Sicilia

Question 1

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

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Name the body of water that separates Sicilia from Calabria

Answer 2

The Strait of Messina

Question 3

Cataratto Bianco Lucido is a biotype of Catarratto Bianco. True or False?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The Etna DOC is included in which Sicilian province?

Answer 4

Catania

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Stromboli and Vulcano

Question 6

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

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Is Sicilia predominantly planted to red or white grapes?

Answer 7

White

Question 8

The eastern part of Sicilia is overhwelmingly planted to white grapes. True or false?

Answer 8

False

Question 9

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

Answer 9

False

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Inzolia

Question 12

What is Sicilia most widely planted international red grape?

Answer 12

Syrah

Question 13

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

Answer 13

True

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Marsala

Question 15

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

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Name Sicilia’s first DOC appellation

Answer 16

Etna DOC

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Zibibbo

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Nero d’Avola

Question 19

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

Answer 19

True

Question 20

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

Answer 20

False

Question 21

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

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Sicilia’s Malvasia di Lipari is genetically distinct from Malvasia di Sardegna. True or false?

Answer 22

False

Question 23

Name Sicilia’s most widely planted red grape variety

Answer 23

Nero d’Avola

Question 24

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

Answer 24

False

Question 25

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

Answer 25

True

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Sirocco

Question 27

Grillo is considered the most important Marsala grape from a quality standpoint. True or false?

Answer 27

True

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Vittoria

Question 29

Carricante historical home is Mount Etna. True or false?

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Name Sicilia's most widely planted grape variety

Answer 30

Cataratto Bianco

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Carricante

Question 32

What is Contrade?

Answer 32

Official term for "village" used on Etna DOC labels

Question 33

What is Pachino?

Answer 33

Sub-zone of Eloro DOC | Wine is Nero d'Avola >=80%, Frappato/Perricone 0-20%