Marche Flashcards
What is the Terre di Offida DOC’s principal grape?
Passerina
What is Offida Rosso DOCG’s principal grape?
Montepulciano
Matelica DOC is located to the southwest of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC. True or false?
True
Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG must be aged for at least 18 months. True or false?
True
Montepulciano and Sangiovese are Marche’s most widely planted grapes. True or false?
True
Which is Marche’s 2nd largest appellation?
Rosso Piceno DOC
What is Italy’s only DOCG specifically dedicated to red sparkling wine production?
Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG
Marche boasts the largest area inder vine for Passerina. True or false?
True
Pecorino is believed to be native to the southwest corner of Marche. True or false?
True
What river crosses the classico sub-zone of Castelli di Jesi?
Esino
Montepulciano is more prominent in the northern sector of Marche. True or false?
False
Vernaccia Nera is genetically identical to Vernaccia di San Gimignano. True or false?
False
Marche is a stronghold for organic viticulture. True or false?
True
Which is Marche’s largest & most productive DOC?
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
What is the only auxiliary grape allowed for Cònero Riserva DOCG?
Sangiovese
Verdicchio is believed to be native to Marche. True or false?
False
Cònero Riserva DOCG is a smaller, more restricted area than Rosso Conero DOC. True or false?
False
Offida Percorino DOCG and Offida Passerina DOCG cover the same winegrowing area. True or false?
True
Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG can only be produced from the classico sub-zone. True or false?
False
Castelli di Jesi Cerdicchio Riserva DOCG can be produced as spumante but not passito style. True or false?
False
Trebbiano di Soave and Turbiana are genetically identical to…
Verdicchio
Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG is based on the grape variety…
Vernaccia Nera
Marche is predominately planted to white grapes. True or false?
False
What is Marche’s most widely planted white grape?
Verdicchio
Whicg two grapes form the basis of Rosso Piceno DOC?
Sangiovese & Montepulciano
What is the principal DOC/G of Marche that is based on the grape Lacrima?
Lacrima di Morro DOC ( or Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC)
What is the principal grape in the Matelica wine-growing area?
Verdicchio
How many fermentations does Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG undergo?
Three
Cònero Riserva DOCG is made predominantly from what grape variety?
Montepulciano
The Metauro river bisects the Castelli di Jesi winegrowing area. True or false?
False
