Marche Flashcards
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What appellation covers most of Marche?
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Rosso Piceno DOC
2
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(T or F) The Offida Pecorino DOCG and Offida Passerina DOCG cover the exact same growing area?
A
True
3
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What river crosses the Classico subzone of Catelli di Jesi?
A
Esino River
4
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(T or F) The Conero Riserva DOCG is the smaller more restricted area than Rosso Conero DOC?
A
False - They are the same
5
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What is the only auxiliary grape allowed in the Conero Riserva DOCG?
A
Sangiovese (R)
6
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What is the Terre di Offida DOC’s principle grape?
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Passerina (W)
7
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What 2 grapes form the basis of Rosso Piceno DOC?
A
Sangiovese (R) & Montepulciano (R)
8
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What is the capital of Marche
A
Ancona
9
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What is the principle grape in the Matelica winegrowing area?
A
Verdicchio (W)
10
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Why is Marche’s climate ideal for white grapes?
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Higher altitude results in higher diurnal and seasonal temperature swings
11
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What geological point divides Marche into 2 climatic halves?
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The Monte Conero Promotory
12
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Which part of Marche receives the most rain?
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Areas closest to the Central Apennines
13
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How hilly is Marche?
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It is Italy’s 2nd hilliest region behind Umbria with about 2/3 hills
14
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How do the large number of short rivers affect Marche’s climate?
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They channel oceanic air currents inland
15
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What is Marche’s most planted grape?
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Sangiovese (R), it is loosing ground in favor of Montepulciano (R)
16
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What grape produces Marche’s best red wine?
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Montepulciano (R)
17
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What is Vernaccia Nera (R) primarily used for in Marche?
A
Distinctive red sparkling wines
18
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What is Marche’s most important white grape?
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Verdicchio (W)
19
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Where is the ancient Passerina (W) grape mainly grown in Marche?
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Offida
20
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Is the grape Pecorino (W) native to Marche?
A
Yes, from near Monti Sibillini
21
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Vernaccia Nera (R) is identical to what other grape?
A
Cannonau (R)
22
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What grape is native to the Monti Sibillini area?
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Pecorino (W)
23
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What grape is mainly planted around Offida?
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Passerina (W)
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What grape is native to Morro d’Alba?
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Lacrima (R)
25
What grape is planted around Serrapetrona?
Vernaccia Nera (R)
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What white grape is hardy and productive?
Passerina (W)
27
What grape produces well structured white wines?
Verdicchio (W)
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What red grape is aromtic?
Lacrima (R)
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What is the synonym of Pecorino (W)?
Uva delle Pecora (W)
30
How many DOCs and DOCGs does Marche have?
15 DOCs
5 DOCGs
31
What are the NTK appellations of Central Marche?
1. Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva
2. Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva
3. Vernaccia di Serrapetrona
4. Conero
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What are the NTK appellations in southern Marche?
1. Offida Rosso
2. Offida Passerina
3. Offida Pecorino
33
Which Marche provinces produce the most wine?
Ancona & Ascoli Pieno
34
What is the primary grape of the Conero DOC?
Montepulciano (R)
- Conero is considered a cru for this grape
35
What are the 2 appellations in the Conero District?
1. Conero Riserva DOCG
2. Rosso Conero DOC
36
What are the 2 appellations in the Castelli di Jesi winegrowing district?
1. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
2. Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG
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What are the 2 appellations in the Matelica winegrowing district?
1. Verdicchio di Matelica DOC
2. Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG
38
What is the fermentation process in Serrapetrona?
1. Freshly harvested grapes are fermented
2. Semi-dried (Appassimento) grapes are fermented
3. The two are mixed and fermented again (by tank) to produce sparkling wine
39
What are the 2 varietal wines that Offida is recognized for?
Pecorino (W)
Passerina (W)
40
What is the only Italian wine region referred to in the plural form?
Marche - Le' Marche
41
What role do international grapes have in Marche?
None - They never took hold
42
What was the original tribe in Marche?
The Piceni around 1,000 BC
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Why did viticulture survive in Marche during the middle ages?
The Monks
44
What system was adopted in the 14th century to manage agriculture?
The Mezzadria Share cropping system
45
Where is Marche located?
East-Central Italy bordering the Adriatic Sea
46
What is the capital of Marche?
Ancona
47
What is the topographical makeup of Marche?
Hills - 69%
Mountains - 31%
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What mountain range forms the band running through Marche?
The Central Apennines
49
Where are most of the vineyards of Marche found?
The middle hilly band which covers > 2/3 of the region
50
Where does the coastline shift forming Italy's elbow?
Monte Conero
51
What is the climate of Marche?
- Mediterranean on the coast and nearby hills
- More continental as you move inland towards the Central Apennines
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What does elevation do to the temperatures of Marche?
It results in higher diurnal swings
53
How is the region divided into 2 climatic halves?
- By the Monte Conero Promontory
- North is cooler due to northerly winds
- South is more Mediterranean
54
What are the soils like in Marche?
3 different groupings
1. Inland medium to high hills near the Apennines are sandstone, marl and clay
2. The middle band of hills have calcareous clay
3. Low coastal hills have clay, and sandy marine sediments
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How are the grapes split between red and white in Marche?
Almost even with red having a slight advantage
56
What is Marche's signature white grape?
Verdicchio (W)
57
What 3 grape varieties make up 1/2 of the vineyard area of Marche?
Sangiovese (R)
Montepulciano (R)
Verdicchio (W)
58
What is Marche's most planted grape?
Sangiovese (R), gradually losing ground to Montepulciano (R)
59
What grape dominates below the Monte Conero Promontory?
Montepulciano (R)
60
What grape is unanimously considered to produce Marche's best wines?
Montepulciano (R)
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What are the NTK red grapes of Marche?
Sangiovese (R)
Montepulciano (R)
Lacrima (R)
Vernaccia Nera (R)
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What is the red grape Lacrima (R) aka in Marche?
Lacrima di Morro d'Alba (R)
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What are the NTK white grapes of Marche?
Verdicchio (W)
Passerina (W)
Pecorino (W)
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What white Marche grape is considered one of Italy's noble grapes?
Verdicchio (W)
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What grape is Verdicchio (W) genetically identical to ?
Trebbiano di Soave (W)
Also closely related to Turbiana
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What are the details on Passerina (W) in Marche?
1. It boasts the largest area under vine
2. It produces the varieties best examples
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Because of its high acidity what is Passerina (W) good for?
Sparkling and Passito wines
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Because of its high yields what is Passerina (W) sometimes called?
Pagadebito
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What native grape to Marche does very well at high altitude?
Pecorino (W)
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What grape was brought back to life by producer Guido Grifoni?
Pecorino (W)
- He found old ungrafted vines in an old vineyard
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What are the primary training systems in use since the 1980s?
Guyot & Cordon Speronato
72
(T or F) Marche is a stronghold of Organic viticulture?
True - with almost 20% of vineyards qualifying
73
What % of wine is DOC/G production?
35%
IGT is 30%
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How many DOC/Gs are in Marche?
15 DOCs
5 DOCGs
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What are the 3 major subdivisions for appellations in Marche?
1. Northern Marche
2. Central Marche
3. Southern Marche
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What are the NTK appellations of Central Marche?
1. Conero DOCG
2. Rosso Conero DOC
3. Lacrima di Morro DOC
4. Verdicchio di Serrapetrona DOCG
5. Serrapetrona DOC
6. Verdicchio del Castelli di Jesi DOC
7. Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG
8. Verdicchio di Matelica DOC
9. Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG
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What are the NTK appellations of southern Marche?
1. Offida DOCG
2. Terre di Offida DOC
3. Rosso Piceno (or Piceno) DOC
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What area do the Conero DOC & DOCG cover?
The hills around Monte Conero and the city of Ancona
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What grape do the Conero DOC and Conero DOCG focus on?
Montepulciano (R)
Conero is considered a "cru" for this grape
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What word is mandatory on Conero DOCG labels?
Riserva
81
Where is the Lacrima di Morro DOC located
The hills surrounding Morro d'Alba
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What grape does the Lacrima di Morro DOC focus on?
Lacrima (R)
83
What wines have a longstanding reputation in the Castelli Di Jesi area?
Verdicchio (W)
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What 2 notable rivers traverse the Castelli di Jesi appellation?
The Misa river to the north
The Esino river to the south
85
What grape do the Vernaccia DOC & DOCG focus on?
Vernaccia Nera (R)
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What Marche DOCG is one of Italy's smallest?
Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG
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What DOCG only produces Red sparkling wine?
Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG
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What are the 2 Major appellations of Castelli di Jesi?
1. Verdicchio del Castelli di Jesi DOC
2. Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG
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Where are the Offida DOC/G located?
In the SE corner of Marche
90
What is Marche's largest appellation in terms of area and volume?
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
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(T or F) Marche is Italy's second hilliest region?
True
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What are the 3 diagonal bands that Marche can be divided into?
Mountains
Hills
Coastline
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What is the soil of the central hilly band?
Calcareous clay
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Where is Sangiovese (R) mostly planted in Marche?
Northern Marche
North of the Monte Conero Promontory
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What red grape is Sangiovese (R) often blended with in Marche?
Montepulciano (R)
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Where is most of the Montepulciano planted in Marche?
Southern Marche
South of the Monte Conero Promontory
97
What does "Lacrima" Mean?
Teardrop
98
What grape is Vernaccia Nera (R) a biotype of?
Cannonau (R) aka Garnacha (R)
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Is Vernaccia Nera (R) related to other Vernacchias?
NO
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Where is Vernaccia Nera (R) exclusively planted?
Around Serrapetrona
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What is Marche's signature grape?
Verdicchio
102
Which grape variety is named after the Italian word for sheep?
Pecorino (W) from SW Marche
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Where does the Passerina (W) grape originate?
The Adriatic coast near Offida
104
What grape is the Lacrima di Morro d 'Alba DOC based on?
Min 85% Lacrima
105
Which producer made Verdicchio popular in the Amphora shaped bottles?
Fazi Battaglia
106
What is the historical home of Verdicchio?
Castelli di Jesi
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What are the 4 subcategories within the Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC?
1. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
2. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore
3. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Passito
4. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Spumante
108
How long in wood does the Castelli dei Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG have to be?
> 18 Months
109
(T or F) The winegrowing area of Matelica lies on a valley with east-west orientation?
False
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Is the climate of Matelica more continental and cooler than Castelli di Jesi?
Yes, it is more continental and cooler
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How is Matelica different than Castelli di Jesi?
Smaller 1/10th the size
Higher in altitude and cooler
Wider diurnal range
Less fruity and more austere
Age worthy
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What are the 2 appellations in the Matelica region?
Verdicchio di Matelica DOC
Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG
NO Classico zone
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What is the only DOCG in Italy for sparkling red wines?
Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG
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(T or F) Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG is produced using the traditional method?
False
It uses 3 fermentations
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For Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOC's does a portion of the grapes have to be air dried?
Yes
At least 40%
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How many fermentations must Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG wine have to go through?
3
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What is the major difference between Serrapetrona DOC and DOCG wines?
DOC is still red
DOCG is sparkling red
118
What are the 3 Offida DOCG subcatagories?
Offida Pecorino DOCG - min 85% Pecorino (W)
Offida Passerina DOCG - min 85% Passerina (W)
Offida Rosso DOCG - Min 85% Montepulciano
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(T or F) Rosso Piceno DOC is a red only appellation?
True
