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IWS Flashcards part 1

1
Q

What four white grape varieties are used for Marsala production?

A

Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia and Damaschino

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2
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What style of wine does the Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG produce?

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Red wines based on Nero d’Avola and Frappato

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3
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How many years must Marsala Vergine spend in wood?

A

At least 5 years

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4
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Pantelleria is closer to Africa than it is to Sicilia. True or false?

A

TRUE

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5
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Who was instrumental in creating a market for Marsala in the UK?

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John Woodhouse

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6
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Zibibbo is native to Sicilia. True or false?

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TRUE

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7
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What are the principal red and white grapes of the Etna wine-growing area?

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Nerello Mascalese and Carricante

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8
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What are the principal red and white grapes of the Contea di Sclafani DOC?

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Nero d’Avola, Perricone and Catarratto

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9
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Pantelleria is covered in dark green volcanic rocks. True or false?

A

TRUE

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10
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Name Sicilia’s first DOC appellation

A

Etna DOC

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11
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Name Sicilia’s most widely planted red grape variety

A

Nero d’Avola

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12
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The eastern part of Sicilia is overwhelmingly planted with white grapes. True or false?

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FALSE

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13
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The majority of Sicilia’s vineyards use the alberello training system. True or false?

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FALSE - Guyot and Cordone Speronata

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14
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Sicilia’s grape harvest can take place as late as November. True or false?

A

TRUE

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15
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Is Sicilia predominantly planted to red or white grapes?

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White - account for more than 60%

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16
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Sicilia’s Ansonica grape is better known by what name?

A

Inzolia

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17
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Etna Rosso DOC can contain up to 20% Nero d’Avola. True or false?

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FALSE - Up to 20% can be made up with Nerello Cappuccio but many are 100% Nerello Mascalese

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18
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The Etna DOC is included in which Sicilian province?

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Catania

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19
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Faro DOC must include a blend of Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and Nero d’Avola. True or false?

A

FALSE - Nero d’Avola is not permitted, Nocera is

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20
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Name Italy’s most famous fortified wine, produced in Sicilia

A

Marsala

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21
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Name the two active volcanoes located on Sicilia’s Aeolian Islands

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Stromboli and Vulcano

22
Q

Grillo is the result of a natural crossing between Catarratto Bianco and …

A

Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)

23
Q

Carricante is notably high in malic acid. True or false?

24
Q

What is Sicilia’s capital city?

25
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Carricante can be used in the production of Marsala. True or false?

26
Q

What is the warm wind that affects the western and southern areas of Sicilia?

27
Q

Etna Bianco DOC must contain a majority of which grape variety?

A

Carricante

28
Q

Sicilia is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. True or false?

29
Q

What grape is a natural crossing of Catarratto Bianco and Zibibbo?

30
Q

Carricante historical home is Mount Etna. True or false?

31
Q

In Sicilia, Muscat of Alexandria is more widely known by what name?

32
Q

Sicilia’s Calabrese grape is more widely known by what name?

A

Nero d’Avola

33
Q

Sicilia’s grape harvest can begin as early as July. True or false?

34
Q

Frappato is a grape variety historically grown around which town in southeast Sicilia?

35
Q

Name the body of water that separates Sicilia from Calabria

A

The Strait of Messina

36
Q

Etna Bianco Superiore DOC must have a higher alcohol level and can be produced anywhere within the Etna DOC. True or false?

A

FALSE - It must contain a minimum of 80% Carricante and the fruit must hail from the village of Milo

37
Q

What is Sicilia most widely planted international red grape?

38
Q

Name Europe’s largest and most active volcano, found in Sicilia

A

Mount Etna

39
Q

Is Frappato a red or white grape?

40
Q

Which institute improved Sicilian wine production?

A

IRVV/IRVOS

41
Q

Which area of Sicilia is dominated by red grapes, east or west?

A

East Sicilia is overwhelmingly dominated by red grapes

42
Q

What are the 2 biotypes of Catarratto Bianco?

A

Comune and Lucido

43
Q

Which is considered the higher quality of the Catarratto Bianco biotypes?

A

Lucido - smaller berries, lower sugar levels and higher acid

44
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Which is considered the higher quality of the Catarratto Bianco biotypes?

A

Lucido - smaller berries, lower sugar levels and higher acid

45
Q

What is the main purpose of Catarratto?

A

The base of Marsala production

46
Q

What does ‘‘Grillo” in Italian mean?

A

Cricket in Italian, however, the name is taken from grilli, Sicilian dialect for pips or seeds

47
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What is the principal grape for Marsala production?

48
Q

Grillo is a natural crossing of which grapes?

A

Catarratto Bianco and Zibibbo

49
Q

Where is the historic home of Grillo?

50
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Where is Zibibbo mostly planted?

A

The volcanic island of Pantelleria

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