Marche

Question 1

What were the most recent DOCGs added to Marche in 2009?

Answer 1

Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG (higher altitude, more inland)
Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG. (coastal)

Question 2

What age desiginations does Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche release?

Answer 2

Normale for DOC
Riserva for DOCG, aged 18 months

Question 3

Conero Rosso Riserva DOCG, Marche

Answer 3

85% min Montepulciano, 15% max Sangiovese
Aged 2 years

Question 4

Rosso Piceno DOC, Marche

Answer 4

lighter Sangiovese and Montepulciano blend

Question 5

Offida DOCG, Marche

Answer 5

Awarded status in 2011 - Montepulciano and white varietal wines produced from Pecorino and Passerina

Question 6

Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC, Marche

Answer 6

heady, floral, Pinot Noir-like character from the Lacrima grape

Question 7

Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG, Marche

Answer 7

sparkling reds, either dry or sweet, made from a percentage of passito grapes (40%)