Marsala Flashcards
Who was the original producer of Marsala?
John Woodhouse in 1773
What is mosto cotto?
Cooked must, used to adjust sweetness and color in Marsala
What is sifone?
A VDL used to adjust sweetness and color in Marsala
What are the three colors of Marsala?
Ambra, Oro, Rubino
What grapes are used for Ambra and Oro Marsala?
Grillo, Inzolia, Catarratto, Damaschino
Which is the lowest quality color of Marsala? What is permitted there that is not authorized in the others?
Ambra; it permits the addition of mosto cotto.
What is Concia?
The addition of Mosto Cotto
What grapes are used to produce Rubino Marsala?
Perricone, Nero d’Avola, Nerello Mascalese
May white grapes be used for Rubino? In what quantity?
Yes, up to 30%
What does secco indicate for Marsala?
<40g/L RS
What does semisecco indicate for Marsala?
40-100g/L RS
What does dolce indicate for Marsala?
> 100g/L RS
How long does Fine Marsala spend in cask?
> 1 year
How long does Superiore Marsala spend in cask?
> 2 years
How long does Superiore Riserva Marsala spend in cask?
> 4 years
How long does Vergine Marsala spend in cask?
> 5 years
How long does Vergine Stravecchio Marsala spend in cask?
> 10 years
Which style of Marsala is always dry?
Vergine Marsala: it is fortified after fermentation, and the addition of Mosto Cotto or Sifone are not allowed.
What is Cremovo Zabione Vino Aromatizzato?
A sweet, egg-flavored concoction with >80% Marsala and <200g/L RS
For vintage Marsala, what does the vintage refer to?
The year of fortification
If aged in solera, how long must the Marsala remain in solera before bottling?
5 years
