What is Malvasia delle Lipari DOC? Malvasia delle Lipari DOC is a rare Sicilian dessert wine made primarily from Malvasia di Lipari grapes grown on the volcanic slopes of the Aeolian Islands, north of Sicily. This Passito-style sweet wine is produced by drying grapes in the Mediterranean sun to concentrate…
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Aleatico Grape: The Aromatic Red Treasure of Central Italy
What Is the Aleatico Grape? The Aleatico grape is a rare and intensely aromatic red variety grown primarily in central and southern Italy. Best known for its sweet passito-style wines, Aleatico stands out for its floral bouquet, red berry flavors, and long history rooted in the Italian peninsula. This grape…
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Vittoria DOC
Vittoria DOC is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Sicilia. Red Grapes are Frappato, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese). Rosso (Rd): 50–70% Nero d’Avola (aka Calabrese); 30–50% Frappato; Classico. Minimum alcohol level is 12.5% We are working on this Vittoria DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if…
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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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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…
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IGP Salemi
IGP Salemi: This is an appellation for only white wines in the region of Sicilia. White Grape Varieties: Ansonica, Catarratto, Damaschino, Grecanico Dorato, Trebbiano. Bianco (Wh, WhFr, WhSw, WhFrSw): Any proportions of Ansonica, Catarratto, Damaschino, Grecanico Dorato, and/or Trebbiano;Varietals (Wh, WhFr, WhSw, WhFrSw): Minimum 85% Ansonica, Catarratto, Damaschino, or Grecanico Dorato…
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IGP Fontanarossa di Cerda
IGP Fontanarossa di Cerda: It is an apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, rose’, wines. White Grapes are Ansonica, Catarratto, Chardonnay, Trebbiano. Red Grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Perricone. This appellation from Sicilia lies close to the city ofCerda in the province of Palermo .Minimum alcohol level is 9.0% for all frizzante…
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IGP Camarro
IGP Camarro: 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, Zibibbo. 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. The Minimum alcohol level is 9.0% for all frizzante wines;…
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IGP Avola
IGP Avola: It is an appellation 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, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Viognier, Zibibbo Red Grapes 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. This appellation from Sicilia lies close to the city of Avola and Siracusa…