Italy- Marche Flashcards
1
Q
What are the DOCGs of Marche
A
- Cònero (Cònero Riserva) DOCG
- Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG
- Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG
- Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG
- Offida DOCG
2
Q
What DOCG in Marche allows both red and white wines? What are the Grapes?
A
Offida
- Red: Montepulciano
- White: Pecorino or Passerina (varietal wines)
3
Q
What DOCG in Marche is for sparkling wines only? What’s unique about the style?
A
Vernacchia di Serrapetrona
- Vernaccia Nera
- Dry or Sweet
- at least 40% Passito grapes
4
Q
Aging requirements for Jesi and Matellica Riserva
A
- 18 months mimimum
- Jesi requires 6 months (out of the 18) in bottle
5
Q
Name 3 producers for Verdicchio
A
- Andrea Felici
- Bisci
- Umani Ronchi
6
Q
What DOCGs in Marche produce red wines
A
- Cònero (Cònero Riserva) DOCG
- Offida DOCG- - Montepulciano (whites allowed, too)
- Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG- Red Spumante, dry or sweet
7
Q
Describe the difference between Jesi and Matelica
A
- Jesi is flatted near the coast producing lighter, fresher wines.
- Matellica, further inland in hillier terrain produces fuller wines.
8
Q
What style(s) of wine is produced in Offida DOCG
A
Red based on:
- Montepulciano min 85%
- Sangiovese max 15%
Varietal White based on :
- Passerina
- Pecorino
9
Q
Name some of the notable DOCs of Marche based on red grapes
A
- Rosso Piceno DOC- Varietal Montepulciano and Sangiovese
- Lagrima di Morro d’Alba- Varietal Lagrima
