Marche

Question 1

Where is Marche located, relative to Umbria?

Answer 1

East, along the Adriatic Coast

Question 2

What is the most important grape of Marche?

Answer 2

Verdicchio

Question 3

Give 3 tasting notes often associated with Verdicchio.

Answer 3

Lemon
Stony
Bitter almond

Question 4

Name two DOCG zones for Verdicchio wines

Answer 4

Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva

Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva

Question 5

Which zone is higher altitude: Matelica or Castelli di Jesi?

Answer 5

Matelica

Castelli di Jesi is coastal

Question 6

Matelica and Castelli di Jesi Riserva wines must be aged for what amount of time?

Answer 6

18 months

Question 7

True/False: Verdicchio is not suitable for sparkling wine production due to it’s low acid.

Answer 7

False

It is a high acid varietal and excellent for spumante production

Question 8

What is the regional capital of Marche?

Answer 8

Ancona

Question 9

Conero Rosso Riserva DOCG wines are made from what two grapes? Which is dominant?

Answer 9

Montepulciano (85% min)

Sangiovese (15% max)

Question 10

What style of wine is released under Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG?

Answer 10

Sparkling red

Rosso Spumante

Question 11

True/False: Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG requires at least 40% passito grapes.

Answer 11

True

They must be dried Vernaccia Nera grapes

Question 12

Varietal white wines from Offida DOCG may be produced from what grapes?

Answer 12

Pecorino (Trebbiano Toscano)

Passerina

Question 13

Red wines from Offida DOCG are based on what varietal?

Answer 13

Montepulciano

Question 14

What grape in Marche is known for producing heady, floral wines reminiscent of Pinot Noir?

Answer 14

Lacrima