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Name Sicilia's first DOC appellation
Etna DOC
Name Sicilia's most widely planted red grape variety
Nero d'Avola
Carricante historical home is Mount Etna. True or false?
True
False
True
Etna Bianco DOC must contain a majority of which grape variety?
Carricante
Sicilia's grape harvest can begin as early as July. True or false?
True
False
True
Sicilia's grape harvest can take place as late as November. True or false?
True
False
True
Sicilia's Calabrese grape is more widely known by what name?
Nero d'Avola
Etna Bianco Superiore DOC must have higher alcohol level and can be produced anywhere within the Etna DOC. True or false?
True
False
False
Faro DOC must include a blend of Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and Nero d'Avola. True or false?
True
False
False
Grillo is the result of a natural crossing between Catarratto Bianco and …
Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)
Cataratto Bianco Lucido is a biotype of Catarratto Bianco. True or False?
True
False
True
Name Sicilia's most widely planted grape variety
Cataratto Bianco
The Etna DOC is included in which Sicilian province?
Catania
The eastern part of Sicilia is overhwelmingly planted to white grapes. True or false?
True
False
False
Name Europe's largest and most active volcano, found in Sicilia
Mount Etna
Name the two active volcanoes located on Sicilia's Aeolian Islands
Stromboli and Vulcano
Damaschino can be used in the production of Marsala. True or false?
True
False
True
What is Sicilia's capital city?
Palermo
What is Sicilia most widely planted international red grape?
Syrah
Frappato is a grape variety historically grown around which town in southeast Sicilia?
Vittoria
In Sicilia, Muscat of Alexandria is more widely known by what name?
Zibibbo
Sicilia is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. True or false?
True
False
True
Sicilia's Malvasia di Lipari is genetically distinct from Malvasia di Sardegna. True or false?
True
False
False
Name the body of water that separates Sicilia from Calabria
The Strait of Messina
Grillo is considered the most important Marsala grape from a quality standpoint. True or false?
True
False
True
Sicilia's Ansonica grape is better known by what name?
Inzolia
The majority of Sicilia's vineyards use the alberello training system. True or false?
True
False
False
Is Sicilia predominantly planted to red or white grapes?
White
Etna Rosso DOC can contain up to 20% Nero d'Avola. True or false?
True
False
False
Carricante can be used in the production of Marsala. True or false?
True
False
False
Carricante is notably high in malic acid. True or false?
True
False
True
Name Italy's most famous fortified wine, produced in Sicilia
Marsala
What is the warm wind that affects the western and southern areas of Sicilia?
Sirocco
Author
mikedutch
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342177
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Sicilia
Description
Wine Scholar Guild Italian Wine Scholar Flashcards for Sicilia
Updated
2019-01-27T17:56:15Z
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