fruit and floral, good acidity

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Chianti Classico DOCG

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Tuscany most iconic red, Sangiovese (Canaiolo, Colorino, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon)
main soil, Galestro, Albarese limestone

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Chianti DOCG

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Sangiovese min 70%, max 10% white varieties (Trebbiano and Malvasia)
5 production area: Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Pistoia, Pisa

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7 subzones of Chianti DOCG

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  1. Colli Aretini
  2. Colli Fiorentini
  3. Colli Senesi
  4. Colline Pisane
  5. Montalbano
  6. Montaespertoli
  7. Rufina
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

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Sandy, Clay

Sangiovese

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Carmignano DOCG

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Blend: Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Trebbiano Tosca, Canaiolo bianco, Malvasia del chianti

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Bolgheri DOC

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Sassicaia
Cabernet Sauvignon, merlot, Cabernet franc, syrah
1 yr for Bolgheri, 2 yrs for Superiore
Bolgheri Sassicaia: min 80% Cabernet Sauvignon

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Colline Lucchesi DOC

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Sangiovese and Merlot

Colline Lucchesi Bianco, Trebbiano Toscano

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Vin Santo DOC

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red, Sangiovese

white, Trebbiano Toscano e Malvasia

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Sangiovese

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Late ripening variety
High acidity, firm tannins, balance nature
aroma, bright red fruit, cherry, strawberry
darker fruit, plum, violet, dried herbs, tomato leafs, red meat, tobacco, leather
terroir sensitive variety

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