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    Sambuca di Sicilia DOC

    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;…

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    Salaparuta DOC

    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;…

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    Riesi DOC

    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%…

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    Noto DOC

    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 +…

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    Monreale DOC

    Monreale DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, rose’, dessert wines.White Grape Varieties are Ansonica, Catarratto, Chardonnay, Grillo, Pinot BiancoPrincipal Red Grape Varieties are  Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Perricone, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese, Syrah. The  Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Bianco, Ansonica, Catarratto, Grillo, Pinot Bianco, and Rosato; 11.5% for Novello; 12.0%…

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    Menfi DOC

    Menfi DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, rose’, dessert and sparkling wines. White Grape are  Ansonica, Catarratto, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc,  Damaschino, Fiano, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, Viognier and Red are Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,  Frappato, Merlot, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Syrah. The Minimum alcohol level is 10.5% for Sauvignon; 11.0% for…

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    Marsala DOC: Complete Guide to Sicily’s Fortified Wine

    What is Marsala DOC? Marsala DOC is a distinguished fortified Italian wine from Sicily’s Trapani province, made using local grapes like Grillo, Catarratto, and Inzolia. Available in styles from dry to sweet with alcohol levels between 15–20%, Marsala is traditionally aged using solera-like methods and offers distinctive amber, gold, and…

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    Mamertino di Milazzo / Mamertino DOC

    Mamertino di Milazzo / Mamertino DOC: It is an apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, wines.White Grape Varieties are Ansonica, Catarratto, Grilloand  Red is Nero d’Avola (Calabrese); Bianco (Wh): Minimum 45% Catarratto; minimum 35% Ansonica (locally Inzolia) and/or Grillo (minimum 10% each); maximum 20% OAWG; Ansonica-Grillo or Inzolia-Grillo (Wh): 50–80% Ansonica; 20–50% Grillo;…

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    IGP Terre Siciliane

    IGP Terre Siciliane: It is a very interesting apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, rose’, dessert and sparkling wines. White Grapes are Ansonica, Carricante, Catarratto,  Chardonnay,  Damaschino, Fiano, Gewürztraminer, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling,  Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Viognier, Zibibboand Red are Aglianico, Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignano,  Ciliegiolo, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese,  Syrah. Minimum alcohol level is …

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    IGP Salina

    IGP Salina: It is an apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, rose’, wines. White Grapes are Ansonica, Carricante, Catarratto, Chardonnay, Damaschino,  Fiano, Gewürztraminer,  Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano, Vermentino, Vernaccia,  Viognier. Red Grapes are Aglianico, Alicante, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese,  Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese, Syrah. This appellation from Sicilia lies anywhere in the Eolian Islands…