Sicilia

  1. Name Sicilia's first DOC appellation
    Etna DOC
  2. Name Sicilia's most widely planted red grape variety
    Nero d'Avola
  3. Carricante historical home is Mount Etna. True or false?
    True
  4. Etna Bianco DOC must contain a majority of which grape variety?
    Carricante
  5. Sicilia's grape harvest can begin as early as July. True or false?
    True
  6. Sicilia's grape harvest can take place as late as November. True or false?
    True
  7. Sicilia's Calabrese grape is more widely known by what name?
    Nero d'Avola
  8. Etna Bianco Superiore DOC must have higher alcohol level and can be produced anywhere within the Etna DOC. True or false?
    False
  9. Faro DOC must include a blend of Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and Nero d'Avola. True or false?
    False
  10. Grillo is the result of a natural crossing between Catarratto Bianco and …
    Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)
  11. Cataratto Bianco Lucido is a biotype of Catarratto Bianco. True or False?
    True
  12. Name Sicilia's most widely planted grape variety
    Cataratto Bianco
  13. The Etna DOC is included in which Sicilian province?
    Catania
  14. The eastern part of Sicilia is overhwelmingly planted to white grapes. True or false?
    False
  15. Name Europe's largest and most active volcano, found in Sicilia
    Mount Etna
  16. Name the two active volcanoes located on Sicilia's Aeolian Islands
    Stromboli and Vulcano
  17. Damaschino can be used in the production of Marsala. True or false?
    True
  18. What is Sicilia's capital city?
    Palermo
  19. What is Sicilia most widely planted international red grape?
    Syrah
  20. Frappato is a grape variety historically grown around which town in southeast Sicilia?
    Vittoria
  21. In Sicilia, Muscat of Alexandria is more widely known by what name?
    Zibibbo
  22. Sicilia is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. True or false?
    True
  23. Sicilia's Malvasia di Lipari is genetically distinct from Malvasia di Sardegna. True or false?
    False
  24. Name the body of water that separates Sicilia from Calabria
    The Strait of Messina
  25. Grillo is considered the most important Marsala grape from a quality standpoint. True or false?
    True
  26. Sicilia's Ansonica grape is better known by what name?
    Inzolia
  27. The majority of Sicilia's vineyards use the alberello training system. True or false?
    False
  28. Is Sicilia predominantly planted to red or white grapes?
    White
  29. Etna Rosso DOC can contain up to 20% Nero d'Avola. True or false?
    False
  30. Carricante can be used in the production of Marsala. True or false?
    False
  31. Carricante is notably high in malic acid. True or false?
    True
  32. Name Italy's most famous fortified wine, produced in Sicilia
    Marsala
  33. What is the warm wind that affects the western and southern areas of Sicilia?
    Sirocco
Author
mikedutch
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342177
Card Set
Sicilia
Description
Wine Scholar Guild Italian Wine Scholar Flashcards for Sicilia
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