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32 Cards in this Set
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What was Italy's first DOCG?
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Vino Nobile de Montepulciano
(Tuscany) |
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What is the heritage of the red Montepulciano grape?
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Clone of Sangiovese + Caniolo (local red grape)
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What is the primary red grape of Tuscany?
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Sangiovese (and several clones)
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What is the primary white grape in Tuscany?
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Trebbiano (aka Ugni Blanc, aka St Emilion)
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What is Chianti known for?
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For a long time, Chianti has been known for mediocre wine.
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How many sub-districts of Chianti are there?
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7
Chianti Classico Colli Arentini Colli Fiorentini Colline Pisane Colli Senesi Montalbano Rufino |
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How many DOCGs are there in Chianti?
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2 (Chianti and Chianti Classico)
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What two sub-regions of Chianti are generally known for the best wine?
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Rufina
Fiorentini |
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What are the grapes of Chianti?
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Primary grape: Sangiovese
Up to 10% Cabernet Sauvignon 5-10% Caniolo 5-10% Trebbiano (white) DOCG Chianti wines may be 100% Sangiovese |
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What is the flavor profile of Chianti wines?
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Juicy, plummy, cherry and raspberry.
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What is the grape variety for Brunello di Montalcino?
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Brunello is the grape - a local clone of Sangiovese. Also called Sangiovese Grosso.
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What are the aging requirements of Brunello di Montalcino?
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4 years for normale, 5 years for Riserva.
This is the longest aging requirement of any Italian wine. |
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What is the flavor profile of Brunello di Montalcino?
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Peppery-spicy, tea and cinnamon, figgy; aromas of floral, tar, and spice. Big, rich and powerful.
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Who created Brunello?
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The Biondi-Santi family.
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What is Rosso di Montalcino?
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The "Son of Brunello," it has many of the same characteristics as Brunello di Montalcino, but is drinkable younger. It has lively cinnamon and plummy fruit.
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What is Carmignano?
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A DOCG with a similar flavor profile to Chianti (floral, with nuts, resin, and black cherry), as well as a similar blend of grape varieties (primarily Sangiovese).
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What was the first white DOCG in Italy?
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Vernaccia di San Gimignano
(Tuscany) |
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What was Michelangelo's description of Vernaccia di San Gimignano?
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"kisses, licks, bites, tingles, stings"
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What sorts of grapes are Super Tuscans generally made from?
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Non-traditional ones.
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When was the first Super Tuscan produced, and what was it?
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Sassicaia, in 1948
(Producer: Tenuta San Guido) |
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What are the grape varieties of Sassicaia?
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70% Cabernet Sauvignon
30% Cabernet Franc |
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Where are the Cabernet Sauvignon vines at Sassicaia supposedly originally from?
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Château Lafite-Rothschild
(Bordeaux, Premier Cru) |
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When and by whom was Tignanello created?
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In 1971 by Antinori
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What are the grape varieties of Tignanello?
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Sangiovese + Cabernet Sauvignon
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Who produces Solaia?
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Antinori
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What are the grape varieties of Solaia?
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80% Cabernet Sauvignon
20% Sangiovese |
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Who produces Ornellaia?
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Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
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What is the grape variety blend of Ornellaia?
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Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot
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Who produces Masseto?
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Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
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What is the grape variety of Masseto?
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Merlot
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Who produces Galatrona?
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Petrolo
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What is the grape variety of Galatrona?
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Merlot
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