Wset Level 3 - Chapter 30

Front 1

Emilia - Romagna lies south of which river?

Back 1

The River Po.

Front 2

Describe the make up of land in Emilia - Romagna.

Back 2

Flat, fertile and capable of vast yields.

Front 3

What is Emilia - Romagna's best known grape variety?

Back 3

Lambrusco.

Front 4

Lambrusco is best known to come from what region?

Back 4

Emilia - Romagna.

Front 5

Sangiovese di Romagna DOC is in which region?

Back 5

Emilia - Romagna.

Front 6

How many DOCGs are there in Tuscany?

Back 6

Six (6).

Front 7

Describe the climate and growing conditions in the coastal strip of Tuscany.

Back 7

At a relatively low altitude, it enjoys a pronounced maritime influence that is ideal for Bordeaux varieties.

Front 8

Where would you find most of Tuscany's white wine appellations?

Back 8

In the coastal strip of Tuscany.

Front 9

Describe the climate and growing conditions of the inland strip in Tuscany.

Back 9

There is a wide variation in day and night time temperatures which encourages structured reds with firm acidity. Altitudes here can reach 500 metres.

Front 10

Describe the style of Sangiovese produced in Tuscany.

Back 10

High in acidity and tannin, but with medium alcohol, with an affinity for oak and a complex dark fruit spectrum including earth, blueberry and sour cherry.

Front 11

What is Italy's most exported wine?

Back 11

Chianti DOCG.

Front 12

What percentage of other varietals are permitted in a Chianti DOCG blend?

Back 12

Twenty percent.

Front 13

Chianti Classico DOCG lies between which two Italian cities?

Back 13

Florence and Siena.

Front 14

Which famous DOCG lies directly between Florence and Siena?

Back 14

Chianti Classico DOCG.

Front 15

What percentage of Sangiovese does Carmignano DOCG require in the blend?

Back 15

Fifty percent.

Front 16

Have all seven Chianti satellites been granted DOCG status?

Back 16

Yes.

Front 17

What is the base grape in Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?

Back 17

Sangiovese.

Front 18

Describe Brunello di Montalcino DOCG's terroir.

Back 18

It is a unique maritime - alpine hybrid. The Orcia valley, which runs from the sea directly to the Montalcino massif, introduces warm and humid air to the centre of the Apennines and moderates the daytime temperatures.

Front 19

What are the minimum ageing requirements for Brunello?

Back 19

Five (5) years - the longest in Italy.

Front 20

Which town is Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG produced in?

Back 20

Montepulciano.

Front 21

What are the three main differences between Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montelcino?

Back 21

Location, Vino Nobile matures more quickly, but lacks the finesse of Brunello.

Front 22

What is the base grape of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?

Back 22

Sangiovese.

Front 23

Describe the term "Super - Tuscan"

Back 23

While the grapes were grown outside the DOC regulations, and therefore declassified to Vino da Tavola, the quality was such that the wines sold for far more than their more law-abiding counterparts.

Front 24

When and how did the "Super - Tuscan" movement begin?

Back 24

It started as a hobby in 1948 with the planting of Cabernet Sauvignon at the Tenuta San Guido.

Front 25

What year was a varietal Cabernet Sauvignon, Sassicaia, launched?

Back 25

1968.

Front 26

What is the one white DOCG in Tuscany?

Back 26

Vernaccia di San Gimignano.