1) The final date for students to drop a course without penalty is October 17th. 2) There is a weekly wine tasting series on Fridays hosted by Barry Alberts featuring high-scoring wines from California, Australia, Spain, and France. 3) Check out the Miami Herald wine blog for reviews of Italian wines.

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS Final date for students to DROP a course without penalty is Friday, October 17th 2) "The Friday Night Wine Tasting Series" Weekly wine tasting hosted by Barry Alberts at Christabelle's-Coconut Grove @ 3157 Commodore Plaza Questions 305-793-3120 Time: 7:00pm to 9:30 pm - No Reservations Required Upcoming Tasting: October 17, 2008 - Exceptional wines (91 pts +) from California, Australia, Spain & France 3) Check out wine blog by Fred Tasker of the Miami Herald: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/wine_beneath_the_palms/

2. Italy

3. Ancient Italy - Roman Empire Mythology Roman god of wine: Bacchus Bacchanalia = wild festivals took place celebrating Roman god Bacchus The term bacchanalia is often used to indicate wild, drunken "partying"

4. Italian Wine Laws Modeled after the French AOC system Government controls began in 1960s; updated regularly Main elements controlled by Italian Wine laws: The geographical boundaries of each wine region Grape varieties that can be used Maximum yield per acre Aging requirements in barrel or bottle* * the term RISERVA indicates longer aging

5. Italian Wine Classifications from low to high Vino da Tavola (VdT) > This level is INTENDED TO BE equal to French Vin de Table Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) > Equal to French Vin de Pays Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) > Equal to French AOC Denominazione di Origine Controllata Garantita (DOCG) > Since Italy does not have Grand Cru nor Premier Cru vineyards, these areas are considered the top sites

7. Italian Terms for "Winery" Azienda Agricola Azienda Vinicola Azienda Vitivinicola Fattoria Podere Tenuta

8. Tuscany

9. Chianti (Tuscany) Main grape: Sangiovese Chianti is a large region divided in 7 sub-areas: Classico * Colli Aretini Colli Fiorentini Colline Pisane Colli Senesi Montalbano Rufina

10. Chianti Regions

11. DOCG Chianti Classico In 1996, Chianti Classico received its own DOCG with production regulations different from those for other Chianti wines Aging Requirements: Chianti Classico = 1 year Chianti Classico Riserva =2 years Grape variety Sangiovese (at least 80%) The remaining 20% is choice of producer

12. 2005: Gallo Nero "Black Rooster" trademark (used since 1716 by Chianti Classico producers) was made compulsory on all bottles of Chianti Classico

14. The Super Tuscan Phenomenon High-end Vino da Tavola wines made in the 1990s in Tuscany became known as “Super Tuscans” Old style vs. new style wines Use of non-traditional, non-native grape varietals Some famous producers: Ornellaia ($150) Sassicaia ($150) Masseto by Ornellaia ($300)

15. Ornellaia blend: Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot Price = $150+

16. Ornellaia winery building

17. Ornellaia vineyard view

18. Super Tuscan (by Ornellaia) 100% Merlot Price = $300+

19. DOC Bolgheri Tenuta dell’Ornellaia was founded in 1981 - sold as Vino da Tavola until 1994 In 1994 Ornellaia was granted DOC status in Bolgheri Bolgheri is home to several Super Tuscans

20. Wine: Sassicaia Winery: Tenuta San Guido Owner: Marchese Nicolo Incisa della Roccheta Started experimenting with Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in the 1940s

21. DOC Bolgheri Sassicaia In 1994, DOC Bolgheri granted a special DOC to the Super Tuscan Sassicaia , the first ever for a wine from a single estate Sassicaia bottle price $150+

22. Tenuta San Guido - Sassicaia

27. The Piedmont Region

28. The Piedmont Region A few well-known red wines include: DOC GRAPE Barbera d'Alba Barbera Barbera d'Asti Barbera DOCG GRAPE Barolo Nebbiolo Barbaresco Nebbiolo

32. Pinot Grigio The Pinot Grigio grape is used in many DOC and IGT wines all over Italy

33. Spain

36. Spanish Wine Classifications from low to high Vino de Mesa (Table wine) Vino de la Tierra (Country wines) Vino de Calidad con Indicación Geografica (VCIG) Created in 2003; after 5 years, wines can apply for DO status Denominación de Origen (DO) Quality-wine regions (62) Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOC) >Regions with a proven track record of consistent quality >Only 2 wine regions with this status: Rioja and Priorato Denominación de Pago (DO de Pago) >Created in 2003 for highest-quality single estates >Spain’s answer to Super-Tuscans/Vino da Tavola

37. Spanish wine words… Cosecha = harvest Vendimia = harvest Tinto = red wine Bodega = winery and/or wine shop Cava = sparkling wine from Spain

38. Main grape varietals in Spain RED Tempranillo a.k.a Tinto Fino, Tinto del Pais Garnacha Cariñena a.k.a Mazuelo WHITE Macabeo, Parellada & Xare-lo (for CAVA) Albariño Viura

39. Most well-known Spanish wine regions Rioja* Ribera del Duero Penedés * Priorato Rias Baixas Navarra Rueda Jerez

40. RIOJA: Minimum Aging Requirements (before releasing for sale) Rioja wines are aged longer before release than any other wines in the world: Crianza = aged 2 years, at least 1 year in oak whites: 6 months in oak Reserva = aged 3 years, at least 1 year in oak whites: 1 year, at least 6 months in oak Gran Reserva = aged 5 years, at least 2 years in oak whites: aged 4 years, at least 6 months in oak

41. DOC Rioja Grapes: Tempranillo + Garnacha + Cariñena

42. Marqués de Riscal winery, Rioja

43. Marqués de Riscal winery designed by Frank Gehry

44. DO Penedés Spain’s sparkling wine — CAVA — is made by the same method as French Champagne, Méthode Champenoise; in Spain it is referred to as Metodo Tradicional Most Cava in Spain (95%) is made in the Penedés region Grapes used in CAVA (white): Macabeo, Parellada & Xare-lo

45. Cava Label

46. Cava cellar (Codorniu winery)

47. Codorniu vineyard

48. Greece

49. Greek Wine in History Wine produced as early as 3,000 BC Ancient Greeks worshipped Dionysus as god of wine (in ancient Rome known as Bacchus ) Greek wine production went into decline during the middle ages Greek wine revival began in 1990s Retsina : Pine resin added to wine

50. Greek Wine Classifications OPAP = Appellation of Origin of High Quality (dry wines) OPE = Controlled Appellation of Origin (sweet wines) Topikos Oinos (Regional Wines) Table Wines

52. Next quiz: Monday October 20 Topics: Alsace (France) Germany Austria Italy Spain + Wine Ratings Good Luck!

54. Aromas/flavors Berries: strawberry, raspberry, cherry Aged fruit: prunes, rasisins, dried cherries Wood: oak, cedar, vanilla, char/toast Forest floor: twigs, eucalyptus, earthiness Caramel, spices, smoky/campfire Leather, tar, tobacco, Worcestershire sauce

55. Wine: ________________________________________________ Price: _________ 1 = dislike _______ 2 = like _______ 3 = love ______ Description of Nose/Aroma _________________________________________________________________ Aroma intensity: barely perceptible_____ expressive ______concentrated/complex _____ On the Palate ACIDS soft _____ crisp _____ high/strong ______ TANNINS soft _____ medium ______ intense ______ SWEETNESS needs more ____ just right _____ noticeable _____ cloying/sticky______ OAK PRESENCE none _____ light _____ medium ______ heavy ______ BODY/WEIGHT light _____ medium _____ full ____ FINISH/PERSISTENCE ______ short ______ medium _______ lengthy Purchasing criteria Do not buy at any price_______ Buy only if "priced right"______ Buy at current price______ Buy a case! Great price/value ratio______ Buy for special occasions______ Buy only as collector/showcase item _______

57. Wine: ________________________________________________ Price: _________ 1 = dislike _______ 2 = like _______ 3 = love ______ Description of Nose/Aroma _________________________________________________________________ Aroma intensity: barely perceptible_____ expressive ______concentrated/complex _____ On the Palate ACIDS soft _____ crisp _____ high/strong ______ TANNINS soft _____ medium ______ intense ______ SWEETNESS needs more ____ just right _____ noticeable _____ cloying/sticky______ OAK PRESENCE none _____ light _____ medium ______ heavy ______ BODY/WEIGHT light _____ medium _____ full ____ FINISH/PERSISTENCE ______ short ______ medium _______ lengthy Purchasing criteria Do not buy at any price_______ Buy only if "priced right"______ Buy at current price______ Buy a case! Great price/value ratio______ Buy for special occasions______ Buy only as collector/showcase item _______

59. Wine: ________________________________________________ Price: _________ 1 = dislike _______ 2 = like _______ 3 = love ______ Description of Nose/Aroma _________________________________________________________________ Aroma intensity: barely perceptible_____ expressive ______concentrated/complex _____ On the Palate ACIDS soft _____ crisp _____ high/strong ______ TANNINS soft _____ medium ______ intense ______ SWEETNESS needs more ____ just right _____ noticeable _____ cloying/sticky______ OAK PRESENCE none _____ light _____ medium ______ heavy ______ BODY/WEIGHT light _____ medium _____ full ____ FINISH/PERSISTENCE ______ short ______ medium _______ lengthy Purchasing criteria Do not buy at any price_______ Buy only if "priced right"______ Buy at current price______ Buy a case! Great price/value ratio______ Buy for special occasions______ Buy only as collector/showcase item _______