Other Fortified Wines

Question 1

In which region does Marsala produced?

Answer 1

A dry or sweet white fortified wine from Sicily. DOC

Question 2

What does cotto and sifone mean?

Answer 2

Cotto - unfermented grape juice
Sifone - grape alcohol

Question 3

What are the aging requirements for Marsala?

Answer 3

1. Marsala Superiore
   - may be dry or sweet with minimum aging of two years
2. Marsala Superiore Riserva
   - aged for min four year in oak
3. Marsala Vergine / Solera
   - May be dry or very dry and aged for minimum of 5 years.
   **NO sweetening is permitted
4. Stravecchio or Riserva
   - aged for min of 10 years in wood

Question 4

What are the grapes permitted in making marsala?

Answer 4

1. Inzolia - gives body and nutty aroma
2. Grillo - adds spiciness, nuttiness and saltiness
3. Cattaratto - high acidity to give freshness to the wine but easily oxidize, contributes in the amber colour,

Question 5

What is Malaga and from where?

Answer 5

A sweet brown wine for Malaga, Spain.
Main grape used is Pedro Ximenez. May be made using solera system.