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Sicily Flashcards

1
Q

What separates Sicily from Calabria?

A

The Strait of Messina

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2
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Who is credited with “discovering” Marsala?

A

John Woodhouse

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3
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Why was Marsala originally fortified?

A

To survive the voyage to Britain

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4
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What is the most planted white grape of Sicily?

A

Cataratto

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5
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Zibbibo is more commonly known as…?

A

Muscat of Alexandria

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6
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Inziola, Carricante, and Grillo are all white/red grapes.

A

White

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7
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Frappato, Perrione, and Nerello Cappuccio are all white/red grapes.

A

Red

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8
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What is a synonym for Nero d’Avola?

A

Calabrese

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9
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What kind of soils characterize Etna DOC?

A

Well drained volcanic soils

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10
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Name the two dominant grape varietals in Etna DOC.

A

Nerello Mascalese

Carricante

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11
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Name an exemplary producer in Faro DOC.

A

Palari

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12
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What is the only DOCG zone on Sicily?

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Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

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13
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What are the two main grapes of Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG?

A

Nero d’Avola

Frappato

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14
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Where in Sicily does Cataratto grow best?

A

Western Sicily

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15
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Give two denominaziones that are Catarrato dominant.

A 
Alcamo DOC (Bianco wines)
Marsala DOC
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16
Q

Nero d’Avola is often likened to what Rhône varietal?

A

Syrah

17
Q

True/False: Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG wines undergo extended maceration.

A

False

Macerations are short to preserve the cherry-red color of the wine.

18
Q

Where on Sicily is the Vittoria zone?

A

Southeastern Sicily

19
Q

What is sole white grape permitted in Noto DOC?

A

Moscato

20
Q

What styles of wine are released under Malvasia delle Lipari DOC?

A

Bianco
Passito
Liquoroso

21
Q

What is the minimum amount of residual sugar required for Malvasia delle Lipari passito and liquoroso wines?

A

6%

60 g/l

22
Q

What is the dominant varietal in wines from Pantelleria?

A

Zibbibo

23
Q

Where is Pantelleria located?

A

In the Mediterranean between Sicily and Africa

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