Tuscany Flashcards

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What are the major red varietals of Tuscany

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Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cab Franc, Syrah

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Name 3 Sangiovese clones found in Tuscany

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grosso, brunello, prugnolo gentile

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What are the major white varieties of Tuscany

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Trebbiano, Vernaccia, Vermentino

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What are the minor red varieties in Tuscany

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Canaiolo, Colorino

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What are the minor white varieties in Tuscany

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Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay

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Where is Tuscany located

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Center of Italy, from the Appennines in the north to the coast in the west

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What is the Climate of Tuscany

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The climate is the Mediterranean at the sea and moves into a Continental climate withMediterranean influences near the base of the Apennines. Heavy snowfall inland

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What are the 2 main soil types of Chianti

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friable marl), and albarese (sandstone)

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What is the Arte dei Vinattieri and when was it formed

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Winegrowing guild formed in 1282

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When was Chianti designated as a growing region

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1716

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Who made the first brunello clone and when was it bottled

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Clementi Santi of Biondi-Santi1 in 1865

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When were the modern Chianti borders set

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1932

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Who created the first super tuscan, what was it called, and when was it bottled

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Marquis Mario Rochetta, Sassicia, 1968

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When was Tignanello first made and what grapes went into it

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1971, Sangiovese and Merlot

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When was Brunello di Montalcino given DOCG status

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1980

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When were Chianti and Chianti Classico given DOCG status

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1984

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When did Goria’s law come into affect

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1992

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What does Governo mean in Tuscany and what is it intented to do

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refermenting a wine with the juice of dried grapes. Used to give alcohol and body to wines in Chianti

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What styles are produced in Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

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Dry reds from the brunello clone of sangiovese, can be riserva or vigna

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What are the aging requirements for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

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Minimum 2 years in wood, 4 months in bottle for 5 years total

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What styles does Chianti DOCG produce

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Dry red wine from a minimum 70% Sangiovese. Can be Riserva, Superiore, Vigna or labeled with a subzone.

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What is the aging requirement for Riserva Chianti

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2 years aging before release

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What are the 7 subzones of Chianti

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Rufina, Montespertoli, Montalbano, Colli Florentini, Colli Senesi, Colli Aretini, Colline Pisane

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What styles does Chianti Classico DOCG produce

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dry reds from a min. 80% Sangiovese can be Classico, Riserva or Gran Selezione

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How to the requirements change for Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
min. 90% Sangiovese with longer aging
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What are the 4 villages of Chianti production
Radda, Gaiole, Castellina, Greve
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What styles does Carmignano DOCG produce
dry reds from min. 50% Sangiovese Can be Riserva
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What styles does Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG
dry reds from min. 90% Sangiovese Can be Riserva
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What styles does Morellino di Scansano DOCG produce
dry reds from min. 85% Sangiovese Can be Riserva
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What styles does Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG produce
dry reds from min. 70% Sangiovese Can be Riserva
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What styles does Roso della Val di Cornia produce
Dry red wine from a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, can be Riserva
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What styles does Suvereto DOCG produce
Red wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other international varieties. Can be Riserva and varietally labeled
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What styles does Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG produce
Dry whites from Vernaccia Can be Riserva
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What styles does Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG produce
Sweet red wines from the Aleatico grape, dried for a minimum of ten days before pressing
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What styles does Rosso di Montalcino DOC produce
(baby brunello) dry reds from 100% Sangiovese, can be Vigna
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What styles does Bolgheri DOC produce
White, rosato, red, varietal Vermentino, varietal Sauvignon Blanc, for reds international varieties and “Super Tuscans.”
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What styles does Bolgheri Sassicia DOC produce
Cabernet Sauvignon based red wines
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What styles does Sant’Antimo DOC produce
Still red, white, and Vin Santo from all varieties allowed in Tuscany. This is an outlet for “Super Tuscans.”
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What styles does Moscadello di Montalcino DOC
Dry, sparkling, and sweet wines from Moscato Bianco
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What styles does Vin Santo del Chianti DOC produce?
White and red dessert wines from Trebbiano and Sangiovese. can be Riserva
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What is the red style of Vin Santo del Chianti called
Occhio di Pernice
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What are the major villages in Tuscany
Montalcino, Montepulciano, Florence, Siena, Livorno, and Pisa
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Name 9 major Chianti producers
Felsina, Fontodi, Isole e Olena, Badia e Coltibuono, Volpaia, Barone Ricasoli, Antinori, Montevertine
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Name 9 major Brunello producers
Biondi Santi, Case Basse (Soldera), Altesino, Silvio Nardi, Col d'Orcia, Talenti, Fattoria dei Barbi, Castello Banfi, Ciacci Piccolomini
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Name 6 major Super Tuscan producers
Tenuta san Guido, Ornellaia, Le Macchiole, Ca' Marcanda (Gaia), Tenuta Guado al Tasso, Antinori
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What is the aging requirements for Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
minimum 2 years in wood, 6 months in bottle for 6 years total