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IWS Unit 2 (Central & Southern Italy) > Sicilia > Flashcards

Sicilia Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

False

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2
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Name the body of water that separates Sicilia from Calabria

A

The Strait of Messina

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3
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Cataratto Bianco Lucido is a biotype of Catarratto Bianco. True or False?

A

True

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4
Q

The Etna DOC is included in which Sicilian province?

A

Catania

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5
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Name the two active volcanoes located on Sicilia’s Aeolian Islands

A

Stromboli and Vulcano

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

A

True

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7
Q

Is Sicilia predominantly planted to red or white grapes?

A

White

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8
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The eastern part of Sicilia is overhwelmingly planted to white grapes. True or false?

A

False

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9
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Etna Bianco Superiore DOC must have higher alcohol level and can be produced anywhere within the Etna DOC. True or false?

A

False

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10
Q

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

A

Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)

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11
Q

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

A

Inzolia

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12
Q

What is Sicilia most widely planted international red grape?

A

Syrah

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13
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Sicilia’s grape harvest can begin as early as July. True or false?

A

True

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14
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Name Italy’s most famous fortified wine, produced in Sicilia

A

Marsala

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15
Q

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

A

False

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16
Q

Name Sicilia’s first DOC appellation

A

Etna DOC

17
Q

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

A

Zibibbo

18
Q

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

A

Nero d’Avola

19
Q

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

A

True

20
Q

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

A

False

21
Q

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

A

True

22
Q

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

A

False

23
Q

Name Sicilia’s most widely planted red grape variety

A

Nero d’Avola

24
Q

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

A

False

25
Q

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

A

True

26
Q

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

A

Sirocco

27
Q

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

A

True

28
Q

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

A

Vittoria

29
Q

Carricante historical home is Mount Etna. True or false?

A

True

30
Q

Name Sicilia’s most widely planted grape variety

A

Cataratto Bianco

31
Q

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

A

Carricante

32
Q

What is Contrade?

A

Official term for “village” used on Etna DOC labels

33
Q

What is Pachino?

A

Sub-zone of Eloro DOC

Wine is Nero d’Avola >=80%, Frappato/Perricone 0-20%

IWS Unit 2 (Central & Southern Italy) (13 decks)

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