Tuscany Flashcards
What are the white grapes of Tuscany
Vernaccia
Trebbiano
Malvasia
What are the red grapes of Tuscany
Sangiovese Cillegicolo Canaiolo Nero Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Syrah
Fiasco
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What are the clones of Sangiovese
Prugnolo Gentile
Brunello
What are the 8 subzones of Chianti DOCG
Classico Rufina Colli Fiorentini colli Senesi Colline Pisance Colli Arentini Montabano Montespertoli (1997)
What is the blend of Chianti DOCG
70-100% Sangiovese
white grapes not mandatory
Cabernet Sauvignon Max 15%
Other Red grapes: Colorino, Canaiolo Nero, Merlot
Chianti Classico
Italy, Tuscany
Sangiovese Blend
12% Alcohol
Release October 1st, after harvest
Chianti Reserva
Italy, Tuscany
Sangiovese Blend
12.5% Alcohol
Jan 1 plus 24 months (with 3 months in bottle)
Chianti Gran Selezione
Italy, Tuscany Sangiovese Blend 13% Alcohol Jan 1 + 30 months (with 3 months in bottle) Estate Fruit First release 2013
What are the DOCGs of Tuscany
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
Pomino DOC
Italy, Tuscany, Rufina
Varietal Labels
85% of variety
Producers: Frescobaldi and Fattoria Selvapiana
Name most important Rufina Producer
Frescobaldi
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino
Brunello Clone (Sangiovese) 100%
Aging 5 year with 2 in Oak
Reserva 6 years with 2.5 in Oak
Rosso di Montalcino
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino
DOC Level
Young vines - 100% Brunello
Moscadello di Montalcino DOC
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino
White Wine only
Min 85% Moscato bianco