Part B1: Characteristics of the wine country/ -area
Tuscany alongside Piemont and Venice is one of the three Italian luxurious wine regions in the entire “Il Calcio”(Italy) and one of the most legendary in the entire world. Figure 1: Vineyards and geographical wine areas in Tuscany region.
Giving the fact that Italy is about 1000 km long from North to South , it`s not easy to describe the condition of the soil. Alps and Apennines cut the country into geographical segments. Tuscan area contains several types of soil that range from tufa and volcanic soil to sandstone and limestone clay. What can be so special about this province is that there can be found many different sub-soils which represents an advantage for raising a multitude of …show more content…
Vino da Tavola
Wines that bare this sign are simple quality red or white wines that can be produced anywhere in Italy. The grape variety and its region may not be indicated as well as its colour. Some producers decide to lower the quality of wines so that they can raise a bigger variety of grapes allowed in Vino da Tavola. Another reason may be the fact that D.O.C. and D.O.C.G. are too strict for them.
Indicazione Geografica Tipica
In comparison with Vino da Tavola , I.G.T. wines have labels which show their geographica area and grape variety. It`s similar with the French “Vin de Pays” .
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
This strict mark determines producers to specify on the label the wine`s region , sub-region , municipality, wine-growing and even their vineyards. If producers do not respect the D.O.C. regulation within 5 years, their wines can be de-classified. D.O.C is similar with the “Appellation d'origine controlee”.
Denominazione di Origine Controllata Garantita
Wines from this category not only that have to respect D.O.C.`s regulation , but also must be tested so that at the end of the test those wines receive a quality seal. This level of classification is only found in Spain and …show more content…
Chianti Classico is produced in the land between Florence and Siena: the territory of Greve in Chianti, Castellina in Chanti, gaiole in Chianti and Radda in Chianti, the entire Barberino Val d`Elsa, San Casciano in Val di Pesa and Tavarnelle Val di Pesa within the Province of Florence. In addition this wine is also produced in Castelnuovo Berardenga and Poggibons, Province of Siena. (Karlsson, 2013)
Figure 5: Chianti Classico`s symbol is a black rooster ("Gallo Nero" in Italian language ) on gold.
Chianti Classico`s symbol is a black rooster (“Gallo Nero” in Italian language) on gold.
Prices of Chianti Classico can differ depending on the harvest year and the grape variety used. As an example a Chianti Classico from Casa Emma bottled in 2010 cost 20 euros while a 2007 Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico, Castello di Ama cost 151 euros. (source : http://www.snooth.com/wines/chianti+classico/ ). That means that the price of every Chianti differs depending on harvest year , vinification process , grape variety , blending and the producer. Figure 6: Casa Emma`s 2010 Chianti
Tuscany alongside Piemont and Venice is one of the three Italian luxurious wine regions in the entire “Il Calcio”(Italy) and one of the most legendary in the entire world. Figure 1: Vineyards and geographical wine areas in Tuscany region.
Giving the fact that Italy is about 1000 km long from North to South , it`s not easy to describe the condition of the soil. Alps and Apennines cut the country into geographical segments. Tuscan area contains several types of soil that range from tufa and volcanic soil to sandstone and limestone clay. What can be so special about this province is that there can be found many different sub-soils which represents an advantage for raising a multitude of …show more content…
Vino da Tavola
Wines that bare this sign are simple quality red or white wines that can be produced anywhere in Italy. The grape variety and its region may not be indicated as well as its colour. Some producers decide to lower the quality of wines so that they can raise a bigger variety of grapes allowed in Vino da Tavola. Another reason may be the fact that D.O.C. and D.O.C.G. are too strict for them.
Indicazione Geografica Tipica
In comparison with Vino da Tavola , I.G.T. wines have labels which show their geographica area and grape variety. It`s similar with the French “Vin de Pays” .
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
This strict mark determines producers to specify on the label the wine`s region , sub-region , municipality, wine-growing and even their vineyards. If producers do not respect the D.O.C. regulation within 5 years, their wines can be de-classified. D.O.C is similar with the “Appellation d'origine controlee”.
Denominazione di Origine Controllata Garantita
Wines from this category not only that have to respect D.O.C.`s regulation , but also must be tested so that at the end of the test those wines receive a quality seal. This level of classification is only found in Spain and …show more content…
Chianti Classico is produced in the land between Florence and Siena: the territory of Greve in Chianti, Castellina in Chanti, gaiole in Chianti and Radda in Chianti, the entire Barberino Val d`Elsa, San Casciano in Val di Pesa and Tavarnelle Val di Pesa within the Province of Florence. In addition this wine is also produced in Castelnuovo Berardenga and Poggibons, Province of Siena. (Karlsson, 2013)
Figure 5: Chianti Classico`s symbol is a black rooster ("Gallo Nero" in Italian language ) on gold.
Chianti Classico`s symbol is a black rooster (“Gallo Nero” in Italian language) on gold.
Prices of Chianti Classico can differ depending on the harvest year and the grape variety used. As an example a Chianti Classico from Casa Emma bottled in 2010 cost 20 euros while a 2007 Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico, Castello di Ama cost 151 euros. (source : http://www.snooth.com/wines/chianti+classico/ ). That means that the price of every Chianti differs depending on harvest year , vinification process , grape variety , blending and the producer. Figure 6: Casa Emma`s 2010 Chianti