IWS Flashcards part 2

Question 1

Name an important IGT in Toscana.

Answer 1

Toscana IGT covers a large number of Super Tuscans and is currently one of Italy’s largest IGTs

Question 2

What is the white grape-based on Montecarlo DOC?

Answer 2

Trebbiano with the addition of at least three other complimentary grapes

Question 3

What is the red grape based on Montecarlo DOC?

Answer 3

Sangiovese complimented with other grapes shich as Canaiolo, Merlot and Syrah

Question 4

What is the most prominent wine of Colli di Luna DOC?

Answer 4

Vermentino

Question 5

Where is the appellation of Candia dei Colli Apunani DOC located?

Answer 5

Northern Tuscan Coast

Question 6

Which appellation is near the city of Lucca?

Answer 6

Colline Lucchesi DOC

Question 7

What DOC is the Marchese Marion Incisa della Rocchetta associated with?

Answer 7

Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC

Question 8

What grapes are used for Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC?

Answer 8

85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc

Question 9

When was the first official commercial vintage of Sassicaia released?

Answer 9

1968 released to the market in 1972

Question 10

What was the initial Bolgheri DOC created for?

Answer 10

Whites and Roses

Question 11

When was the Bolgheri DOC modified to include red wine?

Answer 11

1994

Question 12

Which DOC does the MGA Isola del Giglio belong to?

Answer 12

Ansonica Costa Dell Argentario DOC

Question 13

What grape is associated with Bianco di Pitigliano DOC?

Answer 13

Trebbiano based white wine only

Question 14

What grape is associated with Sovana DOC?

Answer 14

Sangiovese based rosso and rosato blends only

Question 15

Maremma Toscana DOC primarily features which 3 grapes?

Answer 15

Sangiovese, Trebbiano and Vermentino blends and varietal wines from local and international grapes

Question 16

Which DOCG produces sweet red wines from 100% Aleatico?

Answer 16

Elba Eleatico Passito DOCG

Question 17

What are the 3 appellations of Carmignano?

Answer 17

Carmignano DOCG, Barco Reale and Vin Santo di Carmignano DOC

Question 18

What grapes are associated with Carmignano and Barco Reale di Carmignano?

Answer 18

Sangiovese with the traditional use of Cabernet grapes (both Sauvignon and Franc)

Question 19

What does the term ‘ruspo’ mean?

Answer 19

To draw off, referring to the farmers share of fresh must during the mezzadria

Question 20

What is Vin Ruspo?

Answer 20

Rosato made from the Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC

Question 21

What is the area Chianti Storico also known as?

Answer 21

Historic Chianti or Chianti Classico as its known today

Question 22

How many sub-zones are in Chianti DOCG?

Answer 22

7 sub-zones

Question 23

What is the only white DOCG in Toscana?

Answer 23

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

Question 24

What are the 2 main white grapes of the Pomino DOC appellation?

Answer 24

Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc

Question 25

What was the first Italian wine to receive DOC status?

Answer 25

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

Question 26

What is Cortonas signature wine?

Answer 26

Varietal Syrah

Question 27

What is the definition of Salasso?

Answer 27

Bleeding off the tank

Question 28

What is the definition of Caratelli?

Answer 28

Barrels used in Vin Santo production

Question 29

Barrels used in Vin Santo production

Answer 29

A light rosato made in Carmignano

Question 30

What is the definition of Vinsantaie?

Answer 30

Lofts used to store barrels of ageing Vin Santo

Question 31

What is the Maremma?

Answer 31

A geographical area shared between Toscana and Lazio

Question 32

What soil types characterize much of Toscana's vineyard land?

Answer 32

Galestro and Alberese

Question 33

What protects Montalcino growing area from bad weather?

Answer 33

Mt Amiata

Question 34

In France Trebbiano Toscano is known as

Answer 34

Ugni Blanc

Question 35

Between which two cities is Chianti Classico situated?

Answer 35

Firenze & Siena

Question 36

What is the local name for Sangiovese in Montepulciano?

Answer 36

Prugnolo Gentile

Question 37

What Tuscan DOC is renowned for its signature varietal Syrah?

Answer 37

Cortona DOC

Question 38

Bolgheri DOC can produce red, white and rosé wines. True or false?

Answer 38

TRUE

Question 39

In Carmignano DOCG Sangiovese is traditionally blended with a small proportion of what grape/s?

Answer 39

Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Cabernet Franc

Question 40

Initially, the Super Tuscans were bottled under which quality category?

Answer 40

Vino da Tavola

Question 41

Which grape is a natural cross between Ciliegiolo and Calabrese Montenuovo?

Answer 41

Sangiovese

Question 42

What is the historic symbol of the Chianti Classico DOCG wines?

Answer 42

Gallo Nero (Black Rooster)

Question 43

What is the sub-zone of Chianti DOCG that lies on the outskirts of Firenze?

Answer 43

Colli Fiorentini

Question 44

Is Aleatico a red or white grape variety?

Answer 44

Red

Question 45

Brunello di Montalcino has the longest ageing requirements after Barolo. True or false?

Answer 45

FALSE - it has the longest ageing requirements in Italy

Question 46

What is the local name for Sangiovese in the area around Scansano in southern Maremma?

Answer 46

Morellino

Question 47

What is the southernmost sub-zone of Chianti DOCG?

Answer 47

Colli Senesi

Question 48

The Tuscan caratelli are wooden barrels traditionally used to mature red wines. True or false?

Answer 48

FALSE - used to mature Vin Santo

Question 49

What is Toscana's principal dry white wine?

Answer 49

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

Question 50

What is the 'second' wine of Montepulciano?

Answer 50

Rosso di Montepulciano DOC

Question 51

What is the latest category introduced in the Chianti Classico DOCG?

Answer 51

Gran Selezione

Question 52

What is the 'second' wine of Montalcino?

Answer 52

Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Question 53

Which is the most recently added sub-zone in Chianti DOCG?

Answer 53

Montespertoli