Tuscany Flashcards
What is the main grape used in Morellino di Scansano?
At least 85% Sangiovese
What are the requirements for Carmignano DOCG?
Carmignano DOCG requires a minimum of 50% Sangiovese, and 10-20% of some combination of Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Cabernet Franc.
What grapes are permitted in Chianti DOCG?
Chianti DOCG must contain at least 70% Sangiovese. Other grapes permitted include Canailo Nero, “other suitable red varieties”, and the white grape varieties of Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia.
Where is Carmignano DOCG?
Tuscany.
Where is Morellino di Scansano DOCG?
Tuscany.
What wine from Tuscany was mentioned in Dante’s Divine Comedy?
Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
What is Occhio di Pernice?
Ochio di Pernice is a light red or amber hued Vin Santo produced from Sangiovese.
What is Tignonello?
Tignonello is an early Super-Tuscan style wine created by Marchese Piero Antinori. A blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon.
When was the original “Super Tuscan” commercially released?
1968
Who released the first “Super Tuscan”?
Tenuta San Guido
What percentage of Sangiovese is required for Morellino di Scansano?
85%
What percentage of Sangiovese is required for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
70%
What percentage of Sangiovese is required for Chianti Classico?
80%
What percentage of Sangiovese is required for Chianti?
70-100%
What percentage of wines made in Tuscany are red?
Almost 90%
What is Vin Santo?
A dessert wine from Tuscany made by hanging grapes in attic rafters to dry (similar to recioto). Typically sweet, can be dry.