Tuscany Flashcards
When were the boundaries of Chianti first legally drawn? By whom?
1716 by Cosim III de’ Medici, the Grand Duke of Tuscany
What did Bettino Ricasoli do?
- 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
What was the first 100% Sangio super tuscan? What was the first vintage?
San Felice’s Vigorello
1968
(today it is CS and Merlot)
When did Chianti become a DOC? DOCG? When did Chianti Classico get its own DOCG?
DOC: 1967
DOCG: 1984
CC DOCG: 1996
When did white grapes get prohibited in Chianti Classico DOCG?
2005 was the last vintage that allowed it
Name the communes of CC in Siena
Radda Gaiole Castelliina Castelnuovo Berardegna Poggibonsi
Name the CC communes in Firenze
Greve
Barberino Val d’Elsa
San Casciano Val di Pesa
Tavernelle Val di Pesa
What is the min Sangio in Chianti DOCG? And CC?
Chianti: 70-100%
CC: 80-100%
Which Chianti subzone have a different cepage? What is it?
Colli Senesi is min 75% instead of 70%
What is the Chianti aging? Which Chianti subzones have different aging regulations?
Chianti: released 3/1
Montespertoli: released 6/1
Fiorentini and Rufina: released 9/1
How is Chianti Riserva aged?
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