Sciacca DOC:It is an apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, rose’, wines. White Grapes are Ansonica, Catarratto, Chardonnay, Grecanico Dorato and Red are Cabernet Sauvignon,  Merlot,  Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Sangiovese. Minimum alcohol level is 10.0% for Grecanico; 10.5% for Bianco, Inzolia, and Rosato; 11.5% for Chardonnay, Rosso, Nero d’Avola, and Sangiovese; 12.0% for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot; 12.5% for Rosso Riserva; 13.5% for Rayana Riserva We are working on this Sciacca DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems of Italy:…

Santa Margherita di Belice DOC: It is an apellation from Sicilia producing red, white wines. White Grapes are Ansonica, Catarratto, Grecanico Dorato and Red are Cabernet Sauvignon,  Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Sangiovese Composition: Bianco (Wh): 50–70% Catarratto Bianco Lucido and/or Grecanico Dorato; 30–50% Ansonica; maximum 15% OAWG;Ansonica (Wh): Minimum 85% Ansonica + OAWG; Catarratto (Wh): Minimum 85% Catarratto + OAWG; Grecanico (Wh): Minimum 85% Grecanico Dorato + OAWG; Rosso (Rd): 50–80% Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Sangiovese; 20%–50% Nero d’Avola (aka Calabrese); maximum 15% OARG; Nero d’Avola (Rd): Minimum 85% Nero d’Avola + OARG;Sangiovese (Rd): Minimum 85% Sangiovese + OARG The Minimum alcohol level is  10.5% for Bianco and white varietals; 11.5% for Rosso and red varietals…

Sambuca di Sicilia DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, rose’, dessert wines. White Grapes are Ansonica, Chardonnay, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Sauvignon Blanc. Red Grapes areCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Sangiovese, Syrah. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Bianco and white varietals; 11.5% for Rosato; 12.0% for Rosso and red varietals; 12.5% for Riserva; 16.0% (potential) for Passito We are working on this Sambuca di Sicilia DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems of Italy: An Insider’s…

Salaparuta DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, rose’, dessert and sparkling wines. White Grapes are Ansonica, Chardonnay and Red Grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Syrah. The Minimum alcohol level is 8.0% for Vendemmia Tardiva (18.0% potential); 10.5% for Spumante; 11.0% for Bianco, Insolia, and Rosato; 11.5% for Chardonnay, Rosso, Nero d’Avola, and Novello; 12.0% for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah; 13.0% for Superiore and Superiore Riserva. We are working on this Salaparuta DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The…

Riesi DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, rose’, dessert and sparkling wines.White Grapes are  Ansonica, Chardonnay. Red Grape are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Syrah. the Minimum alcohol level is 8.0% for Vendemmia Tardiva (18.0% potential); 10.5% for Spumante; 11.0% for Bianco, Insolia, and Rosato; 11.5% for Chardonnay, Rosso, Nero d’Avola, and Novello; 12.0% for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah; 13.0% for Superiore and Superiore Riserva We are working on this Riesi DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern…

Pantelleria DOC: This is an appellation for only white wines in the region of Sicilia. White Grape is  Zibibbo. Wine Composition:Bianco (Wh, WhFr, WhSw, WhFrSw): Minimum 85% Zibibbo (aka Moscato di Alessandria) + OAWG; Zibibbo Dolce (WhSw, WhFrSw): 100% Zibibbo; Moscato (WhSw): 100% Zibibbo;Moscato Spumante (WhSpSw): 100% Zibibbo;Passito (WhSw): 100% Zibibbo; Moscato Dorato (WhFoSw): 100% Zibibbo;Moscato Liquoroso (WhFoSw): 100% Zibibbo; Passito Liquoroso (WhFoSw): 100% Zibibbo; Grapes for Moscato Dorato must be dried on or off the vine to achieve a minimum sugar level of 250 g/l (25.0%). The Minimum alcohol level is Approx. 6.0% for Zibibbo Dolce (10.0% potential); 6.0% for Moscato Spumante (12.0% potential); 11.0% for Moscato (15.0% potential);…

Noto DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Sicilia producing red, white,dessert and sparkling wines. White Grape is Moscato and Red Grape is Nero d’Avola (Calabrese). Moscato (Wh, WhSw): 100% Moscato Bianco. Rosso (Rd): Minimum 65% Nero d’Avola (aka Calabrese) + OANRG; Nero d’Avola (Rd): Minimum 85% Nero d’Avola + OANRG; Spumante (WhSpSw): 100% Moscato Bianco; Passito (WhSw): 100% Moscato Bianco; Liquoroso (WhFoSw): 100% Moscato Bianco. The Minimum alcohol level is 8.0% for Spumante (13.0% potential); 9.5% for Moscato (11.5% potential); 9.5% for Passito (18.0% potential); 12.5% for Rosso; 13.0% for Nero d’Avola; 15.0% for Liquoroso (21.0% potential) We are working on this Noto DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send…