Tuscany and Super Tuscans

Question 1

Name 3 Super Tuscans that are 100% Merlot

Answer 1

Boscarelli - 'Boscarelli' (1983)
Castillo di Ama - 'L'Apparito' (1985)
Masseto (1986)
Frescobaldi - 'Lamaione' (1991)
Ricasoli/Broli - 'Casalferro' (1993) at 1st 100% Sang
Tua Rita - 'Redigaffi' (1994)
Le Macchioli 'Masorio' (1994)
La Capella - 'Cantico' (1996)

Question 2

Name 3 Super Tuscans that are 100% Sangiovese.

Answer 2

Montevertine - ‘Pergole Torte’ (1977)
Isole e Olena - ‘Cepparello’ (1980)
Fontodi - ‘Flaccianello’ (1981)
San Giusto a Rentennano - ‘Percarlo’ (1983)
Vecchie Terre di Montefili - ‘Anfiteatro’ (1983)
Poggio Scalette - ‘Il Carbonaione’ (1992)

Question 3

Name the Super Tuscan’s that Le Macchiole produce.

Answer 3

“Paleo” 100% Cabernet Franc (1989)
“Messorio” 100% Merlot (1994)
“Scrio” 100% Syrah (1994)

Question 4

Name a Super Tuscan that is only released in Magnum.

Answer 4

Il Carnasciale “Il Caberlot”

unique varietal with similar character to Cabernet and Merlot

Question 5

What Super Tuscan wines does Frescobaldi produce?

Answer 5

“Mormoreto” Cab. S, Merlot, Cab. F, PV 1983

“Lamaione” 100% Merlot 1991
“Luce” Sangiovese and Merlot 1993
“Giramonte” Merlot plus Sangiovese 1999

Question 6

Who produces “Sammarco”

Answer 6

Castello di Rampolla
Greive 1980
Cab S dominated
also make Vigna d’Alceo (1996)

Question 7

Who makes Camartina?

Answer 7

Querciabella (1981)

70/30 CS Sang

Question 8

What are the communes of production that sit within Siena?

Answer 8

Radda
Gaiole
Castellina
Castelnuovo Berardenga
Poggibonsi

Question 9

What are the communes of production that sit within Firenze?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

The Suvereto DOCG lies within what DOC?

Answer 10

Val di Corina DOC

permitted varietal wines:
Ansonica
Vermentino
Cabernet Sauvignon
Ciliegiolo
Merlot
Sangiovese

Question 11

What is the sole DOCG of Abruzzo?

Answer 11

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane
min 90% Montepulciano
max 10% Sang

Reserva: 3yrs / min 1yr oak or chestnut + min 6M btl

Question 12

What regions of Italy have only 1 DOCG? N-S

Answer 12

NORTH TO SOUTH
Abruzzo:
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane

Sardegna:
Vermentino di Gallura

Basilicata:
Aglianico del Vulture Superiore

Sicilia:
Cerasuolo di Vittoria

Question 13

What is the ageing requirements for Carmgnano Riserva

Answer 13

min 12M in oak (or chestnut)

• may not be sold before September 29 of the third year following the harvest (Feast of St. Michael)

Question 14

What is the blend for Carmignano DOCG

Answer 14

min 50% Sangiovese
min 10-20% combined CS/CF

12.5% min ABV
min 12M barrel
-release Sept 29 of 3rd year. (feast of St Michael)

Question 15

What sub zones of Chianti require longer ageing?

Answer 15

Montespertoli (June 1 yr following the harvest)
Colli Fiorentini and Rufina Sept 1 yr following the harvest)
(all others march 1 yr following)
VS Chianti Classico Oct 1 yr following)

Question 16

What are the allowed white grapes for Bolgheri DOC?

Answer 16

max 70% Vermentino
max 40% Sauvignon
max 40% Trebbiano Toscano
max 30% other

Question 17

What was the first DOCG in Tuscany to allow Cabernet Sauvignon?

Answer 17

Carmignano DOCG