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Marche Flashcards

1
Q

Is Le Marche known for it’s international grape varieties?

A

No.

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2
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Marca –> Marche. What is the genesis of the word?

A

Means “border” (german). A marca was a feudal territory ruled by a marquis.

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3
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Capitol of Le eMarche

A

Ancona

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4
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Describe the topography of le marche

A

70% hills, 30% mountains

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5
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Why is le marche known for high quality white wine?

A

climate of the interior areas, high elevation / diurnal temperature

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6
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Which DOCG has unique bottles?

A

Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi

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7
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Traditional verdicchio

A

skin contact + oxidative character

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8
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Sangiovese is often blended with which red grape?

A

Montepulciano.

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9
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Is Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG made by the traditional method?

A

no

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10
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What is the very famous promontory in Marche near Ancona?

A

Monte Conero

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11
Q

Which wine from Marche is being described.
Ruby red tending to garnet, intese red fruit with violet. Dry to Sweet
Soft, slightly tannic, hint of bitterness?

A

Vernaccia di serrapetrona

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12
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The woodpecker on the Marche coat of arms is honors which civilization?

A

The Picini

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13
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Which grape dominates the northern part of Le Marche?

A

Sangiovese

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14
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Which Marche appellation abuts the adriatic sea?

A

Conero

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15
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Which region has cooler conditions: Castelli di Jesi or Matelica?

A

Matelica

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16
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Which appelation is seen as a cru for montepulciano?

A

Conero Riserva DOCG

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17
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What was the main shift in style of Verdicchio in the 1950s?

A

No more Lees contact

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18
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What is Terre di Offida DOC’s principal grape?

A

Passerina

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19
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What is Offida Rosso DOCG’s principal grape?

A

Montepulciano

20
Q

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

21
Q

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

22
Q

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

A

False (Veneto)

23
Q

Cònero Riserva DOCG is made predominantly from what grape variety?

A

Montepulciano

24
Q

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

25
Q

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

26
Q

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

27
Q

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

28
Q

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

A

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

29
Q

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

30
Q

Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG is based on the grape variety …

A

Vernaccia Nera

31
Q

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

32
Q

What is Marche’s most widely planted white grape?

A

Verdicchio

33
Q

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

A

Verdicchio

34
Q

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

35
Q

Which is Marche’s largest & most productive DOC?

A

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

36
Q

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

37
Q

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

38
Q

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

39
Q

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

40
Q

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

A

Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG

41
Q

How many fermentations does Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG undergo?

42
Q

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

43
Q

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

A

Sangiovese

44
Q

Which two grapes form the basis of Rosso Piceno DOC?

A

Sangiovese + Montepulciano

45
Q

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

46
Q

Which is Marche’s 2nd largest appellation?

A

Rosso Piceno DOC

IWS - Unit 2 (20 decks)

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