Cortona DOC

Question 1

Cortona DOC focuses on this grape?

Answer 1

Syrah (min 50%)
At least 10-20% Merlot

Question 2

This man planted an experimental Syrah vineyard in Cortona in the 1970s, inspired by climactic similarities between Rhone and Cortona?

Answer 2

Professor Atillio Scianza, university of Milan

Question 3

Though Syrah accounts for 80% of production in Cortona, these styles are also permitted

Answer 3

Varietally labelled Chardonnay
Grechetto
Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Sangiovese

Question 4

Cortona is bounded on both sides by this DOC, in Chiana Valley south of Arezzo?

Answer 4

Valdichiana DOC