Marque & Abruzzo Flashcards

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1
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Which regions suround Marque

A
Emilia Romagna North
San Marino North
Toscana West
Umbria West
Lazio South
Abruzzo South
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2
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What is the percentage of Hills in Marche

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69%

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3
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What is the climate in Marche

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  • Mediterranean with continental influence

- More Mediterranean south of Cònero

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4
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What are the mains mountains in Marche

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Central Apennines and Monte Cònero

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5
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What is the capital of Marche

A

Ancona

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6
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What is the percentage of mountains in Marche

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31%

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7
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Marche is red or white wine region

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Red

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8
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What are the main two red grapes in Marche

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Sangiovese 21% and Montepulciano 19%

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9
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What is the main white grape in Marche

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Verdicchio 13%

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10
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What other importan white grapes in Marche

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Pecorino and Passerina in the southern Marche

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11
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Sangiovese is often used in blenc with which other red grape of Marche

A

Montepulciano

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12
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Where is Sangiovese mainly planted in Marche

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Northern Marche

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13
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Which grape planting is increasing in Marche

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Montepulciano

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14
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Montepulciano in native of which region

A

Abruzzo

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15
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Where does the name of the grape Lacrima come from

A

Teardrop

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16
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Lacrima grape is red or white

17
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what is the characteristic red grape planted around Serrapetrona

A

Vernaccia Nera

18
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Vernaccia Nera is predominantly used to produce which wine style

A

Sparkling red wines

19
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what is the signature grape of Marche

20
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What does Verdicchio mean

21
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verdicchio genetical identical to which grape from Veneto

22
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which grape variety has its name derived from the word sheep

23
Q

Who did save Pecorino from extinction

A

Cocci Grifoni

24
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What is the main district of production of Pecorino and Passerina

A

Offida in Southern Marche

25
What are the main apellation of verdicchio in Marche
- Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC - Castelli dei Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG - Verdi Matelica DOC (Riserva DOCG)
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Where is Conero Riserva DOCG and Rosso Conero DOC
Around Monte Conero by the Adriatic Sea
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What is the percentage of Montepulciano in Conero Riserva DOC
100%
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What is the min percentage of Lacrima in Lacrima di Moro DOC
85%
29
Which producer made Verdicchio popular in the amphora-shaped bottle
Fazi Battaglia
30
Where is considered to be home of Verdicchio
Castelli di Jesi
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What is the traditional style of castelli di Jesi wines
Skin contact, deep color, full bodied, oxidative character
32
What is the MODERN style of Castelli di Jesi wines
Clean, light, refreshing, easy-drinking
33
Which rivers border Castelli di Jesi winegrowing
Misa and Esino
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What are the appellations of castelli di Jesi
- Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC | - Castelli dei Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG
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How many MGA are there in Castelli di Jesi appellations
99
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What is the perdentage of Verdicchio grape in Castelli di jesi appellations DOC/G
min 85% but majority wines are 100%
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Does Castelli di Jesi produce Passito wines yes or no
yes
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Does Castelli dei Jesi produce spumante yes or no
yes (tank or traditional method)