Maremma/Bolgheri

Question 1

name of the coastal ridge of Maremma
and Bolgheri

Answer 1

Colli Metallifiere

Run from the town of Bibbona to Donoratico and protect Bolgheri from harsh winds

Question 2

local name for Sangiovese in Maremma, South of Grossetto

Answer 2

Morellino

Question 3

most famous wine of Morellino di Scansano DOC

Answer 3

Saffredi (La Pupille)

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Question 4

Island of Giglio on Argentario Peninsula is known for this and has this DOC

Answer 4

Ansonica Costa dell’Argentario DOC
(Ansonica/Inzolia)

Question 5

drying in the sun or shade must occur for this long in Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG

Answer 5

10 days, 30% sugar

Question 6

Mountain range of Maremma DOC shoreline of Tuscany and Lazio

Answer 6

Volsini

Question 7

Lava dome inland in Maremma, inland

Answer 7

Mount Amiata

Question 8

Tuscan DOCs for Vermentino (and others) north of Maremma as Tuscan coast approaches Liguria

Answer 8

San Torpe Candia dei Colli Apuani

Colli di Luni (shared with Liguria)

Question 9

Encepagement of Suvereto DOCG

Answer 9

Suvereto Rosso: Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot, plus a max. 15% other red grapes suitable for cultivation in Toscana

Varietal-Labeled Wines: Min. 85% of stated variety, plus a max. 15% other red grapes suitable for cultivation in Toscana

Question 10

What is the province of Bolgheri?

Answer 10

Livorno

Question 11

Province of Monteregio di Massa Marittima DOC (Tuscany)

Answer 11

Grosseto

Question 12

Main white grape of Bolgheri

Answer 12

Vermentino

Question 13

Aging requirements for Bolgheri

Answer 13

Rosso may not be released for sale before September 1 of the year following the harvest

Rosso Superiore must be aged a minimum of 2 years from January 1 of the year following the harvest including at least 1 year in oak barrels.

Question 14

Aging requirement for Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

What year did the Marchese mario Incisa della Rochetta plant the first Cabernet Sauvignon vines at Tenuta San Guido?

Answer 15

1944

Question 16

Who are Gherardesca’s (wife of Marchese Mario Incisa della Rochetta) Cousins?

Answer 16

Antinoris

Question 17

Bolgheri is in this province and this Commune

Answer 17

Livorno (province)

Castagneto Carducci (Commune)

Question 18

These rivers of Bolgheri moderate the climate

Answer 18

Cecina and Cornia Rivers

Question 19

In Bolgheri, Sangiovese and Syrah cannot contribute more than this % of the blend

Answer 19

50%

Can be 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Cabernet Franc
100% Merlot
85% Vermentino or Sauvignon

Question 20

In Bolgheri DOC, what is the max amount of Sauvignon blanc and Trebbiano Toscana allowed

Answer 20

40% of blend

Question 21

Aging requirement for Bolgheri Superiore

Answer 21

Two years aging prior to release, one year in oak

Question 22

This region refers to Maremma’s northern sector near the Colline Metallifere

Answer 22

Monteregio di Massa Marittima

Question 23

Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG (Southeast Maremma) surrounds the Western edge of Montalcino and is for this variety

Answer 23

Sangiovese min 90%

(DOC only needs 60% Sangiovese)

Question 24

Red wines under Elba DOC require this % Sangiovese

Answer 24

60% min