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Bolgheri Sassicaia is based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. True or false?

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FALSE

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What is the ‘second’ wine of Montalcino?

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Rosso di Montalcino DOC

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What is the ‘second’ wine of Montepulciano?

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Rosso di Montepulciano DOC

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Vino Santo is a traditional specialty of Toscana. True or false?

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FALSE

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In France Trebbiano Toscana is known as…

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Ugni Blanc

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Which was the first Italian wine to receive DOC status?

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Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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Name Toscana’s most widely planted grape

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Sangiovese

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

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Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Caberner Franc

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Chianti Classico DOCG can be declassified to Chianti DOCG. True or false?

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FALSE

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Vin Santo can only be produced from white grapes. True or false?

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FALSE

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Is Aleatico a red or white grape variety?

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Red

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Brunello is a grape variety that is related but different than Sangiovese. True or false?

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FALSE

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Initially the Super Tuscans were bottled under which quality category?

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Vino da Tavola

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Red wines in Bolgheri DOC are usually crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. True or false?

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TRUE

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What is the ‘second’ wine of Carmignano?

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Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC

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How many sub-zones are in the Chianti DOCG?

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Seven

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What is the name of the rosato wine produced in Carmignano?

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Vin Ruspo

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Chianti DOCG overlaps Chianti Classico DOCG. True or false?

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FALSE

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

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Sangiovese

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

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Colli Fiorentini

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The Super Tuscans is an official category within the Italian DOC/G system. True or false?

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Which was the first Italian wine to receive DOC status?

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Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

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Gran Selezione

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Brunello di Montalcino can be declassified to Rosso di Montalcino DOC. True or false?

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Toscana is the largest of the central Italian regions. True or false?
TRUE
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Which sub-zone of Chianti DOCG is considered to produce some of the most distinctive wines in the appellation?
Rùfina
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What does 'Coltura Promiscua' mean?
Mixed crop cultivation
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White grapes are allowed in the Chianti Classico DOCG. True or false?
FALSE
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What Tuscan DOC is renowned for its signature varietal Syrah?
Cortona DOC
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Is Toscana predominantly planted to red or white grapes?
Red
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The Montepulciano DOCG is located to the east of Montalcino. True or false?
TRUE
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What is the historic symbol of the Chianti Classico DOCG wines?
Gallo Nero (Black Rooster)
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The Tuscan caratelli are wooden barrels traditionally used to mature red wines. True or false?
FALSE
34
The mild climatic conditions of Val di Cornia are similar to Bolgheri and therefore quite suitable for Bordeaux grapes. True or false?
TRUE
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What is the southernmost sub-zone of Chianti DOCG?
Colli Senesi
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By law Chianti Classico DOCG must be made from 100% Sangiovese. True or false?
FALSE
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Bolgheri DOC can produce red, white and rosé wines. True or false?
TRUE
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Montepulciano is the dominant grape variety in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG. True or false?
FALSE
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What is the local name for Sangiovese in the area around Scansano in southern Maremma?
Morellino
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Name Toscana's most widely white grape variety
Trebbiano Toscano
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By law Morellino di Scansano DOCG is made from 100% Sangiovese. True or false?
FALSE
42
Chianti DOCG allows for the use of max 30% of white grapes. True or false?
FALSE
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Name the only DOCG appellation on Elba Island
Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG
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What designation represents the top of the Chianti Classico pyramid?
Gran Selezione
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Bolgheri Sassicaia is a sub-zone of Bolgheri DOC. True or false?
FALSE
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Brunello di Montalcino has the longest ageing requirements after Barolo. True or false?
FALSE
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Name Toscana's easternmost appellation
Cortona DOC
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Suvereto DOCG is located to the south-east of Bolgheri DOC. True or false?
TRUE
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Between which two cities is Chianti Classico situated?
Firenze & Siena
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What is the local name for Sangiovese in Montepulciano?
Prugnolo Gentile
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What is Toscana's principal dry white wine?
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
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Vin Santo is usually made from Trebbiano Toscano and Vernaccia di San Gimignano. True or false?
FALSE

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