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1
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Brunello is related but different to Sangiovese… True or false

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False

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Which subzone of Chianti DOCG produces the most distinctive wines

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Rùfina

Smallest in size

Most prestigious and consistent producer

Elevation and proximity to Appenines = highest and coolest zones for Sangiovese

Bright acidity

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What is Toscana most eastern appelation

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Cortina DOC

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In France Trebbiano is known as…

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Ugni Blanc

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Where is Montepulciano DOCG?

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East of Montalcino

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Between which two cities is Chianti Classico situated

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Firenze and Sienna

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Is Bolgheri Sassicaia is a subzone of Bolgheri DOC?

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No it is separate

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Bolgheri Sassicaia is based on?

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Minimum 80% Cabernet Sauvignon

Aged for 24 months, 18 months in small oak barrels

Mostly Common with 85% CabSav + 15% CabFranc

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Is Aleatico a red or white grape

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Red grape related to Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

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What White grapes are allowed in Chianti Classico DOCG?

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None

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Chianti DOCG overlaps Chianti Classico DOCG?

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No

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‘How many subzones in Chianti DOCG

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7

Rufina

Colli Fiorentini

Colli Aretini

Colli Pisane

Montalbano

Montepertoli

Colli Senesi

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What is Toscana’s principal dry white wine

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Vernaccia Di San Gimignano

Traditionally - Fermented as if a red grape, Skin contact, aged in large old wood casks, Deep gold with oxidated colors

New Style - crisp, citrus, light, fruity-floral

Required 85% required, but often 100% varietal

Riserva must have 12.5% 11 months aged, 3 months in bottle

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

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False

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Name Toscana’s most widely planted white grape

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Trebbiano Toscana

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What is the local name for Sangiovese in Scansano

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Morellino

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What Tuscan Doc is renowned for varietal Syrah

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Cortona DOC

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Initially super Tuscans were bottled under which quality category

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Vino da Tavola

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What is the 2nd wine of Carmignano

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Barco Reale Di Camignano

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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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Which grape is a natural cross between Ciliegiolo and Calabrese Montenuovo

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Sangiovese

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Where is Suverto DOCG is located?

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SE of Bolgheri

Former subzone of Val di Cornia DOC

Produces 4 wines based on Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot and varietal Sangiovese

Riserve must be aged 24 months, 18 months in barrel

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Is the climate of Val Di Corona?

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Has a similar climate as Bolgheri and is suitable for Bordeaux grapes

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What grapes does Vin Santo use?

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Most made from white grapes

Trebbiano Toscano (acidity) & Malvasia Bianca Lunga (body, texture, perfume)

Can be made from either grape, but usually blended

Can be made from Sangiovese

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What does **Coltura Promiscua** mean
**Mixed crop cultivation**
26
What is the grape mix for **Chianti DOCG?**
Minimum **70% Sangiovese** **30% auxillary grapes** **White grapes are optional max 10%** Canaiolo, Colorino, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
27
What is the second wine of **Montepulciano**
**Rosso Di Montepulciano**
28
What is the only DOCG on **Elba**
**Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG**
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What is the local name for **Sangiovese** in **Montepulciano**
**Prugnolo Gentile**
30
What is he dominant grape in **Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano** DOCG?
**Sangiovese**
31
What is the historic symbol of **Chianti Classico** wines
**Gallo Nero**
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Which is the **southernmost** subzone of Chianti DOCG
**Colli Senesi**
33
What is the largest of the central Italian regions?
**Toscana**
34
What is the name of the rose wine produced in **Carmignano?**
**Vin Ruspo**
35
What is the minimum Sangiovese requirement in **Morellino Di Sansano**
**85% Sangiovese (Morellino)**
36
In Carmignano DOCG **Sangiovese** is blended with a small % of what grape
**Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc**
37
What wines do Bolgheri DOC produce?
**Red & Rosés**
38
Which was the first Italian wine to receive DOC status
**Vernaccia Di San Gimignano**
39
What is the second wine of **Montalcino**
**Rosso Di Montalcino DOC**
40
Vino Santo is a traditional speciality of Toscana. True or False?
False
41
What grapes are Vin Santo is usually made?
**Trebbiano Toscana and Malvasia Bianca Lungha**
42
What can Brunello Di Montalcino be declassified to?
**Rosso di Montalcino**
43
What is the subzone of **Chianti DOCG** that lies on the outskirts of Firenze
**Colli Fiorentini**
44
What are the grape requirements for Chianti Classico DOCG?
**Minimum 80% Sangiovese** Max 20% other red grapes Most commonly Canaiolo, Colorino, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon Usually 90-100% Sangiovese
45
Which designation is at the top of the **Chianti Classico** pyramid
**Gran Selezione**
46
What are the wooden barrels traditionally used to mature red wines called in Toscano
**Caratelli**
47
What are the Black grapes associated with **Bolgheri** red wine blends?
**Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc**
48
Are red or white grapes mostly planted in Toscana
Red
49
Brunello Di Montalcino has the longest ageing requirements after Barolo. True or False?
False
50
Chianti Classico DOCG can be declassified to Chianti DOCG True or False?
False
51
What is the second wine of Montalcino
**Rosso Di Montalcino**
52
Name Toscana’s most widely planted grape
**Sangiovese**
53
What was the **1716 edict called**
**Bando**
54
4 wine growing zones in the Bando
**Chianti** **Pomino** **Carmignano** **Val di Arno di Sopra**
55
What is the longest river in Tuscany
**Arno**
56
What is **Galestro**
**Metamorphic r**ock found in Chianti (Rufina) Crumbly clay, schist-like rock with sharp edges and tends to flake
57
What is **Alberese**
**Fine ground calcareous marl** found in Central Tuscany Chianti Classico
58
What are **Cratelli**
**Old barrels** used for **Vin Santo**
59
What are **Vinsantaie**
Non Airconditioned Lofts used for aging Vin Santo
60
What is **Madre**
Thick deposit of **wine-soaked lees and yeast** left at bottom of caratelli and added to newly pressed grape juice for new fermentation
61
Describe Sangiovese
Italy's most widely planted grape and main grape in Toscano 1st mentioned in 16th Century Ciliegiolo & Calabrese Montenuovo Hard to cultivate Sensitive and demands care in vineyard Buds early / ripens late Vigorous & highly susceptible to bunch rot & odium Does not do well in excess / does well in high diurnal **Light-Medium Color, HIgh Acidity, Tannic Grip, Violet, Sour Cherry, Plum and Tealeaf**
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Names for Sangiovese
Brunello di Montalcino Prugnolo Gentile (Montepulciano) Morelino (Scansano) Sangiovese Grosso (all over Tuscany) Sangiovetto (Chianti Classico)
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What is Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice
***"Partridge Eye"*** Rare - Pink Vin Santo made from red grape usually Sangiovese

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