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1
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what is the dominant grape variety of the castelli di Jesi appellations

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Verdicchio

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t or f: only Verdicchio dei Castelii di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC can have the classico title

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false both Verdicchio dei Castelii di Jesi DOC and Verdicchio dei Castelii di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC can have the classico title

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3
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Locate the classico subzone of Castelli di Jesi

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almost entirely the area south of the misa river

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4
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t or false: ‘Superiore’ can only be given to Castelli di Jesi wines that are classico

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True

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What are the 4 styles of Verdicchio dei Castelli Di Jesi?

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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

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6
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what fungus can affect the Verdicchio dei Castelii di Jesi Passito DOC?

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noble rot

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7
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how does Castelii di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG differ to the superiore doc?

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stricter productions rules

best grapes from best parcels

fuller and richer, often oak is used

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What method/s can be used in Verdicchio dei Castelii di Jesi Spumante DOC

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Tank or traditional

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9
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who promoted viticulture in the 5th and 4th century in Marche?

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the greeks

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during what period did marche experience great innovations in viticulture and winemaking?

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the 60’s and 70’s

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11
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t or f: there are many flat plains in Marche

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false there are no flat plains in marche

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12
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describe the climate in marche

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moderately Mediterranean in general, becoming more continental the further inland you are

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13
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how does the wind in marche effect the climate?

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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

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14
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where is the rainfall lowest in marche?

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in the south half of the coast

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15
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name the 3 geological areas in marche

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low coastal hills

middle band of hills

appeninne foothills

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16
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What appellations are located in appennine foothills and what is the soil found there

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matelica and serrapetrona

sandstone, marl and clay

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17
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what appellations are located in the middle band of hills and what are the soils there?

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Castelli di Jesi, Ancona and Macerata

calcareous clay

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18
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what are the soils of the low coastal hills around San Bendetto del Tronto?

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Clay and sand-gravelly sediments

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what is the most widely planted grape in marche?

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sangiovese

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20
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what does sangiovese add to a blend with montepulciano?

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adds acid and sour cherry fruit

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21
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t or f: montepulciano prefers cooler climates

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false, it can only ripen in warm climates

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22
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what variety produces marches best reds?

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Montepulciano

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23
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what grape variety is native to Morro d’Alba?

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Lacrima

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24
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Who saved Lacrima from extinction in the 20th century?

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Stefano Mancinelli

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25
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What grape variety is grown around the Serrapetrona?

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Vernaccia Nera

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26
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What grape variety is used to make sparkling reds in Serrapetrona>

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Vernaccia Nera

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27
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Describe the genetic history of Vernaccia Nera

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Some believe it is Cannonau while other believe it is native to serrapetrona. still no definitive answer

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28
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What marchese variety is identical to trebbiano di soave?

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Verdicchio

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29
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when did verdicchio arrive in marche?

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in the 15th century

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30
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t or f: verdicchio only works well in stainless steel

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false it works well in both oak and stainless steel

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31
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what marchese grape is an ancient variety native to the adriatic coast?

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Passerina

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32
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passerina’s high acid make it suitable for what styles of wine?

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sparkling and passito’s

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33
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What grape variety is native to the tronto river area in Marche’s southeastern corner?

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Pecorino

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34
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what variety was widely planted in the 19th century before it lost favour?

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pecorino

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35
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Why did pecorino lose favour in the 20th century?

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low and irregular yields

36
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Who resurrected pecorino when he found old vines ungrafted in a vineyard?

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Guido Cocci Gritoni

37
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Colle Vecchio made the first varietal wine from what variety in 1990?

38
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what viticultural techniques were adopted in the 1980s in Marche?

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higher density plantings, guyot or cordone speronato

39
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what region or marche has been held in high regard for its wines since the roman times?

40
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What is the dominant variety of conero?

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montepulciano

41
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what appellation is located in the hilly, coastal territory around Monte Conero and and Ancona

A

Conero DOC/RiservaDOCG

42
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what area is seen as a ‘Cru’ for montepulciano?

43
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Which area is considered the northern limit for growing Montepulciano?

44
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what is the vineyard topography of Conero?

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low to medium hills

45
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What are the soils of Conero?

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poor and calcareous clay

46
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what distinguishes Conero Riserva DOCG from the DOC

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usually the best grapes from the best parcels from the best vineyards

47
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What moderates the temperatures in Lacrima di Morro DOC?

48
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what are the soils of Lacrima di Morro DOC

49
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what is the dominant variety of lacrima di morro DOC

50
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What is the common fermentation and ageing vessels used for most lacrima di Morro DOC

A

stainless steel

51
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what appellation is located around the town of Jesi, in the foothills of the central appenines with a longstanding tradition of white wine production

A

Castelli di Jesi

52
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who introduced this famous bottle shape for verddichio in 1953?

A

Fazi Battaglie

53
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How was Verdicchio made before the 1950s?

A

skin contact and slightly oxidised

54
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timeline verdicchios quality thoughout the 60s, 70s and 80s

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60s gained reputation as a clean fresh white

70s became super popular, mass produced and neutral wines lowered reputation

80s reputation resurrected in the 1980s by producers focusing on quality, lowered yields

55
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name some of the notable producers that led the quality renaissance in Castelli di Jesi in the 1980s

bad goats suck chocolate up&gos

A

Bacci
Garofoli
Sartarelli
Colonnaro
Uman Ronchi

56
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what are the two important rivers in Castelli di Jesi and where are they located?

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Misa river in the north and Esino in the south

57
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Where are the highest hills located in Castelli di Jesi

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the southern hills

58
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describe the climate of Castelli di Jesi

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Mediterranean closer to the sea, continental closer to the Apennines

59
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what are the soils of Castelli di Jesi?

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Calcareous clay

60
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what DOC/G’s is centered around the ancient town of Matelica in the Central Marche

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Verdicchio di Matelica DOC and Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG

61
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what are the two rivers in Matelica and where are they located?

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esino river in the north and potenza river in the south

62
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what are the soils of Matelica?

little men can’t sing

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alternating layers of Limestone, marl, clay and sand

63
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compare the climate of matelica to castelli di jesi and the things that moderate it?

A

climate is more uniform, cooler and more continental than Castelli di Jesi

this is due to its more inland position, surrounding mountain ranges and higher elevation

64
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compare the wines of Castelli di Jesi to Matelica

A

Matelica has higher acid, more mineral and citrus

65
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What is the dominant grape of Matelica?

A

Verdicchio

66
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What are the requirements of the Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG?

A

more stringent production rules and higher minimum alcohol

67
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What DOC/DOCG’s are located in the tiny hilltop village of Serrapetrona at the foothills of the appennines?

A

Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG and Serrapetrona DOC

68
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What is the climate of Serrapetrona?

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Cool climate

69
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What are the soils of Serrapetrona?

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varies from clay and marl to sandstone

70
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Which DOCG in marche is also one of italy’s smallest DOCG’s?

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Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG

71
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what is Italy’s only DOCG for sparkling red wine?

A

Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG

72
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what is an unusual requirement of Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG?

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at least 40% of the grapes must go through appasimento before fermentation

73
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Describe the 3 ferments of Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG

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First - fresh grapes are fermented
second - dried grapes are fermented
third - two wines are blended together and go through third fermentation to produce sparkling wine, usually tank method

74
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what is the typical method of sparkling in Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG?

A

tank method

75
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What is the sweetness range of Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG?

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either dry or sweet

76
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what is the style of wine produced in serrapetrona doc?

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still dry reds, full bodied and tannic

77
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What DOC/G’s is located around the small village of Offida, perched atop a rocky cliff in the south east corner of marche?

A

Offida DOCG and Terre di Offida DOC

78
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What varieties is Offida DOCG and Terre di Offida DOC known for?

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pecorino and passerina

79
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What are the soils of Offida DOCG and Terre di Offida DOC

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mostly clay except for the coastal strip which is sand and gravel

80
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What are the 3 wines that can be produced in the Offida DOCG

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pecorino and passerina, both 85% min
rosso blend predominantly montepulciano

81
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What grape is predominant is the offida doc?

82
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Due to its size, what is hugely variable in Rosso di Piceno DOC?

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soils and climates

83
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What are the predominant varieties in Rosso di Piceno DOC?

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montepulciano and sangiovese

84
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other than the blend, what else can be produced in the Rosso di Piceno DOC?

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Rosso Piceno Sangiovese (varietal sangiovese)

85
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what is considered the best wine coming out of rosso di piceno doc?

A

the superiore level wines

86
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what is typical of a superiore wine from rosso di piceno doc?

A

Comes from a smaller area

more stringent production criteria

usually matured in oak

87
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what is the largest doc in Marche by volume?

A

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi

IWS unit 2 (12 decks)

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