Sicily Flashcards
Where is Cerasuolo di Vittoria and what wine is produced there?
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG is from Sicily. It is a red wine made from Nero d’Avola and Frappato grapes.
What grapes are used in Marsala?
Grillo and Inzolia white grapes are used in Marsala. Other grapes allowed include Catarratto and Nerello Mascalese.
What is Sifone?
Sifone is fortified grape must used to sweeten Marsala.
What types of wines are Etna DOC?
Crisp white wines from grapes like Carricante and Catarratto, as well as reds and rosatos from Nerello Mascalese.
Where is Malvasia delle Lipari DOC and what wines are made there?
Sicily, sweet white wines.
Where is Moscato de Noto DOC, and what type of wines does it producte?
Sicily, sweet white wines.
Where is Moscato di Pantelleria?
Pantelleria is a satellite island of Sicily.
What are the three types of Marsala?
Oro (golden)
Ambra (amber)
Rubino (rub/red)
What are the maximum residual sugar levels for the different sweetness levels of Marsala?
Secco (dry) - 4% residual sugar
Semisecco (semi-dry) - 4%-10% residual sugar
Dolce (sweet) - More than 10% residual sugar
What is Vergine Stravecchio Riserva?
The most highly esteemed version of Marsala, it is dry and requires a minimum of ten years’ aging in cask.
What type of wines are produced using the Sicilia DOC appellation?
Often Nero d’Avolo grapes, some international varieties including Chardonnay and Syrah. There are slightly lower than the more generic IGT.
What is Terre di Sicilia/Terre Sicilane?
An IGT for Sicily. Produces vast quantities of grapes for early drinking.
