IWP208_ITALIAN_Attilio Scienza (VIA Chief Scientist) on Sicily

In this educational podcast recorded in Italian, Monty Waldin hosts Prof. Attilio Scienza again to talk about 4 grape varieties and related wines from Sicily. In the first part, Scienza discusses Nerello Mascalese (the variety which yields the famous Etna Rosso wines) and Frappato (grown in the areas of Noto and Vittoria)—both also part of the progeny of Sangiovese as discussed in episode 196). In the second part Scienza presents two ancient grape varieties cultivated on the islands around mainland Sicily: Zibibbo or Moscato d'Alessandria From Pantelleria, the iconic grape used to make Passito di Pantelleria and grown with the alberello training system; Malvasia di Lipari from the island of Lipari in the Eolian islands.Tune in also for a dive into the history of ancient Mediterranean viticulture and wine trade the the centuries in which Sicily played a huge part! [A transcript of this interview is available on www.italianwinepodcast.com. INTO A Dictionary Dictionary English Translation of Recorded Audio IS Available in the this Interview The Next Episode. An Transcript Dictionary Dictionary English Language-CAN BE Also found ON Podcast The Italian Official Website Wine].