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Name all the DOCG's of Tuscany that are Sangiovese based.
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1. Chianti DOCG
2. Chianti Classico DOCG 3. Carmignano DOCG 4. Morellino di Scansano DOCG 5. Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 6. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano |
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Name the 7 sub-zones of Chianti DOCG. What is the minimum % for Sangiovese?
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1. Rufina
2. Colli Fiorentini 3. Montespertoli 4. Colli Aretini 5. Colline Pisane 6. Colli Senesi 7. Montalbano 70-100% Sangiovese with Colli Senesi a min of 75%. |
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Talk about Pomino DOC.
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Located within Rufina, an appellation for red/white wine that permits a higher percentage of international grapes than Chianti DOCG, as well as a range of varietal bottlings.
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Talk about Rosso di Montalcino DOC.
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A "junior" version of Brunello, it is produced in the same delimited region from 100% Sangiovese.
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Talk about Sant'Antimo DOC.
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Provides Montalcino producers an outlet for "Super Tuscan" wines. Any grape authorized in Tuscany may be utilized for Sant'Antimo DOC & the wines may be either red or white.
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Talk about Moscadello di Montalcino DOC.
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Exists for white wines from the region, produced from the Moscadello (Moscato Bianco) grape. Moscadello wines are often sweet, and may be still or sparkling.
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Talk about Sassicaia.
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Created by Marquis Mario Rocchetta of Tenuta San Guido in 1968, this wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It now has its own DOC in Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC.
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Name two Super Tuscans that are 100% Sangiovese. Who are the producers?
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1. Le Pergole Torte by Montevertine
2. Cepparello by Isole e Olena |
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Talk about Paleo Rosso.
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Created by Macchiole, this Super Tuscan is 100% Cabernet Franc. Prior to 2000, it was a blend.
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Talk about Masseto.
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Created by Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, this Super Tuscan is 100% Merlot.
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Talk about Ornellaia.
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Created by Marchese Lodovico Antinori of Tenuta dell'Ornellaia. This Super Tuscan is a Bordeaux blend of Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc and Petit Verdot. This is suppose to be an answer to Piero Antinori's Solaia.
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Talk about Solaia.
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A Super Tuscan wine that is Cabernet Sauvignon based, created by Piero Antorini.
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What are the aging requirements, min abv for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?
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Min Abv is 12.5%
Brunello: Minimum 2 years in wood and may not be sold prior to the 5th year following harvest. Riserva: Minimum 2 years in wood and may not be released prior to the 6th year following harvest. |
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Talk about "Vin Santo" of Tuscany.
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"Holy Wine" is a high alcohol, almond-and honey-toned dried grape wine produced from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes. The grapes are hung from rafters to dry, usually until December 1st. A period of slow fermentation between 3 and 8 years. Oxidation occurs and the alcohol is concentrated through evaporation and wine gains its characteristic amber hue.
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Talk about Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG.
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Located on the isle of Elba, 12 miles off the coast of Maremma. It is for sweet red passito wines made from the Aleatico grape on the island.
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Talk about Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG.
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The only white wine in Tuscany to enjoy DOCG status. Vernaccia is a crisp, pink grapefruit-tinged white wine produced on sandy, rock-strew soils around the hilltop town of San Gimignano.
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