Toscana

Question 1

Brunello is related but different to Sangiovese… True or false

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which subzone of Chianti DOCG produces the most distinctive wines

Answer 2

Rufina

Question 3

What is Toscana most eastern appelation

Answer 3

Cortina DOC

Question 4

In France Trebbiano is known as…

Answer 4

Ugni Blanc

Question 5

The Montepulciano DOCG is east of Montalcino? True or False?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Between which two cities is Chianti Classico situated

Answer 6

Firenze and Sienna

Question 7

Bolgheri Sassicaia is a subzone of Bolgheri DOC … True or False

Answer 7

False

Question 8

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

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Is Aleatico a red or white grape

Answer 9

Red

Question 10

White grapes are allowed in Chianti Classico DOCG… True or False

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Chianti DOCG overlaps Chianti Classico DOCG… True or False?

Answer 11

False

Question 12

‘How many subzones in Chianti DOCG

Answer 12

7

Question 13

What is Toscana’s principal dry white wine

Answer 13

Vernaccia Di San Gimignano

Question 14

Super Tuscans are an official category within DOC/G system. True or False?

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Name Toscana’s most widely planted white grape

Answer 15

Trebbiano Toscana

Question 16

What is the local name for Sangiovese in Scansano

Answer 16

Morellino

Question 17

What Tuscan Doc is renowned for varietal Syrah

Answer 17

Cortona DOC

Question 18

Initially super Tuscans were bottled under which quality category

Answer 18

Vino da Tavola

Question 19

What is the 2nd wine of Carmignano

Answer 19

Barco Reale Di Camignano

Question 20

What is the latest category introduced in the Chianti Classico DOCG

Answer 20

Gran Selezione

Question 21

Which grape is a natural cross between Ciliegiolo and Calabrese Montenuovo

Answer 21

Sangiovese

Question 22

Suverto DOCG is located to the SE of Bolgheri. True or False?

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Is the climate of Val Di Corona similar to Bolgheri and suitable for Bdx grapes? True or False?

Answer 23

True

Question 24

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

Answer 24

False

Question 25

What does Coltura Promiscua mean

Answer 25

Mixed crop cultivation

Question 26

Chianti DOCG allows for max 30% white grapes True or False?

Answer 26

False

Question 27

What is the second wine of Montepulciano

Answer 27

Rosso Di Montepulciano

Question 28

What is the only DOCG on Elba

Answer 28

Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG

Question 29

What is the local name for Sangiovese in Montepulciano

Answer 29

Prugnolo Gentile

Question 30

Montepulciano is the dominant grape in Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano DOCG? True or False?

Answer 30

False

Question 31

What is the historic symbol of Chianti Classico wines

Answer 31

Gallo Nero

Question 32

Which is the southernmost subzone of Chianti DOCG

Answer 32

Colli Senesi

Question 33

Toscana is the largest of the central Italian regions. True or False?

Answer 33

True

Question 34

What is the name of the rose wine produced in Carmignano

Answer 34

Vin Ruspo

Question 35

Morellino Di Sansano is 100% Sangiovese... True or False?

Answer 35

False - 85% Sangiovese (Morellino)

Question 36

In Carmignano DOCG Sangiovese is blended with a small % of what grape

Answer 36

Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc

Question 37

Bolgheri DOC produces red white and rose. True or False?

Answer 37

True

Question 38

Which was the first Italian wine to receive DOC status

Answer 38

Vernaccia Di San Gimignano

Question 39

What is the second wine of Montalcino

Answer 39

Rosso Di Montalcino DOC

Question 40

Vino Santo is a traditional speciality of Toscana. True or False?

Answer 40

False

Question 41

Vin Santo is usually made with Trebbbiano Toscana and Vernaccia Di San Gimignano True or False?

Answer 41

False Trebbiano Toscana and Malvasia Bianca Lungha

Question 42

Brunello Di Montalcino can be declassified to Rosso Di Montalcino True or False?

Answer 42

True

Question 43

What is the subzone of Chianti DOCG that lies on the outskirts of Firenze

Answer 43

Colli Fiorentini

Question 44

Does Chianti Classico DOCG have to be made from 100% Sangiovese True or False?

Answer 44

False

Question 45

Which designation is at the top of the Chianti Classico pyramid

Answer 45

Gran Selezione

Question 46

Caratelli are wooden barrels traditionally used to mature red wines True or False?

Answer 46

False

Question 47

Red wines in Bolgheri are usually blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc True or False?

Answer 47

True

Question 48

Are red or white grapes mostly planted in Toscana

Answer 48

Red

Question 49

Brunello Di Montalcino has the longest ageing requirements after Barolo. True or False?

Answer 49

False

Question 50

Chianti Classico DOCG can be declassified to Chianti DOCG True or False?

Answer 50

False

Question 51

What is the second wine of Montalcino

Answer 51

Rosso Di Montalcino

Question 52

Name Toscana’s most widely planted grape

Answer 52

Sangiovese

Question 53

What was the 1716 edict called

Answer 53

Bando

Question 54

4 wine growing zones in the Bando

Answer 54

Chianti, Pomino, Carmignano, Val di Arno di Sopra

Question 55

What is the longest river in Tuscany

Answer 55

Arno

Question 56

What is Galestro

Answer 56

metamorphic rock found in Chianti

Question 57

What is Alberese

Answer 57

fine ground calcareous marl found in Central Tuscany

Question 58

What are caratelli

Answer 58

Old barrels used for Vin Santo

Question 59

What are Vinsantaie

Answer 59

Lofts used for aging Vin Santo

Question 60

What is Madre

Answer 60

Thick deposit of wine-soaked lees and yeast left at bottom of caratelli and added to newly pressed grape juice for new fermentation