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1
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Is Le Marche known for it’s international grape varieties?

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No.

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Marca –> Marche. What is the genesis of the word?

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Means “border” (german). A marca was a feudal territory ruled by a marquis.

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Capitol of Le eMarche

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Ancona

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Describe the topography of le marche

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70% hills, 30% mountains

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Why is le marche known for high quality white wine?

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climate of the interior areas, high elevation / diurnal temperature

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Which DOCG has unique bottles?

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Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi

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Traditional verdicchio

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skin contact + oxidative character

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Sangiovese is often blended with which red grape?

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Montepulciano.

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Is Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG made by the traditional method?

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no

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What is the very famous promontory in Marche near Ancona?

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Monte Conero

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Which wine from Marche is being described.
Ruby red tending to garnet, intese red fruit with violet. Dry to Sweet
Soft, slightly tannic, hint of bitterness?

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Vernaccia di serrapetrona

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The woodpecker on the Marche coat of arms is honors which civilization?

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The Picini

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Which grape dominates the northern part of Le Marche?

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Sangiovese

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Which Marche appellation abuts the adriatic sea?

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Conero

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Which region has cooler conditions: Castelli di Jesi or Matelica?

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Matelica

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Which appelation is seen as a cru for montepulciano?

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Conero Riserva DOCG

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What was the main shift in style of Verdicchio in the 1950s?

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No more Lees contact

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What is Terre di Offida DOC’s principal grape?

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Passerina

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What is Offida Rosso DOCG’s principal grape?

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Montepulciano

20
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Montepulciano is more prominent in the northern sector of Marche. True or false?

21
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Matelica DOC is located to the southwest of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC. True or false?

22
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Verdicchio is believed to be native to Marche. True or false?

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False (Veneto)

23
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Cònero Riserva DOCG is made predominantly from what grape variety?

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A

Montepulciano

24
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Offida Pecorino DOCG and Offida Passerina DOCG cover the same winegrowing area. True or false?

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Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG can be produced as spumante but not passito style. True or false?
False
26
Marche boasts the largest area under vine for Passerina.True or false?
True
27
Marche is predominantly planted to white grapes. True or false?
False
28
What is the principal DOC/G of Marche that is based on the grape Lacrima?
Lacrima di Morro DOC (or Lacrima di Morro d'Alba DOC)
29
What river crosses the classico sub-zone of Castelli di Jesi?
Esino
30
Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG is based on the grape variety …
Vernaccia Nera
31
Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG can only be produced from the classico sub-zone. True or false?
False
32
What is Marche's most widely planted white grape?
Verdicchio
33
What is the principal grape in the Matelica wine-growing area?
Verdicchio
34
Montepulciano and Sangiovese are Marche's most widely planted grapes. True or false?
True
35
Which is Marche's largest & most productive DOC?
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
36
Pecorino is believed to be native to the southwestern corner of Marche. True or false?
True
37
Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG must be aged for at least 18 months. True or false?
True
38
The Metauro river bisects the Castelli di Jesi winegrowing area. True or false?
False
39
Cònero Riserva DOCG is a smaller, more restricted area than Rosso Conero DOC. True or false?
False
40
What is Italy's only DOCG specifically dedicated to red sparkling wine production?
Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG
41
How many fermentations does Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG undergo?
3
42
Marche is a stronghold for organic viticulture. True or false?
True
43
What is the only auxiliary grape allowed for Cònero Riserva DOCG?
Sangiovese
44
Which two grapes form the basis of Rosso Piceno DOC?
Sangiovese + Montepulciano
45
Vernacia Nera is genetically identical to Vernaccia di San Gimignano. True or false?
False
46
Which is Marche's 2nd largest appellation?
Rosso Piceno DOC

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