Marsala

Question 1

What is the residual sugar requirements for Secco Marsala?

Answer 1

Max. 40 g/l

Question 2

What is the residual sugar requirements for Semisecco Marsala?

Answer 2

40-100 g/l

Question 3

What is the residual sugar requirements for Dolce Marsala?

Answer 3

Min. 100 g/l

Question 4

What are the two techniques used to adjust color and sweetness of Marsala?

Answer 4

addition of Mosto Cotto (cooked must) known as Concia

addition of Sifone (a mistelle produced by fortifying the undermented must of overripe grapes)

Question 5

What does the “vintage” refer to for Vintage Marsala?

Answer 5

Vintage refers to the year of fortification

Question 6

What is the term used for Marsala that spends 1 year in cask?

Answer 6

Fine

Question 7

What is the term used for Marsala that spends 2 years in cask?

Answer 7

Superiore

Question 8

What is the term used for Marsala that spends 4 years in cask?

Answer 8

Superiore Riserva

Question 9

What is the term used for Marsala that spends 5 years in cask?

Answer 9

Vergine

Question 10

What is the term used for Marsala that spends 10 years in cask?

Answer 10

Vergine Stravecchio

Question 11

How long must Marsala spend in a solera if it is to be released in that style?

Answer 11

Min. 5 years

Question 12

What are the grapes used for Rubino Marsala?

Answer 12

Perricone, Calabrese, Narello Mascalese

Question 13

What are the grapes used for Ambra/Oro Marsala?

Answer 13

Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia, Damaschino

Question 14

How long does Vergine Stravecchio Marsala spend in cask?

Answer 14

min. 10 years

Question 15

What is the min. alcohol after fortification required for Marsala labeled Vergine?

Answer 15

18%

Question 16

Interference to Marsala production, what is the sifone?

Answer 16

A mistelle produced by fortifying the unfermented must of overripe grapes to adjust color and sweetness levels.