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DOCGs of Tuscany
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Chianti
Chianti Classico Carmignano Morellino di Scansano Brunello di Montalcino Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Vernaccia di San Gimignano ELba Aleatico Passito Montecucco Sangiovese Suvereto Rosso della Val di Cornia |
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Subzones of Chianti.
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Rufina
Colli Fiorentini Montespertoli Colli Aretini Colline Pisane Colli Senesi Monalbano |
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Varietal requirements of Chianti DOCG.
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70%+ Sangiovese
75%+ Sangiovese is Chianti Senesi |
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What is Governo?
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The practice of refermentation with the juice of dried grapes in order to strengthen the wine. The label must state 'Governo all'uso Toscano'.
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What are the aging requirements of Chianti Riserva?
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2 years
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What are the requirements of Chianti Superiore?
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Half a degree higher in alcohol than normal Chianti coupled with lower vineyard yields.
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What four original villages in Chianti Classico may append "in Chianti" to their names?
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Radda
Gaiole Castellina Greve |
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What are the two predominant soil types within Chianti Classico?
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Galestro - soft, friable, marl-like (80% of CC)
Albarese - Sandstone |
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What are the specific requirements for Chianti Classico Gran Selezione?
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Estate grown fruit
Minimum of 30 months of aging beginning on January 1st of the year following harvest, 3 of which must be in bottle. Created in 2013. |
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What are the aging requirements for Brunello di Montalcino?
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Cask aged for 2 years, bottle aged for 4 months for Normale. 2 years + 6 months in bottle for Riserva.
The wine may not be released until January 1 of the fifth year following harvest, 6th year for Riserva. |
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What are the production requirements for Rosso di Montalcino?
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100% Sangiovese.
May not be released until 1 year following the harvest. Cask aging is not required. |
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What is Sant'Antimo DOC
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A DOC created in 1996 to act as a 'Super Tuscan' outlet for Brunello producers.
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What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese required for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
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70% (Prugnolo Gentile)
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Aging requirements for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
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Minimum 2 years, 1 year in wood minimum.
Riserva - 3 years aging. |
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What are the requirements of Morellino di Scansano?
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Created in 2006, minimum 85% Sangiovese, aged for a minimum of 2 years in barrel.
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Minimum percentage of Sangiovese required for Carmignano DOCG
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50%
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Blending requirements of Rosso della Val di Cornia DOCG.
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Minimum 40% Sangiovese
Maximum 60% combined Merlot and Cab Sauv. Maximum 20% all other approved Tuscan varietals save for Aleatico |
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What year was Marquis Mario Rocchetta's Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia released?
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1968
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What year was Antinori's Tignanello released?
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1971
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Producers and blends of the following Super Tuscan wines:
Solaia Masseto Ornellaia Paleo Rosso |
Solaia: Cabernet based Blend, Antinori
Masseto: Merlot Ornellaia: Bordeaux Blend Paleo Rosso: Cab Franc, Le Macchiole |
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Name 3 'Super Tuscans' that are 100% Sangiovese.
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San Felice's Vigorello
Montevertine's Le Pergole Torte Isole e Olena's Cepparello |
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Details of Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG
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100% Aleatico (red grape)
10 days of air drying and 30% sugar requirement Established in 2011 |
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Details of Vernaccia di San Gimignano
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Minimum 85% Vernaccia
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What is Occhio di Pernice?
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A Rose version of Vin Santo produced with a minimum of 50% Sangiovese added to the Trebbiano and Malvasia.
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What is a caratelli?
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The barrel traditionally used for the production of vin santo. The barrels are small, and fully sealed, so no topping off is possible. Historically made of chestnut.
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Name the DOCGs of Umbria.
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Sagrantino di Montefalco
Torgiano Rosso Riserva |
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Requirements of Sagrantino di Montefalco
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100% Sagrantino
Min/Max RS for Passito: 80-180 g/l Aging requirements: 30 months fro both styles, 12 months in oak for the Secco style; starting at Dec 1st the year of the harvest. |
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Requirements of Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
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70% Sangiovese min
Aged 3 years from Nov. 1st after the harvest, 6 months of which must be in bottle. |
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Name the DOCGs of the Marches.
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Vernaccia di Serrapetrona
Conero Rosso Riserva Offida Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva |
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Requirements of Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG
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Minimum 85% Verdicchio
Aged 18 months from December 1st of the year of harvest |
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Requirements of Conero Riserva DOCG.
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Minimum 85% Montepulciano
Aged for 2 years from November 1st of the year following harvest |
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Requirements of Offida DOCG.
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Varietal Whites: Minimum 85% stated grape (Pecorino + Passerina) plus up to 15% of other non-aromatic white varietals
Rosso: Minimum 85% Montepulciano plus up to 15% non-aromatic red grapes. Rosso must be aged 2 years with 12 months in oak and 3 in bottle |
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Requirements of Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG.
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Minimum 85% Verdicchio, max 15% non-aromatic white varietals.
Aged for 18 months, at least 6 in bottle. |
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Requirements of Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG
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Minimum 85% Vernaccia Nera; 40% of which must be dried to reach a minimum potential alcohol of 13%
May not be released until June 30th of the year following the harvest. |
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DOCGs of Abruzzo
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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane
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Requirements of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane.
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Minimum 90% Montepulciano, max 10% Sang.
Aged at least 2 years, 1 of which in either oak or chestnut and 6 months in bottle Riserva - 3 years aging, 1 of which in either oak or chestnut and 6 months in bottle |
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What are the roses of Abruzzo called?
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Cerasuolo; because of the cherry red color
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What is the local name for Trebbiano d'Abruzzo?
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Bombino
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What are the DOCGs of Latium?
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Cesanese del Piglio
Frascati Superiore Cannellino di Frascati |
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Requirements of Frascati Supriore DOCG.
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Minimum 70% Malvasia
Riserva aging - 1 year, with 3 months in bottle |
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Requirements of Cannellino di Frascati DOCG.
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Minimum 70% Malvasia
Minimum RS: 35 g/l |
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Requirements of Cesanese del Piglio DOCG.
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Minimum 90% Cesanese
Minimum alcohol: Cesanese del Piglio: 12% Cesanese del Piglio Superiore: 13% Cesanese del Piglio Riserva: 14% Aging requirements: Cesanese del Piglio: Feb 1st of the following year Cesanese del Piglio Superiore: July 1st of the following year Cesanese del Piglio Riserva: Min 20 months of aging, 6 months in bottle |
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What are the 4 DOCs of Molise?
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Biferno
Molise Tintilia del Molise Pentro di Isernia |
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What are the DOCGs of Campania?
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Taurasi
Fiano di Avellino Greco di Tufo Aglianico del Taburno |
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Requirements of Taurasi DOCG.
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Minimum 85% Aglianico
Minimum Alcohol: Normale: 12% Riserva: 12.5% Aging: Normale: 3 years from Dec 1, 1 year in wood Riserva: 4 years from Dec 1, 18 months in wood |
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Requirements of Aglianico del Taburno DOCG.
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Minimum 85% Aglianico
Riserva must age 3 years, 1 of which in wood and 6 months in bottle; all other levels, 2 years. |
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What are the DOCGs of Puglia?
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Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale
Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva Castel del Monte Bombino Nero |
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Requirements of Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG.
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100% Primitivo
Minimum RS: 50 g/l |
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What are the DOCGs of Basilicata?
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Aglianico del Vulture Superiore
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Details of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG.
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100% Aglianico
Superiore: 12 months in barrel, 12 months in bottle, held until the 3rd year after November 1st. Riserva: 2 years in barrel, 2 years in bottle, held until the 5th year after November 1st. |
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What is the principal red grape variety of Calabria?
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Gaglioppo
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Details of Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG.
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50-70% Nero D'Avola
30-50% Frappato |
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Details of Cannonau di Sardegna DOC.
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Covers the entire island of Sicily.
3 subzones: Oliena, Jerzu, & Capo Ferrato |
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Details of Vermentino di Gallura DOCG.
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95% Vermentino
Minimum alcohol Normale / Superiore 12% / 13% |
