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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 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…

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    Faro DOC

    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…

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    Etna DOC

    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…

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    Erice DOC

    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…

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    Eloro DOC

    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…

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    Delia Nivolelli DOC

    Delia Nivolelli DOC: It is an apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, sparkling wines. White Grapes are Ansonica, Chardonnay, Damaschino, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Müller-Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc and Red are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Perricone, Sangiovese, Syrah. Minimum alcohol level is 10.5% for Damaschino; 11.0% for Bianco and white varietals except Damaschino; 11.5% for Rosso, red varietals, Spumante, and Novello We are working on this Delia Nivolelli 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…

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    Contessa Entellina DOC

    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 varietals; 15.0% (potential) for Vendemmia Tardiva. We are working on this Contessa Entellina 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…

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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 Tardiva (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 95% Catarratto + OAG; Rosso Vendemmia Tardiva (Rd, RdSw): Any proportions of Nero d’Avola and/or Perricone: The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Vendemmia Tardiva (13.0% potential); 11.5% for Bianco; 12.0% for Bianco Riserva and Rosso; 12.5% for Rosso Riserva We are working on this Contea di Sclafani / Valledolmo–Contea di Sclafani DOC appellation description.Please come…

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    Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

    Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG: This 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 is12.5% We are working on this Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG 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 can discover the…

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    Alcamo DOC

    Alcamo DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, rose’, dessert and sparkling wines.White Grapes are Ansonica, Catarratto, Chardonnay, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Müller-Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc. Red Grapes are Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Frappato, Merlot, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Perricone,  Sangiovese, Syrah. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Bianco, Ansonica, Müller-Thurgau, Rosato, Novello, Spumante, and Rosato Spumante; 11.0% for Vendemmia Tardiva (14.0% potential); 11.5% for Classico, Catarratto, Chardonnay, Grecanico, Grillo, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosso, and red varietals; 12.0% for Riserva We are working on this Alcamo 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…