The Wine Profile

1 What is the most characteristic fruit flavour in Sangiovese wines?

A Tropical mango B Sour cherry C Ripe banana D Green apple

2 Which cuisine is Sangiovese traditionally paired with?

A Japanese sushi B Indian curry C Thai stir-fry D Italian cuisine

3 How does a glass of Chianti usually feel in your mouth when it comes to tannins?

A Sweet and sticky on the tongue, like a drizzle of honey B Soft and velvety, with almost no drying sensation at all C Lightly fizzy and tingly, like carbonation on the tongue D Dry and slightly grippy, like your mouth is being pulled tight

4 You pour a glass of Chianti. How does its color compare to most other red wines?

A Deep dark purple, nearly opaque in the glass B Almost black with blue-purple edges along the glass C Intense ruby red with no transparency at all D Lighter and more see-through, almost like ruby-colored tea

5 Chianti is often described as medium-bodied. What does that mean at the dinner table?

A It suits many dishes without overpowering the food B It lacks flavour and is best enjoyed as an aperitif without food C It is too light to be served with food at all D It is so powerful that it only works with red meat

6 At what temperature should a serious Chianti be served for the best experience?

A 8–10°C, chilled like a white wine from the fridge B 4–6°C, ice-cold like a sparkling wine C 16–18°C, roughly room temperature in a cool room D 22–24°C, warm room temperature in a heated home