Marsala Flashcards

1
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Location of Marsala?

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This DOC For white fortified wine is produced and located in Sicily

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What can be added to a natural wine to sweeten it?

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  1. Slowly heated unfermented grape juice ( Cotto )
  2. Mixture of sweet wine and grape alcohol ( Sifone )
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Name Marsala styles?

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  1. Marsala Superiore
  2. Marsala Superiore Riserva
  3. Marsala Vergine or Solera
  4. Stravecchio or Riserva
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Explain Marsala Superiore?

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Dry or Sweet
Aged for 2 years

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Explain Marsala Superiore Riserva?

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Aged for 4 years in wood

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Explain Marsala Vergine or Solera?

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Dry or Very-Dry
Aged for 5 years
No sweetening is permited

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Explain Stravechio or Riserva?

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Aged for 10 years in wood

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