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    Negroamaro di Terra d’Otranto DOC

    Negroamaro di Terra d’Otranto DOC: Red Grape is NegroamaroRosato (Ro, RoFr): Minimum 90% Negroamaro + OANRG;Rosso (Rd): Minimum 90% Negroamaro + OANRG; Riserva (Rosso); Spumante Rosato (RoSp): 90% Negroamaro + OANRG. The Minimum alcohol level is11.5% for Rosato frizzante and Spumante; 12.0% for Rosato tranquillo; 12.5% for Rosso; 13.0% for Riserva…

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    Vin Santo del Chianti DOC

    Vin Santo del Chianti DOC: This is an appellation for only dessert wines in the region of Tuscany. Principal White Grapes are Malvasia, Trebbiano and Red are SangioveseStyles and Wine Composition: Vin Santo (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 70% Malvasia Bianca Lunga and/or Trebbiano Toscano + OAG; Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice (RoSw): Minimum…

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    Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC

    Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC: This is an appellation for only dessert wines in the region of Tuscany. White Grape are Malvasia, Trebbiano and  Red Grape are  SangioveseStyles and Wine Composition: Vin Santo (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 60% Malvasia Bianca Lunga (aka Malvasia del Chianti) and/or Trebbiano Toscano + OAG; Vin Santo…

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    Chianti DOCG

    Chianti DOCG: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Tuscany. Red Grape is Sangiovese.Wine Composition: Rosso (Rd): Minimum 70% Sangiovese; maximum 30% OARG (maximum 15% Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon); maximum 10% OAWG; Rosso from subzone Colli Senesi only (Rd): Minimum 75% Sangiovese; maximum 25% OARG…

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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

    Marsala DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Sicilia producing only dessert  wines. White Grapes are Ansonica, Catarratto, Damaschino, Grillo and Red are Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Perricone. The composition is Ambra (WhFoSw): Any proportions of Ansonica (locally Inzolia), Catarratto, Damaschino, and/or Grillo; Oro (WhFoSw): Any proportions of Ansonica, Catarratto, Damaschino, and/or Grillo; Rubino…

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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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    Malvasia delle Lipari DOC

    Malvasia delle Lipari DOC: This is an appellation for only white wines in the region of Sicilia. White Grape is Malvasia. Bianco (WhSw): 92–95% Malvasia di Lipari; 5–8% Corinto Nero; Passito (WhSw): 92–95% Malvasia; 5–8% Corinto Nero; Liquoroso (WhFoSw): 92–95% Malvasia; 5–8% Corinto Nero. The Minimum alcohol level is 8.0%…

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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 …