Tuscany Flashcards
1
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In what year was the Chianti zone first delimited, and by whom?
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1716
Cosimo III de Medici
2
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Who was responsible for the creation of Sassicaia?
A
Marquis Mario Rocchetta
3
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What was the first vintage for Sassicaia?
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1968
4
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Who created Tignanello?
A
Piero Antinori
5
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What was the first vintage for Tignanello?
A
1971
6
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Describe the climate of Tuscany.
A
Maritime influence, continental
Long hot summers, harsh winters
7
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What is the primary grape of Tuscany?
A
Sangiovese
8
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Name two indigenous blending partners for Sangiovese in Tuscany.
A
Canaiolo
Colorino
9
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Traditionally, what kind of oak was used for aging Tuscan wines?
A
Slavonian oak
10
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True/False: Sangiovese is the most planted red varietal in Italy.
A
True
11
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What is the most planted white grape in Italy?
A
Trebbiano Toscano
12
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Name the most common blending partner for Trebbiano Toscano.
A
Malvasia
13
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In what year was Chianti promoted to DOCG status?
A
1984
14
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The area deliminted by Cosimo III de Medici is now known as what?
A
Chianti Classico
15
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Name the 8 subregions of Chianti.
A
Classico Rufina Colli Fiorentini Colli Senesi Colline Pisane Colli Aretini Montalbano Montespertoli
16
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In what year was Montespertoli added to the subzones of Chianti?
A
1997
17
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Of Chianti’s 8 subzones, which two are considered the most consistent?
A
Classico
Rufina
18
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Within what Chinati zone is Pomino DOC located?
A
Rufina
19
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Name two top producers in Pomino DOC.
A
Frescobaldi
Fattoria Selvapiana
20
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What differentiates Pomino DOC from Chianti DOCG?
A
Pomino DOC allows more international varieties in the blend (greater percentage)
21
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What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese required for Chianti DOCG?
A
70%
22
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Name the subzone of Chianti that requires a minimum 75% Sangiovese.
A
Colli Senesi
23
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True/False: Chianti DOCG requires white grapes to be a part of the blend.
A
False
Blending white grapes is now optional.
24
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Describe the purpose of “governo.”
A
1) Induce malolactic fermentation
2) Strengthen the wine
25
What is implied when a bottle has "Governo all'uso Toscano" listed on the label?
The wine was refermented with the juice from dried grapes.
26
When in Chianti normale allowed to be released?
March 1st of the year following harvest.
27
Chianti DOCG subzones from what province require longer aging than standard normale bottlings?
Firenze
28
Name the 3 Chianti DOCG subzones that are wholly located within Firenze.
Rufina
Colli Fiorentini
Montespertoli
29
For how long must Chianti riserva be aged prior to release?
2 years from January 1st following the harvest
30
What is the minimum abv required for Chianti Superiore?
12%
31
Name the 4 villages that comprise the Chianti Classico zone.
Radda
Gaiole
Castellina
Greve
32
What are the dominant soil types found in Chianti?
Galesto - soft marl
| Alberese - sandstone
33
A minimum _____ % Sangiovese required in the Chianti Classico blend.
80%
34
True/False: White grapes may be blended in Chianti Classico DOCG.
False.
| They've been banned since 2006
35
For how long must Chianti Classico wines be aged prior to release?
Until October 1st of the year following harvest (about 1 year)
36
What is the required elevage for wines labelled Chianti Classico Riserva?
2 years from January 1st following the harvest, with 3 months in bottle
37
What term denotes a wine from Chianti Classico aged 30 months from January 1st following the harvest?
Gran Selezione
38
In what year was Gran Selezione approved for Chianti Classico DOCG?
2013
39
In what year was Brunello di Montalcino established as a DOCG?
1980
40
Who is credited with creating the "Brunello style"?
Clemente Santi
41
In what year was Brunello first bottled?
1865
42
In what year was Brunello Riserva first released?
1888
43
With which famous estate is Clemente Santi associated?
Tenuta Greppo
| Biondi-Santi
44
What clone of Sangiovese is authorized for the production of Brunello di Montalcino?
Sangiovese Grosso
| aka Brunello
45
Normale bottlings of Brunello must be aged for how long?
Minimum 2 years in cask, 4 months in bottle
May not be released until Jan 1st of 5th year following harvest
46
What is the minimum elevage for Brunello Riserva wines?
Minimum 2 years in cask, 6 months in bottle
May not be released until Jan 1st of the 6th year following harvest
47
What soil type is found in the higher altitude vineyards of Brunello?
Galestro
48
What soil type is found in the lower lying vineyards of Brunello?
Clay, marine sediments
49
What is a frazione?
A sub-commune/suburb
50
What are the 3 frazioni of Montalcino?
Sant Angelo in Colle
Castelnuovo
Torrenieri
51
Name 2 modernist producers of Brunello.
Mastrojanni
| Casanova di Neri
52
Name 3 traditionalist producers of Brunello.
Biondi-Santi
Solera
Talenti
53
True/False: The zone of production for Rosso di Montalcino is the same as that for Brunello di Montalcino.
True
54
What does the term "vigna" indicate on a bottle?
A single vineyard wine
55
When may Rosso di Montalcino be released?
September 1st of the year following harvest.
56
True/False: The elevage for Rosso di Montalcino calls for maturation in cask.
False
57
True/False: Rosso di Montalcino may be a non-vintage blend.
False.
| It must always be vintage dated.
58
What denominazione exists for "Super Tuscan" styled wines from Montalcino?
Sant'Antimo DOC
59
What varietals are permitted under Sant'Antimo DOC?
Any grapes authorized for wine production in Tuscany.
60
What styles of wine are permitted under the Moscadello di Montalcino DOC?
Still (tranquillo)
Frizzante (slight sparkling)
Late Harvest (Vendemmia Tardiva)
61
The Montalcino zone overlaps what sub-zone of Chianti?
Colli Senesi
62
In relation to Montalcino, where is Montepulciano located?
East
63
In what year was Vino Nobile di Montepulciano awarded DOCG status?
1980
64
What clone of Sangiovese is found in Montepulciano?
Prugnolo Gentile
65
What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese required for Vino Nobile di Montepuciano wines?
70%
66
What is the maximum permitted amount of white grapes in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
5%
67
What is the elevage for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano normale?
2 years
- 24 months in wood
- 18 months wood, 6 other
- 12 months wood, 6 other, 6 other
68
What is the elevage for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano riserva?
3 years, including 6 months in bottle
69
What are the principal soils found in the Montepulciano region?
Volcanic
| Sandstone
70
Where is Morellino di Scansano located in Tuscany?
Southern Maremma
| Along the coast
71
Wines from Morellino di Scansano must contain what percentage of Sangiovese?
At least 85%
72
Is Carmignano DOCG a low or high altitude zone?
Low altitude
73
Carmignano DOCG overlaps what sub zone of Chianti?
Montalbano
74
What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese required for Carmignano wines?
50%
75
True/False: Carmignano DOCG requires Cabernet in the blend.
True.
| 10-20% Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
76
Rosso della Val di Cornia DOCG specifically excludes what red varietal?
Aleatico
77
What is the dominant varietal of Suvereto Rosso?
Cabernet Sauvignon
78
What is considered the original "Super Tuscan", and who created it?
Sassicaia
| Marquis Mario Rocchetta
79
In what year was Sassicaia first released?
1968
80
From where in Maremma does Sassicaia come?
Bolgheri
| Northern Maremma
81
In what year was Tignanello first released?
1971
82
Who created Tignanello?
Piero Antinori
83
As of 1982, how much Sangiovese is used in the Tignanello blend?
At least 85%
84
What two other varietals are blended with Sangiovese to make Tignanello?
Cabernet Sauvignon
| Cabernet Franc
85
What is the name of Antinori's Cabernet-based Super Tuscan?
Solaia
86
Masseto is produced solely from what grape?
Merlot
87
Who produces Paleo Rosso?
Le Macchiole
88
What is the sole varietal of Paleo Rosso?
Cabernet Franc
89
Name 3 Super Tuscans that are entirely made from Sangiovese, and their respective producers.
Vigorello - San Felice
Le Pergole Torte - Montevertine
Cepparello - Isole e Olena
90
What is the leading white varietal of Bolgheri DOC?
Vermentino
91
Name the 3 red grapes that may be produced as varietal wines in Bolgheri DOC.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Merlot
92
Aside from the 3 grapes that may be produced varietally, name 2 other important red grapes in Bolgheri DOC.
Sangiovese
| Syrah
93
What is the mandated elevage for wines labelled Bolgheri Superiore?
2 years, with 1 in barrique
94
In what year was Bolgheri Sassicaia recognized as a legal subzone of Bolgheri?
1983
95
In what year was Bolgheri Sassicaia awarded its own DOC?
2013
96
What is the minimum percentage of Cabernet required for Bolgheri Sassicaia wines?
80%
97
For how long must wines from Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC be aged in barrique?
18 months
98
Where is Elba located?
12 miles of the Maremma coast
99
What DOCG zone was approved in 2011 for Elba?
Elba Aleatico Passito
100
Aleatico may be related to what other grape?
Muscat a Petit Grains Blanc - possible red-skinned mutation
101
Name the only white wine DOCG of Tuscany.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
102
In what province is San Gimignano located?
Sienna
103
What soils characterize San Gimignano?
Sandy soils
104
Name 3 white grapes commonly used in the production of Vin Santo.
Trebbiano
Malvasia
Grechetto
105
What is the name given to rosé Vin Santo wines?
Occhio di Pernice
106
What is the main red varietal used in Occhio di Pernice wines?
Sangiovese
107
Vin Santo is traditionally aged in what type of barrel?
Caratelli
108
How large are caratelli barrels?
50-225L
109
What species of wood is traditionally used to make caratelli barrels?
Chestnut
110
What is the most prominent denomination for Vin Santo wines?
Vin Santo del Chianti DOC
111
For how long are grapes used in Vin Santo production usually dried?
Until December 1st (at least)
112
True/False: Vin Santo wines may either be dry or sweet.
True.
| It's dependent on the length of the appassimiento process
113
True/False: Vin Santo wines may be fortified.
True
| If they are, they must be labelled "liquoroso"
