Sicily and Sardinia

Question 1

What native grapes are commonly found planted in Sicily? (5 red, 6 white)

Answer 1

Red:
Pericone
Frappato
Nerello Mascalase
Nerello Cappuccino
Nero d’Avola

White:
Carricante
Cataratto
Grecanico
Grillo
Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)
Malvasia

Question 1

What grapes are principally used in the wines of Etna DOC?

Answer 1

Nerello Mascalese
Carricante

Question 2

Name three quality producers in Etna DOC

Answer 2

Benanti
Murgo
Tenuta delle Terre Nere

Question 3

Where is Palari located in Sicily?

Answer 3

Faro DOC (northeastern coast)

Question 4

What is the sole DOCG in Sicily?

Answer 4

Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

Question 5

What varieties are used in Cerasuolo di Vittoria?

Answer 5

Typically Nero d’Avola blended with Frappato 50-50 or 70-30

Question 6

Name four DOCs for sweet wine in Sicily

Answer 6

Moscato di Noto
Moscato di Siracusa
Malvasia delle Lipari
Moscato di Pantelleria

Question 7

What are the principal white and red grapes planted in Sardinia?

Answer 7

Cannonau (grenache)
Carignano

Vermentino

Question 8

What is Sardinia’s sole DOCG?

Answer 8

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

Question 9

What type of soil is found in Vermentino di Gallura?

Answer 9

Poor, rocky, granitic soil. Important for restraining the vigor of the vine in the hot climate

Question 10

What does Superiore indicate in Vermentino di Gallerura?

Answer 10

Minimum 13% alcohol rather than 12%

Question 11

What white grape is more commonly found planted in the south of Sardinia?

Answer 11

Naragus
(Best versions found in Naragus di Cagliari DOC)

Question 12

Name two producers in Cerasuolo di Vittoria

Answer 12

Occhipinti
Cos