Tuscany Flashcards
Who is Marquis Mario Roccheta?
Released the first vintage of Sassicaia in 1968
What is the climate of Tuscany?
dry, maritime
What are the 3 main grapes of Tuscany?
Sangiovese
Nebbiolo
Aglianico
Name 7 DOCGs in which Sangiovese is the main grape varietal.
Chianti Chianti Classico Carmignano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Morellino di Scansano Montetucco Sangiovese Brunello di Montalcino
Name 2 grape varietals used as blending partners for Sangiovese.
Colorino-adds color and power
Canaiolo-softens its attack
What 2 Bordeaux grape varietals may be added to the Chianti formula?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
What is Italy’s most planted white grape varietal?
Trebbiano Toscano
-commonly blended with Malvasia
Name the 4 white grapes of Tuscany
Trebbiano Toscano
Malvasia
Vernaccia
Vermentino
What year was Chianti elevated to DOCG?
1984
Name the 8 subzones of Chianti.
Classico Rufina Colli Fiorentino Colli Senesi Colline Pisane Colli Aretini Montalbano Montespertoli (1997)
What Chianti subzone is considered the most consistent in quality and what producer dominates it?
Rufina
-The Frescobaldi firm.
Name the DOC locate within the Rufina Subzone and its only 2 producers.
Pomino DOC
-Frescobaldi
-Frattoria Selvapiana
(allows a higher percentage of international grape varieties than Chianti)
Who first defined the blend of Chianti in 1872?
Baron Bettino Ricasoli
What percentage of Sangiovese must Chianti DOCG contain?
70-100%
-except for Colli Senesi
What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese required in Colli Senesi?
min. 75%
What are the 2 white grapes that may be added to Chianti DOCG?
Trebbiano Toscano
Malvasia
-max 10%
What is the maximum percentage of Cabernet allowed in Chianti?
15%
What is governo?
the traditional practice of re-fementation with the juice of dried grapes to strengthen the wine and initiate MLF in Chianti
What 3 subzones of Chianti require additional aging for Chianti normale?
Rufina
Montespertoli
Colli Fiorentini
What are the aging requirements for Chianti Riserva?
2 years
What are the requirements for Chianti Superiore?
- an additional half degree of alcohol
- lowered vineyard yields
Name the 4 villages of Chianit Classico.
Radda
Gaiole
Castellia
Greve
Name the 2 most common soil types of Chianti Classico.
galestro-marl
albarese-sandstone
What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese required in Chianti Classico wines?
80%