Grape Varieties/Wine Flashcards

1
Q

What are the primary red varietals of Tuscany?

A

Sangiovese with many clones
Montepulciano
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Merlot
Syrah

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2
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What are the minor red varietals of Tuscany?

A

Canaiolo
Colorino

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3
Q

What are the major white varietals?

A

Trebbiano
Vernaccia
Vermentino

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4
Q

What varietal is almost exclusively found in San Gimignano?

A

Vernaccia

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5
Q

Which color of wine represents over 85% of all wine produced in Tuscany?

A

Red wine

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6
Q

Vin Santo del Chianti uses what two varieties?

A

Trebbiano
Sangiovese

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7
Q

What clone of Sangiovese is used for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?

A

Prugnolo Gentile clone

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8
Q

Which wines were the first three 100% Sangiovese “Super Tuscans”?

A

San Felice’s Vigorello
Montevertine’s Le Pergole Torte
Isole e Olena’s Cepparello

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9
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Which wine is the top representation of Sangiovese in Tuscany?

A

Brunello del Montalcino

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