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1
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When was Chianti first demarcated?

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1716 by Cosimo III de’Medici by Bando

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Who came up with the modern formula for Chianti?

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Bettino Ricasoli at Catello di Brolio

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What is the Gallo Negro?

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The black rooster required to be on every bottle of Chianti Classico

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What Tuscan DOCG are non-contiguous?

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Chianti
Vino Nobile de Montepulciano

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How many subzones of Chianti are there? Name them.

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7
Rufina
Montalbano
Colli Fiorentini
Colli Senesi
Colli Arentini
Colline Pisane
Montespertoli

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When did Bordeaux shaped bottles become the choice of the majority in Chianti Classico? What did they replace?

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1969 replacing the Fiasci

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Name 5 super Tuscans that are 100% Sangiovese

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Cepparello (Isole e Olena)
Flaccianello della Pieve (Fontodi)
Percarlo (San Guisto a Retennano)
Fontalloro (Felsina)
Le Pergole Torte (Montevertine)

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When did the region of Chianti Classico ban the production of Chianti within it?

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2010

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What is a UGA? What does it stand for?

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An identification of a specific village or commune within Chianti Classico
Unita Geographiche Aggiuntive

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How many UGA are authorized in Chianti Classico?

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11

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What are the Florentine communes of Chianti Classico production

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Greve
Barberino Tavarnelle
San Cassiano Val di Pesa

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What are the Sienna communes of Chianti Classico Production?

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Rada
Gaiole
Catellina
Castelnuovo Beradenga
Poggibonsi
San Donato

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What are the four soils of Chianti Classico?

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Galestro ** (Friable Schistic clay)
Alberese ** (hard marlstone)
Macigno (Gray Blue Sandstone)
Calcareous Tufa

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What is the Chianti Classico 2000 Initiative?

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Research that began in 1988 to find higher quality clonal material for Sangiovese

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How did the Chianti Classico 2000 initiative change the landscape of Chianti Classico?

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Widespread replanting of vineyards starting in the 1990’s (roughly 60% has been replanted since the late 90’s)
Vine density increased from 5000 to 7000 vines per hectare

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What vine training system is favored now? What was used historically?

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Guyot now
Alberello (bush vine) historically

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Sangiovese must comprise what % of the blend in Chianti?

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70%

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Sangiovese must comprise what % of the blend in Chianti Classico?

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80%

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19
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What variety can Colorino be likened to in another classic wine region?

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Petit Verdot in Bordeaux

20
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What are the named grapes approved for Chianti and Chianti Classico?

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Sangiovese
Canaiolo
Malvasia Nera
Colorino
Ciliegiolo
Mammolo

21
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May white grapes be added to Chianti? Chianti Classico?

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Yes - up to 10% in Chianti
No in Chianti Classico

22
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What is the Governo technique? Why might it be used?

A

Only permitted in Chianti DOCG
Essentially, partially dried grapes or fresh grapes/must are added midway through fermentation in order to prevent a stuck fermentation

23
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If the Governo Technique is used, how must it be indicated on a bottle of Chianti?

A

with “Governo all’uso Toscano” on label

24
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When may Chianti be released?

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Not until March 1 of year following harvest

25
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When may Chianti Superior be released?

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Not until September 1 of year following harvest

26
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When May Chianti Riserva be released?

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January 1 of 3rd year following harvest (2 yrs min aging)

27
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When may Chianti Classico be released?

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Not until October 1 of year following harvest

28
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Aging requirements for Chianti Classico Riserva?

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Min 24 months aging from January 1 of year following harvest w/ min 3 mo in bottle

29
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Aging requirements for Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

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Min 30 mo aging from January 1 of year following harvest
Min 3 mo in bottle

30
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% of sangiovese required for Gran Selezione wine?

A

90

31
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What was the first vintage permitted for Gran Selezione?

A

2010

32
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Must gran selezione wine be estate grown?

A

No - can be acquired from long term contract

33
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For what style of wine was Montalcino historically renown?

A

Moscadello

34
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Who was the first to make a 100% sangiovese Montalcino wine?

A

Clemente Santi

35
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Is Biondi Santi ‘Il Greppo’ Riserva aged in barrique or botti?

A

Botti

36
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Who was Giulio Gambelli?

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Consultant who went all over Tuscany but pretty much created Montalcino that we know today

37
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Who were the Mariani brothers?

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American/Italians who founded Villa (now Castello) Banfi in 1978

38
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What Chianti Subzone is Montalcino a part of?

A

Colli Sinesi

39
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What is the major clone used in Brunello production?

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B-BS11 isolated at Biondi Santi

40
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Aging requirement for Rosso di Montalcino

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Not released until Sept. 1 of year following

41
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Aging requirement for Brunello di Montalcino

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2 years in 2ood w/ 4 mo in bottle but not sold until January 1 of 5th year following harvest

42
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Aging requirement for Brunello di Montalcino Riserva?

A

Min 2 years in wood & 6 mo in bottle but not sold until January 1 of 6th year following harvest

43
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What is the major vinification hazard for Brunello wines?

A

oxidation

44
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What is produced in greater quantity: Rosso or Brunello

A

Brunello (8 million btl annually compared to 4.5 million for Rosso)

45
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Who produces sparkling Moscadello di Montalcino?

A

Il Poggione

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