Alcamo · Vinous

What is made here

Wine colours

Colours the rules allow. Pick a colour to filter the rules and grapes below.

Where it is

Alcamo in Italy

Latitude: 37.8°–38.1° N
Vineyard altitude: 49 m to 340 m
Production zone: 119,067 ha

Lies within
Sicilia

Worked out from the boundaries (smallest container first). They follow whole communes, so a neighbour sharing a commune can show up here too.

Boundary drawn from whole communes, so it is a little larger than the legal zone. Boundary: Eurac Research PDO inventory (CC0). Country outlines: Natural Earth. Dots on the zone map are the vineyard points used for climate.

Showing every colour The colour filter changes the rules and grapes. Climate, vintages and soils describe the vineyards, so they stay the same.

01 · What the law says

The rules

Limits on grapes, yields, ripeness and ageing that every wine labelled Alcamo must meet.

20 wines in the rules, all colours.
Wine	Main grape(s)	Max yield t/ha	Max wine hl/ha	Wine from grapes max. %	Grape ripeness min. % pot. alc.	Wine min. % alc.	Actual alc. min. %	Acidity min. g/l	Dry extract min. g/l	Ageing min. months	In wood min. months
Alcamo Bianco	60% Catarratto	12	84	70	11	11	–	4.5	15	–	–
Alcamo Bianco Spumante	60% Catarratto	12	84	70	9.5	11	–	5	16	–	–
Alcamo Bianco Classico	80% Catarratto bianco comune / Catarratto bianco lucido	12	84	70	11	11.5	–	4.5	15	–	–
Alcamo Vendemmia Tardiva	60% Catarratto	8	48	60	14	14	11	4	20	–	–
Alcamo Catarratto	85% Catarratto	12	84	70	11	11.5	–	4.5	16	–	–
Alcamo Ansonica/Inzolia	85% Ansonica (Inzolia)	12	84	70	11	11	–	4.5	15	–	–
Alcamo Grillo	85% Grillo	12	84	70	11	11.5	–	4.5	15	–	–
Alcamo Grecanico	85% Grecanico	12	84	70	11	11.5	–	4.5	15	–	–
Alcamo Chardonnay	85% Chardonnay	12	84	70	11	11.5	–	4.5	15	–	–
Alcamo Muller Turghau	85% Müller-Thurgau	12	84	70	11	11	–	4.5	15	–	–
Alcamo Sauvignon	85% Sauvignon Blanc	12	84	70	11	11.5	–	4.5	15	–	–
Alcamo Rosato	Nerello mascalese / Calabrese (Nero d'Avola) / Sangiovese / Frappato / Perricone / Cabernet sauvignon / Merlot / Syrah	12	78	65	11	11	–	4.5	16	–	–
Alcamo Rosato Spumante	Nerello mascalese / Calabrese (Nero d'Avola) / Sangiovese / Frappato / Perricone / Cabernet sauvignon / Merlot / Syrah	12	78	65	9.5	11	–	4.5	16	–	–
Alcamo Rosso	60% Calabrese (Nero d'Avola)	11	77	70	11.5	11.5	–	4.5	19	–	–
Alcamo Rosso Riserva	60% Calabrese (Nero d'Avola)	11	77	70	11.5	12	–	4.5	22	24	6
Alcamo Rosso Novello	60% Calabrese (Nero d'Avola)	11	77	70	11.5	11	–	4.5	17	–	–
Alcamo Calabrese/Nero d’Avola	85% Calabrese (Nero d'Avola)	11	77	70	11.5	11.5	–	4.5	19	–	–
Alcamo Cabernet Sauvignon	85% Cabernet Sauvignon	11	77	70	11.5	11.5	–	4.5	19	–	–
Alcamo Merlot	85% Merlot	11	77	70	11.5	11.5	–	4.5	19	–	–
Alcamo Syrah	85% Syrah	11	77	70	11.5	11.5	–	4.5	19	–	–

From the official production rules (disciplinare di produzione). Hover a figure to see the clause it comes from. A dash means the rules set no figure, or it is not captured yet.

Blend rules

Alcamo Bianco

≥ 60% Catarratto · Main grape
≤ 40% Ansonica (Inzolia) / Grillo / Grecanico / Chardonnay / Muller Thurgau / Sauvignon · Allowed
≤ 20% other grapes authorised for Sicilia · Others allowed

Blend rules

Alcamo Bianco Spumante

≥ 60% Catarratto · Main grape
≤ 40% Ansonica (Inzolia) / Grillo / Grecanico / Chardonnay / Muller Thurgau / Sauvignon · Allowed
≤ 20% other grapes authorised for Sicilia · Others allowed

Blend rules

Alcamo Bianco Classico

≥ 80% Catarratto bianco comune / Catarratto bianco lucido · Main grape
≤ 20% other grapes authorised for Sicilia · Others allowed

Blend rules

Alcamo Vendemmia Tardiva

≥ 60% Catarratto · Main grape
≤ 40% Ansonica (Inzolia) / Grillo / Grecanico / Chardonnay / Muller Thurgau / Sauvignon · Allowed
≤ 20% other grapes authorised for Sicilia · Others allowed

Blend rules

Alcamo Catarratto

≥ 85% Catarratto · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes authorised for Sicilia · Others allowed

Blend rules

Alcamo Ansonica/Inzolia

≥ 85% Ansonica (Inzolia) · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes authorised for Sicilia · Others allowed

Blend rules

Alcamo Grillo

≥ 85% Grillo · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes authorised for Sicilia · Others allowed

Blend rules

Alcamo Grecanico

≥ 85% Grecanico · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes authorised for Sicilia · Others allowed

Blend rules

Alcamo Chardonnay

≥ 85% Chardonnay · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes authorised for Sicilia · Others allowed

Blend rules

Alcamo Muller Turghau

≥ 85% Müller-Thurgau · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes authorised for Sicilia · Others allowed

Blend rules

Alcamo Sauvignon

≥ 85% Sauvignon Blanc · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes authorised for Sicilia · Others allowed

Blend rules

Alcamo Rosso

≥ 60% Calabrese (Nero d'Avola) · Main grape
≤ 40% Frappato / Sangiovese / Perricone / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Syrah · Allowed
≤ 10% other grapes authorised for Sicilia · Others allowed

Blend rules

Alcamo Rosso Riserva

≥ 60% Calabrese (Nero d'Avola) · Main grape
≤ 40% Frappato / Sangiovese / Perricone / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Syrah · Allowed
≤ 10% other grapes authorised for Sicilia · Others allowed

At least 24 months' ageing.

Blend rules

Alcamo Rosso Novello

≥ 60% Calabrese (Nero d'Avola) · Main grape
≤ 40% Frappato / Sangiovese / Perricone / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Syrah · Allowed
≤ 10% other grapes authorised for Sicilia · Others allowed

Blend rules

Alcamo Calabrese/Nero d’Avola

≥ 85% Calabrese (Nero d'Avola) · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes authorised for Sicilia · Others allowed

Blend rules

Alcamo Cabernet Sauvignon

≥ 85% Cabernet Sauvignon · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes authorised for Sicilia · Others allowed

Blend rules

Alcamo Merlot

≥ 85% Merlot · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes authorised for Sicilia · Others allowed

Blend rules

Alcamo Syrah

≥ 85% Syrah · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes authorised for Sicilia · Others allowed

Other varieties allowed

Besides the main grapes, the rules allow these varieties in some wines. Grape names link where a profile exists.

54 varieties · Alcamo Bianco, Alcamo Vendemmia Tardiva

Aglianico, Albanello, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Carricante, Catanese Nero, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Damaschino, Fiano, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Gewürztraminer, Glera, Malbec, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Merlot, Minnella Bianca, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Semillon, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

52 varieties · Alcamo Bianco Spumante

Aglianico, Albanello, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Carricante, Catanese Nero, Chenin Blanc, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Damaschino, Fiano, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Gewürztraminer, Glera, Malbec, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Merlot, Minnella Bianca, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Semillon, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

57 varieties · Alcamo Bianco Classico, Alcamo Catarratto

Aglianico, Albanello, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Ansonica, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Carricante, Catanese Nero, Chenin Blanc, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Damaschino, Fiano, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Gewürztraminer, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malbec, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Merlot, Minnella Bianca, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

58 varieties · Alcamo Ansonica/Inzolia

Aglianico, Albanello, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Carricante, Catanese Nero, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Damaschino, Fiano, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Gewürztraminer, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malbec, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Merlot, Minnella Bianca, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

58 varieties · Alcamo Grillo

Aglianico, Albanello, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Ansonica, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Carricante, Catanese Nero, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Damaschino, Fiano, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Gewürztraminer, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Malbec, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Merlot, Minnella Bianca, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

58 varieties · Alcamo Grecanico

Aglianico, Albanello, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Ansonica, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Carricante, Catanese Nero, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Damaschino, Fiano, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Gewürztraminer, Glera, Grillo, Malbec, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Merlot, Minnella Bianca, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

59 varieties · Alcamo Chardonnay

Aglianico, Albanello, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Ansonica, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Carricante, Catanese Nero, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Damaschino, Fiano, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Gewürztraminer, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malbec, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Merlot, Minnella Bianca, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

58 varieties · Alcamo Muller Turghau

Aglianico, Albanello, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Ansonica, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Carricante, Catanese Nero, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Damaschino, Fiano, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Gewürztraminer, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malbec, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Merlot, Minnella Bianca, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

58 varieties · Alcamo Sauvignon

Aglianico, Albanello, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Ansonica, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Carricante, Catanese Nero, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Damaschino, Fiano, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Gewürztraminer, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malbec, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Merlot, Minnella Bianca, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Semillon, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

51 varieties · Alcamo Rosato, Alcamo Rosato Spumante

Aglianico, Albanello, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Ansonica, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Carignan, Carricante, Catanese Nero, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Damaschino, Fiano, Gaglioppo, Gewürztraminer, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malbec, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Nerello Cappuccio, Nocera, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Tannat, Tempranillo, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

53 varieties · Alcamo Rosso, Alcamo Rosso Riserva, Alcamo Rosso Novello

Aglianico, Albanello, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Ansonica, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Carignan, Carricante, Catanese Nero, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Damaschino, Fiano, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Gewürztraminer, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malbec, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Tannat, Tempranillo, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

58 varieties · Alcamo Calabrese/Nero d’Avola

Aglianico, Albanello, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Ansonica, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Carricante, Catanese Nero, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Damaschino, Fiano, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Gewürztraminer, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malbec, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Merlot, Minnella Bianca, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

58 varieties · Alcamo Cabernet Sauvignon

Aglianico, Albanello, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Ansonica, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Calabrese, Carignan, Carricante, Catanese Nero, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Damaschino, Fiano, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Gewürztraminer, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malbec, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Merlot, Minnella Bianca, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

58 varieties · Alcamo Merlot

Aglianico, Albanello, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Ansonica, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Carricante, Catanese Nero, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Damaschino, Fiano, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Gewürztraminer, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malbec, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

58 varieties · Alcamo Syrah

Aglianico, Albanello, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Ansonica, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Carricante, Catanese Nero, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Damaschino, Fiano, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Gewürztraminer, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malbec, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Merlot, Minnella Bianca, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Tannat, Tempranillo, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

In the vineyard and cellar: rules for every wine

2,500

Vines per hectare, minimum

Training

Systems allowed

alberello; controspalliera

No forcing

Forcing the vines is prohibited

Emergency only

Irrigation

Cellar

Where the wine must be made

Within the production zone

Allowed

Enrichment (chaptalisation)

02 · Climate fingerprint

The climate

The growing season averages 21.2 °C, very hot on Gregory Jones's scale, with 2,387 growing degree days (Winkler V).

The average year 1991–2020, vineyards at about 298 m

Monthly mean, °CRain, mmGrowing season

Growing-season temperature: 21.2 °C; Very hot · above 21 °C (Jones)
Growing degree days: 2,387; Region V: 2,222 and over degree days
Growing-season rain: 271 mm; Of 620 mm a year
Harvest rain: 137 mm; September–October

Copernicus ERA5-Land monthly averages at 5 vineyard points (Vineyard point 1, 257 m; Vineyard point 2, 475 m; Vineyard point 3, 229 m; Vineyard point 4, 191 m; Vineyard point 5, 340 m), moved to each point's height from the model's terrain. Indices that need daily data are not captured yet. How the climate figures are made.

Closest climates in the database

Picked by the data, not by hand: the profiles nearest on season warmth (counted twice), degree days, rain, ripening-month nights and day–night range. Neighbours within 30 km are left out, as they share the same weather.

1. Colline Joniche TarantineVery similarCompared with Alcamo: same season warmth, similar rain.

2. Terra d'OtrantoVery similarCompared with Alcamo: same season warmth, similar rain.

3. Negroamaro di Terra d'OtrantoVery similarCompared with Alcamo: same season warmth, similar rain.

Growing-season temperature

Alcamo

21.2 °C

Colline Joniche Tarantine

21.1 °C

Terra d'Otranto

21.3 °C

Negroamaro di Terra d'Otranto

21.3 °C

Growing degree days

Alcamo

2,387

Colline Joniche Tarantine

2,373

Terra d'Otranto

2,412

Negroamaro di Terra d'Otranto

2,419

Growing-season rain

Alcamo

271 mm

Colline Joniche Tarantine

290 mm

Terra d'Otranto

284 mm

Negroamaro di Terra d'Otranto

283 mm

03 · Year by year

35 vintages

Each column is one growing season: heat above or below the 1991–2020 average, and rain at harvest. Pick a year for the details.

Warmer than averageCooler than averageHarvest rain (Sep–Oct)Average harvest rain, 137 mm

2025

Growing-season temp.
Growing degree days
Harvest rain
Growing-season rain
September nights
Hot days and frosts

Seasons are labelled by harvest year (April–October). Year-to-year changes from ERA5-Land; tested against station records in Alto Adige (r = 0.94 for season temperature at Bolzano). Rain varies more locally, so treat single-season rain with some caution. Vintage ratings, harvest dates and frost or hail events have places in the data model but are not loaded yet.

04 · Where the numbers come from

Sources

A geospatial inventory of regulatory information for wine protected designations of origin in Europe · Candiago et al., Scientific Data 9, 394 (2022); Eurac Research · CC0
Quality wines in Italy and France: a dataset of PDO specifications · figshare 25393261 · CC BY 4.0
ERA5-Land monthly averaged data (reanalysis-era5-land-monthly-means) · Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), Climate Data Store · CC BY 4.0 (Copernicus licence)
OpenStreetMap vineyard areas (landuse=vineyard), from Geofabrik country extracts · OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL 1.0
Copernicus DEM GLO-90 (AWS open data tiles) · European Space Agency / Copernicus · Copernicus DEM licence
Disciplinare di produzione: Alcamo · Ministero dell'agricoltura, della sovranità alimentare e delle foreste (MASAF) · Official act
Appellation nesting worked out from boundaries (pipeline/build_nesting.py) · Vinous, from the Eurac PDO boundaries · CC0 (source data)
Climate profiles calculated by Vinous: method

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Generated from EU reference data: check against the current product specification.
From the specification: New plantings need 3,000 vines/ha for red varieties and the classico, 2,500 for white varieties; tendone is excluded. Spumanti are made by second fermentation in bottle or in autoclave (method null) and range from semisecco to very dry; the vendemmia tardiva ranges from sweet to dry (sweetness null) and its grapes are partly dried on the vine and picked from 15 September. Varietal wines take the yield and natural alcohol of their colour; the register spells Müller Thurgau as “Muller Turghau”.
National tier (DOC/DOCG) not captured yet; rules extracted from the specification text.