Southern Italy - Sicily Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of wine production is this island known for?
A
large volume bulk
2
Q
What are the most planted grape varieties?
A
Catarratto, Nero d’Avola, Grillo, Inzolia, Syrah, Chardonnay
3
Q
Climate?
A
Warm Mediterranean, low rainfall, needs irrigation
4
Q
White DOCs?
A
Alcamo Bianco DOC (in NW), 60% Catarratto. 84hl.
5
Q
Moscato production methods?
A
dry, late harvest, passito
6
Q
Nero d’Avola DOCG?
A
only DOCG in Sicily. Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG. Can blend with Frappato.
7
Q
Nerello Mascalese DOC?
A
grown for volume usually. Etna Rosso DOC has better quality 56hl.
8
Q
Carricante
A
part of Etna Bianco DOC blend
9
Q
Island-wide DOC?
A
Sicilia DOC. was an IGT before 2011
10
Q
wine businesses?
A
small privately owned companies
