Tuscany

Question 1

NAME THE 7 SUBSONESE OF CHIANTI?

Answer 1

A: Chianti Classico, Rufina, Montalbano, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Senesi, Colli Aretini, and Colline Pisane. (subzone, Montespertoli, has been included since 1997.

Question 2

NAME THE 2 NOTABLE VILLAGES INSIDE CHIANTI COLLI SINESI?

Answer 2

encompasses both Montalcino and Montepulciano.

Question 3

WHAT ARE Two important soil types are noted in Chianti Classico?

Answer 3

Galestro and Alberese. Top Chianti Classico vineyards will usually consist of some combination of galestro and alberese.

Question 4

What does Galestro consist of?

Answer 4

Friable schistic clay

Question 5

What does Albarese consist of?

Answer 5

Harder marlstone analogous to limestone.

Question 6

What does Macigno consist of?

Answer 6

Grayish-Blue sandstone,

Question 7

Vine training method historically used in Chianti Classico?

Answer 7

Bush vine, albarello training.

Question 8

WHAT VINE TRIAING IS MORE WIDELY USED TODAY IN CHIANTI CLASSICO?

Answer 8

DOUBLE GUYOT

Question 9

MIN REQUIREMENTS FOR SANGIOVESE IN CHIANTI?

Answer 9

MIN 70%

Question 10

MIN REQUIREMENTS OF SANGIOVESE IN CHIANTI CLASSICO?

Answer 10

80%

Question 11

WHAT IS THE GOVERNO/ GOVERNO ALL’USO TOSCANO TECHNIQUE?

Answer 11

centuries-old practice, partially dried grapes (or potentially fresh grapes or must) are added midway through fermentation, particularly if it is stuck.

Question 12

9. AGING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHIANTI?

Answer 12

CHIANTI MAY NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL MARCH 1 OF THE YEAR FOLLOWING THE HARVEST.

Question 13

AGING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHIANTI SUPERIORE?

Answer 13

MAY NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL SEPT. 1 OF THE YEAR FOLLOWING THE HARVEST. 6 EXTRA MO. THAN REG CHIANTI

Question 14

AGING REQURIEMENTS FOR CHIANTI RISERVA?

Answer 14

MIN. 2 YRS. AGING FROM JAN 1. OF THE YEAR FOLLOWING HARVEST. SO 21 MORE MONTHS THAN REGULAR CHIANTI, AND 15 MORE MONTHS THAN SUPERIORE.

Question 15

AGING REQUIREMTENTS FOR CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG?

Answer 15

MAY NOT BE RELEASED UNITL OCTOBER 1 OF THE YEAR FOLLOWING THE HARVEST.

Question 16

AGING REQUIREMTENTS FOR CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG?

Answer 16

MAY NOT BE RELEASED UNITL OCTOBER 1 OF THE YEAR FOLLOWING THE HARVEST.

Question 17

MIN AGING FOR CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCCG GRAN SELEZIONE?

Answer 17

GRAN SELEZIONE: MIN. 30 MONTHS AGING FROM JAN. 1 OF THE YEAR FOLLOWING THE HARVEST, INCLUDING AT LEAST 3 MONTHS IN THE BOTTLE

Question 18

AGING REQUIREMTENTS FOR CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG RISERVA?

Answer 18

RISERVA: MIN. 24 AGING FROM JAN 1. OF THE YEAR FOLLOWING THE HARVEST, INCL. 3 MONTHS IN THE BOTTLE.

Question 19

REQUIRMENT FOR THE CHIANTIC CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE?

Answer 19

addition to undergoing a 30-month period of maturation, Gran Selezione wines must use fruit that is exclusively estate grown or acquired through long-term contracts, and harvested from a single vineyard or a selection of top parcels. As of 2021, they must contain at least 90% Sangiovese. The wines must also pass a tasting panel

Question 20

AGING REQUIREMENTS FOR ROSSO DI MONTALCINO DOC?

Answer 20

MAY NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1 OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR OF THE HARVEST

Question 21

AGING REQUIREMENTS FOR BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG?

Answer 21

MIN 2 YEARS IN WOOD PLUS 4 MONTHS IN BOTTLE; MAY NOT BE SOLD BEFORE JAN. 1 OF 5TH YEAR FOLLOWING THE HARVEST

Question 22

AGING REQ. FOR BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA DOCG?

Answer 22

MIN. 2 YRS IN WOOD PLUS 6MO. IN BTL. NOT TO BE SOLD BEFORE JAN 1 OF THE YEAR FOLLOWING HARVEST.

Question 23

13. WHAT 3 STYLES OF WINE CAN MOSCADELLO DI MONTALCINO DOC PRODUCE?

Answer 23

TRANQUILO, FRIZZANTE, VENDEMIA TARDIVA

Question 24

WHERE IS PRUGNOLO GENTILE GROWN?

Answer 24

VINO NOBILE DO MONTEPULCIANO DOCCG (SANGIOVESE).

Question 25

WHAT STYLE OF WINE IS “OCCHIO DI PERNICE” (EYE OF THE PARTRIDGE)?

Answer 25

),? A: VIN SANTO, SANGIOVESE MIGHT BE ADDED TO IT