Contessa Entellina DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, rose’, dessert wines. White Grapes are Ansonica, Catarratto, Chardonnay, Fiano, Grecanico Dorato, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier. Red Grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Pinot Nero, Syrah. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Bianco and Rosato; 11.5% for white varietals and Rosso; 12.0% for red…
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Contea di Sclafani / Valledolmo–Contea di Sclafani DOC
Contea di Sclafani / Valledolmo–Contea di Sclafani DOC: It is an apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, dessert, wines. White Grape Varieties: CatarrattoPrincipal Red Grape Varieties: Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Perricone. Bianco (Wh): Minimum 95% Catarratto + OAG; Riserva (Bianco); Rosso (Rd): Any proportions of Nero d’Avola and/or Perricone; Riserva (Rosso); Bianco Vendemmia…
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Zibibbo
Zibibbo is a grape found in Sicily. It is very resistant to drought and wind, and it is cultivated in the small Island of Pantelleria where it is used to produce the amazing Passito di Pantelleria DOC. It is also called Moscato di Alessandria. We are working on this Zibibbo…
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Elba Island, jealous guardian of an endangered vine: Aleatico
The protagonist of this story is Aleatico and the handful of defenders of this variety are the winemakers of the beautiful island of Elba, who, with their 32 hectares, remain the major producers of this grape in Italy In 1970 there were 2120 hectares in Italy, in 2010 only 171.…
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Perricone
Perricone is a grape present in Sicily and it is used to make ruby Marsala. Some monovarietal wine, even rare, are now produced. We are working on this Perricone grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best…
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Nocera
Nocera is a grape found around Messina in Sicily in the angle of the island close to the Calabria. It was important in the past as it was part of the blend of Faro DOC. We are working on this Nocera grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail…
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Nerello Mascalese
Nerello Mascalese is a grape present on the Etna Volcano and it is named after the Mascali plain in the Northeast of Catania. There are many biotypes as it has high intravarietal variability. We are working on this Nerello Mascalese grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if…
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Nerello Cappuccio
Nerello Cappuccio is a grape found in Sicily in the Etna area. It is less widespread than Nerello Mascalese and they are usually blended together in the Etna DOC Rosso. We are working on this Nerello Cappuccio grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking…
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Frappato
Frappato is one of Sicily’s oldest grape varieties. It adapts well to hot and dry conditions and it gives the best expression in red sandy-calcareous soil. We are working on this Frappato grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two…
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Calabrese / Nero D’Avola
Calabrese is the most important red grape variety in Sicily, commonly called Nero d’Avola. The name translates as Black from Avola, which is a small town next to Siracusa. We are working on this Calabrese / Nero d’Avola grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are…