Central Italy Pt 2 Flashcards
What are the two Verdicchio-based DOCG’s of the Marche?
Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG
Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG
Which Verdicchio DOCG is coastal, and which is inland?
Castelli di Jesi is coastal
Matelica is inland, and higher altitude
What is the minimum aging for riserva Verdicchio?
18mos
What are the two DOCs for Verdicchio, and what are the denominazione?
Verdicchio di Matelica - Verdicchio/Spumante/Passito
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi - Verdicchio/Spumante/Passito/Classico/Classico Superiore
What are the requirements for Conero Rosso Riserva DOCG?
Min. 85% Montepulciano, plus Sangiovese
2 years of aging before release
What styles are permitted for Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG?
Sparkling red, either dry or sweet; 85% Vernaccia Nera, 40% passito grapes
What styles are authorized for Offida DOCG? When was it elevated?
Pecorino (85%)
Passerina (85%)
Rosso (85% Montepulciano, aged 24mos, 12 in wood)
2011
What DOC overlaps with Offida, and what styles are authorized?
Terre di Offida DOC
Passerina Spumante - 6mos on the lees
Passerina Vin Santo - 260g/L must weight, 18mos of aging, 12mos in wood of less than 500L
Passerina Passito - 260g/L must weight, 36mos of aging, 24mos in wood of less than 500L
The wines of Lacrima di Morro di Alba DOC are red or white?
Red
What are the DOCG’s of the Marche?
Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG Conero Rosso Riserva DOCG Offida DOCG Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG
Where is Abruzzo?
South of the Marche on the Adriatic Coast
What is the second most planted grape in Italy?
Montepulciano
What is the most planted grape in Italy?
Sangiovese
Where in Italy will you see the term Cerasuolo outside of Sicily?
May be applied to rosato wines in Abruzzo
What four contiguous DOC’s cover all of Abruzzo’s winegrowing area?
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo
Abruzzo