Marche

Question 1

What are the 5 DOCGs of Marche?

Answer 1

Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG

Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG

Conero DOCG

Offida DOCG

Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG

Question 2

Characterize the differences between Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi and Verdicchio di Matelica.

Answer 2

Verdicchio di Matelica -

More inland, higher altitude, sharper style

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi -

Coastal, fuller and rounder

Question 3

What is the minimum aging requirement for both Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG and Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG?

Answer 3

18 months

Question 4

What styles are permitted for both Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC and Verdicchio di Matelica DOC?

Answer 4

Normale

Spumante

Passito

Question 5

What is the main grape of Conero Rosso Riserva DOCG?

Answer 5

Montepulciano

Question 6

What is a common aging vessel for Conero Rosso Riserva DOCG wines?

Answer 6

Barrique

Question 7

What style of wine is made in Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG?

Answer 7

Rosso Spumante

Minimum 40% wines must be passito grapes

(secco or dolce)

Question 8

What styles are allowed for Offida DOCG?

Answer 8

Varietal whites from either Pecorino or Passerina (min 85%)

Reds from Montepulciano (min 85%)