Marche Flashcards
Montepulciano is more prominent in the northern sector of Marche. True or false?
FALSE
What is Offida Rosso DOCG’s principal grape?
Montepulciano
Matelica DOC is located to the southwest of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC. True or false?
TRUE
Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG must be aged for at least 18 months. True or false?
TRUE
How many fermentations does Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG undergo?
Three
Marche boasts the largest area under vine for Passerina.True or false?
TRUE
What is the only auxiliary grape allowed for Cònero Riserva DOCG?
Sangiovese
Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG can only be produced from the classico sub-zone. True or false?
FALSE
What river crosses the classico sub-zone of Castelli di Jesi?
Esino
What is Italy’s only DOCG specifically dedicated to red sparkling wine production?
Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG
Pecorino is believed to be native to the southwestern corner of Marche. True or false?
TRUE
Which is Marche’s 2nd largest appellation?
Rosso Piceno DOC
Verdicchio is believed to be native to Marche. True or false?
FALSE
Cònero Riserva DOCG is made predominantly from what grape variety?
Montepulciano
What is the principal grape in the Matelica wine-growing area?
Verdicchio