Tuscany Flashcards
NAME THE PROVIDENCE, QUALITY AND WINE STYLE FOR VERNACCIA DI SAN GIMIGNANO.
San Gimignano in the province of Siena; Tuscany’s only dry white DOCG made from the local Vernaccia vine variety and up to 10% other grapes
WHAT IS THE GRAPE USED IN SAN GIMIGNANO DOCG?
Vernaccia
with up to 10% other grapes (mainly Chardonnay and Vermentino
What are the following as it relates to VNdM?
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, Tuscany
Min 70% Prugnolo Gentile
Max 30% other varieties
Max 5% white Varieties
Normale- 12.5% ABV
Riserva- 13% ABV
Normale- 2 years with 1 in wood and 3 options to do so:
- 24 months in wood
- min 18 months in wood and 6 in another vessel
- min 12 months in wood and 6 in bottle and remainder in alternative container
Riserva- 3 years, min 1 year in wood and min 6 months in bottle
WHAT ARE THE GRAPES OF VNdM?
Prugnolo Gentile
(syn. Sangiovese)
Canaiolo
WHAT WAS THE FIRST WINE TO RECEIVE DOCG STATUS IN ITALY?
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in 1980.
*Technically, Barolo and Brunello di Montalcino were also classified in 1980 as well.
AGING REQUIREMENTS FOR RISERVA IN VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO?
Normale- 2 years in oak
Riserva- 3 years in oak
Riserva Speciale- 4 years in oak
WHAT IS THE RARE SWEET WINE DOCG OF TUSCANY?
WHAT COLOR IS IT?
Elba Aleatico Passito.
THIS IS A SWEET RED PASSITO WINE MADE FROM ALEATICO.
MASTERS QUESTION –WHAT IS THE DOCG OF ELBA ISLAND?
Elba Aleatico Passito
WHAT IS THE GRAPE OF ELBA ALEATICO PASSITO?
Aleatico
(Genetic mutation of Moscato)
Rare, rich, sweet red wines. Alcohol must be a minimum of 19%. This is a great meditation wine
WHO MAKES PALEO ROSSO AND WHAT IS IT?
La Macchiole; IGT; 100% Cabernet Franc; 1st vintage was in 1989.
SANGIOVESE IS THE PRINCIPLE RED GRAPE IN WHAT TUSCAN DOCGS? Please name 5 (7 BCCC/MMV)
Brunello di Montalcino (100%)
Chianti
Chianti Classico
Carmignano
Morellino di Scansano
Montecucco Sangiovese
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
WHAT DOCG SITS EAST OF BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO?
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
WHAT IS THE GRAPE AND THE MIN ALCOHOL AND AGING FOR MORELLINO DI SCANSANO DOCG? WHAT REGIONS IS IS LOCATED NEAR
Minimum 85% Sangiovese (locally known as Morellino)
Maximum 15% other red varieties authorized by the province of Grosseto
N=12.5% ABV
R=13% ABV
AGING:
N= MARCH 1ST year following harvest
R= Min 2 years in Barrel from Jan 1st of year following harvest.
This DOCG hugs the coast in Southern Maremma.
WHAT WAS THE 1ST VINTAGE OF SASSACIA, WHO MADE IT AND WHAT WAS IT RELEASED AS?
1968, made by the Marquis Mario Rocchetta. It was a barrel aged Cabernet blend sold as a Vino de Tavola.
WHAT WAS THE 1ST VINTAGE OF TIGNANELLO, WHO MADE IT AND WHAT WAS IT RELEASED AS?
1971, Made by Antinori it was a barrel aged Sangiovese blend
WHAT IS THE COMPOSITION OF SOLAIA?
Cabernet Sauvignon based Super-Tuscan Blend
WHAT IS THE COMPOSITION OF ORNELLIA?
A Bordeaux Based Super-Tuscan blend
WHAT WERE THE FIRST 3 SANGIOVESE BASED SUPER-TUSCAN WINES?
San Felice- Vigorello
Montevertine- Le Pergole Torte
Isole e Olena- Cepparello
All 3 were released as a VDT
WHEN WAS THE IGT LAW 1ST CREATED?
1992- GORIA’S LAW
WHAT WAS ONE OF THE 1ST IGT REGIONS?
Bolgheri in Northern Maremma
WHEN DID BOLGHERI SASSICAIA RECEIVE ITS DOC AND FOR WHAT STYLES OF WINES? WHAT IS IT’S COMMUNE AND PROVINCE?
OFFICIALLY IN 2013. It was seen as a sub-zone of Bolgheri in 1983 when the Bolgheri Sub-Zone was created.
Province: Livorno
Commune of Production: Castagneto Carducci
RED WINE ONLY:
Varieties: Min. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon
max. 20% other red grapes suitable for cultivation in Tuscany
AGING:
Bolgheri Sassicaia must be aged for a minimum 2 years from January 1 of the year following the harvest, including at least 18 months in 225-liter barriques.
ABV: 12%
WHAT ARE THE WHITE GRAPES OF BOLGHERI DOC? HOW ARE THEY LABELED?
Varietal Vermentino/Sauvignon:
minimum 85% of the stated variety
maximum 15% other white grapes suitable for cultivation in Toscana
WHAT IS THE SINGLE ESATE SUB APPELLATION OF BOLGHERI?
Bolgheri Sassicaia was originally named as a subzone of Bolgheri DOC in 1983.
WHAT IS THE WHITE DOCG OF TUSCANY AND WHAT PROVINCE IS IT LOCATED IN?
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Located in Siena Province
N=11.5% ABV
R=12% ABV
GRAPES:
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Maximum 15% other non-aromatic white grapes authorized in Tuscany (Malvasia and Traminer are not allowed, and Riesling and Sauvignon can make up, separately or jointly, a max. 10% of the wine)
Minimum Alcohol:
Vernaccia di San Gimignano: 11.5%
Riserva: 12.5%
What are the two mountain ranges affiliated with Tuscany?
Apienne Ridge
Monte Amiata
In Tuscany what is considered an ideal vine density
5-7K vines per HA are considered ideal
