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Sangiovese

Origins & Viticulture · 6 questions · 400 pts

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1 Which country is Sangiovese most closely associated with?

A France B Italy C Spain D Portugal

2 Which of these is a well-known wine region in Tuscany where Sangiovese is the main grape?

A Champagne B Rioja C Chianti Classico D Barolo

3 Sangiovese is known as a late-ripening grape. What does that mean for growing it?

A It thrives in short, cool summers with an early harvest B It needs heavy autumn rainfall to reach full ripeness C It needs a long, sunny season to ripen properly D It ripens quickly and can be grown in almost any climate

4 Is Sangiovese a red or white grape variety?

A Red B White C It exists in both red and white forms D Pink (grey-skinned)

5 Beyond Tuscany, in which Italian region is Sangiovese also a dominant red grape?

A Emilia-Romagna B Piedmont C Veneto D Sicily

6 What type of climate does Sangiovese generally prefer?

A Warm, dry Mediterranean B Cold continental C Tropical D Cool maritime