Siciliy and Sardinia

Question 1

the Alcamo Bianco DOC table wines of western Sicily are primarily what grape?

Answer 1

Cataratto, the most heavily planted grape on Sicily

Question 2

what is the primary grape of Etna DOC rosso?

Answer 2

Nerello Mascalese

Question 3

what is the primary grape of Etna DOC bianco?

Answer 3

Carricante

Question 4

Palari produces wines in Faro DOC on the NE corner of Sicily primarily from what grape?

Answer 4

Nerello Mascalese

Question 5

the wines of Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG are made with what grapes?

Answer 5

◦50-70% Nero d’Avola (Calabrese)

◦30-50% Frappato

Question 6

name a quality minded producer on Sicily

Answer 6

COS
Palari
Marco di Bartoli (Marsala)
Planeta

Question 7

what is a synonym for Zibbibo?

Answer 7

Muscat of Alexandria

Question 8

In which DOC is Palari located?

Answer 8

Faro DOC

Question 9

In which DOC is COS located?

Answer 9

Cerasuolo di Vittoria

Question 10

what two DOCs in Sardinia produce wines reminiscent of Sherry?

Answer 10

Malvasia di Bosa

Vernaccia Oristano

Question 11

what are the subzones of Cannonau di Sardegna?

Answer 11

Oliena
Jerzu
Capo Ferrato

Question 12

what areas of Sardinia does Cannonau di Sardegna cover?

Answer 12

the entire island