Marche Flashcards

1
Q

Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG can be produced as spumante but not passito style. True or false?

A

FALSE

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2
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Which is Marche’s largest & most productive DOC?

A

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

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3
Q

Cònero Riserva DOCG is a smaller, more restricted area than Rosso Conero DOC. True or false?

A

FALSE

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4
Q

What is Marche’s most widely planted white grape?

A

Verdicchio

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5
Q

Marche boasts the largest area under vine for Passerina.True or false?

A

TRUE

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6
Q

Montepulciano is more prominent in the northern sector of Marche. True or false?

A

FALSE

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7
Q

Which is Marche’s 2nd largest appellation?

A

Rosso Piceno DOC

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8
Q

Offida Pecorino DOCG and Offida Passerina DOCG cover the same winegrowing area. True or false?

A

TRUE

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9
Q

Matelica DOC is located to the southwest of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC. True or false?

A

TRUE

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10
Q

How many fermentations does Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG undergo?

A

Three

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11
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What is the principal grape in the Matelica wine-growing area?

A

Verdicchio

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12
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Which two grapes form the basis of Rosso Piceno DOC?

A

Sangiovese & Montepulciano

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13
Q

Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG must be aged for at least 18 months. True or false?

A

TRUE

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14
Q

What is Italy’s only DOCG specifically dedicated to red sparkling wine production?

A

Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG

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15
Q

Pecorino is believed to be native to the southwestern corner of Marche. True or false?

A

TRUE

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16
Q

What is Terre di Offida DOC’s principal grape?

A

Passerina

17
Q

Trebbiano di Soave and Turbiana are genetically identical to …

A

Verdicchio

18
Q

What is the only auxiliary grape allowed for Cònero Riserva DOCG?

A

Sangiovese

19
Q

Verdicchio is believed to be native to Marche. True or false?

A

FALSE

20
Q

Marche is predominantly planted to white grapes. True or false?

A

FALSE

21
Q

Cònero Riserva DOCG is made predominantly from what grape variety?

A

Montepulciano

22
Q

Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG is based on the grape variety …

A

Vernaccia Nera

23
Q

Marche is a stronghold for organic viticulture. True or false?

A

TRUE

24
Q

What is Offida Rosso DOCG’s principal grape?

A

Montepulciano

25
Q

The Metauro river bisects the Castelli di Jesi winegrowing area. True or false?

A

FALSE

26
Q

What river crosses the classico sub-zone of Castelli di Jesi?

A

Esino

27
Q

What is the principal DOC/G of Marche that is based on the grape Lacrima?

A

Lacrima di Morro DOC (or Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC)

28
Q

Vernacia Nera is genetically identical to Vernaccia di San Gimignano. True or false?

A

FALSE

29
Q

Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG can only be produced from the classico sub-zone. True or false?

A

FALSE

30
Q

Montepulciano and Sangiovese are Marche’s most widely planted grapes. True or false?

A

TRUE