Marche

Question 1

What are the two DOCG’s in the Marche based on Verdicchio?

Answer 1

Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG and Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG.

Question 2

What are the aging requirements for Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG and Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG?

Answer 2

18 months from December 1 of the harvest year, including at least 6 months in the bottle.

Question 3

Name the 5 DOCG’s of the Marche and when they were established

Answer 3

Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG 2003
Conero (Conero Riserva) DOCG 2004
Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG 2009
Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG 2009
Offida DOCG 2011

Question 4

What are the grape varieties and aging requirements for Conero Riserva DOCG?

Answer 4

• Minimum 85% Montepulciano/maximum 15% Sangiovese
• Minimum 2 years from November 1 of the harvest year
• Many producers rely on new barriques aging rather than traditional old botti.

Question 5

What is the DOC surrounding the Conero zone and what do they produce?

Answer 5

Rosso Piceno DOC offers lighter Sangiovese and Montepulciano blends.

Question 6

What style of wine is made Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG?

Answer 6

Dry or sweet sparkling reds made from 85% Vernaccia Nera (identical to Garnacha/Grenache) and a min 40% of the Vernaccia must be passito/dried.

Question 7

Offida (OFF-ee-da) DOCG covers what styles of wines

Answer 7

Varietal White Wines: min. 85% Pecorino or Passerina, max. 15% non-aromatic white grapes
Red min 85% Montepulciano, max. 15% non-aromatic red grapes

Question 8

What is the Lacrima grape and what DOC produces wine with said grape?

Answer 8

Lacrima is a complex heady, floral, Pinot Noir-like wine made in Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC. Used for both dry and sweet early maturing reds.

Question 9

Falerio DOC

Styles?

Answer 9

—Bianco: 20% - 50% Trebbiano Toscano
10% - 30% Pecorino
10% - 30% Passerina
—Varietal Pecorino: min 85% Pecorino; max 15% other non-aromatic white grapes suitable for cultivation in Marche

Question 10

What is the capital of Marche?

Answer 10

Ancona