Sicily Flashcards
What separates Sicily from Calabria?
The Strait of Messina
Who is credited with “discovering” Marsala?
John Woodhouse
Why was Marsala originally fortified?
To survive the voyage to Britain
What is the most planted white grape of Sicily?
Cataratto
Zibbibo is more commonly known as…?
Muscat of Alexandria
Inziola, Carricante, and Grillo are all white/red grapes.
White
Frappato, Perrione, and Nerello Cappuccio are all white/red grapes.
Red
What is a synonym for Nero d’Avola?
Calabrese
What kind of soils characterize Etna DOC?
Well drained volcanic soils
Name the two dominant grape varietals in Etna DOC.
Nerello Mascalese
Carricante
Name an exemplary producer in Faro DOC.
Palari
What is the only DOCG zone on Sicily?
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
What are the two main grapes of Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG?
Nero d’Avola
Frappato
Where in Sicily does Cataratto grow best?
Western Sicily
Give two denominaziones that are Catarrato dominant.
Alcamo DOC (Bianco wines) Marsala DOC
Nero d’Avola is often likened to what Rhône varietal?
Syrah
True/False: Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG wines undergo extended maceration.
False
Macerations are short to preserve the cherry-red color of the wine.
Where on Sicily is the Vittoria zone?
Southeastern Sicily
What is sole white grape permitted in Noto DOC?
Moscato
What styles of wine are released under Malvasia delle Lipari DOC?
Bianco
Passito
Liquoroso
What is the minimum amount of residual sugar required for Malvasia delle Lipari passito and liquoroso wines?
6%
60 g/l
What is the dominant varietal in wines from Pantelleria?
Zibbibo
Where is Pantelleria located?
In the Mediterranean between Sicily and Africa
