Marche Flashcards
How much of Marche is hilly?
appx 2/3
What is the tallest mountain in Marche?
Mount Vettore
What is the principal mountain range of Marche?
The Apeninnes
What micronation borders Marche to the north?
San Marino
Where does the name “Marche” derive from?
Marca, referring to the March of Ancona, and also Camerino and Fermo, which was in 1198.
What are the GR of Vernaccia di Serrapetrona?
Vernaccia Nera (min 85%, 40% minimum must be dried to obtain 13% alcohol)
Others, including Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Ciliegiolo (max 15%)
What are the GR of Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva?
Verdicchio (min 85%)
What are aging requirements of Offida Rosso?
Minimum 24 months from November 1 of harvest year, including 12 months in wood and 3 months in bottle.
What are the minimum alcohol for the 3 styles of wine in Offida?
Passerina - 11.5%
Pecorino - 12%
Rosso - 13%
What are the GR of Offida Rosso?
Montepulciano (min 85%)
What are the three styles of wine made in Offida?
Pecorino
Passerina
Offida Rosso
What are GR of Conero?
Montepulciano (min 85%)
Sangiovese (max 15%)
How many DOCGs are in Marche? What are they?
5
Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Conera (Conera Riserva) Offida Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva Vernaccia di Serrapetrona
What is generally considered the most vital grape in Marche?
Verdicchio
What is Grechetto’s full name?
Grechetto di Orvieto
