Marche Flashcards
what is the dominant grape variety of the castelli di Jesi appellations
Verdicchio
t or f: only Verdicchio dei Castelii di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC can have the classico title
false both Verdicchio dei Castelii di Jesi DOC and Verdicchio dei Castelii di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC can have the classico title
Locate the classico subzone of Castelli di Jesi
almost entirely the area south of the misa river
t or false: ‘Superiore’ can only be given to Castelli di Jesi wines that are classico
True
What are the 4 styles of Verdicchio dei Castelli Di Jesi?
Verdicchio dei Castelii di Jesi DOC
Verdicchio dei Castelii di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC
Verdicchio dei Castelii di Jesi Passito DOC
Verdicchio dei Castelii di Jesi Spumante DOC
what fungus can affect the Verdicchio dei Castelii di Jesi Passito DOC?
noble rot
how does Castelii di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG differ to the superiore doc?
stricter productions rules
best grapes from best parcels
fuller and richer, often oak is used
What method/s can be used in Verdicchio dei Castelii di Jesi Spumante DOC
Tank or traditional
who promoted viticulture in the 5th and 4th century in Marche?
the greeks
during what period did marche experience great innovations in viticulture and winemaking?
the 60’s and 70’s
t or f: there are many flat plains in Marche
false there are no flat plains in marche
describe the climate in marche
moderately Mediterranean in general, becoming more continental the further inland you are
how does the wind in marche effect the climate?
the areas north of conero have more exposure to cool north-eastern winds making them more continental
the areas south of conero are less exposed and thus more mediterranean
where is the rainfall lowest in marche?
in the south half of the coast
name the 3 geological areas in marche
low coastal hills
middle band of hills
appeninne foothills
What appellations are located in appennine foothills and what is the soil found there
matelica and serrapetrona
sandstone, marl and clay
what appellations are located in the middle band of hills and what are the soils there?
Castelli di Jesi, Ancona and Macerata
calcareous clay
what are the soils of the low coastal hills around San Bendetto del Tronto?
Clay and sand-gravelly sediments
what is the most widely planted grape in marche?
sangiovese
what does sangiovese add to a blend with montepulciano?
adds acid and sour cherry fruit
t or f: montepulciano prefers cooler climates
false, it can only ripen in warm climates
what variety produces marches best reds?
Montepulciano
what grape variety is native to Morro d’Alba?
Lacrima
Who saved Lacrima from extinction in the 20th century?
Stefano Mancinelli
What grape variety is grown around the Serrapetrona?
Vernaccia Nera
What grape variety is used to make sparkling reds in Serrapetrona>
Vernaccia Nera
Describe the genetic history of Vernaccia Nera
Some believe it is Cannonau while other believe it is native to serrapetrona. still no definitive answer
What marchese variety is identical to trebbiano di soave?
Verdicchio
when did verdicchio arrive in marche?
in the 15th century
t or f: verdicchio only works well in stainless steel
false it works well in both oak and stainless steel
what marchese grape is an ancient variety native to the adriatic coast?
Passerina
passerina’s high acid make it suitable for what styles of wine?
sparkling and passito’s
What grape variety is native to the tronto river area in Marche’s southeastern corner?
Pecorino
what variety was widely planted in the 19th century before it lost favour?
pecorino