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Sicily

Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts

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1 Which red grape variety is considered Sicily's flagship?

A Sangiovese B Nero d'Avola C Primitivo D Montepulciano

2 Which grape variety is the principal white wine grape of Etna in Sicily?

A Carricante B Vermentino C Frappato D Greco

3 Which red grape is the primary variety for Etna Rosso DOC?

A Nero d'Avola B Frappato C Nerello Mascalese D Nerello Cappuccio

4 Which light-bodied red grape is used alongside Nero d'Avola in Cerasuolo di Vittoria?

A Frappato B Gaglioppo C Primitivo D Perricone

5 What type of wine is Marsala?

A A dry red wine from Sicily's interior B A fortified wine with historical roots in Sicily C A sparkling wine from Sicily's northern coast D A sweet dessert wine made from dried grapes

6 What types of wine does Sicily produce?

A Almost exclusively white wine across the whole island B Almost exclusively red wine across the whole island C Almost exclusively rosé wine across the whole island D Both red and white wine across different parts of the island