Marche Flashcards
CMS Theory
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Which region doubled its number of DOCG wines in 2009 with the addition of Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG and Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG?
The Marches
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What is the most important grape of the Marches region?
Verdicchio
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What characterizes wines made from the Verdicchio grape?
Ageworthy, focused, green-tinged white wines with a distinctive lemony, stony character and a bitter almond tang
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Why is the Verdicchio grape suitable for spumante production and occasional late harvest wines?
It is naturally high in acidity
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What are the two best zones for Verdicchio wines in the Marches?
Castelli di Jesi and Matelica
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How do Matelica wines compare to Castelli di Jesi wines?
Matelica wines are often sharper, while Castelli di Jesi provides wines of a fuller, rounder character
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What is the composition of Conero Rosso Riserva DOCG wines?
A minimum 85% Montepulciano and a maximum 15% Sangiovese
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How long must Conero Rosso Riserva DOCG wines be matured before release
2 years
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What is Vernaccia in the context of Marches wine?
A red grape used to make sparkling red wines under the Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG
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What is unique about Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG wines?
They are sparkling reds, either dry or sweet, made from a percentage of passito grapes (40%)
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What DOCG was approved in 2011 in the Marches, covering red wines from Montepulciano and white wines from Pecorino and Passerina?
Offida DOCG
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Which grape in the Marches is known for producing aromatically complex wines with a heady, floral, Pinot Noir-like character?
Lacrima, as in Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC
