Tuscany Flashcards

1
Q

What are the white grapes of Tuscany

A

Vernaccia
Trebbiano
Malvasia

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2
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What are the red grapes of Tuscany

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Sangiovese
Cillegicolo
Canaiolo Nero
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah
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3
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Fiasco

A

Italian wine bottle, squat with straw basket

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4
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What are the clones of Sangiovese

A

Prugnolo Gentile

Brunello

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5
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What are the 8 subzones of Chianti DOCG

A
Classico
Rufina
Colli Fiorentini
colli Senesi
Colline Pisance
Colli Arentini
Montabano
Montespertoli (1997)
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6
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What is the blend of Chianti DOCG

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70-100% Sangiovese
white grapes not mandatory
Cabernet Sauvignon Max 15%
Other Red grapes: Colorino, Canaiolo Nero, Merlot

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7
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Chianti Classico

A

Italy, Tuscany
Sangiovese Blend
12% Alcohol
Release October 1st, after harvest

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8
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Chianti Reserva

A

Italy, Tuscany
Sangiovese Blend
12.5% Alcohol
Jan 1 plus 24 months (with 3 months in bottle)

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9
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Chianti Gran Selezione

A
Italy, Tuscany
Sangiovese Blend
13% Alcohol
Jan 1 + 30 months (with 3 months in bottle)
Estate Fruit
First release 2013
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10
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What are the DOCGs of Tuscany

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Chianti
Chianti Classico
Carmignano
Morellino di Scansano
Brunello di Montalcino
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Montecucco Sangiovese
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Elba Aleatico Passito
Survereto
Rosso della Val di Cornia
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11
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Pomino DOC

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Italy, Tuscany, Rufina
Varietal Labels
85% of variety
Producers: Frescobaldi and Fattoria Selvapiana

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12
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Name most important Rufina Producer

A

Frescobaldi

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13
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

A

Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino
Brunello Clone (Sangiovese) 100%
Aging 5 year with 2 in Oak
Reserva 6 years with 2.5 in Oak

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14
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Rosso di Montalcino

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Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino
DOC Level
Young vines - 100% Brunello

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15
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Moscadello di Montalcino DOC

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Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino
White Wine only
Min 85% Moscato bianco

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16
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

A
Italy, Tuscany
70% Prugnolo Gentile (Sangiovese)
30% Tuscan Red / White (5% max white)
12.5% Alcohol with 24 months age min 12 months in wood.
Reserva - 3 yrs min 6 months in bottle
Release Jan 1
17
Q

What are the 4 Original Villages of Chianti and who delimited them

A
Radda
Gaiole
Castellina
Greve
Grand Due Cosimo III de' Medici
18
Q

Bolgeheri DOC

A

Italy, Tuscany

Bordeau and Sangiovese Blends

19
Q

Elba Aleatico Passito DOCT

A

Italy, Tuscan, Elba
Grape - Aleatico
Sweet Dessert Wine

20
Q

Vin Santo

A

Italy, Tuscany, Vin Santo del Chianti DOC
Grapes: Trebbiano and Malvasia
Alcohol 15.5% (16% for Subzones)

21
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Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice

A

Italy, Tuscany
Grapes: 50% Sangiovese, remaining Tuscan reds
Alcohol 16.5% / 17% for subzones