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What are the major geographical boundaries of the Tuscany wine region?

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Tyrrhenian Sea and the Apennine Mountains

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When was Chianti first delimited?

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1716

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What is the historical bottle used for Chianti?

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Fiasco (squat, straw-covered bottle)

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What was the first vintage of Sassicaia? What estate produces this wine?

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  1. Tenuta San Guido.
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Who is the founder of Tenuta San Guido?

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Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta

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What was the first vintage of Tignanello? Which estate produces this wine?

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  1. Marchesi Antinori.
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How many DOCGs are there in Tuscany?

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11

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What is the climate type of Tuscany?

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Mediterranean w/ cold winters and long, hot summers.

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What are the characteristics of Sangiovese grapes?

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Thin-skinned, late ripening.

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What is the historically traditional “Chianti Formula”?

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70% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo, 15% Malvasia (may include a small amount of Colorino or Trebbiano).

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Permitted varietals for Chianti Classico DOCG?

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80%-100% Sangiovese. Max 20% other permitted red grapes (Colorino, Canaiolo Nero, Cab Sauv, Merlot). No white grapes permitted (since 2006 vintage).

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Permitted Varietals for Chianti DOCG?

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70%-100% Sangiovese. Max 30% combined other permitted Tuscan varietals. Max 10% white grapes. Max 15% combined CS and CF.

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When were Chianti and its sub-zones delimited? When was it promoted to DOCG status?

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  1. 1984.
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What are the sub-zones of Chianti?

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  1. Classico
  2. Rùfina
  3. Colli Fiorentini
  4. Colli Senesi
  5. Colline Pisane
  6. Colli Aretini
  7. Montalbano
  8. Montespertoli (added in 1997).
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Who established the “Chianti Formula”, and when?

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Barone Bettino Ricasoli, 1872.

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What does ‘Governo all’uso Toscano’ indicate on a wine label in Tuscany?

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

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What does ‘Normale’ indicate on a bottle of Chianti DOCG?

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May be released after March 1st after harvest year (extended aging required in Rùfina, Montespertoli, and Colli Fiorentini)

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What does ‘Riserva’ indicate on a bottle of Chianti DOCG?

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Two years of aging. 12% min ABV.

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What does ‘Superiore’ indicate on a bottle of Chianti DOCG?

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May be release after Sept 1st after harvest year. 12% min ABV.

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What are the two primary soil types of Chianti Classico DOCG?

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Galestro (marl) and Alberese (sandstone)

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What year were both Chianti and Chianti Classic upgraded to DOCG status?

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1984

22
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What are the sub-zones of Chianti Classico DOCG?

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  1. Radda
  2. Gaiole
  3. Castellina
  4. Greve
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What does Gran Selezione mean on a bottle of Chianti Classico DOCG? What year was this category approved?

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Estate fruit. 30 months aging w/ 3 in bottle. 13% min ABV. Approved in 2014 for the 2010 vintage.

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What does Riserva mean on a bottle of Chianti Classico DOCG?

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24 months w/ 3 bottle. 12.5% min ABV. Typically aged in barrique.

25
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Who isolated the Brunello clone of sangiovese? When?

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Clemente Santi. 1865.

26
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What was the first bottle of Brunello to be released?

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1888 Biondi-Santi, Brunello Riserva

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What are the aging requirements for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?

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2 years in wood, plus 4 months in bottle. May not be sold before January 1st of the 5th year following harvest.

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What are the aging requirements for Brunello di Montalcino Riserva?

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2 years in wood, plus 6 months in bottle. May not be sold before January 1st of the 6th year following harvest.

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What does Vigna indicate on a bottle of Brunello?

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Single vineyard.

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What is the primary soil type of Brunello?

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Galesto at higher elevations, with clay and marine sediment at lower elevations.

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What are the frazioni of Brunello?

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  1. Sant Angelo in Colle
  2. Castelnuovo Abate
  3. Torrenieri
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What are the two approaches to wine making in Brunello?

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Traditional (long maceration and large barrel aging). Modern (shorter maceration and barrique aging).

33
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Who are some producers of Brunello in the traditional-style?

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Biondi-Santi, Talenti, Soldera

34
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Who are some producers of Brunello in the modern stylle?

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Casanova di Neri, Mastrojanni

35
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What are the physical boundaries of Rosso di Montalcino in relation to Brunello di Montalcino?

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Identical.

36
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What are the aging requirements for Rosso di Montalcino?

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1 year. Wood aging is not required.

37
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What grapes are permitted in Rosso di Montalcino?

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100% sangiovese

38
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What is the Sant’Antimo DOC? When was it established?

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“super-Tuscan” style wines in Montalcino from red and white grapes. Est 1996.

39
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What syle of wine is produced in Moscadello di Montalcino DOC?

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Still and sparkling whites from Moscato Bianco. May be sweet or dry.

40
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When was Vino Nobile di Montepulciano promoted to DOCG status?

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1980 (one of the first in Italy, along with Brunello)

41
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What is the clone of sangiovese used in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?

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Prugnolo Gentile

42
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What are the permitted varietals for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?

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Min 70% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile). Max 5% non-aromatic white grapes and Malvasia Bianca Lunga)

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What is the primary varietal of Masseto?

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Merlot

44
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What is the varietal of Paleo Rosso? Who makes it?

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100% Cabernet Franc. Le Macchiole.

45
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What were the first three 100% Sangiovese super-Tuscans?

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Vigorello, San Felice; Le Pergole Torte, Montevertine; Cepparello, Isole e Olena

46
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When was the IGT category created?

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1992

47
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What is the most planted white variety Tuscany?

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Trebbiano

48
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What is the French synonym for Trebbiano?

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Ugni Blanc

49
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When was Vernaccia di San Gimignano made a DOC? DOCG? What is the significance of this?

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    1. It was the first DOC in Italy?
50
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Which varieties are commonly blended with vernaccia in Tuscany? Why?

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Vermentino and Chardonnay. To add body.

51
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Who makes “Terre di Tufi”? What is the blend and denominazione?

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Teruzzi & Puthod. 80% Vernaccia, 10% Chardonnay, 10% Sauvignon Blanc. IGT (85% min for Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG).

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