Italy - Marche Flashcards
What body of water is to the east of Marches
Adriatic Sea
What is the mountain range to the west of Marches
Appenine Mountains
Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG
Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG
These are the two famous DOCGs from what region in Italy
Marches
What is the main grape of Marches
Verdicchio ⚪️
True or False
Can you make Spumante from Verdicchio grapes
True - due to its natural acidity
What is the climate of Marches
Mediterranean
Castelli di Jesi
Matelica
Why are these areas so important to Marches
These are the best zones for making Verdicchio
What level does the Normale wines of Castelli di Jesi and Matelica fall under
DOC
What level and requirements must be followed for Castelli di Jesi and Matelica to be called Riserva
Must be aged a minimum of 18 months to be called a DOCG
Which of the Matelica and Castelli di Jesi produces more sharper wines
Matelica
Which of the Matelica and Castelli di Jesi produces more fuller and rounder wines
Castilli di Jesi
Conero Rosso Riserva DOCG
Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG
These are two important DOCGs in what region and what type of wine do they produce
Marches and Red Wines
What type of wines does Conero Rossa Riserva DOCG produce
Red blends
What is the minimum and maximum blend requirement for Conero Rosso Riserva DOCG
85% minimum for Montepulciano
15% maximum for Sangiovese
What is the aging requirements for Conero Rosso Riserva DOCG
2 years matured in new barrique
