The Wine Profile

1 Which two cities are Sicily's principal anchors for wine tourism and wine production?

A Trapani in the west and Ragusa in the south B Siracusa in the east and Marsala in the west C Palermo in the northwest and Catania in the east D Messina in the north and Agrigento in the south

2 Which dish is a classic example of Sicilian food culture?

A Ribollita, a Tuscan bread soup with white beans B Bacalhau, a Portuguese dish made with salted dried cod C Bouillabaisse, a Provençal fish stew with saffron D Caponata, a sweet-and-sour vegetable stew with aubergine

3 Which natural landmark is central to Sicily's modern fine-wine renaissance and tourism identity?

A An active volcano in the island's eastern part B A deep canyon along the island's southern coast C An ancient coral reef off the northern shore D A large salt lake in the island's western part

4 What does Sicilian wine tourism typically combine with a visit to Etna?

A Alpine ski resorts, medieval castles, and northern forests B Greek temples, baroque architecture, and archaeological sites C Flamenco festivals, Moorish palaces, and olive groves D Viking ruins, fjords, and Nordic craft fairs

5 What has happened to Sicily's wine identity since the 1990s?

A The island has shifted from dry wine toward greater sparkling production B The island has shifted from native grapes toward imported international varieties C The island has shifted from red wine toward a dominance of sweet dessert wines D The island has shifted from bulk and fortified wine toward serious dry wine

6 What characterises many of Sicily's leading wine producers?

A They are run by families with roots spanning several generations B They are led by state cooperatives with no family tradition C They were recently founded by foreign investors D They are owned by large international beverage corporations