Sicily & Sardinia Flashcards
1
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Sardinia geography (location and features)
A
- Island south of France and west of Italy (northwest of Sicily)
- In Tyrrhenian Sea
2
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Sicily geogrpahy (location and features)
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- Islands off the southern tip of Italy (southeast of Sardinia)
- In Tyrrhenian Sea
- Mt. Etna aka elevation! 11,000 ft.
3
Q
Climate
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Mediterranean
4
Q
Soil
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Volcanic on Mt. Etna
5
Q
Sicily white grapes
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Carricante
Catarratto
Grillo (used in Marsala, fortified wine)
Inzolia (used in Marsala, fortified wine)
6
Q
Sardinia white grapes
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Vermintino
7
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Siciliy red grapes
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Nerello Mascalese
Nero d’Avola
Frappato
8
Q
Sardinia red grapes
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Cannonau (possibly Granache clone?)
9
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What are the 3 types of Marsala and sweetness levels?
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Secco - dry, max 4% residual sugar
Semisecco - semi-dry, 4-10% residual sugar
Dolce - sweet, more than 10% residual sugar
Oro (golden)
Ambra (amber)
Rubino (ruby/red)
10
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Sicily DOCs
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Sicily DOC
Etna DOC (rosso and bianco)
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
Marsala DOC
11
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Sardinia DOCs
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Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Vermentino de Sardegna DOC
