Region: Sicilia
History: Established in 1995
Principal White Grape Varieties: Ansonica, Catarratto, Damaschino, Grecanico Dorato, Trebbiano
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- 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 WINES
- 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 other variety
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd, RdFr, RdSw, RdFrSw): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Sicilia
- Varietals (Rd, RdFr, RdSw, RdFrSw): Minimum 85% of any one of the allowed red grape varieties + OARG
- Dual varietals (Rd, RdFr, RdSw, RdFrSw): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety
- Novello (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Commune of Salemi 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
