Marche Flashcards
Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG can be produced as spumante but not passito style. True or false?
FALSE
Which is Marche’s largest & most productive DOC?
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
Cònero Riserva DOCG is a smaller, more restricted area than Rosso Conero DOC. True or false?
FALSE
What is Marche’s most widely planted white grape?
Verdicchio
Marche boasts the largest area under vine for Passerina.True or false?
TRUE
Montepulciano is more prominent in the northern sector of Marche. True or false?
FALSE
Which is Marche’s 2nd largest appellation?
Rosso Piceno DOC
Offida Pecorino DOCG and Offida Passerina DOCG cover the same winegrowing area. True or false?
TRUE
Matelica DOC is located to the southwest of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC. True or false?
TRUE
How many fermentations does Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG undergo?
Three
What is the principal grape in the Matelica wine-growing area?
Verdicchio
Which two grapes form the basis of Rosso Piceno DOC?
Sangiovese & Montepulciano
Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG must be aged for at least 18 months. True or false?
TRUE
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