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1
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What strait separates Calbria from Sicily?

A

Messina

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2
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Which side of Sicily is Marsala located on?

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The Western edge

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3
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Who first discovered the wines of Marsala?

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Englishman John Woodhouse in 1773 who first fortified the wine to ensure safe shipment to his home country

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4
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What are the 3 styles of Marsala

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Marsala Oro
Marsala Ambra
Marsala Rubino

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What are the permitted grape varieties for Marsala Rubina?

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Perricone
Calabrese (Nero d’Avola)
Nerello Mascalese
plus a max. 30% white grapes

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6
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What are the permitted grape varieties for Marsala Oro and Ambra?

A

Grillo
Ansonica (Inzolia)
Catarratto
Damaschino

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What are the ageing requirements for Marsala labelled as fine?

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Min. 1 year in oak or cherry wood (first 4 months may be in alternative containers)

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What are the ageing requirements for Marsala labelled as Superiore?

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Min. 2 years in oak or cherry wood

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What are the ageing requirements for Marsala labelled as Superiore Riserva?

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4 years in oak or cherry wood

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10
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What are the ageing requirements for Marsala labelled as Vergine/Solera?

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Min. 5 years in oak or cherry wood

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What are the ageing requirements for Marsala labelled as Riserva/Solera Riserva/Vergine and Solera Stravecchio?

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Min. 10 years in oak or cherry wood

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12
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What does Vecchio mean on a label of Marsala?

A

the wine has met the minimum requirements for Marsala Superiore

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13
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What does IP mean on a label of Marsala?

A

Italy Particular

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What does SOM mean on a label of Marsala?

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Superior old Marsala. Generally drier

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What does GD mean on a label of Marsala?

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“Garibaldi Dolce”, a reference to a 19th-century general

Generally a sweeter style

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16
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What does LP mean on a label of Marsala?

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London Particular historically meant a higher content of spirits

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17
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Name a famous producer of Marsala

A

Marco de Bartolo

18
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Name a synonym for Nero d’Avola

A

Calabrese

19
Q

What grape variety is Zibibo otherwise known as?

A

Muscat of Alexandria

20
Q

What is the most plated grape in Sicily?

A

Catarrato

21
Q

Which region is the Alcamo DOC located in?

A

Sicily

22
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What are the main grape varieties of the Alcamo DOC?

A

Catarrato and Calabrese

23
Q

What are the principal grape varieties of the Etna DOC?

A

Carricante and Nerello Mascalese

24
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Which side of Sicily is the Etna DOC located?

A

East

25
Q

Which region is the Faro DOC located in?

A

Sicily

26
Q

What is the principal grape variety of the Faro DOC?

A

Nerello Mascalese

27
Q

What is the minimum amount of Nerello Mascalese permitted red and rose wines from the Etna DOC?

A

80%

28
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What is the minimum amount of Carricante permitted in the white wines of the Etna DOC?

A

60%

29
Q

What is the most planted red grape in Sicily?

A

Nero d’Avola

30
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Name a producer of wine from the Faro DOC

A

Palari

31
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Which region is the Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG located?

A

Sicily

32
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What is the main grape variety of the Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG ?

A

Nero d’Avola 50-70%

33
Q

What is Nero d’Avola blended with in the Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG?

A

30-50% Frappato

34
Q

Which region is the Moscato di Noto DOC located?

A

Sicily

35
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Which region is the Moscato di Siracusa DOC located in?

A

Sicily

36
Q

Which region is the Malvasia di Lipari DOC located in?

A

Sicily

37
Q

What wine styles are allowed in the Malvasia di Lipari DOC?

A

Sweet, passito and fortified

38
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Which region is the Moscato di Pantelleria DOC located?

A

Sicily

39
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Which region is the Passito di Pantelleria DOC located?

A

Sicily

40
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What is the main grape variety of Moscato di Pantelleria DOC?

A

Zibbibo

41
Q

What are the main red and white varieties of the Moscato di Noto DOC?

A

Moscato and Nero d’Avola

42
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What are the main red and white varieties of the Moscato di Siracusa DOC?

A

Moscato and Nero d’Avola

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