Study Guide - Central Italy - Intermediate

Question 1

What is the principal grape variety in the Frascati DOC?

Answer 1

1. Malvasia***
2. Trebbiano Toscano
3. Grechetto (Your Answer)(Incorrect)
4. Vermentino

Question 2

Match the following appellations to their region of production.

• Morellino di Scansano DOCG
• Torgiano Rosso DOCG
• Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG
• Frascati DOC

Answer 2

• Morellino di Scansano DOCG = Tuscany
• Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG = Umbria
• Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG = Marches
• Frascati DOC = Lazio

Question 3

What is the minimum aging required for Chianti Classico Riserva wines?

Answer 3

1. 15 months
2. 18 months
3. 24 months (Your Answer)(Correct)
4. 30 months
5. 36 months

Question 4

What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese required for Chianti Classico DOCG wines?

Answer 4

1. 50%
2. 70%
3. 80% (Your Answer)(Correct)
4. 90%
5. 100%

Question 5

The Chianti DOCG was the first DOCG awarded in Italy. TF

Answer 5

1. True (Your Answer)(Incorrect)
2. False***