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Sicilia DOC

Description to Sicilia DOC

DOC area for red, rosé and white wines in the Italian region of Sicily. It was introduced in 2011 and replaced the former IGT area Sicilia. The zone covers the entire island. If the grapes come from classified vineyards, Vigna followed by the name of the vineyard can be indicated on the bottle label. All the varieties approved for Sicilian DOC/DOCG wines are represented in the extensive range of products

The pure wines must contain at least 85% of the respective variety. The 12 white wines are Carricante, Catarratto Bianco, Chardonnay, Damaschino, Fiano, Grecanico(Garganega), Grillo, Inzolia or Ansonica, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Grigio(Pinot Gris), Sauvignon(Sauvignon Blanc) and Viognier. The 14 red wines are Alicante(Garnacha Tinta), Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignano(Mazuelo), Frappato, Merlot, Mondeuse(Mondeuse Noire), Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d'Avola or Calabrese, Nocera, Perricone, Pinot Nero(Pinot Noir) and Syrah.

The Bianco (also known as Vendemmia tardiva) is blended in any mixture of Inzolia, Catarratto Bianco, Grillo and Grecanico. The wine types Rosso (also as Riserva and Vendemmia tradiva) and Rosato are produced in any blend of Nero d'Avola, Frappato, Nerello Mascalese and Perricone (to the. 50%), as well as other approved varieties (max. 50%).

The Spumante Bianco is produced in any blend of Inzolia, Catarratto Chardonnay, Grillo, Grecanico, Carricante, Moscato Bianco(Muscat Blanc), Zibibbo(Muscat d'Alexandrie and Pinot Nero(Pinot Noir). The Spumante Rosato is produced in any mixture of Nerello Mascalese, Nero d'Avola, Pinot Nero and Frappato (50%) and other permitted (max. 50%)

In addition, cuvées are also produced from two grape varieties mentioned on the bottle label. These are 20 white wines (for example Catarratto-Grillo) and 21 red wines (for example Nero d'Avola-Merlot). Almost all the above-mentioned grape varieties are represented in the 41 combinations of two.
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