Sicilia Flashcards
Sicilia’s Malvasia di Lipari is genetically distinct from Malvasia di Sardegna. True or false?
FALSE
Carricante can be used in the production of Marsala. True or false?
FALSE
Name the two active volcanoes located on Sicilia’s Aeolian Islands
Stromboli and Vulcano
Sicilia’s Ansonica grape is better known by what name?
Inzolia
What is Sicilia’s capital city?
Palermo
Name Sicilia’s most widely planted grape variety
Cataratto Bianco
Etna Bianco Superiore DOC must have higher alcohol level and can be produced anywhere within the Etna DOC. True or false?
FALSE
Sicilia’s Calabrese grape is more widely known by what name?
Nero d’Avola
Name Italy’s most famous fortified wine, produced in Sicilia
Marsala
Etna Bianco DOC must contain a majority of which grape variety?
Carricante
Sicilia’s grape harvest can begin as early as July. True or false?
TRUE
The eastern part of Sicilia is overhwelmingly planted to white grapes. True or false?
FALSE
Damaschino can be used in the production of Marsala. True or false?
TRUE
The Etna DOC is included in which Sicilian province?
Catania
Name Sicilia’s first DOC appellation
Etna DOC