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1
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What is the only DOCG in Sicily? Where is it? When was it classified DOCG?

A

Cerasuolo di Vittoria. In Southeastern Sicily. September 2005.

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What are the 4 main grapes of Sicilia Rosso and Rosato?

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Nero d’Avola, Frappato, Nerello Mascalese, Perricone (min 50%)

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3
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What are the 2 main grapes of Vittoria?

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Nero d’Avola (50-70% for Rosso), Frappato (30-50% for Rosso), combination of 2 min 80% for Rosato

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4
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Pinot Blanc is a color mutation of what?

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Pinot Gris

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5
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Who is the most well-regarded Marsala producer?

A

Marco de Bortoli

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6
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Who are the most well-regarded producers of wine from Vittoria/Cerasuolo di Vittoria?

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COS, Le Filigare, Vall dell’Acate

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7
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Who is possibly the most well-regarded Sicily IGT producer?

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Passopisicaro

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8
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There is evidence of vine training and wine product on Sicily’s coasts from what 2 civilizations? Where?

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Phoenicians - West Coast

Greeks - East Coast

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9
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What currently are the two most common types of vine training in Sicily?

What other kind is waning in use?

A

Tendone & Guyot

Goblet

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10
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What is Muscat of Alexandria known as in Sicily?

A

Zibibbo

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11
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Mazuelo is called what in Sicily?

A

Carignano

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12
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What are the viticultural characteristics of Nero d’Avola?

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Vigorous, susceptible to powdery mildew. Mid ripening but likes the heat.

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13
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What was the first large-production brand out of Sicily? When? Who produced it?

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Corvo, 1876, Edoardo Alliata

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14
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What is terre forti?

A

The low southern slopes of Etna, where strong, full-bodied wines were made.

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15
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In the late 18th Century, who landed and ultimately jumpstarted Britain as an export Marsala market? What was initial intent in coming there?

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John Woodhouse - to increase exports of sodium carbonate, for glass and soap.

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16
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What is a common synonym for Nero d’Avola?

A

Calabrese

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17
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What are the 2 grapes of Cerasuolo di Vittoria?

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Nero d’Avola (50-70%), Frappato (30-50%)

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18
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What is the minimum alcohol of Cerasuolo di Vittoria?

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13%

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19
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What are the principal soils of Cerasuolo di Vittoria?

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Iron-rich clay over limestone, with more sand to the east and south.

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20
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How many DOCs are in Sicily?

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21
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Who “discovered” Marsala? When?

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John Woodhouse in 1773

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22
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What is the most heavily planted grape of Sicily?

A

Catarratto

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23
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What is Sicily’s most widely planted red grape?

A

Nero d’Avola

24
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What are the 3 denominaziones of Marsala, and what do they mean?

A

Oro - Golden Color
Ambra - Amber Color
Rubino - Ruby Color

25
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What are the 4 grapes of Marsala Oro/Ambra?

A

Grillo, Ansonica, Catarrato, Damaschino

26
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What are the 3 main grapes of Marsala Rubino?

A

Perricone, Calabrese, Nerello Mascalese

27
Q

What is the minimum alcohol level for Marsala (natural)?

After fortification?

What about Superiore, Vergine, Solera, Riserva?

A

12%
17%
18%

28
Q

What is the maximum sugar level of Marsala Secco?

A

40 grams/liter

29
Q

What is the RS range of Semisecco Marsala?

A

40-100 g/l

30
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What is the minimum sugar level of Marsala dolce?

A

100 g/l

31
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What is the aging requirement for Fine Marsala?

A

1 year in oak or cherry wood (first 4 months may be in alternative containers)

32
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What is the aging requirement of Marsala Superiore?

A

2 years in oak for cherry wood

33
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What is the aging requirement for Marsala Superiore riserva?

A

Minimum 4 years in oak or cherry wood

34
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What is the aging requirement for Marsala Vergine/Solera?

A

Minimum 5 years in oak or cherry wood

35
Q

What is the aging requirement for:

  • Marsala Vergine Riserva
  • Marsala Solera Riserva
  • Marsala Vergine Stravecchio
  • Marsala Solera Stravecchio
A

Minimum 10 years in oak or cherry wood

36
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What does “vecchio” mean on a Marsala label?

A

The wine has met the minimum requirments for Marsala Superiore

37
Q

What does “IP” mean?

A

Italy Particular

38
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What does “SOM” mean?

A

Superior Old Marsala

39
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What does “GD” mean?

A

Garibaldi Dolce - a reference to a 19th century general

40
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What does “LP” mean?

A

London Particular

41
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Ambra must include a minimum _____% of mosto cotto.

A

1%

42
Q

What is concia?

What is it not permitted for?

A

The addition of mosto cotto.

Oro or Rubino

43
Q

What is the main grape of Etna Bianco? Secondary?

A

Carricante (min 60%)

Catarratto (max 40%)

44
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What are the major and minor grapes of Etna Rosso and Rosato?

A 
Nerello Mascalese (min 80%)
Nerello Cappuccio (max 20%)
45
Q

What is ripiddu?

A

glassy black fragments from Etna

46
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What is terra nivura?

A

A black soil that contains more humus and retains humidity.

47
Q

What is the ponente?

A

A wind that comes through Noto

48
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What is Cremovo?

A

Marsala flavored by spices and fruits

49
Q

What type of wood is allowed for Marsala?

A

Oak & cherry

50
Q

What is the main difference between Vergine & Fine/Superiore Marsala?

A

Fine/Superiore can have coloring and flavoring products.

51
Q

Who helped influence widespread use of French barriques?

A

Giacomo Tachis

52
Q

What is the scirocco?

A

A warm wind from the southeast.

53
Q

Volcanic soils are poor in what macronutrients?

A

Nitrogen and Phosphate

54
Q

What 2 people are most responsible for bringing attention to wines from Etna?

A

Marc de Grazia and Andrea Frachetti

55
Q

How much of Sicilian wine production is bottled on Sicily?

A

20%

56
Q

Who are the principal bottlers of Sicilian wine?

A

Northern Italian merchants

57
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Which Italian family-run winery has the most acreage?

A

Zonin

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