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Marche Flashcards

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What is the Terre di Offida DOC’s principal grape?

A

Passerina

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What is Offida Rosso DOCG’s principal grape?

A

Montepulciano

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Matelica DOC is located to the southwest of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC. True or false?

A

True

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Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG must be aged for at least 18 months. True or false?

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True

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Montepulciano and Sangiovese are Marche’s most widely planted grapes. True or false?

A

True

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Which is Marche’s 2nd largest appellation?

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Rosso Piceno DOC

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What is Italy’s only DOCG specifically dedicated to red sparkling wine production?

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Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG

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8
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Marche boasts the largest area inder vine for Passerina. True or false?

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True

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9
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Pecorino is believed to be native to the southwest corner of Marche. True or false?

A

True

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10
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What river crosses the classico sub-zone of Castelli di Jesi?

A

Esino

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11
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Montepulciano is more prominent in the northern sector of Marche. True or false?

A

False

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12
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Vernaccia Nera is genetically identical to Vernaccia di San Gimignano. True or false?

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False

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13
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Marche is a stronghold for organic viticulture. True or false?

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True

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14
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Which is Marche’s largest & most productive DOC?

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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

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What is the only auxiliary grape allowed for Cònero Riserva DOCG?

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Sangiovese

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16
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Verdicchio is believed to be native to Marche. True or false?

A

False

17
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Cònero Riserva DOCG is a smaller, more restricted area than Rosso Conero DOC. True or false?

A

False

18
Q

Offida Percorino DOCG and Offida Passerina DOCG cover the same winegrowing area. True or false?

A

True

19
Q

Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG can only be produced from the classico sub-zone. True or false?

A

False

20
Q

Castelli di Jesi Cerdicchio Riserva DOCG can be produced as spumante but not passito style. True or false?

A

False

21
Q

Trebbiano di Soave and Turbiana are genetically identical to…

A

Verdicchio

22
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Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG is based on the grape variety…

A

Vernaccia Nera

23
Q

Marche is predominately planted to white grapes. True or false?

A

False

24
Q

What is Marche’s most widely planted white grape?

A

Verdicchio

25
Q

Whicg two grapes form the basis of Rosso Piceno DOC?

A

Sangiovese & Montepulciano

26
Q

What is the principal DOC/G of Marche that is based on the grape Lacrima?

A

Lacrima di Morro DOC ( or Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC)

27
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What is the principal grape in the Matelica wine-growing area?

A

Verdicchio

28
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How many fermentations does Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG undergo?

A

Three

29
Q

Cònero Riserva DOCG is made predominantly from what grape variety?

A

Montepulciano

30
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The Metauro river bisects the Castelli di Jesi winegrowing area. True or false?

A

False

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