Marsala

Question 1

Location of Marsala?

Answer 1

This DOC For white fortified wine is produced and located in Sicily

Question 2

What can be added to a natural wine to sweeten it?

Answer 2

1. Slowly heated unfermented grape juice ( Cotto )
2. Mixture of sweet wine and grape alcohol ( Sifone )

Question 3

Name Marsala styles?

Answer 3

1. Marsala Superiore
2. Marsala Superiore Riserva
3. Marsala Vergine or Solera
4. Stravecchio or Riserva

Question 4

Explain Marsala Superiore?

Answer 4

Dry or Sweet
Aged for 2 years

Question 5

Explain Marsala Superiore Riserva?

Answer 5

Aged for 4 years in wood

Question 6

Explain Marsala Vergine or Solera?

Answer 6

Dry or Very-Dry
Aged for 5 years
No sweetening is permited

Question 7

Explain Stravechio or Riserva?

Answer 7

Aged for 10 years in wood