Marches, Abruzzo, Molise

Question 1

What are the boundaries of Marches?

Answer 1

Emilia-Romagna (north)
Adriatic sea (east)
Abruzzo (south)
Umbria (west - foothills of the Apennines)

Question 2

What is the most important varietal grown in Marches?

Answer 2

Verdicchio

Question 3

What are the DOCGs of Marches?

Answer 3

1. Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG
2. Cònero (Cònero Riserva) DOCG
3. Offida DOCG
4. Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG
5. Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG

Question 4

What is the largest DOC in Marche?

Answer 4

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

Question 5

What is the geographical difference between Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG and Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG?

Answer 5

Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG is costal (rounder, fuller styles), Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG is inland and higher altitude (sharper style).

Question 6

What are the two primary red wine denomiazione in Marches?

Answer 6

Conero Rosso Riserva DOCG and Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG

Question 7

What are the permitted varietals in Conero Rosso Riserva DOCG?

Answer 7

Min 85% Montepulciano, max 15% Sangiovese

Question 8

What are the permitted varietals of Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG?

Answer 8

Min 85% Vernaccia Nera (min 40% of the Vernaccia grapes must be dried), max 15% other authorized non-aromatic red grapes (Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Ciliegiolo)

Question 9

What is the spanish name for Marche’s Vernaccia Nero?

Answer 9

Garnacha

Question 10

What are the aging requirements for Conero Rosso Riserva DOCG?

Answer 10

2 years

Question 11

What are the varietal requirements for Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC?

Answer 11

Min 85% Lacrima, max 15% “other black grapes suitable for cultivation in Marche”

Question 12

What is the second most cultivated varietal in Italy?

Answer 12

Montepulciano

Question 13

What is the local name for rosé wines in Abruzzo?

Answer 13

Cerasuolo (reference to “cherry” tones)

Question 14

How many DOCGs are there in Abruzzo?

Answer 14

1. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG

2. Terre Tollesi/ Tullum DOCG

Question 15

What are the primary white varietals of Abruzzo?

Answer 15

Trebbiano Abruzzese (d’Abruzzo), Trebbiano Toscano, Bombino Bianco

Question 16

Who are the top producers in Abruzzo?

Answer 16

Edoardo Valentini & Emidio Pepe

Question 17

When were Bombino Bianco and Trebbiano d’Abruzzo identified as separate varieties in the Italian National Register?

Answer 17

1994

Question 18

What is Trebbiano Toscano called in France? In Spain?

Answer 18

Ugni Blanc. Airén.

Question 19

What are the varietal requirements for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo?

Answer 19

Min 85% Montepulciano, max 15% other permitted varieties

Question 20

What are the varietal requirements for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG?

Answer 20

Min 90% Montepulciano, max 10% Sangiovese

Question 21

What are the aging requirements for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG? Riserva?

Answer 21

Normale: Min 2 years, with 1 in oak or chestnut, min 6 months in bottle.
Riserva: Min 3 years, with 1 in oak or chestnut, min 6 months in bottle.

Question 22

What are the four DOCs in Molise?

Answer 22

1. Biferno DOC
2. Molise/del Molise DOC
3. Pentro di Isernia DOC
4. Tintilia del Molise DOC

Question 23

What organization produces most of the wine from Molise?

Answer 23

Co-operatives

Question 24

What is the most prominent DOC in Molise?

Answer 24

Biferno DOC

Question 25

What are the varietals used in Biferno DOC?

Answer 25

Bianco:
Trebbiano Toscano + 20% - 30% other white grapes
Rosso:
Montepulciano + 10% - 20% Aglianico (max 20% other black grapes)

Question 26

What percentage of wine from Molise is of the DOC quality level?

Answer 26

5%