Tuscany Flashcards

1
Q

When were the boundaries of Chianti first legally drawn? By whom?

A

1716 by Cosim III de’ Medici, the Grand Duke of Tuscany

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What did Bettino Ricasoli do?

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  • Used Sangio as the primary grape in Chianti
  • Used a small about of Malvasia Bianca Lunga for younger-drinking wines
  • Shortened post-fermentation maceration
  • Switched to closed fermentation vessels
  • Advocated against tendone
  • Switched from Fiaschi to Bdx bottles
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3
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What was the first 100% Sangio super tuscan? What was the first vintage?

A

San Felice’s Vigorello
1968
(today it is CS and Merlot)

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When did Chianti become a DOC? DOCG? When did Chianti Classico get its own DOCG?

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DOC: 1967
DOCG: 1984
CC DOCG: 1996

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5
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When did white grapes get prohibited in Chianti Classico DOCG?

A

2005 was the last vintage that allowed it

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6
Q

Name the communes of CC in Siena

A
Radda
Gaiole
Castelliina
Castelnuovo Berardegna
Poggibonsi
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7
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Name the CC communes in Firenze

A

Greve
Barberino Val d’Elsa
San Casciano Val di Pesa
Tavernelle Val di Pesa

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What is the min Sangio in Chianti DOCG? And CC?

A

Chianti: 70-100%
CC: 80-100%

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9
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Which Chianti subzone have a different cepage? What is it?

A

Colli Senesi is min 75% instead of 70%

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10
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What is the Chianti aging? Which Chianti subzones have different aging regulations?

A

Chianti: released 3/1
Montespertoli: released 6/1
Fiorentini and Rufina: released 9/1

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How is Chianti Riserva aged?

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min 2 years from 1/1
Fiorentini and Rufina: 2 yrs w 6 mo in wood
Senesi: 2 yrs w 8 in wood and 4 in btl

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