IWS Flashcards - Appellations

1
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How many villages are in the district of Castelli di Jesi?

A

22 Villages

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2
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Which DOC does Castelli di Jesi overlap?

A

Lacrima di Morro DOC

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3
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The district of Castelli di Jesi is based on which grape?

A

Verdicchio

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Which two rivers traverse the appellation of Castelli di Jesi?

A

The Esino and the Misa Rivers

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5
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What are the two climatic influences of Castelli di Jesi?

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The central Apennines to the west and the Adriatic Sea to the east

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What is the soil type of Castelli di Jesi?

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Well-drained, alternating proportions of calcareous clay and sand

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7
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What winegrowing condition is associated with Riva Sinistra (left bank)?

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Lower in elevation and warmer

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What winegrowing condition is associated with Riva Destra (right bank)?

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Higher in elevation and cooler, generally more linear and nervy with a mineral-salty character

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9
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The appellations of Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG and Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi DOC cover the same area

A

TRUE

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10
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What is the minimum percentage of Verdicchio in Castelli di Jesi?

A

85% but most wines are 100% Verdicchio

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What are the criteria of wines from the superiore category of Castelli di Jesi DOC?

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Classico sub-zone and lower yields with higher alcohol, single vineyards, special parcels

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What is the criteria for Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Spumante Riserva DOC?

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At least 1 year ageing including 9 months on the lees

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13
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How many MGAs in Castelli di Jesi?

A

99 MGA

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14
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Which river crosses the classico sub-zone of Castelli di Jesi?

A

Esino river. The classico area lies south of the Misa river

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15
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Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG can only be produced from the classico sub-zone. True or False?

A

FALSE - The difference is that they include the best grapes from single vineyards or superior parcels and often time in oak

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16
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Which is Marche’s largest & most productive DOC?

A

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

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17
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Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG can be produced as spumante but not passito style. True or false?

A

FALSE - It has stricter production regulations but covers the same categories as the DOC

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18
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Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG must be aged for at least 18 months. True or false?

A

TRUE - including a minimum of 6 months in the bottle

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19
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Name the 4 categories of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

A

Entry level, Classico Superiore, Passito and Spumante

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20
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Are the wines from Castelli di Jesi oaked or unoaked?

A

Unoaked with the exception of the Riserva DOCG

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21
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Conero Riserva DOCG is based on which grape?

A

Montepulciano

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The appellations of Conero Riserva DOCG and Rosso Conero DOC cover the same area. True or false

A

TRUE

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23
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What is the soil type of Conero

A

Poor calcareous clay

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24
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What is the climate of Conero

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Dry Mediterranean

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25
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What is the minimum alcohol level in Conero Riserva DOCG?

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12.5%

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26
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What is the minimum ageing of Conero Riserva DOCG?

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24 months

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27
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What is the only auxiliary grape allowed for Conero Riserva DOCG?

A

Sangiovese

28
Q

Conero is a red only appellation. True or false?

A

TRUE

29
Q

What is the blending grape difference between Conero DOCG and DOC?

A

Sangiovese is the only grape authorised for DOCG whilst any approved red grape from the region can be used for the DOC.

30
Q

Where is the DOC of Lacrima di Morro located?

A

Around the village of Morro d’Alba to the west of Ancona

31
Q

What is the blending partner of Lacrima DOC?

A

Montepulciano

32
Q

What are the criteria for Lacrima Superiore DOC?

A

Minimum 12% alcohol and cannot be released before September 1st, year after harvest

33
Q

Describe the wines of Lacrima di Morro DOC

A

Intensely aromatic with fragrances of rose and violet combined with notes of crisp wild berries and spice

34
Q

What is the appellation in Marche that is based on Lacrima?

A

Lacrima di Morro DOC (or Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC)

35
Q

What grape is Stefano Mancinelli associated with?

A

Lacrima

36
Q

Which grape is native to Morro d’Alba?

A

Lacrima

37
Q

How many MGAs in Verdicchio di Matelica?

A

13 MGA

38
Q

Which two rivers traverse the appellation of Matelica?

A

The Esino and the Potenza Rivers

39
Q

What is the soil type of Matelica?

A

Alternating layers of limestone, marl, clay and sandstone

40
Q

What is the climate of Matelica?

A

Continental

41
Q

What are the two appellations of Matelica?

A

Verdicchio di Matelica DOC and Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG

42
Q

Matelica is based on which grape?

A

Verdicchio

43
Q

What is the minimum ageing of Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG?

A

18 months (DOC does not mandate ageing)

44
Q

What is the minimum alcohol level in Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG?

A

12.5% vs 11.5%

45
Q

Matelica DOC is located southwest of Castelli di Jesi DOC?

A

TRUE

46
Q

What is the principal grape in the Matelica wine-growing area?

A

Verdicchio

47
Q

Matelica DOC is located southwest of Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi DOC. True or false?

A

TRUE

48
Q

Matelica’s growing conditions are homogenous. True or false

A

TRUE

49
Q

What rivers form the border of the Offida appellation?

A

The Aso river to the north and the Tronto river to the south

50
Q

What is the soil type of Offida?

A

Clay-based soils with good water retention on the hills and poor water retention gravel sandy soils near coastal areas

51
Q

What are the 3 wines of the Offida DOCG?

A

2 biancos (Pecorino and Passerina) 1 Rosso

52
Q

When can Offida Pecorino and Offida Passerina be released?

A

March 1st of the year following harvest

53
Q

What is Offida Rosso DOCG’s principal grape?

A

At least 85% Montepulciano

54
Q

What is the minimum ageing of Offida Rosso DOCG?

A

24 months (12 in oak and 3 in bottle)

55
Q

Which grape is no longer required in the Offida Rosso DOCG?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

56
Q

What are the 3 styles of the Terre di Offida DOC?

A

Spumante, passito and vino santo

57
Q

What is Terre di Offida DOC’s principlal grape?

A

At least 85% Passerina

58
Q

Offida Pecorino DOCG and Offida Passerina DOCG cover the same winegrowing area. True or false?

A

TRUE

59
Q

What are the 2 main grapes in the Rosso Piceno DOC?

A

35-85% Montepulciano and 15-50% Sangiovese

60
Q

What is the soil type of Serrapetrona?

A

Soils vary from clay and marl to sandstone

61
Q

What percentage of grapes must undergo appassimento in Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG

A

At least 40% of the grapes must go through appassimento before being vinified

62
Q

How many fermentations does Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG undergo?

A

3 fermentations (freshly harvested/semi-dried/blended)

63
Q

What is the minimum ageing of Serrapetrona DOC?

A

At least 10 months

64
Q

Serrapetrona is based on which grape?

A

Vernaccia Nera

65
Q

Serrapetrona DOC focuses on the production of still dry wines. True or false?

A

TRUE - Though not mandated some are made from semi-dried grapes

66
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Name the two styles that Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG can produce?

A

Secco (Dry) or Dolce (Sweet)