Tuscany Flashcards
What are the major red varietals of Tuscany
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cab Franc, Syrah
Name 3 Sangiovese clones found in Tuscany
grosso, brunello, prugnolo gentile
What are the major white varieties of Tuscany
Trebbiano, Vernaccia, Vermentino
What are the minor red varieties in Tuscany
Canaiolo, Colorino
What are the minor white varieties in Tuscany
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
Where is Tuscany located
Center of Italy, from the Appennines in the north to the coast in the west
What is the Climate of Tuscany
The climate is the Mediterranean at the sea and moves into a Continental climate withMediterranean influences near the base of the Apennines. Heavy snowfall inland
What are the 2 main soil types of Chianti
friable marl), and albarese (sandstone)
What is the Arte dei Vinattieri and when was it formed
Winegrowing guild formed in 1282
When was Chianti designated as a growing region
1716
Who made the first brunello clone and when was it bottled
Clementi Santi of Biondi-Santi1 in 1865
When were the modern Chianti borders set
1932
Who created the first super tuscan, what was it called, and when was it bottled
Marquis Mario Rochetta, Sassicia, 1968
When was Tignanello first made and what grapes went into it
1971, Sangiovese and Merlot
When was Brunello di Montalcino given DOCG status
1980
When were Chianti and Chianti Classico given DOCG status
1984
When did Goria’s law come into affect
1992
What does Governo mean in Tuscany and what is it intented to do
refermenting a wine with the juice of dried grapes. Used to give alcohol and body to wines in Chianti