Tuscany

Question 1

which 3 subzones of Chianti DOCG require longer than normal aging?

Answer 1

Montespertoli, Rufina, Colli Fiorentini

Question 2

Colli Senesi requires what min % of Sangiovese?

Answer 2

75%

Question 3

Carmignano DOCG grape requirements

Answer 3

min. 50% Sangiovese
min 10-20% Cab Sauv and/or Cab Franc
up to 10% white grapes allowed

Question 4

Year Clemente Sandi isolated and bottled the Brunello clone?

Answer 4

1865

Question 5

when did Clemente Sandi release the first Brunello?

Answer 5

1888

Question 6

Where is Morellino di Scansano DOCG and what is the min. % of Sangiovese required?

Answer 6

Maremma

min 85% Sangiovese

Question 7

Montalcino frazioni?

Answer 7

Sant Angelo
Castelnuovo Abate
Torrenieri

Question 8

Name a few iconic Brunellos

Answer 8

Fuligni, Vigneti dei Cottimelli
Biondi Santi, Il Greppo
Soldera, Cassa Basse
San Felice, Campogiovanni Il Quercione Riserva
Cararzo, Vigna La Casa

Question 9

Name a few 100% Sangiovese Super Tuscans

Answer 9

Livernano Puro Sangue
Isole e Olena “Cepparello”
San Felice “Vigorello”
Montevertine “Le Pergole Torte”

Question 10

Who are the only 2 producers of Pomino DOC?

Answer 10

Frescobaldi and Fattoria Selvapiana

Question 11

Are white grapes allowed in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?

Answer 11

Yes, up to 5%

Question 12

Name a few Cab Franc based Super Tuscans

Answer 12

Arcanum “Arcanum”

Le Macchiole “Paleo Rosso”

Question 13

Altesino was the 1st winery in Brunello to do what?

Answer 13

Single vineyard (Montosoli in 1975)
offer furtures in Brunello (1985)

Question 14

min ABV for Chianti DOCG, Chianti Classico DOCG, Gran Selezione

Answer 14

Chianti - 11.5%
Chianti Classico - 12%
Gran Selezione - 13%

Question 15

top producers of Cortona DOC

Answer 15

Stefano Amerighi

Luigi d’Alessandro

Question 16

Top producers of Montepulciano di Abruzzo Colline Teremane DOCG?
(obviously not in Tuscany but the card was there)

Answer 16

Illuminati

Villa Medoro

Question 17

Morellino di Scansano DOCG minimum aging?

Answer 17

Riserva - 2 years (1 in wood)

min 85% Sangiovese

Question 18

What is Morellino?

Answer 18

local synonym for Sangiovese

Question 19

when may Brunello di Montalcino be released? Riserva?

Answer 19

January 1st of the 5th year after harvest

Riserva 6th year

Question 20

Chianti Classico soils

Answer 20

galestro, alberese, clay schist

Question 21

what is Galestro soil?

Answer 21

soft, marl-like soil

Question 22

what is Albarese soil?

Answer 22

sandstone

Question 23

Chianti Classico DOCG aging requirements? Riserva? Gran Selezione?

Answer 23

1 year
Riserva - 2 years
GS - 30 months

Question 24

what are the 4 original vineyards of Chianti?

Answer 24

Radda, Gaiole, Greve, Castellina

Question 25

what is the "governo" process?

Answer 25

re-fermentation with the juice of dried grapes to strengthen the wine and initiate malolactic fermentation

Question 26

Chianti DOCG subzones (8)

Answer 26

Classico, Ruffina, Colli Senesi, Colline Pisane, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Aretini, Montalbano, Montespertoli

Question 27

min Sangiovese for Chianti DOCG

Answer 27

70%

Question 28

most promising grape of Cortona DOC?

Answer 28

Syrah

Question 29

how long must vin santo be aged in caratelli?

Answer 29

3 years

Question 30

what is the leading grape for white Bolgheri DOC wines

Answer 30

Vermentino | - varietal SB is also produced

Question 31

when was the original Chianti zone delimited?

Answer 31

1716

Question 32

non-Chianti DOCG that Sangiovese is dominant in

Answer 32

``` Brunello di Montalcino Carmignano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Morellino di Scansano Montecucco Sangiovese ```

Question 33

name 3 of the first 100% Sangiovese Super Tuscans

Answer 33

Isole e Olena "Cepparello" Montevertine "Le Pergole Torte" San Felice "Vigorello"

Question 34

grape of Morellino di Scansano:

Answer 34

min 85% Sangiovese

Question 35

what is the Tuscan DOCG for passito wine?

Answer 35

Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG

Question 36

name a few Merlot based Super Tuscans

Answer 36

Ornellaia "Masseto", Castello di Ama "L'Apparita", Frescobaldi "lamaione"

Question 37

what is panzanella?

Answer 37

stale bread thrown into sun ripened veggie salads

Question 38

what is acquacotta?

Answer 38

a vegetable soup enriched with poached egg and pecorino

Question 39

what is lampredotto?

Answer 39

the Florentine flagship food, which is the 4th cow stomach

Question 40

what is castagnaccio?

Answer 40

a chestnut cake made just with chestnut flour and water

Question 41

what is pappa al pomodoro

Answer 41

a tomato and bread soup

Question 42

in which year was Chianti elevated to DOCG?

Answer 42

1984

Question 43

who ordered Maremma drained in the 1930s so agriculture could be practiced there?

Answer 43

Mussolini

Question 44

name the principal soils in Montalcino

Answer 44

clay and marine sediments at lower elevations, galestro at higher elevatinos

Question 45

what are Sangiovese's parents?

Answer 45

Ciliegiolo x Calabrese di Montenuovo

Question 46

name the only true monopole DOC in Italy:

Answer 46

Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC. 2013

Question 47

what mountain range provides a rain shadow to Montalcino?

Answer 47

Monte Amiata

Question 48

aging requirement for Chianti Classico Gran Selezione:

Answer 48

30 months from January 1st before release, including 3 months in bottle

Question 49

who produces Flaccionello della Pieve?

Answer 49

Fontadi

Question 50

subzones of Chianti DOCG

Answer 50

Rufina, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Aretini, Colline Pisane, Montalbano, Montespertoli

Question 51

what DOC of Tuscany must be at least 50% Syrah for rosso wines?

Answer 51

Cortona DOC

Question 52

who produces "Scrio"? What is it?

Answer 52

Le Macchiole. 100% Syrah from Tuscany