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1
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In what year was the Chianti zone first delimited, and by whom?

A

1716

Cosimo III de Medici

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Who was responsible for the creation of Sassicaia?

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Marquis Mario Rocchetta

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3
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What was the first vintage for Sassicaia?

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1968

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4
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Who created Tignanello?

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Piero Antinori

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5
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What was the first vintage for Tignanello?

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1971

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6
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Describe the climate of Tuscany.

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Maritime influence, continental

Long hot summers, harsh winters

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7
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What is the primary grape of Tuscany?

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Sangiovese

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8
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Name two indigenous blending partners for Sangiovese in Tuscany.

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Canaiolo

Colorino

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9
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Traditionally, what kind of oak was used for aging Tuscan wines?

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Slavonian oak

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10
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True/False: Sangiovese is the most planted red varietal in Italy.

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True

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What is the most planted white grape in Italy?

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Trebbiano Toscano

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12
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Name the most common blending partner for Trebbiano Toscano.

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Malvasia

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13
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In what year was Chianti promoted to DOCG status?

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1984

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14
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The area deliminted by Cosimo III de Medici is now known as what?

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Chianti Classico

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15
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Name the 8 subregions of Chianti.

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Classico
Rufina
Colli Fiorentini
Colli Senesi
Colline Pisane
Colli Aretini
Montalbano
Montespertoli
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16
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In what year was Montespertoli added to the subzones of Chianti?

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1997

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17
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Of Chianti’s 8 subzones, which two are considered the most consistent?

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Classico

Rufina

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18
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Within what Chinati zone is Pomino DOC located?

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Rufina

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19
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Name two top producers in Pomino DOC.

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Frescobaldi

Fattoria Selvapiana

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20
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What differentiates Pomino DOC from Chianti DOCG?

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Pomino DOC allows more international varieties in the blend (greater percentage)

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21
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What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese required for Chianti DOCG?

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70%

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22
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Name the subzone of Chianti that requires a minimum 75% Sangiovese.

A

Colli Senesi

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23
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True/False: Chianti DOCG requires white grapes to be a part of the blend.

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False

Blending white grapes is now optional.

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24
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Describe the purpose of “governo.”

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1) Induce malolactic fermentation

2) Strengthen the wine

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25
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What is implied when a bottle has “Governo all’uso Toscano” listed on the label?

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The wine was refermented with the juice from dried grapes.

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26
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When in Chianti normale allowed to be released?

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March 1st of the year following harvest.

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27
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Chianti DOCG subzones from what province require longer aging than standard normale bottlings?

A

Firenze

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28
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Name the 3 Chianti DOCG subzones that are wholly located within Firenze.

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Rufina
Colli Fiorentini
Montespertoli

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29
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For how long must Chianti riserva be aged prior to release?

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2 years from January 1st following the harvest

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30
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What is the minimum abv required for Chianti Superiore?

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12%

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31
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Name the 4 villages that comprise the Chianti Classico zone.

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Radda
Gaiole
Castellina
Greve

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32
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What are the dominant soil types found in Chianti?

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Galesto - soft marl

Alberese - sandstone

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33
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A minimum _____ % Sangiovese required in the Chianti Classico blend.

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80%

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34
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True/False: White grapes may be blended in Chianti Classico DOCG.

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False.

They’ve been banned since 2006

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35
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For how long must Chianti Classico wines be aged prior to release?

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Until October 1st of the year following harvest (about 1 year)

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36
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What is the required elevage for wines labelled Chianti Classico Riserva?

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2 years from January 1st following the harvest, with 3 months in bottle

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37
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What term denotes a wine from Chianti Classico aged 30 months from January 1st following the harvest?

A

Gran Selezione

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38
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In what year was Gran Selezione approved for Chianti Classico DOCG?

A

2013

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39
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In what year was Brunello di Montalcino established as a DOCG?

A

1980

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40
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Who is credited with creating the “Brunello style”?

A

Clemente Santi

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41
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In what year was Brunello first bottled?

A

1865

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42
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In what year was Brunello Riserva first released?

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1888

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43
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With which famous estate is Clemente Santi associated?

A

Tenuta Greppo

Biondi-Santi

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44
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What clone of Sangiovese is authorized for the production of Brunello di Montalcino?

A

Sangiovese Grosso

aka Brunello

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45
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Normale bottlings of Brunello must be aged for how long?

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Minimum 2 years in cask, 4 months in bottle

May not be released until Jan 1st of 5th year following harvest

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46
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What is the minimum elevage for Brunello Riserva wines?

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Minimum 2 years in cask, 6 months in bottle

May not be released until Jan 1st of the 6th year following harvest

47
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What soil type is found in the higher altitude vineyards of Brunello?

48
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What soil type is found in the lower lying vineyards of Brunello?

A

Clay, marine sediments

49
Q

What is a frazione?

A

A sub-commune/suburb

50
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What are the 3 frazioni of Montalcino?

A

Sant Angelo in Colle
Castelnuovo
Torrenieri

51
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Name 2 modernist producers of Brunello.

A

Mastrojanni

Casanova di Neri

52
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Name 3 traditionalist producers of Brunello.

A

Biondi-Santi
Solera
Talenti

53
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True/False: The zone of production for Rosso di Montalcino is the same as that for Brunello di Montalcino.

54
Q

What does the term “vigna” indicate on a bottle?

A

A single vineyard wine

55
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When may Rosso di Montalcino be released?

A

September 1st of the year following harvest.

56
Q

True/False: The elevage for Rosso di Montalcino calls for maturation in cask.

57
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True/False: Rosso di Montalcino may be a non-vintage blend.

A

False.

It must always be vintage dated.

58
Q

What denominazione exists for “Super Tuscan” styled wines from Montalcino?

A

Sant’Antimo DOC

59
Q

What varietals are permitted under Sant’Antimo DOC?

A

Any grapes authorized for wine production in Tuscany.

60
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What styles of wine are permitted under the Moscadello di Montalcino DOC?

A

Still (tranquillo)
Frizzante (slight sparkling)
Late Harvest (Vendemmia Tardiva)

61
Q

The Montalcino zone overlaps what sub-zone of Chianti?

A

Colli Senesi

62
Q

In relation to Montalcino, where is Montepulciano located?

63
Q

In what year was Vino Nobile di Montepulciano awarded DOCG status?

64
Q

What clone of Sangiovese is found in Montepulciano?

A

Prugnolo Gentile

65
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What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese required for Vino Nobile di Montepuciano wines?

66
Q

What is the maximum permitted amount of white grapes in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?

67
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What is the elevage for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano normale?

A

2 years

  • 24 months in wood
  • 18 months wood, 6 other
  • 12 months wood, 6 other, 6 other
68
Q

What is the elevage for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano riserva?

A

3 years, including 6 months in bottle

69
Q

What are the principal soils found in the Montepulciano region?

A

Volcanic

Sandstone

70
Q

Where is Morellino di Scansano located in Tuscany?

A

Southern Maremma

Along the coast

71
Q

Wines from Morellino di Scansano must contain what percentage of Sangiovese?

A

At least 85%

72
Q

Is Carmignano DOCG a low or high altitude zone?

A

Low altitude

73
Q

Carmignano DOCG overlaps what sub zone of Chianti?

A

Montalbano

74
Q

What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese required for Carmignano wines?

75
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True/False: Carmignano DOCG requires Cabernet in the blend.

A

True.

10-20% Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc

76
Q

Rosso della Val di Cornia DOCG specifically excludes what red varietal?

77
Q

What is the dominant varietal of Suvereto Rosso?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

78
Q

What is considered the original “Super Tuscan”, and who created it?

A

Sassicaia

Marquis Mario Rocchetta

79
Q

In what year was Sassicaia first released?

80
Q

From where in Maremma does Sassicaia come?

A

Bolgheri

Northern Maremma

81
Q

In what year was Tignanello first released?

82
Q

Who created Tignanello?

A

Piero Antinori

83
Q

As of 1982, how much Sangiovese is used in the Tignanello blend?

A

At least 85%

84
Q

What two other varietals are blended with Sangiovese to make Tignanello?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Franc

85
Q

What is the name of Antinori’s Cabernet-based Super Tuscan?

86
Q

Masseto is produced solely from what grape?

87
Q

Who produces Paleo Rosso?

A

Le Macchiole

88
Q

What is the sole varietal of Paleo Rosso?

A

Cabernet Franc

89
Q

Name 3 Super Tuscans that are entirely made from Sangiovese, and their respective producers.

A

Vigorello - San Felice
Le Pergole Torte - Montevertine
Cepparello - Isole e Olena

90
Q

What is the leading white varietal of Bolgheri DOC?

A

Vermentino

91
Q

Name the 3 red grapes that may be produced as varietal wines in Bolgheri DOC.

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Merlot

92
Q

Aside from the 3 grapes that may be produced varietally, name 2 other important red grapes in Bolgheri DOC.

A

Sangiovese

Syrah

93
Q

What is the mandated elevage for wines labelled Bolgheri Superiore?

A

2 years, with 1 in barrique

94
Q

In what year was Bolgheri Sassicaia recognized as a legal subzone of Bolgheri?

95
Q

In what year was Bolgheri Sassicaia awarded its own DOC?

96
Q

What is the minimum percentage of Cabernet required for Bolgheri Sassicaia wines?

97
Q

For how long must wines from Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC be aged in barrique?

98
Q

Where is Elba located?

A

12 miles of the Maremma coast

99
Q

What DOCG zone was approved in 2011 for Elba?

A

Elba Aleatico Passito

100
Q

Aleatico may be related to what other grape?

A

Muscat a Petit Grains Blanc - possible red-skinned mutation

101
Q

Name the only white wine DOCG of Tuscany.

A

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

102
Q

In what province is San Gimignano located?

103
Q

What soils characterize San Gimignano?

A

Sandy soils

104
Q

Name 3 white grapes commonly used in the production of Vin Santo.

A

Trebbiano
Malvasia
Grechetto

105
Q

What is the name given to rosé Vin Santo wines?

A

Occhio di Pernice

106
Q

What is the main red varietal used in Occhio di Pernice wines?

A

Sangiovese

107
Q

Vin Santo is traditionally aged in what type of barrel?

108
Q

How large are caratelli barrels?

109
Q

What species of wood is traditionally used to make caratelli barrels?

110
Q

What is the most prominent denomination for Vin Santo wines?

A

Vin Santo del Chianti DOC

111
Q

For how long are grapes used in Vin Santo production usually dried?

A

Until December 1st (at least)

112
Q

True/False: Vin Santo wines may either be dry or sweet.

A

True.

It’s dependent on the length of the appassimiento process

113
Q

True/False: Vin Santo wines may be fortified.

A

True

If they are, they must be labelled “liquoroso”

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