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Sicily Flashcards

1
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What is Sicily’s only DOCG

A

Cerasuolo di Vittoria

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Sicily’s best wines are made from what grape ?

A

Nero d’Avola

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What is the most famous wine of southern Italy?

A

Marsala DOC

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What are the main grapes of Marsala DOC

A

Catarratto
Grillo
Inzolia

Others

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5
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What are the 3 types of Marsala ?

A

Oro-golden
Ambra-amber
Rubino-ruby red

All types can be made secco, semisecco or dolce

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What are the variations of Marsala based on aging ?

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Marsala fine -one year 
Marsala Superiore- two years 
Marsala Superiore Riserva 4years 
Marsala Vergine and Marsala Solera 5yrs
Vergine Stravecchio Riserva 10 yrs!  
Cask aging
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Describe marsala secco, semisecco, and dolce

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Secco dry less than 4% sugar
Semisecco semidry 4-10% sugar
Dolce sweet more than 10% sugar

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