Sicilia

Question 1

Etna Bianco DOC must contain a majority of which grape variety?

Answer 1

Carricante

Question 2

Name the two active volcanoes located on Sicilia’s Aeolian Islands

Answer 2

Stromboli and Vulcano

Question 3

Faro DOC must include a blend of Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and Nero d’Avola. True or false?

Answer 3

FALSE

Question 4

Sicilia’s grape harvest can take place as late as November. True or false?

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

Name Sicilia’s first DOC appellation

Answer 5

Etna DOC

Question 6

Name Italy’s most famous fortified wine, produced in Sicilia

Answer 6

Marsala

Question 7

Sicilia’s grape harvest can begin as early as July. True or false?

Answer 7

TRUE

Question 8

What is Sicilia most widely planted international red grape?

Answer 8

Syrah

Question 9

Sicilia’s Ansonica grape is better known by what name?

Answer 9

Inzolia

Question 10

Sicilia is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. True or false?

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

Etna Rosso DOC can contain up to 20% Nero d’Avola. True or false?

Answer 11

FALSE

Question 12

What is the warm wind that affects the western and southern areas of Sicilia?

Answer 12

Sirocco

Question 13

Sicilia’s Calabrese grape is more widely known by what name?

Answer 13

Nero d’Avola

Question 14

Sicilia’s Malvasia di Lipari is genetically distinct from Malvasia di Sardegna. True or false?

Answer 14

FALSE

Question 15

Carricante is notably high in malic acid. True or false?

Answer 15

TRUE

Question 16

Frappato is a grape variety historically grown around which town in southeast Sicilia?

Answer 16

Vittoria

Question 17

Damaschino can be used in the production of Marsala. True or false?

Answer 17

TRUE

Question 18

Name the body of water that separates Sicilia from Calabria

Answer 18

The Strait of Messina

Question 19

Etna Bianco Superiore DOC must have higher alcohol level and can be produced anywhere within the Etna DOC. True or false?

Answer 19

FALSE

Question 20

Name Europe’s largest and most active volcano, found in Sicilia

Answer 20

Mount Etna

Question 21

Carricante can be used in the production of Marsala. True or false?

Answer 21

FALSE

Question 22

Grillo is considered the most important Marsala grape from a quality standpoint. True or false?

Answer 22

TRUE

Question 23

Name Sicilia’s most widely planted grape variety

Answer 23

Cataratto Bianco

Question 24

The eastern part of Sicilia is overhwelmingly planted to white grapes. True or false?

Answer 24

FALSE

Question 25

What is Sicilia's capital city?

Answer 25

Palermo

Question 26

In Sicilia, Muscat of Alexandria is more widely known by what name?

Answer 26

Zibibbo

Question 27

Grillo is the result of a natural crossing between Catarratto Bianco and …

Answer 27

Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)

Question 28

The majority of Sicilia's vineyards use the alberello training system. True or false?

Answer 28

FALSE

Question 29

Cataratto Bianco Lucido is a biotype of Catarratto Bianco. True or False?

Answer 29

TRUE

Question 30

Is Sicilia predominantly planted to red or white grapes?

Answer 30

White

Question 31

Carricante historical home is Mount Etna. True or false?

Answer 31

TRUE

Question 32

Name Sicilia's most widely planted red grape variety

Answer 32

Nero d'Avola

Question 33

The Etna DOC is included in which Sicilian province?

Answer 33

Catania