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What is the Chianti Classico 2000 Project?

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A clonal research project by the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico to develop disease-resistant clones, or thicker skins, or higher anthocyanins. Responsible for isolating the Brunello clone of Montalcino and the Prugnolo Gentile clone of Montepulciano.

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Which Chianti subzone is overlapped with Montalcino?

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Chianti Senesi

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What are 2 major natural features of Tuscany?

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Tyrrhenian Coast

Appennine Mountains

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What are the sub-regions of Chianti DOCG?

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Rùfina

Colli Fiorentini

Colli Senesi

Colline Pisane

Colli Aretini

Montalbano

Montespertoli (added in 1997)

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What are the 4 original villages of Chianti Classico?

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Radda in Chianti

Castellina in Chianti

Gaiole in Chianti

Greve in Chianti

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What is Pomino DOC?

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Tiny DOC within Rùfina.

Appellation for red and white wines allowing for a higher percentage of international grapes than Chianti DOCG, as well as varietal bottlings.

Only 2 producers:

Frescobaldi

Fattoria Selvapiana

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What are 3 area DOCs for Montalcino?

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Rosso di Montalcino DOC : “junior Brunello” 100% Sangiovese

Sant’Antimo DOC: Outlet for Super-Tuscan-style wines in both red and white.

Moscadello di Montalcino DOC: Moscato grape, often sweet. Can be still or sparkling.

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Who is Baron Bettino Ricasoli?

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Defined the classic blend of Chianti after years of experimentation and outlined in an 1872 letter to Professor Cesare Studiati of University of Pisa.

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Who is Marquis Mario Rocchetta?

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Released the first commercial vintage of Sassicaia in 1968

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Who is Piero Antinori?

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Rocchetta’s nephew, released Tignanello in 1971

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Who is Clementi Santi?

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Of Tenuta Greppo’s Biondi-Santi.

The first to isolate the Brunello clone and bottle it in 1865, creating the Brunello style we know today.

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What is Governo?

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Refermentation with the juice of dried grapes to strengthen the wine and initiate malolactic fermentation.

Only permitted in Chianti DOCG

Must be indicated on the label as “Governo all’uso Toscano.”

Most quality-minded producers avoid it.

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13
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4 synonyms of Sangiovese

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Brunello/ Sangiovese Grosso (Montalcino)

Sangioveto (Chianti)

Prugnolo Gentile (Montepulciano)

Morellino (Maremma)

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Two soils of Chianti

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Galestro: Marl (best for Sangiovese)

Alberese: Sandstone

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What are the Super-Tuscan DOPs of Tuscany?

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Bolgheri DOC

Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC

Maremma DOC

Sant’Antimo DOC

IGP Toscana

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16
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What are the important Sangiovese-based DOCGs of Tuscany?

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Carmignano DOCG

Chianti DOCG

Chianti Classico DOCG

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

17
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Who is the dominant producer in Chianti DOCG’s subzone of Rùfina?

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Frescobaldi

18
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Brunello modernists vs traditionalists

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Modernists:

Altessino, Casanova di Neri, Mastrojanni, Banfi

Traditionalists:

Biondi Santi, Talenti, Casse Basse di Gianfranco

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How do the assemblage requirements of Chianti Colli Senesi differ from Chianti?

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Chianti:

70-100% Sangio with max 15% Cabernet grapes

Chianti Colli Senesi:

75-100% Sangio with max 10% Cabernet grapes

20
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What are the aging requirements of Chianti DOCG for normale and riserva?

Which subzones require additional aging?

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Normale: March 1st the year after harvest.

Riserva: 2 years from Jan 1st after harvest.

Rùfina, Montespertoli, Colli Fiorentini require additional aging.

21
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When were Chianti and Chianti Classico both elevated to DOCG?

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1984

22
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What is the assemblage for Chianti Classico DOCG?

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80-100% Sangiovese, plus others

*As of 2006, white grapes are no longer allowed

23
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What are the aging requirements for Chianti Classico DOCG?

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Normale: Oct 1st year after harvest.

Riserva: 24 months from Jan 1st with min. 3 months in bottle.

*Gran Selezione: 30 months from Jan 1st w/min. 3 months in bottle.

*Must be estate fruit

*New category as of 2013

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What are the aging requirements for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?

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Normale: Jan 1st, 5th year after harvest

aged in cask min. 2 years

aged in bottle min. 4 months

Riserva: Jan 1st, 6th year after harvest

aged in cask min. 2 years

aged in bottle min. 6 months

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What is the assemblage for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?

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Min. 70% Sangio (Prugnolo Gentile)

-no more than 5% white varieties

26
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What are the aging requirements for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?

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Normale: 2 years with at least 1 year in wood

Riserva: 3 years with at least 1 year in wood

27
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What is the leading white grape in Bolgheri?

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Vermentino

28
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Name a DOCG in Toscana dedicated solely to sweet wines

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Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG

Sweet red passito wines from Aleatico

*genetically linked to Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

29
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What is the only DOCG in Toscana dedicated solely to white wine?

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Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

30
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What are the common grapes for Vin Santo in Tuscany?

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Trebbiano Toscano

Malvasia

Grechetto

*Sangiovese

*Min 50% required for “Occhio di Pernice,” a rosé style

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What is the most commonly exported Vin Santo DOC in Tuscany?

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Vin Santo del Chianti DOC

32
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What is the most common aging vessel for Vin Santo?

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Chestnut barrels for rapid oxidaiton

33
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What is the traditional (sort of) sweet dessert to pair with Vin Santo?

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Biscottis

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