Region: Sicilia
History: Established in 1995
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, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Viognier, Zibibbo
Principal Red Grape Varieties: 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
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhFr, WhSw, WhFrSw): Any proportions of white grape varieties approved for the region of Sicilia
- Ansonica (Wh, WhFr, WhSw, WhFrSw): Minimum 85% Ansonica + OAWG
- Dual varietals (Wh, WhFr, WhSw, WhFrSw): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro, RoFr, RoSw, RoFrSw): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Sicilia
- Sangiovese (Ro, RoFr, RoSw, RoFrSw): Minimum 85% Sangiovese + OARG
- Dual varietals (Ro, RoFr, RoSw, RoFrSw): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd, RdFr, RdSw, RdFrSw): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Sicilia
- Sangiovese (Rd, RdFr, RdSw, RdFrSw): Minimum 85% Sangiovese + OARG
- Dual varietals (Rd, RdFr, RdSw, RdFrSw): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety
- Novello (Rosso, red varietals)
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Commune of Partanna in the province of Trapani
- Minimum alcohol level: 9.0% for all frizzante wines; 10.5% for Bianco and Rosato; 11.0% for Rosso and Novello
- Aging: No minimums specified
