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28. Central Italy Flashcards

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Where is Tuscany located?

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On the western coast of central Italy.

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What is the dominant grape in Tuscany?

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Sangiovese:

  • Late to ripen
  • High acidity
  • High tannins
  • Aromas of red cherries, plums and dried herbs
  • Usually aged in oak:
    • To soften tannins
    • Add spicy flavours as wanted
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Where is Chainti located?

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Between the cities of Pisa, Florence and Siena.

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What is the dominant grape in Chianti?

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Sangiovese.

Often a blend with small amounts of other black grapes (of both French & Italian origin).

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What is large volume Chianti labelled as?

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Chianti DOCG.

Grapes are sourced from the greater region.

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What is Chianti Classico DOCG?

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  • Has its own DOCG
  • Not a sub-zone of Chianti DOCG
  • Vineyards are planted at higher altitudes
  • Must be aged for 12 months before release
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How long must Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG be aged for?

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24 months (2 years) at least 3 of which must be in bottle.

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What is the highest designation for Chianti Classico wines?

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Gran Selezione.

  • Grapes must be sourced from a single estate
  • Must be aged for six months longer than Riserva
    • (30 months or 2 years, 6 months)
  • No stipulations regarding oak ageing however the vast majority of wines undergo this
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What is the climate in Southern Tuscany like in comparison to the north?

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  • Warmer
  • Vineyards here are also planted at lower altitudes

Due to the climate wines here are usually more intense and full bodied.

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What are the most famous appellations from Southern Tuscany?

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  • Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
  • Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
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What are the requirements for making Brunello di Montalcino?

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  • Made from 100% Sangiovese
  • Aged for a minimum of 5 years, 2 of which must be in oak
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What are the requirements for making Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?

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  • Can be a blend of Sangiovese with other permitted varieities
  • Must be aged for min. 2 years before sale
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Do growers from Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano have to classify their wines?

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No.

They may do this if there has been a poor vintage or the vines are very young.

They will be labelled as either:

  • Rosso di Montalcino DOC
  • or Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
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How is the coastal region in Tuscany cooled?

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Sea breezes.

This area is relatively flat.

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Where do ‘Super-Tuscan’s come from?

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The coastal region of Tuscany.

Originally this wine was made from Cabernet Sauvignon and sold for a premium price despite not being a PDO.

Many top producers now make wines from international varities, sometimes with Italian varieties as part of the blend.

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What are wines made from international varities labelled as?

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Toscano IGT.

Bolgheri DOC and Maremma Toscana DOC also permit wines entirely made from international varities.

Many of these wines also have small amount of local varities in the blend.

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What is Umbria’s climate?

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Continental without any influence from the Mediterranean.

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What wine is Umbria known for?

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The white wine Orvieto DOC which is a blend of:

  • Grechetto
  • Trebbiano
  • Other local grapes

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What style of wine is Orvieto?

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  • Light in body
  • Medium to high acidity
  • Flavours of ripe grapefruit and peaches
  • Undergo fermentation in stainless steel
20
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Where is Lazio located?

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To the south of Tuscany in the hills to the south of Rome.

Cooled by altitude and a small number of nearby lakes.

21
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What is the most well known wine from the Lazio region?

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The white wine Frascati DOC:

  • Blends of Malvasia and Trebbiano
  • Made in a fresh, unoaked style
  • Medium in body
  • Medium to high acidity
  • Flavours of citrus fruit
  • Malvasia sometimes provides floral, orange blossom aromas
22
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Where is Marche located?

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On the eastern side of the Apennines.

23
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What is Marche most well known for?

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White wines made from the Verdicchio grape:

  • High in acid
  • Flavours of green apples, lemons
  • Sometimes displays notes of fennel and almonds.

Generally simple and fruity wines.

The most famous of these is Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC.

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Where is Abruzzo located?

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Below Marche.

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What is Abruzzo famous for?

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The black grape Montepulciano:

  • High levels of colour
  • High tannins
  • Medium acidity
  • Flavours of black plums and cherries
  • Many are simple and fruit with no oak but the best are often matured

The most well known of these is Montepulicano d’Abruzzo DOC

(No relation to the town of Montepulciano in Tuscany)

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