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Marsala Flashcards

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Who was the original producer of Marsala?

A

John Woodhouse in 1773

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What is mosto cotto?

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Cooked must, used to adjust sweetness and color in Marsala

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What is sifone?

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A VDL used to adjust sweetness and color in Marsala

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What are the three colors of Marsala?

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Ambra
Oro
Rubino

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What grapes are used for Ambra and Oro Marsala?

A

Grillo
Inzolia
Catarratto
Damaschino

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Which is the lowest quality color of Marsala? What is permitted there that is not authorized in the others?

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Ambra; it permits the addition of mosto cotto.

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What is concia?

A

The addition of Mosto Cotto

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What grapes are used to produce Rubino Marsala?

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Perricone
Nero d’Avola
Nerello Mascalese

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May white grapes be used for Rubino? In what quantity?

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Yes, up to 30%

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What does secco indicate for Marsala?

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Less than 40g/L RS

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What does semisecco indicate for Marsala?

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40-100g/L RS

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What does dolce indicate for Marsala?

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Min 100g/L RS

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13
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How long does Fine Marsala spend in cask?

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Min 1 year

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How long does Superiore Marsala spend in cask?

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Min 2 years

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How long does Superiore Riserva Marsala spend in cask?

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Min 4 years

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How long does Vergine Marsala spend in cask?

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Min 5 years

17
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How long does Vergine Stravecchio Marsala spend in cask?

A

Min 10 years

18
Q

Which style of Marsala is always dry?

A

Vergine Marsala: it is fortified after fermentation, and the addition of Mosto Cotto or Sifone are not allowed.

19
Q

What is Cremovo Zabione Vino Aromatizzato?

A

A sweet, egg-flavored concoction with min 80% Marsala and min 200g/L RS

20
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For vintage Marsala, what does the vintage refer to?

A

The year of fortification

21
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If aged in solera, how long must the Marsala remain in solera before bottling?

A

5 years

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