Italy - Sicily Flashcards
What strait separates Calbria from Sicily?
Messina
Which side of Sicily is Marsala located on?
The Western edge
Who first discovered the wines of Marsala?
Englishman John Woodhouse in 1773 who first fortified the wine to ensure safe shipment to his home country
What are the 3 styles of Marsala
Marsala Oro
Marsala Ambra
Marsala Rubino
What are the permitted grape varieties for Marsala Rubina?
Perricone
Calabrese (Nero d’Avola)
Nerello Mascalese
plus a max. 30% white grapes
What are the permitted grape varieties for Marsala Oro and Ambra?
Grillo
Ansonica (Inzolia)
Catarratto
Damaschino
What are the ageing requirements for Marsala labelled as fine?
Min. 1 year in oak or cherry wood (first 4 months may be in alternative containers)
What are the ageing requirements for Marsala labelled as Superiore?
Min. 2 years in oak or cherry wood
What are the ageing requirements for Marsala labelled as Superiore Riserva?
4 years in oak or cherry wood
What are the ageing requirements for Marsala labelled as Vergine/Solera?
Min. 5 years in oak or cherry wood
What are the ageing requirements for Marsala labelled as Riserva/Solera Riserva/Vergine and Solera Stravecchio?
Min. 10 years in oak or cherry wood
What does Vecchio mean on a label of Marsala?
the wine has met the minimum requirements for Marsala Superiore
What does IP mean on a label of Marsala?
Italy Particular
What does SOM mean on a label of Marsala?
Superior old Marsala. Generally drier
What does GD mean on a label of Marsala?
“Garibaldi Dolce”, a reference to a 19th-century general
Generally a sweeter style
What does LP mean on a label of Marsala?
London Particular historically meant a higher content of spirits
Name a famous producer of Marsala
Marco de Bartolo
Name a synonym for Nero d’Avola
Calabrese
What grape variety is Zibibo otherwise known as?
Muscat of Alexandria
What is the most plated grape in Sicily?
Catarrato
Which region is the Alcamo DOC located in?
Sicily
What are the main grape varieties of the Alcamo DOC?
Catarrato and Calabrese
What are the principal grape varieties of the Etna DOC?
Carricante and Nerello Mascalese
Which side of Sicily is the Etna DOC located?
East
Which region is the Faro DOC located in?
Sicily
What is the principal grape variety of the Faro DOC?
Nerello Mascalese
What is the minimum amount of Nerello Mascalese permitted red and rose wines from the Etna DOC?
80%
What is the minimum amount of Carricante permitted in the white wines of the Etna DOC?
60%
What is the most planted red grape in Sicily?
Nero d’Avola
Name a producer of wine from the Faro DOC
Palari
Which region is the Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG located?
Sicily
What is the main grape variety of the Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG ?
Nero d’Avola 50-70%
What is Nero d’Avola blended with in the Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG?
30-50% Frappato
Which region is the Moscato di Noto DOC located?
Sicily
Which region is the Moscato di Siracusa DOC located in?
Sicily
Which region is the Malvasia di Lipari DOC located in?
Sicily
What wine styles are allowed in the Malvasia di Lipari DOC?
Sweet, passito and fortified
Which region is the Moscato di Pantelleria DOC located?
Sicily
Which region is the Passito di Pantelleria DOC located?
Sicily
What is the main grape variety of Moscato di Pantelleria DOC?
Zibbibo
What are the main red and white varieties of the Moscato di Noto DOC?
Moscato and Nero d’Avola
What are the main red and white varieties of the Moscato di Siracusa DOC?
Moscato and Nero d’Avola
