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What area of Central Italy is home to the first DOC/DOCG zones

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Toscana

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What is the climate of Tuscany

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Dry Mediterranean

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What is the primary native grape varietal of Tuscany

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Sangiovese

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What is the flavor profile and body profile of typical Sangiovese

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Medium to full body, light color, high acidity, firm tannin
Sour cherry & herbal undertone

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What percentage of Sangiovese is required in Chianti DOCG

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Minimum 70% Sangiovese

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What percentage of Sangiovese is required in Chianti Classico DOCG

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Minimum 80% Sangiovese

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What other grapes are authorized blending partners in Chianti DOCG

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Trebbiano, Malvasia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, etc.

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What is the aging requirement for Chianti DOCG Riserva

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Minimum 2 years total aging

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Where is Chianti Classico located geographically in relation to Chianti

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It covers the central historical production zone

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What soil is home to the best vineyards in Chianti Classico DOCG

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Galesto (soft marl)

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What grapes are authorized to complete the blend in Chianti Classico DOCG

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Bordeaux Red Varietals, no white blending allowed

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What is the aging requirement for Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva

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Minimum 2 years total aging

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What is the aging requirement for Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Riserva

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Minimum 30 months total aging

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What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese in Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione

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90% Sangiovese

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What producer is credited with creating the Brunello di Montalcino wine

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Biondi-Santi

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What is the name of the clone used in Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

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Sangiovese Grosso

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What is the profile of Brunello di Montalcino in comparison to Chianti Classico

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Stronger, heavier, more tannic

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What is the minimum requirement of Sangiovese Grosso in Brunello di Montalcino

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100% Sangiovese Grosso

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What is the aging requirement for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

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Minimum 2 years in oak
Released the 5th year after harvest

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What is the aging requirement for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva

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Released the 6th year after harvest

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What is Rosso di Montalcino DOC

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Produced within the same boundaries as Brunello with Sangiovese not used in Brunello, a ‘2nd’ wine to many Tenutas

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What is the aging requirement for Rosso di Montalcino DOC

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Minimum 12 months aging (wood not required)

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What wines are authorized to be produced in Sant’Antimo DOC

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‘Supertuscans’ from international varietals in Montalcino

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What is the varietal and style of wines produced within Moscadello di Montalcino DOC

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Whites (still or sparkling) from Moscato Bianco, known as Moscadello in Tuscany

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What is the Sangiovese clone used in Vino Nobile de Montepulciano DOCG
Sangiovese Prugnolo Gentile
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What is the minimum Sangiovese Prugnolo Gentile required in Vino Nobile de Montepulciano
70%
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What is the aging requirement for Vino Nobile de Montepulciano DOCG
Minimum 24 months total aging Minimum 12 months in oak
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What is the aging requirement for Vino Nobile de Montepulciano DOCG Riserva
Minimum 3 years aging
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What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese required in Morellino di Scansano DOCG
85%
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What is the aging requirement for Morellino di Scansano DOCG Riserva
Minimum 2 years aging
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Where is Morellino di Scansano DOCG located
Southern Maremma, Tuscany
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What are the blending requirements of Carmignano DOC
Min. 50% Sangiovese Cabernet and/or Cabernet Franc required in blend
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What three grapes are required in the Rosso della Val di Cornia DOCG blend
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot
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What three grapes are required in the Suverto DOCG
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot
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Name at least 3 famous Supertuscan wines
Sassicaia Tignanello Solaia Ornellaia Masseto Paleo Rosso
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What is the primary grape varietal of Sassicaia
Cabernet Sauvignon
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What is the primary grape varietal of Tignanello
Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon
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What is the primary grape varietal of Solaia
Cabernet Sauvignon
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What are the primary grape varietals of Ornellaia
Bordeaux blend
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What is the primary grape varietal of Masseto
Merlot
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What is the primary grape varietal of Paleo Rosso
Cabernet Franc
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What is Bolgheri DOC known for
Supertuscans
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What is the primary white grape of Bolgheri DOC
Vermentino
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What is the single monopole in Bolgheri DOC
Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC
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What is the single white DOCG located in Toscana
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
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What is the flavor profile of Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Crisp, grapefruit/citrus tinged, light
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Where is the growing zone of Vernaccia di San Gimignano located
The hills surrounding the medieval town of San Gimignano in the Sienna Province
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What geographical features moderate the climate of Umbria
The Apennine mountains The Tyrennian Sea breeze
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What are the two primary white varietals of Orvieto DOC
Grechetto Trebbiano Toscana
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What sweetness level can wines in Orvieto be vinified to
Dry to botrytized and sweet
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What is the notable subzone of Orvieto DOC for red wine
Lago di Corbara DOC
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What is the primary grape varietal of Sagratino di Montefalco DOCG
Sagratino
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What are the aging requirements for Sagratino di Montefalco DOCG
37 months minimum aging 12 months in wood
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What is the notable characteristic of Sagratino di Montefalco wines
Intense tannic structure
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What is the primary grape varietal of Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
Sangiovese
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What are the aging requirements for Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
Minimum 3 years aging 6 months in wood
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What is the umbrella DOC of Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
Torgiano DOC
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What DOC in Umbria is authorized to produce whites, reds, and Spumante wines
Torgiano DOC
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What is the white grape of Marche
Verdicchio
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What are the two ageworthy DOCGs for Verdicchio in Marche
Verdicchio di Matelica DOCG Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi DOCG
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What is the flavor profile of Verdicchio di Matelica DOCG and Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi DOCG
Lemon citrus, mineral, nutty tang
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Verdicchio di Matelica DOCG Riserva and Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi DOCG Riserva
Minimum 18 months aging
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Between Verdicchio di Matelica DOCG Riserva and Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi DOCG Riserva, which resulting wine will be fuller and rounder
Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi DOCG
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What is the blending requirement for Conero Rosso Riserva DOCG
Min. 85% Montepulciano Max. 15% Sangiovese
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What is the aging requirement for Conero Rosso Riserva DOCG
Minimum 2 years aging
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What style of wine is produced in Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG
Red sparkling wine from the red Vernaccia grape Varying levels of sweetness
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What are the primary grape varietals of Offida DOCG
Red - Montepulciano White - Pecorino, Passerina
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What is the primary red grape of Abruzzo
Montepulciano
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What is the minimum percentage of Montepulciano in Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
85%
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What is the minimum percentage of Montepulciano required in Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG
90%
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What is the minimum aging required in Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG
Minimum 1 year aging
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What is the minimum aging required in Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG Riserva
Minimum 3 years aging
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What is the notable producer of Abruzzo
Emidio Pepe
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What is the major white wine DOC in Abruzzo
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
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What is the region surrounding the city of Rome
Lazio
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What is the umbrella DOC of Lazio that covers mass produced wines of Trebbiano and Malvasia
Castelli Romani DOC
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What is the primary grape varietal of Est!Est!!Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC
Trebbiano
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What is the primary grape varietal of Frascati DOC
Malvasia
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What styles of wine are produced in Frascati DOC
White, Spumante
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What style of wine is produced in Cannellino di Frascati DOCG
Last harvest Malvasia
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What style of wine is produced in Cesanese del Piglio DOCG
Spicy, peppery reds from Cesanese grape
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What is the most notable DOC of Molise
Biferno DOC
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What styles of wines and varietals are produced in Biferno DOC
Whites from Trebbiano Rosé and Reds from Montepulciano & Aglianico

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