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  9.0% for all frizzante wines; 10.0% for Vendemmia Tardiva (13.0% potential); 10.5% for Bianco tranquillo, Rosato tranquillo, Spumante, and Rosato Spumante; 11.0% for Rosso tranquillo and Novello; 15.0% for Liquoroso; 16.0% potential for Passito  We are working on this IGP Terre Siciliane appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the…

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 in the province of Messina. The Minimum alcohol level is  9.0% for all frizzante wines; 10.5% for Bianco, Rosato, and Rosso; 11.0% for Novello We are working on this IGP Salina 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,…

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 + OANWG;Dual varietals (Wh, WhFr, WhSw, WhFrSw): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety;Rosato (Ro, RoFr, RoSw, RoFrSw): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Sicilia;Varietals (Ro, RoFr, RoSw, RoFrSw): Minimum 85% of any one of the allowed red grape varieties + OARG; Dual varietals (Ro, RoFr, RoSw, RoFrSw): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of…

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 wines; 10.5% for Bianco and Rosato; 11.0% for Novello; 11.5% for Rosso. We are working on this IGP Fontanarossa di Cerda 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…

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; 10.5% for Bianco and Rosato; 11.0% for Rosso and Novello We are working on this IGP Camarro 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…

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 in the province of Siracusa. Minimum alcohol level is  11.0% for Bianco and Novello; 11.5% for Rosato; 12.0% for Rosso We are working on this IGP Avola 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…

Faro DOC: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Sicilia. Red Grape is Nerello Mascalese. Rosso (Rd): 45–60% Nerello Mascalese; 15–30% Nerello Cappuccio; 5–10% Nocera; maximum 15% Gaglioppo, Nero d’Avola, and/or Sangiovese. Minimum alcohol level is 12.0% We are working on this Faro 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 Secret Formula To Find Top-Class Italian Wines At Value Prices And Taste La Dolce Vita by Tony Margiotta Additionally, you…

Etna DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, rose’,  and sparkling wines.White Grape is Carricante and Red is  Nerello Mascalese. Bianco (Wh): Minimum 60% Carricante; maximum 40% Catarratto; maximum 15% Trebbiano, Minella Bianca, and/or OANWG; Superiore (Wh): Minimum 80% Carricante; maximum 20% Trebbiano, Minella Bianca, and/or OANWG; Rosato (Ro): Minimum 80% Nerello Mascalese, maximum 20% Nerello Cappuccio; maximum 10% OANWG; Rosso (Rd): Minimum 80% Nerello Mascalese, maximum 20% Nerello Cappuccio; maximum 10% OANWG; Riserva (Rosso); Spumante (WhSp, RoSp): Minimum 60% Nerello Mascalese + OAG. Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Spumante; 11.5% for Bianco; 12.0% for Superiore; 12.5% for Rosato and Rosso; 13.0% for Riserva…

Erice DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, dessert and sparkling wines. White Grape are Ansonica, Catarratto, Chardonnay, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Müller-Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc, Zibibbo and Red are Cabernet Sauvignon, Frappato, Merlot, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Perricone, Syrah. The Minimum alcohol level is  6.0% for Spumante Dolce (12.0% potential); 12.0% for Bianco, white varietals except Chardonnay and Moscato, and Spumante Brut; 12.5% for Chardonnay, Moscato, Rosso, Calabrese/Nero d’Avola, Frappato, and Perricone; 12.5% for Passito and Vendemmia Tardiva (16.0% potential); 13.0% for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah; 13.5% for Riserva We are working on this Erice 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…

Eloro DOC: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Sicilia. Red Grapes are Frappato, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Perricone. Rosato (Ro): Minimum 90% Frappato, Nero d’Avola (aka Calabrese), and/or Perricone + OAG; Rosso (Rd): Minimum 90% Frappato, Nero d’Avola, and/or Perricone + OAG;Rosso from subzone Pachino only (Rd): Minimum 80% Nero d’Avola; maximum 20% Frappato and/or Perricone; Frappato (Rd): Minimum 90% Frappato + OAG; Nero d’Avola (Rd): Minimum 90% Nero d’Avola + OAG;serva (Rosso Pachino); Pachino (Rosso only). The Minimum alcohol level is 11.5% for Rosato; 12.0% for all reds We are working on this Eloro DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are…