Montalcino/Scotch Flashcards

1
Q

Name all of the DOCs of Montalcino

A

Rosso, Sant’animo, Moscadello

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2
Q

What is the grape variety of the Moscadello di Montalcino DOC?

A

Moscato Bianco

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3
Q

Which year was the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Established>

A

1980

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4
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What are the aging requirements for the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?

A

Minimum 2 years in wood plus 4 months in bottle, may not be sold before January 1 of the 5th year following the harvest

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5
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What are the aging requirements for Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG?

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Minimum 2 years in wood plus 6 months in bottle, may not be sold before January 1 of the 6th year following the harvest

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6
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What is the minimum alcohol of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG wines?

A

12.5%

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7
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What are the aging requirements for Rosso di Montalcino DOC wines?

A

Wines may not be released until September 1 of the year following the harvest.

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8
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in which Province is the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?

A

Siena

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9
Q

Which mountain range influences Montalcino?

A

Appenines

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10
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Which river runs along the southern border of the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?

A

Orcia

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11
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The orcia is a tributary of which river?

A

Ombrone

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12
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In which vintage is Clemente Biondi-Santi said to have ‘created’ Brunello?

A

1865

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13
Q

What is the climate of montalcino

A

Koppen-Geiger Csa, Warm mediterranean

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14
Q

What is the effect of Monte Amiata on Montalcino?

A

Attracts storms and protects the region from rain and hail

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15
Q

What is the most common vine training method in Montalcino?

A

Cordon

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16
Q

What was the worst vintage for brunello di montalcino from 2010 to 2020?

A

2014 (cold wet)

17
Q

Why was the Sant’Animo DOC created?

A

Response to success of Super Tuscans, allowing international styles

18
Q

What is Brunellopoli referring to?

A

Brunellogate (2008 scandal concerning 2003 vintage)

19
Q

Which characteristics make Sangiovese Grosso stand out from other Sangiovese clones?

A

Thicker skins, larger berries

20
Q

What is the latin name for the type of Slavonian oak commonly used in Montalcino Production?

A

Quercus Robur

21
Q

what is the elevation range of the brunello di montalcino zone?

A

270 - 560 m

22
Q

What is Galestro?

A

rocky, schistous clay soil

23
Q

Where in montalcino do you find it?

A

north, higher elevations

24
Q

who produces the wine Pegasos?

A

Casse Basse

25
Q

Who produces the wine Pianrosso>

A

Ciacci Piccolomini

26
Q

Name 3 ‘Vigna’ Bottlings of Brunello?

A

‘Vigna Paganelli’ , Vigna Montosoli (Valdicava), Vigna Loreto (Mastrojanni)

27
Q

Who produces the wine Poggio Alle Mura?

A

Banfi

28
Q

Who produces the wine Poggio Al Vento?

A

Col d’Orcia

29
Q

What is the average annual rainfall in Montalcino?

A

700 mm/28 in

30
Q

Name 2 ways in which the establishment of the Rosso di Montalcino DOC benefitted producers?

A

Cash flow, improvement of vine material

31
Q

What are the authorized additives to Scotch whisky?

A

Water and Caramel Color

32
Q

What is the maximum capacity of oak for scotch whisky aging?

A

700L

33
Q

What are the islands included in the Highlands geographic indication?

A

Mull, Jura, Skye, and Orkney

34
Q

What is the firth of clyde?

A

Body of water dividing highland from lowland, Isle of Arran, etc

35
Q

Who produces the Genesis Lalique 72 year old single malt scothc?

A

Macallan

36
Q

what is the ‘Queen of the Hebrides’ referring to?

A

Isle of Islay

37
Q

What is the maximum yield for wine labeled ‘Vigna’ in the Brunello di montalcino DOCG?

A

7 tons/ha (47.6 hl/ha)

38
Q

What is the maximum yield for brunello do Montalcino docg?

A

8 tons/ha (54.4 hl/ha)