Xiao（杜小雯）& Jing (王景)
English (英文)
小Vino独家学酒笔记分享：
Tuscany (57 k ha – 4th)
11 DOCGs:
Chianti DOCG;
Chianti Classico DOCG;
Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG;
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG;
Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG;
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
63% DOP, 25% IGT, 12% others;
13% white; 87% red/pink
3 parts:
1. north: mountainous ⛰ Chianti region
2. south: foothills & valleys
3. flat coastal plain
Sangiovese (most planted in Tuscany & Italy – 63%, 71.5 k ha; 10% Italy): m intensity ruby color, orange hues (rich in malvin & cyanin, no acylated anthocyanins), hi AL & TA; buds early and ripens late, needs warm climate; m-f bodied; Aromas of red 🍒, plums and dried herbs; usually a period time in oak (small barrels & large casks) ➜ softern TA, + spicy flavours; bottle age ➜ meaty & gamey 102 clones; 2 biotypes: S. Grosso & S. Piccolo
Trebbiano Toscano – 5% planting 23 k ha (Ugni Blanc in 🇫🇷): in blend for “Vin Santo”. late budding, ❎ vulnerable to Spring Frost; ripens well in ☀️ & heat, retain high AC, neutral flavours: m (-) 🍋, herbal; prone to downy mildew & eutypa dieback, otherwise good disease resistence;
Canaiolo Nero (blending partner of Sangiovese): red berry fruit, floral notes & light TA
耳朵的旅行✈️、咱说走就走！
An effortless trip with the ears, let’s go now!
小Vino 