Region: Sicilia
History: Established as a DOC in 1996
Principal White Grape Varieties: Ansonica, Catarratto, Grecanico Dorato
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Sangiovese
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): 50–70% Grecanico Dorato and/or Catarratto Bianco Lucido; 30–50% Ansonica; maximum 15% OAWG
- Ansonica (Wh): Minimum 85% Ansonica + OAWG
- Catarratto (Wh): Minimum 85% Catarratto + OAWG
- Grecanico (Wh): Minimum 85% Grecanico Dorato + OAWG
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): 50–80% Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Sangiovese; 20%–50% Nero d’Avola (aka Calabrese); maximum 15% OARG
- Nero d’Avola (Rd): Minimum 85% Nero d’Avola + OARG
- Sangiovese (Rd): Minimum 85% Sangiovese + OARG
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for Bianco and white varietals; 11.5% for Rosso and red varietals
- Aging: No minimums specified
