WSET Diploma - D3 - 10062020
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1. Regions of Central Italy?: Tuscany
Latium
Umbria
Marche
Abruzzo
2. Main grape of Tuscany?: Sangiovese
3. When were the first exports of Tuscany?: 7th century BCE during the Estr-
uscan period.
4. Who was Medici?: Grand Duke Cosimo Ill Medici
Designated four regions of production in Tuscany
5. Who was Bettino Ricasoli?: Future prime minister of Italy that made Sangio the
dominant variety in Chianti and allowed Malvasia to soften the blend. This became
the standard for Tuscan wine.
6. What was the Dalmasso Commision?: 1932 commision that created Chianti
along with 7 subzones which enabled large producers to make wine from a larger
area but still use the Chianti name.
At the time. the original area was named Chianti Classico.
7. How is sharecropping important in Tuscany?: Up to WW2 farmers would
borrow land in exchange for half of production which resulted in little incentive for
making quality wine.
8. What happened post WW2 in Tuscany?: Aristocratic owners were joined by
investors which increased the level of interest in the region.
9. First Supertuscans? What made them different?: 68 - Sassicaia
71 - Tignanello
They included Bordeaux varieties and were aged in FR barrique to appeal to
international markets.
10. How were the first Super Tuscans released?: Vino da Tavolo since they either
did not follow DOC rules or came from non standard areas.
11. When did DOC(G) originate in Tuscany?: 1960s
1980s for DOCG, accelerating in 1990s (CC in 1996)
12. Is CC a subzone of Chianti DOCG?: No, as of 1996 its own DOCG.
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13. Climate of Tuscany?: On the coast warm med with adequate rain (most in
Autumn or winter)
Inland with hot summers and cold winters. Normally some rain in the growing season
including harvest. Spring frost can hit.
Drought and high summer temps can be a problem in some years.
14. Most planted grapes of Tuscany?: Sangiovese
Treb Toscano
Merlot
CS
15. Italy's most planted grape variety?: Sangiovese
10% of all vines in Italy
16. Sangiovese aka: Morellino
Prugnolo Gentile
17. Growing properties of Sangiovese?
Ripening
Disease
Vigor: Ripens late (rain)
Thin skin (botrytis)
Vigorous (management needed to avoid shading)
18. Where is the best Sangio grown in Tuscany?: Sunny sites at 200-550m with
s/se exposure which give the grapes the best chance to ripen and slows the ripening
process.
19. Best soils for Sangio?: Friable shale limestone which provides excellent
drainage but reasonably successful on clay.
20. Most common trellis for Sangio?: Cordon Spur or Cane with VSP
21. Clones of Sangio?: Many but previously went for high yielding clones. Now,
moderate yields preferred for higher quality grapes.
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22. CC 2000?: Clonal research project which produced 7 clones with smaller
berries, thicker skins and open bunches which produced deeper color, more flavor
and more disease resistance.
23. Most common hazards for Sangio? How do they prevent?: Esca - Growers
avoiding large cuts in old wood to reduce vulnerability (adds cost).
Wild boars can cause damage. They add fencing (adds cost)
24. Growing properties of Treb Toscano?
Budding
Vigor
Disease
Ripening
Acid: Late bud
Vigorous with high yields.
Prone to downy and Eutypa, otherwise resistant to disease.
Ripens well in the sun and heat while retaining high acid.
25. Treb Toscano aka?: Ugni Blanc
26. What is most important grape for vin santo?: Treb Toscano
Has high acid to balance sweetness.
27. What does Canaiolo add to a Tuscan blend?: Light tannin with red fruit and
floral components.
28. Traditional winemaking style for Sangiovese?: 30+ days on skins
aged in large neutral cask for 3-4 y to soften tannin.
29. Modern winemaking styles for Sangiovese?: Early drinking style on skins
7-10 days, whereas ageable style for 15-25 days.
Typical SS fermented, some in concrete.
30. Barrel use for Sangiovese in Tuscany in recent times?: FR barrique became
popular in late 20th, this century more older barrels with neutral casks.
31. Chianti DOCG rules?
varietal
Yields
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1. Regions of Central Italy?: Tuscany
Latium
Umbria
Marche
Abruzzo
2. Main grape of Tuscany?: Sangiovese
3. When were the first exports of Tuscany?: 7th century BCE during the Estr-
uscan period.
4. Who was Medici?: Grand Duke Cosimo Ill Medici
Designated four regions of production in Tuscany
5. Who was Bettino Ricasoli?: Future prime minister of Italy that made Sangio the
dominant variety in Chianti and allowed Malvasia to soften the blend. This became
the standard for Tuscan wine.
6. What was the Dalmasso Commision?: 1932 commision that created Chianti
along with 7 subzones which enabled large producers to make wine from a larger
area but still use the Chianti name.
At the time. the original area was named Chianti Classico.
7. How is sharecropping important in Tuscany?: Up to WW2 farmers would
borrow land in exchange for half of production which resulted in little incentive for
making quality wine.
8. What happened post WW2 in Tuscany?: Aristocratic owners were joined by
investors which increased the level of interest in the region.
9. First Supertuscans? What made them different?: 68 - Sassicaia
71 - Tignanello
They included Bordeaux varieties and were aged in FR barrique to appeal to
international markets.
10. How were the first Super Tuscans released?: Vino da Tavolo since they either
did not follow DOC rules or came from non standard areas.
11. When did DOC(G) originate in Tuscany?: 1960s
1980s for DOCG, accelerating in 1990s (CC in 1996)
12. Is CC a subzone of Chianti DOCG?: No, as of 1996 its own DOCG.
, WSET Diploma - D3 - 10062020
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_8u3x2a
13. Climate of Tuscany?: On the coast warm med with adequate rain (most in
Autumn or winter)
Inland with hot summers and cold winters. Normally some rain in the growing season
including harvest. Spring frost can hit.
Drought and high summer temps can be a problem in some years.
14. Most planted grapes of Tuscany?: Sangiovese
Treb Toscano
Merlot
CS
15. Italy's most planted grape variety?: Sangiovese
10% of all vines in Italy
16. Sangiovese aka: Morellino
Prugnolo Gentile
17. Growing properties of Sangiovese?
Ripening
Disease
Vigor: Ripens late (rain)
Thin skin (botrytis)
Vigorous (management needed to avoid shading)
18. Where is the best Sangio grown in Tuscany?: Sunny sites at 200-550m with
s/se exposure which give the grapes the best chance to ripen and slows the ripening
process.
19. Best soils for Sangio?: Friable shale limestone which provides excellent
drainage but reasonably successful on clay.
20. Most common trellis for Sangio?: Cordon Spur or Cane with VSP
21. Clones of Sangio?: Many but previously went for high yielding clones. Now,
moderate yields preferred for higher quality grapes.
, WSET Diploma - D3 - 10062020
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_8u3x2a
22. CC 2000?: Clonal research project which produced 7 clones with smaller
berries, thicker skins and open bunches which produced deeper color, more flavor
and more disease resistance.
23. Most common hazards for Sangio? How do they prevent?: Esca - Growers
avoiding large cuts in old wood to reduce vulnerability (adds cost).
Wild boars can cause damage. They add fencing (adds cost)
24. Growing properties of Treb Toscano?
Budding
Vigor
Disease
Ripening
Acid: Late bud
Vigorous with high yields.
Prone to downy and Eutypa, otherwise resistant to disease.
Ripens well in the sun and heat while retaining high acid.
25. Treb Toscano aka?: Ugni Blanc
26. What is most important grape for vin santo?: Treb Toscano
Has high acid to balance sweetness.
27. What does Canaiolo add to a Tuscan blend?: Light tannin with red fruit and
floral components.
28. Traditional winemaking style for Sangiovese?: 30+ days on skins
aged in large neutral cask for 3-4 y to soften tannin.
29. Modern winemaking styles for Sangiovese?: Early drinking style on skins
7-10 days, whereas ageable style for 15-25 days.
Typical SS fermented, some in concrete.
30. Barrel use for Sangiovese in Tuscany in recent times?: FR barrique became
popular in late 20th, this century more older barrels with neutral casks.
31. Chianti DOCG rules?
varietal
Yields
