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Sicilia Flashcards

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1
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Sicilia is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. True or false?

A

True

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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?

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False

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3
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In Sicilia, Muscat of Alexandria is more widely known by what name?

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Zibibbo

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4
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Name the two active volcanoes located on Sicilias Aeolian Islands.

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Stromboli and Vulcano

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

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False

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6
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What is Sicilia moSt widely planted international red grape?

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Syrah

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7
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Is Sicilia predominately planted to red or white grapes?

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White

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

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False

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9
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What is the warm wind that affects the western and southern areas of Sicilia?

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Sirocco

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10
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Etna Bianco DOC must contain a majority of which grape variety?

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Carricante

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11
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Damaschino can be used in the production of Marsala. True or false?

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True

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12
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Grillo is considered the most important Marsala grape from a quality standpoint. True or false?

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True

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13
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Frappato is a grape variety historically groen around which town in southeast Sicilia?

A

Vittoria

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14
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Name Sicilias most widely planted red grape variety

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Nero d‘Avola

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15
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What is Sicilias capital city?

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Palermo

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16
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Name Europes largest and most active volcano, found in Sicilia

A

Mount Etna

17
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Grillo is the result of a natural crossing between Catarratto Bisnco and….

A

Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)

18
Q

Name the body of water that separates Sicilia from Calabria

A

The Strait of Messina

19
Q

Sicilias grape harvest can begin as early as July. True or false?

A

True

20
Q

Name Sicilias most widely planted grape variety.

A

Cataratto Bianco

21
Q

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

A

False

22
Q

Sicilias grape harvest can take place as late as November. True or false?

A

True

23
Q

Name Sicilias first DOC appellation

A

Etna DOC

24
Q

Carricante historical home is Mount Etna. True or false?

A

True

25
Q

The majority of Sicilias vineyards use the alberello training system. True or false?

A

False

26
Q

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

A

False

27
Q

Sicilias Malvasia di Lipari is genetically distinct from Malvasia di Sardegna. True or false?

A

False

28
Q

The Etna DOC is included in which Sicilian province?

A

Catania

29
Q

Sicilias Ansonica grape is better known by what name?

A

Inzolia

30
Q

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

A

True

31
Q

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

A

True

32
Q

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

A

Marsala

33
Q

Sicilias Calabrese grape is more widely known by what name?

A

Nero d‘Avola

Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 (12 decks)

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