Tuscany Flashcards
What was the first vintage of Sassicaia?
1968 - the first Super Tuscan
What are the aging requirements of Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC?
2 years minimum aging with 18mo in barrique
What are the original villages of Chianti?
The Lega de Chianti (Gaiole, Radda, and Castelliano) plus Greve.
What is gobelet referred to as in Italy?
Albarello
Name the great vintages of Tuscany since in the past decade.
2007, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019
What is a caratelli?
A small barrel used for Vin Santo production.
When was Chianti originally delimited? By whom?
in 1716 by Cosimo III de Medici
The modern Chianti zone was established in 1932, with the most recent addition of Montespertoli in 1997.
Who created the original chianti “recipe”?
Baron Bettino Ricasoli
What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese for Chianti? Chianti Classico?
70% for basic Chianti, going up to 80% for classico
Name 4 other red grapes allowed in Chianti productiom?
Canaiolo Nero, Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Which producer dominates the Rufina zone?
Frescobaldi
When were white grapes disallowed from Chianti Classico production?
In 2006, white grapes were no longer permitted to be used in Chianti
Name 4 DOCGs based on Sangiovese OTHER than Chianti or Brunello di Montalcino?
Carmignano, Morellino di Scansano, Montecucco Sangiovese, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Rosso Val di Cornia
What is the clonal project for Sangiovese called?
Chianti Classico 2000
What is the clone used in Brunello di Montalcino?
Sangiovese Grosso, isolated by Clemente Santi in 1865
