Sicilia

Question 1

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

Answer 1

True

Question 2

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

Answer 2

False

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Zibibbo

Question 4

Name the two active volcanoes located on Sicilias Aeolian Islands.

Answer 4

Stromboli and Vulcano

Question 5

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

Answer 5

False

Question 6

What is Sicilia moSt widely planted international red grape?

Answer 6

Syrah

Question 7

Is Sicilia predominately planted to red or white grapes?

Answer 7

White

Question 8

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

Answer 8

False

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Sirocco

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Carricante

Question 11

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

Answer 11

True

Question 12

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

Answer 12

True

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Vittoria

Question 14

Name Sicilias most widely planted red grape variety

Answer 14

Nero d‘Avola

Question 15

What is Sicilias capital city?

Answer 15

Palermo

Question 16

Name Europes largest and most active volcano, found in Sicilia

Answer 16

Mount Etna

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)

Question 18

Name the body of water that separates Sicilia from Calabria

Answer 18

The Strait of Messina

Question 19

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

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Name Sicilias most widely planted grape variety.

Answer 20

Cataratto Bianco

Question 21

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

Answer 21

False

Question 22

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

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Name Sicilias first DOC appellation

Answer 23

Etna DOC

Question 24

Carricante historical home is Mount Etna. True or false?

Answer 24

True

Question 25

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

Answer 25

False

Question 26

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

Answer 26

False

Question 27

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

Answer 27

False

Question 28

The Etna DOC is included in which Sicilian province?

Answer 28

Catania

Question 29

Sicilias Ansonica grape is better known by what name?

Answer 29

Inzolia

Question 30

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

Answer 30

True

Question 31

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

Answer 31

True

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Marsala

Question 33

Sicilias Calabrese grape is more widely known by what name?

Answer 33

Nero d‘Avola