NEW Vino Nobile di Montepluciano DOCG rules Flashcards
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What is the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?
A dry red wine appellation in Tuscany, Italy, established in 1980
What percentage of Sangiovese grapes is required for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?
Minimum 70% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile)
What are the three quality levels of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?
- Normale
- Riserva
- Pieve
What is the minimum ABV for Normale wines?
12.5%
What is the maximum yield for Normale wines?
8,000 kilograms of grapes per hectare
What is the minimum aging requirement for Normale wines?
At least two years, with at least one year in wooden containers
What is the minimum ABV for Riserva wines?
13%
What is the minimum aging requirement for Riserva wines?
At least three years, with at least six months in the bottle
What is the maximum yield for Riserva wines?
8,000 kilograms of grapes per hectare
What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese grapes required for Pieve wines?
Minimum 85% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile)
What is the minimum ABV for Pieve wines?
13%
What is the maximum yield for Pieve wines?
7,000 kilograms of grapes per hectare
What is the minimum aging requirement for Pieve wines?
At least three years, with at least one year in wooden containers and one year in the bottle
What must be true about the vines to use a specific pieve on the label?
Vines must be at least 15 years old and grown exclusively within the designated pieve
When will the new pievi-specific wines start being available?
Later in 2025
What are the names of the 12 approved pievi?
- Ascianello
- Badia
- Caggiole
- Cerliana
- Cervognano
- Gracciano
- Le Grazie
- San Biagio
- Sant’Albino
- Sant’Ilario
- Valardegna
- Valiano
True or False: The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG allows for wines with less than 70% Sangiovese grapes.
False
Fill in the blank: The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG is located in the province of _______.
Siena
What is the official status of the 12 new pievi as of the 2021 vintage?
They have been approved
