Sicilia Flashcards
Etna Bianco DOC must contain a majority of which grape variety?
Carricante
Name the two active volcanoes located on Sicilia’s Aeolian Islands
Stromboli and Vulcano
Faro DOC must include a blend of Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and Nero d’Avola. True or false?
FALSE
Sicilia’s grape harvest can take place as late as November. True or false?
TRUE
Name Sicilia’s first DOC appellation
Etna DOC
Name Italy’s most famous fortified wine, produced in Sicilia
Marsala
Sicilia’s grape harvest can begin as early as July. True or false?
TRUE
What is Sicilia most widely planted international red grape?
Syrah
Sicilia’s Ansonica grape is better known by what name?
Inzolia
Sicilia is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. True or false?
TRUE
Etna Rosso DOC can contain up to 20% Nero d’Avola. True or false?
FALSE
What is the warm wind that affects the western and southern areas of Sicilia?
Sirocco
Sicilia’s Calabrese grape is more widely known by what name?
Nero d’Avola
Sicilia’s Malvasia di Lipari is genetically distinct from Malvasia di Sardegna. True or false?
FALSE
Carricante is notably high in malic acid. True or false?
TRUE