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Tuscany Flashcards

1
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When was Chianti zoned?

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1716

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2
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How many DOCGs does Tuscany have?

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11

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3
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Name the DOCGs of Tuscany where Sangiovese is the principal red grape!

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Chianti
Chianti Classico
Carmignano
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Morellino di Scansano
Montecucco Sangiovese
Brunello di Montalcino

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4
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What is the percentage of red wine production in Tuscany?

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More than 85%.

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5
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What are the subzones of Chianti DOCG?

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Chianti Colli Aretini
Chianti Colli Senesi
Chianti Colli Fiorentini
Chianti Colline Pisane
Chianti Montalbano
Chianti Montespertoli
Chianti Rùfina

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6
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What are the Communes of Chianti Classico DOCG?

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Greve in Chianti
Radda in Chianti
Castellina in Chianti
Gaiole in Chianti
San Casciano in Val di Pesa
Tavarnelle Val di Pesa
Barberino val d’Elsa
Poggibonsi
Castelnuovo Berardenga

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7
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When was Chianti and Chianti Classico elevated to DOCG?

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1984

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8
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When were the zones of the modern Chianti established?

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1932

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9
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Which subzone was added later to Chianti DOCG and when?

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Montespetroli - 1997.

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10
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Who is credited with defining the classic blend of Chianti?

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Baron Bettino Ricasoli

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What is the general recipe for Chianti DOCG?

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Min. 70-100% Sangiovese.
Maximum 30% combined other grapes authorized for Tuscany.
Maximum 10% white grapes.
Maximum 15% Cabernet grapes combined.

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12
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What is the recipe in Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG?

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Min. 75-100% Sangiovese.
Maximum 25% combined other grapes authorized for Tuscany.
Maximum 10% white grapes.
Maximum 10% Cabernet grapes combined.

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13
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What does governo mean?

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They use it in Chianti DOCG and means the refermentation with the juice of dried grapes, to strenghten the wine and initiate malolactic fermentation. It must be indicated on the label as Governo all’uso Toscano, however some producers avoid it.

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14
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What is Chianti normale?

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A wine that is released on March 1 of the year following the harvest.

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15
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What are the subzones that require additional ageing for Chianti normale?

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Rùfina
Montespertoli
Colli Fiorentini

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16
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What is Chianti riserva?

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A wine coming from Chianti DOCG, which was aged for two years.

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17
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What is Chianti superiore?

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Coming from the Chianti DOCG that has an additional half-degree of alcohol and lower vineyard yields. May not be released until September 1 of the year following the harvest.

18
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What is the minimum alcohol for Colli Senesi Reserva?

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13%

19
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What is the minimum alcohol for Chianti Riserva?

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12.5%

20
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What is the ageing requirement for Chianti DOCG?

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May not be released until March 1 of the year following the harvest.

21
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What is the ageing requirement for Chianti Superiore DOCG?

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May not be released until September 1 of the year following the harvest.

22
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What is the ageing requirement for Chianti Riserva DOCG?

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Minimum 2 years aging from January 1 of the year following the harvest.

23
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What is the ageing requirement for Colli Fiorentini Riserva and Rufina Riserva?

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A minimum 6 months of the total aging period must occur in wood.

24
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What is the ageing requirement for Colli Senesi Riserva?

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A minimum 8 months of the total aging must occur in wood and 4 months in bottle.

25
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What is the minimum planting density in Chianti DOCG?

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4,000 vines per hectare.

26
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What is the maximum yields in Chianti DOCG?

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9 tons/ha, 63 hl/ha

27
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What are the maximum yields in the Chianti subzones?

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8 tons/ha, 56 hl/ha.

28
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What are the maximum yields in Chianti Superiore?

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7.5 tons/ha, 52.5 hl/ha.

29
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What are the predominant soils of Chianti Classico DOCG?

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Marl-like Galestro and Alberese or sandstone

30
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What is the recipe for Chianti Classico DOCG?

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80-100% Sangiovese.
Maximum 20% other red grapes authorized by Siena and Firenze (Colorino, Canaiolo Nero, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot).
As of the 2006 vintage, Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia Bianco are no longer allowed.

31
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What is the recipe for Chianti Classico Gran Selezione?

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Minimum 90% Sangiovese.
Maximum 10% other red grapes traditional to the region.
(2027 will be the 1st vintage of these requirements)

32
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What is the maximum residual sugar in Chianti Classico DOCG?

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4 g/l

33
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What does mezzadria mean?

A

Sharecropping system, where a landowner provided a defined parcel of land, including accommodation, and a sharecropper, who committed his family to work and live on this land.

34
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Who is the chairman of the Chianti Classico consortium?

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Giovanni Manetti, the owner of Fontodi Winery.

35
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What is fiasco?

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An inferior quality of Italian glass bottle that has a round body and bottom, partially or completely covered with a straw basket.

36
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What is the symbol of Chianti Classico?

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Gallo Nero (Black Rooster)

37
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What is Gallo Nero?

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It’s the symbol of Chianti Classico, means Blanc Rooster.

38
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What is the legend of Gallo Nero and the symbol of Chianti Classico?

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There was a fight between Siena and Florance regarding the territories of Chianti. There were two knights who started walking from each city and the bounderies would be drawn where the two knights meet. Since the Black Rooster woke up earlier than the one in Siena, Florence got larger land from Chianti.

39
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When was Chianti Classico DOCG seperated from Chianti DOCG?

A

1996

40
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Name 5 producers from Chianti Classico DOCG!

A

Istine
Fontodi
Tenuta di Bibbiano
Castello di Bossi
Lamole di Lamole

41
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What is UGA?

A

Unità Geografiche Aggiuntive (Additional Geographic Units).

42
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How many UGAs are in Chianti Classico DOCG?

A

11

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