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Marche Flashcards

1
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What synonyms does Passerina have and why?

A

Pagadebito - pay the debts
Cacciadebita - chase the debt
Uva d’Oro - golden grape

Because of its high yields

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What are Italy’s two hilliest regions?

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Umbria (most) Marche (second most)

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Which famous philosopher and naturalist from Marche published an essay in 1596 describing viticulture and winemaking?

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Andrea Bacci

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What topography does Marche have?

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Mountains 31% and Hills 69%

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How many MGAs are there for the DOCs and DOCGs of Castelli di Jesi?

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99 MGAs

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Which red grape dominates in the North of Marche and which in the South?

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Sangiovese in the north, Montepulciano in the south

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What is the general climate of Marche?

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Moderately Mediterranean on the coast and progressively more continental moving inland.

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What producer introduced the famous green amphora-shaped bottle in the 1953 for Castelli di Jessi?

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Fazi Battaglia

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9
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How many IGTs does Marche have and what are they called?

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Only one - Marche IGT

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Where does Marche derive its name?

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‘Marca’ derives from an ancient German word meaning ‘border’ - it was the feudal territory ruled by a Marchese (marquis). Marche was considered the border of the Holy Roman Empire

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What grape is Terre do Offida DOC mostly based on?

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Passerina

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What food product is a speciality of the Ascoli Piceno province?

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Olive all’Ascolana

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How do wines of Matelica differ to Castelli di Jesi?

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Higher acidity, more citrus and mineral notes. More restrained and austere.

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What type of viticulture accounts for almost 20% of Marche’s production and around 7% of Italy’s total?

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Viticoltura biologica (organic)

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What famous DOC(G) appellations are located in Central Marche south of Castelli di Jesi?

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Verdicchio di Matelica DOC and Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG

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16
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What is the only Italian region to be referred to in the plural form?

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Le Marche

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What white grape is thought to be native to the Tronto River are near Monte Sibillini in Marche?

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Pecorino

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What did 1980’s Marche producer Guido Cocci Grifoni find and what did his discovery result in?

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He found an old vineyard of ungrafted Pecorino and brought the variety back from extinction to release the varietal wine Pecorino (Colle Vecchio) in 1990

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What appellations in Central Marche focus on the Vernaccia Nera variety?

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Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG and Serrapetrona DOC

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What are the requirements for Castelli do Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG?

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12.5% abv and 18m ageing with 6 in bottle

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What aromatic red grape is prevalent around the village of Serrapetrona in the Marche?

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Vernaccia Nero

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What ancient white grape variety in Marche is considered native to the Adriatic coast and is suitable for passito and sparkling wine?

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Passerina

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What are the soils like near Matelica and Serrapetrona?

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Sandstone, marl and clay

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What grape varieties are associated with Rosso Piceno DOC?

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Montepulciano and Sangiovese

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What Southern Marche (Piceno) appellations were created in 2001 and modified in 2011 to protect local wines?

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Offida DOCG and Terre do Offida DOC

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What varieties of grape are associated with Offida DOCG?

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Pecorino and Passerina

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How does the climate around Matelica differ to Castelli di Jesi?

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Matelica has higher elevation and is cooler and more continental, more rainfall and longer growing season and later harvest

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What appellation is Marches largest in terms of area under vine?

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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

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What mountain range form the western border of Marche?

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Central Apennines

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What are the requirements for Offida Rosso DOCG?

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Montepulciano (85%) and asked for 24m, 12 m in bottle (prior to change from DOC to DOCG required just 50% Montepulciano and mandated at least 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Cab Sav no longer mandated

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What is the dominant grape of Conero Riserva DOCG?

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Montepulciano (85%)

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What are the 2 appellations in Castelli di Jesi?

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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC and Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG

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33
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What is Marche’s signature white grape?

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Verdicchio

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What is the dominant variety in Lacrima di Morro DOC?

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Lacrima (min 85%)

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What are synonyms of Pecorino and why?

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Uva Pecorina or Uva dell Pecore - from ‘pecora’ Italian word for ‘SHEEP’ as the Monti Sibillini was historically known for sheep farming

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What is variety is Verdicchio genetically identical to?

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Trebbiano di Soave (and also closely related to Turbiana)

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37
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What maturation processes might different between Castelli do Jesi DOC and DOCG wines?

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DOC aged in stainless, DOCG in oak botti or small barrels

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38
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What red aromatic red grape is considered native to the Ancona province in the Marche?

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Lacrima di Moro d’Alba - Moro d’Alba is a village in the Ancona province

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39
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Where does Castelli di Jesi take its name?

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From the municipalities known as ‘castelli’ (castles) because of their hilltop fortifications

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What are the soils like around Castelli di Jesi?

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Calcareous clay

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41
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Marche’s climate can be divided into two broad regions. What are they?

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North of Monte Conero - more continental

South of Monte Conero - more Mediterranean

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What does ‘Lacrima’ mean and what does the name refer?

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Teardrop - refers to the fact that the grape skins break easily when the berries are fully ripe - releasing small ‘tears’ of juice

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43
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What DOCG has been held in high regard since Roman times in Central Marche?

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Cònero Riserva DOCG (and Rosso Cònero DOC)

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44
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What Marche province is considered one of the best in Italy for truffles?

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Pesaro-Urbino

45
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What are olives stuffed with meat and Parmesan called in the Marche and what do they pair well with?

A

Olive all’Ascolana pair well with white wines

46
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What was the traditional style of Verdicchio in the 1950s?

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Skin contact, deeply pigmented, full-bodied, oxidative with bitter finish

47
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What is the highest and most spectacular cliff on the Italian Eastern coast?

A

Monte Conero

48
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Where does Verdicchio get its name?

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From the light greenish colour of the grape and its wine (verde)

49
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What colour are Pecorina wines?

50
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What is Marche’s second most planted grape?

A

Montepulciano

51
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What colour are Passerina wines?

52
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What wine is considered the pride of the Offida district?

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Offida Pecorino DOCG

53
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Is Marche allowed to use the word Montepulciano on wine labels as an appellation?

A

No, only as a grape variety. Only Toscana and Abruzzo

54
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What tow vine training systems are predominant in Marche and what does it replace?

A

Guyot or Cordone Speronato and tendone has disappeared

55
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What is Visciola?

A

An aromatised Vernaccia di Pergola or Montepulciano wine using visciole, a variety of local, wild cherries

56
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What umbrella consorzio acts for 16 appellations including 4 DOCGs in Marche?

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Instituto Marchigiano did Tutela Vini

57
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What is Marche’s most widely planted grape?

A

Sangiovese

58
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What is the only DOCG that ONLY produces red sparkling wine and what is unique about it?

A

Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG and unique as they must include a minimum of 40% appassimento grapes

59
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What is Marche’s second largest DOC in terms of volume and area under vine?

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Rosso Piceno (Piceno) DOC

60
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What are the 3 different fermentations that Vernaccia do Serrapetrona DOCG must go through?

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1) freshly harvested grapes are fermented
2) the semi-dried grapes are fermented
3) the two wines are blended together and put through a third fermentation (usually tank method)

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Which Marche native published an essay in 1622 giving instructions on how to obtain fizzy wines through re-fermentation in the bottle? These wines are considered the first examples of Italian sparkling wine.

A

Francesco Scacchi

62
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What can the wines of the Classico zone be labelled in Castelli di Jesi?

A

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC

63
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Marche is adjacent to which sea?

A

Mar Adriatico

64
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How many villages make up Castelli di Jesi and is the town of Jesi included?

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22 villages, no

65
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What appellation is best known for Lacrima?

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Lacrima di Morro (Lacrima di Morro d’Alba)

66
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What is a Northern Marche ancient and traditional wine speciality?

67
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From what German word does Marche take its name?

A

Marca meaning ‘border’

68
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What is ‘il gomita d’Italia’ ?

A

The elbow of Italy where the coastline changes direction

69
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Which Marche producer is credited with saving Lacrima?

A

Stefano Mancinelli

70
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Which northern Marche appellation is noted for its native white Biancame grape?

A

Bianchello del Metauro DOC

71
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Which northern Marche appellation focussed on the re Aleatico grape?

A

Pergola DOC

72
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Name 4 major appellations of the central Marche?

A

Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva
Verdicchio do Matelica Riserva
Vernaccia di Serrapetrona
Cònero

73
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Name 3 major appellations of the southern Marche

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Offida Rosso
Offida Passerina
Offida Pecorino

74
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Which 2 Marche provinces have the largest area and largest volume of wine

A

Ancona

Ascoli Piceno

75
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Which Marche district is seen as a ‘cru’ for Montepulciano?

76
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What is the highest cliff in Marche and what is it also known as?

A

Monte Cònero / Monte d’Ancona

77
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What are the two appellations of Cònero?

A

Cònero Riserva DOCG

Rosso Cònero DOC

78
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What is the blending requirement for Cònero Riserva DOCG

A

85% montepulciano 15% Sangiovese.

Most are 100% montepulciano

12.5% abv

79
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Which river banks are often mentioned when discussing the appellations wine style of Castelli di Jesi?

A

Esino river

80
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What variations in Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi can be found on either side of the banks of the River Esino?

A

North / left bank (riva sinistra) is lower in elevation and warmer

Right bank (riva destra) to the south bank is higher and cooler - more mineral salty wines

81
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The Castelli di Jesi Classico zone is south of which river?

A

Misa River

82
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What is Marche’s largest DOC?

A

Verdicchio dei Castelli do Jesi DOC

83
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What Castelli di Jesi DOC are more structured and full bodied?

A

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC

84
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What is the smallest DOC of Castelli di Jesi?

A

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Passito DOC

85
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What is the ageing requirement for Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG?

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18 months 6m in bottle

86
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Why are Verdicchio from Metalica more uniform than Jesi?

A

Homogenous growing conditions

87
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Riva Destra is on which bank of the Esino river?

A

South Bank (right bank)

88
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What climatic conditions does the Riva Sinistra in Marche have?

A

Lower elevation and warmer climate

89
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What relational direction do the rivers of Marche flow?

A

Perpendicular to the coast

90
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Which grape is identical to Trebbiano do Soave?

A

Verdicchio

91
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Is Verdicchio native to Marche?

92
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Which appellation is based on Passerina?

A

Terre di Offida DOC

93
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Which grape varieties are allowed in Offida Rosso DOCG?

A

Montepulciano and Cabernet Sauvignon

94
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What % of marches vineyards are organic?

95
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Which wine district’s Classico zone roughly corresponds to the Esino River Valley?

A

Castelli di Jesi

96
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Cònero Riserva DOCG is a smaller l, more restricted area than Rosso Cònero DOC. True or False?

A

False - they are the exact same geographical area

97
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Offida Pecorino DOCG and Offida Passerina DOCG cover the same area. True or false?

98
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Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG can be produced as Spumante but not passito styles. True or false

99
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What is the only auxiliary grape allowed for Cònero Riserva DOCG?

A

Sangiovese

100
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What is Marches 2nd largest appellation?

A

Rosso Piceno DOC

101
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What is Terre di Offida DOCs principal grape?

102
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What is Offida Rosso DOCG’s principal grape?

A

Montepulciano

103
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Marche boasts the largest area under vine for Passerina. True or false?

104
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Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG can only be produced grim the Classico sub-zone. True or false?

105
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What river crosses the Classico sub zone of Castelli di Jesi?

106
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What 2 grapes for the basis of Rosso Piceno DOC?

A

Sangiovese and Montepulciano

107
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Cònero Riserva DOCG is made from predominantly what grape?

A

Montepulciano

108
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How long must Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG be aged?

109
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What appellation partially lies in the Esino River Valley?

A

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

IWS - Unit 2 - Central & Southern Italy (12 decks)

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