Italy- Marche Flashcards
1
Q
What are the DOCGs of Marche
A
- Conero (Conero Riserva)
- Vernaccia di Serrapetrona
- Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Riserva
- Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva
- Offida
2
Q
What DOCG in Marche allows both red and white wines? Grapes?
A
Offida
- Red: Montepulciano
- White: Pecorino or Passerina (varietal wines)
3
Q
What DOCG in Marche is for sparkling wines only? What’s unique about the style?
A
Vernacchia di Serrapetrona
- Vernaccia Nera
- Dry or Sweet
- at least 40% Passito grapes
4
Q
Aging requirements for Jesi and Matelica Riserva
A
18 months mimimum
5
Q
Name 3 producers for Verdicchio
A
- Andrea Felici
- Bisci
- Umani Ronchi
6
Q
What DOCGs in Marche produce red wines
A
- Conero- Montepulciano (whites allowed, too)
- Offida- Red only
- Vernaccia di Serrapetrona- Red Spumante, dry or sweet
7
Q
Describe the difference between Jesi and Matelica
A
- Matelica, closer to the sea producing fleshier, floral wines
- Jesi, inland, producing leaner more austere wines
8
Q
What style of wine is produced in Offida DOCG
A
Red based on:
- Montepulciano min 85%
- Sangiovese max 15%
Varietal White based on :
- Passerina
- Pecorino
