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Tuscany (Toscana) Flashcards

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Climate in Tuscany

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Dry, maritime-influenced climate. Winters can be harsh and summers can be long and hot

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Name top 3 regions for number of DOCG

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Piedmont, Veneto, Tuscany

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Name main grape of Tuscany

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Thin-skinned Sangiovese

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Description of Sangiovese

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Light in color, high in acidity, firmly tannic, medium to full body, sour cherry notes and herbal undertones

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Name DOCG for Sangiovese

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Chianti, Chianti Classico, Carmignano, Vino Noble di Montelpuciano, Morellino di Scansano and Montecucco Sangiovese, Brunello di Montalcino

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Name grapes of Tuscany

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Sangiovese, Nebiollo, Aglianico, Cabernet Sauvignon, local Colorino (added to soften Sangiovese), Canaiolo, Merlot, Syrah. White grapes-Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano Toscano (Italy’s most planted white grape), Malvasia, local Vernaccia, Vermentino. 70% devoted to red wine production

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Year Chianti was elevated to DOCG

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1984

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Name sub zones for Chianti

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Classico, Rufina, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Senesi, Colline Pisane, Colli Aretine and Montalbano. 8th Montespertoli was added in 1997

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Regulation for Chianti DOCG

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Minimum 70% of Sangiovese, Coli Senesi must be minimum 75%. But could be up to 100%. Addition of Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia is optional. Cabernet may not exceed 15% of the blend.

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Define governo method

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Refermentation with the juice of dried grapes to strengthen the wine. Also malolactic fermentation permitted. Must be indicated on label as Governo all’usco Toscano

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Release of Chianti normale

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May be released on March 1 of the year following the harvest. However florentine sub zones of Rufina, Montespertolli and Colli Fiorentini requires additional aging

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Requirements for Chianti Riserva and Superiore

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Riserva - 2 years of aging, Superiore - additional half degree of alcohol and lowered yields.

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Name 4 original villages of chianti Classico

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Radda, Gaiole, Castellina and Greve

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Name soil of Chianti Classico

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Soft, mark-like galestro, alberese - sandstone

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Percentage of Sangiovese in Chianti Classico

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Minimum 80%

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Requirement about white grapes in Chianti Classico

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As of 2006 they are no longer permitted

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Minimum alcohol level for Chianti Classico

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12% compare to 11.5% at Chianti DOCG

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Aging of Chianti Classico

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Must be aged for a year prior release. Riserva - minimum 24 months and minimum 12.5% of alcohol. Gran Selezione - new category as of 2013 - must be aged for at least 30 months

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Name aging vessel for chianti Classico

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Often barrique- wood vessel

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Grape of Brunello di Montalcino

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100% Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello)

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Aging of Brunello di Montalcino

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Aging in cask for a minimum of 2 years and bottle for an additional 4 months, 6 months for riserva

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When Brunello di Montalcino can be released

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May not be released until January first of 5th year, it until 6th year for Riserva

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Soil in Montalcino

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Varied with galestro at higher altitude vineyards, clay at warmer souther reaches and fossilized marine deposits throughout Montalcino

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Name “junior” version of Brunello

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Rossi di Montalcino DOC, 100% Sangiovese, must be aged for one year prior release, cask aging is not required

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“SuperTuscan” wines of Montalcino

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San’Antimo DOC created in 1996. Any grape authorized for Tuscany may be used there and wine can be white or red

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DOC for Moscato Bianco in Montalcino

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Moscadello di Montalcino DOC. Wines often sweet and maybe still or sparkling

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Name first region besides Brunello promoted to DOCG in 1980

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Vino Nobile di Montelpuciano, min 70% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile clone), maximum of 30% of other varieties and no more then 5% of white grapes

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Aging of Vino Nobile di Montelpuciano

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Min 2 years, with at least 1 year in wood. Riserva - at least 3 years

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Grape of Morellino di Scansano DOCG and aging

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Located in Maremma, based on 85% Sangiovese. Riserva must be aged min for 2 years

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Newer DOCG for wine, which has Cabernet, Merlot added to Sangiovese in a higher proportions

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Rosso Della Val Di Cornia

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Name the only true monopole DOC in all of Italy

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Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC. Tribute to first super Tuscan producer. Marquis Mario Rochetta “Tenuta San Guido” released 1968 Sassicaia a baroque aged Cabernet blend as vino de tavola

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Name DOCG for wine from Aleatico grape

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Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG located on the isle of Elba, 12 miles of the coast of Maremma. Red passito wines. They only DOCG for dessert wine

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Name the only white wine in Tuscany to have DOCG status

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Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Crisp pink grapefruit-tinged white wine produced on sandy, rock-strewn soil around town of San Gimignano in the Siena province

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Describe traditional dessert bottling in Tuscany

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Vin Santo, which means “holy wine”. High alcohol, almond and honey-toned dried grape produced from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes. Gde hero sometimes authorized, and Rose versions called “ochio di Pernice” are produced with min 50% Sangiovese added to white grapes

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Process of making vin santo

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Grapes are hung from rafters to dry for specified time set by each DOC, grapes are usually raisinated until Devember 1. Chestnut wood usually used allowing rapid oxidation. Barrels are never topped, alcohol concentrated thru evaporation and wine gains Amber hue. Wine aged between 3 and 8 years in caratelli barrels. Finale style maybe dry or sweet, depending on the length of appassimento process. Vin santo maybe fortified and labeled liquoroso. Majority of exported vin santo is Vin Santo del Chianti DOC

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