Marche

Question 1

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

Answer 1

False

Question 2

What is the principal DOC/G of Marche that is based on the grape Lacrima?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG is based on the grape variety …

Answer 3

Vernaccia Nera

Question 4

Which is Marche’s largest & most productive DOC?

Answer 4

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

Question 5

What is Terre di Offida DOC’s principal grape?

Answer 5

Passerina

Question 6

Which two grapes form the basis of Rosso Piceno DOC?

Answer 6

Sangiovese & Montepulciano

Question 7

What is Offida Rosso DOCG’s principal grape?

Answer 7

Montepulciano

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Verdicchio

Question 9

What is the only auxiliary grape allowed for Cònero Riserva DOCG?

Answer 9

Sangiovese

Question 10

Trebbiano di Soave and Turbiana are genetically identical to …

Answer 10

Verdicchio

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Esino

Question 12

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

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Verdicchio is believed to be native to Marche. True or false?

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Montepulciano is more prominent in the northern sector of Marche. True or false?

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Pecorino is believed to be native to the southwestern corner of Marche. True or false?

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Marche is a stronghold for organic viticulture. True or false?

Answer 16

True

Question 17

How many fermentations does Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG undergo?

Answer 17

Three

Question 18

Montepulciano and Sangiovese are Marche’s most widely planted grapes. True or false?

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Cònero Riserva DOCG is made predominantly from what grape variety?

Answer 19

Montepulciano

Question 20

The Metauro river bisects the Castelli di Jesi winegrowing area. True or false?

Answer 20

False

Question 21

Which is Marche’s 2nd largest appellation?

Answer 21

Rosso Piceno DOC

Question 22

What is Italy’s only DOCG specifically dedicated to red sparkling wine production?

Answer 22

Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG

Question 23

Marche boasts the largest area under vine for Passerina. True or false?

Answer 23

True

Question 24

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

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Vernacia Nera is genetically identical to Vernaccia di San Gimignano. True or false?

Answer 25

False

Question 26

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

Answer 26

False

Question 27

Cònero Riserva DOCG is a smaller, more restricted area than Rosso Conero DOC. True or false?

Answer 27

False

Question 28

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

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Marche is predominantly planted to white grapes. True or false?

Answer 29

False