Region: Sicilia
History: Established in 2011
Principal White Grape Varieties: 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
Principal Red Grape Varieties: 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
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): Any proportions of white grape varieties approved for the region of Sicilia
- Varietals (Wh): Minimum 85% of any one of the allowed white grape varieties + OAWG
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Sicilia
- Varietals (Ro): Minimum 85% of any one of the allowed red grape varieties + OARG
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Sicilia
- Varietals (Rd): Minimum 85% any one of the allowed red grape varieties + OARG
- Novello (Rosso, red varietals)
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Communes of Avola and Siracusa in the province of Siracusa
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco and Novello; 11.5% for Rosato; 12.0% for Rosso
- Aging: No minimums specified
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