Sicilia · Vinous

What is made here

Wine colours

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

Where it is

Sicilia in Italy

Latitude: 35.5°–38.8° N
Vineyard altitude: 11 m to 400 m
Production zone: 2,571,373 ha

Contains 23 appellations (outlined on the zone map)
Alcamo, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Contea di Sclafani, Contessa Entellina, Delia Nivolelli, Eloro, Erice, Etna, Faro, Malvasia delle Lipari, Mamertino, Marsala, Menfi, Monreale, Noto, Pantelleria, Riesi, Salaparuta, Sambuca di Sicilia, Santa Margherita di Belice, Sciacca, Siracusa, Vittoria

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 Sicilia must meet.

160 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
Sicilia Rosso	50% Nero d'Avola / Frappato / Nerello Mascalese / Perricone / Syrah	12	84	70	12	12	–	4.5	22
Sicilia Rosso Vendemmia Tardiva	50% Nero d'Avola / Frappato / Nerello Mascalese / Perricone / Syrah	8	48	60	13	15	11	4	24
Sicilia Rosso Superiore	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Rosso Riserva	50% Nero d'Avola / Frappato / Nerello Mascalese / Perricone / Syrah	12	84	70	12	12.5	–	4.5	24
Sicilia Nero D`Avola	Nero d'Avola	14	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Frappato	Frappato	14	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Nerello Mascalese	Nerello Mascalese	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Perricone	Perricone	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Syrah	Syrah	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Nerello Cappuccio	Nerello Cappuccio	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Cabernet Franc	Cabernet Franc	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Merlot	Merlot	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Cabernet Sauvignon	Cabernet Sauvignon	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Pinot Nero	Pinot Noir	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Nocera	Nocera	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Mondeuse	Mondeuse	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Carignano	Carignan	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Alicante	Alicante	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Petit Verdot	Petit Verdot	12	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Sangiovese	Sangiovese	12	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Carignano-Alicante	Carignan, Alicante	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Merlot	Nero d'Avola, Merlot	–	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Perricone	Nero d'Avola, Perricone	–	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Cabernet Sauvignon	Nero d'Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon	–	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Syrah	Nero d'Avola, Syrah	–	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Cabernet Franc	Nero d'Avola, Cabernet Franc	–	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Pinot Nero	Nero d'Avola, Pinot Noir	–	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Nerello Cappuccio	Nero d'Avola, Nerello Cappuccio	–	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Bianco	50% Insolia / Catarratto / Grillo / Grecanico / Chardonnay	13	91	70	11.5	11.5	–	4.5	17
Sicilia Bianco Vendemmia Tardiva	50% Insolia / Catarratto / Grillo / Grecanico / Chardonnay	8	48	60	13	13	11	4	22
Sicilia Bianco Superiore	50% Insolia / Catarratto / Grillo / Grecanico / Chardonnay	10	70	70	12	12	–	4.5	18
Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Frappato	Nero d'Avola, Frappato	–	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Nerello Mascalese	Nero d'Avola, Nerello Mascalese	–	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Bianco Riserva	50% Insolia / Catarratto / Grillo / Grecanico / Chardonnay	13	91	70	11.5	12.5	–	4.5	18
Sicilia Inzolia	85% Inzolia	13	91	70	11.5	11.5	–	4.5	18
Sicilia Catarratto	85% Catarratto	13	91	70	11.5	11.5	–	4.5	18
Sicilia Grillo	85% Grillo	14	98	70	11.5	11.5	–	4.5	19
Sicilia Nerello Mascalese-Merlot	Nerello Mascalese, Merlot	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Nerello Mascalese-Nerello Cappuccio	Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Syrah-Merlot	Syrah, Merlot	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon	Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Syrah-Alicante	Syrah, Alicante	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Syrah-Carignano	Syrah, Carignan	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Grecanico	Grecanico Dorato	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon	Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Merlot-Syrah	Merlot, Syrah	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Chardonnay	85% Chardonnay	13	91	70	11.5	11.5	–	4.5	19
Sicilia Frappato-Syrah	Frappato, Syrah	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Carricante	85% Carricante	13	91	70	11.5	11.5	–	5	18
Sicilia Grecanico	85% Grecanico	13	91	70	11.5	11.5	–	4.5	16
Sicilia Fiano	85% Fiano	13	91	70	11.5	11.5	–	4.5	19
Sicilia Damaschino	85% Damaschino	13	91	70	11.5	11.5	–	4.5	17
Sicilia Frappato-Cabernet Sauvignon	Frappato, Cabernet Sauvignon	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Perricone-Nerello Mascalese	Perricone, Nerello Mascalese	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Rosato	50% Nero d'Avola / Frappato / Nerello Mascalese / Perricone / Syrah	12	84	70	12	12	–	4.5	19
Sicilia Nero D`Avola	85% Nero d'Avola	14	98	70	12	12	–	4.5	22
Sicilia Viognier	85% Viognier	13	91	70	11.5	11.5	–	4.5	19
Sicilia Müller Thurgau	85% Müller-Thurgau	13	91	70	11.5	12	–	4.5	18
Sicilia Sauvignon Blanc	85% Sauvignon Blanc	13	91	70	11.5	12	–	4.5	20
Sicilia Pino Grigio	85% Pinot Grigio	13	91	70	11.5	12	–	4.5	18
Sicilia Moscato Bianco	85% Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains	13	98	75	11.5	11.5	–	4.5	19
Sicilia Frappato	85% Frappato	12	84	70	12	12	–	4.5	21
Sicilia Nerello Mascalese	85% Nerello Mascalese	12	84	70	12	12	–	4.5	21
Sicilia Perricone	85% Perricone	12	84	70	12	12	–	4.5	22
Sicilia Syrah	85% Syrah	12	84	70	12	12	–	4.5	23
Sicilia Nerello Cappuccio	85% Nerello Cappuccio	12	84	70	12	12	–	4.5	22
Sicilia Cabernet Franc	85% Cabernet Franc	12	84	70	12	12	–	4.5	23
Sicilia Vermentino	85% Vermentino	13	91	70	11.5	11.5	–	4.5	19
Sicilia Zibibbo	85% Zibibbo	13	98	75	11.5	11.5	–	4.5	19
Sicilia Catarratto-Chardonnay	Catarratto, Chardonnay	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Catarratto-Grillo	Catarratto, Grillo	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Catarratto-Inzolia	Catarratto, Inzolia	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Catarratto-Viogner	Catarratto, Viognier	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Catarratto-Fiano	Catarratto, Fiano	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Grecanico-Inzolia	Grecanico, Inzolia	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Grecanico-Chardonnay	Grecanico, Chardonnay	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Grecanico-Viogner	Grecanico, Viognier	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Grecanico-Fiano	Grecanico, Fiano	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Carricante-Chardonnay	Carricante, Chardonnay	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Carricante-Catarratto	Carricante, Catarratto	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Carricante-Grecanico	Carricante, Grecanico	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Grillo-Grecanico	Grillo, Grecanico	–	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Grillo-Viognier	Grillo, Viognier	–	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Grillo-Sauvignon	Grillo, Sauvignon Blanc	–	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Grillo-Chardonnay	Grillo, Chardonnay	–	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Inzolia-Chardonnay	Inzolia, Chardonnay	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Merlot	85% Merlot	12	84	70	12	12	–	4.5	23
Sicilia Cabernet Sauvignon	85% Cabernet Sauvignon	12	84	70	12	12	–	4.5	23
Sicilia Pinot Nero	85% Pinot Noir	12	84	70	12	12	–	4.5	23
Sicilia Nocera	85% Nocera	12	84	70	12	12	–	4.5	23
Sicilia Mondeuse	85% Mondeuse	12	84	70	12	12	–	4.5	23
Sicilia Carignano	85% Carignan	12	84	70	12	12	–	4.5	23
Sicilia Alicante	85% Alicante	12	84	70	12	12	–	4.5	23
Sicilia Petit Verdot	85% Petit Verdot	12	84	70	12	12	–	4.5	23
Sicilia Sangiovese	85% Sangiovese	12	84	70	12	12	–	4.5	21
Sicilia Spumante Rosato (rosé)	Frappato, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d'Avola +1	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Spumante Rosato (rosé)	Frappato, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d'Avola +1	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Spumante Rosato (rosé)	Frappato, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d'Avola +1	12	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Nero D`Avola Spumante (red)	Nero d'Avola	14	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Nero D`Avola Spumante (red)	Nero d'Avola	14	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Nero D`Avola Spumante (red)	Nero d'Avola	14	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Frappato Spumante (red)	Frappato	13	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Frappato Spumante (red)	Frappato	13	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Frappato Spumante (red)	Frappato	13	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Nerello Mascalese Spumante (red)	Nerello Mascalese	13	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Nerello Mascalese Spumante (red)	Nerello Mascalese	13	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Nerello Mascalese Spumante (red)	Nerello Mascalese	13	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Pinot Nero Spumante (red)	Pinot Noir	13	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Pinot Nero Spumante (red)	Pinot Noir	13	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Pinot Nero Spumante (red)	Pinot Noir	13	84	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Passito Rosso (red)	–	8	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Inzolia-Viognier	Inzolia, Viognier	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Inzolia-Grillo	Inzolia, Grillo	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Inzolia-Sauvignon	Inzolia, Sauvignon Blanc	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Passito Rosso (red)	–	8	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Spumante Bianco (white)	Ansonica, Carricante, Catarratto Bianco Comune +7	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Spumante Bianco (white)	Ansonica, Carricante, Catarratto Bianco Comune +7	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Spumante Bianco (white)	Ansonica, Carricante, Catarratto Bianco Comune +7	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Grillo Spumante (white)	Grillo	14	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Grillo Spumante (white)	Grillo	14	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Grillo Spumante (white)	Grillo	14	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Chardonnay Spumante (white)	Chardonnay	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Chardonnay Spumante (white)	Chardonnay	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Chardonnay Spumante (white)	Chardonnay	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Catarratto Spumante (white)	Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Catarratto Spumante (white)	Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Catarratto Spumante (white)	Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Carricante Spumante (white)	Carricante	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Grecanico Spumante (white)	Grecanico Dorato	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Grecanico Spumante (white)	Grecanico Dorato	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Grecanico Spumante (white)	Grecanico Dorato	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Pinot Grigio Spumante (white)	Pinot Grigio	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Pinot Grigio Spumante (white)	Pinot Grigio	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Pinot Grigio Spumante (white)	Pinot Grigio	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Moscato Spumante (white)	Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains	13	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Moscato Spumante (white)	Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains	13	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Moscato Spumante (white)	Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains	13	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Zibibbo Spumante (white)	Zibibbo	13	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Zibibbo Spumante (white)	Zibibbo	13	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Zibibbo Spumante (white)	Zibibbo	13	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Passito Bianco (white)	–	8	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Passito Bianco (white)	–	8	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Carricante Spumante (white)	Carricante	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Carricante Spumante (white)	Carricante	13	91	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sicilia Carricante Spumante	85% Carricante	13	91	70	10	11.5	–	5	15
Sicilia Catarratto Spumante	85% Catarratto	13	91	70	10	11.5	–	5	15
Sicilia Chardonnay Spumante	85% Chardonnay	13	91	70	10	11.5	–	5	15
Sicilia Frappato Spumante	85% Frappato	13	91	70	10	11.5	–	5	15
Sicilia Grecanico Spumante	85% Grecanico	13	91	70	10	11.5	–	5	15
Sicilia Grillo Spumante	85% Grillo	14	98	70	10.5	11.5	–	5	15
Sicilia Moscato Spumante	85% Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains	13	98	75	10	11	6	5	15
Sicilia Nerello Mascalese Spumante	85% Nerello Mascalese	13	91	70	10	11.5	–	5	15
Sicilia Nero D`Avola Spumante	85% Nero d'Avola	14	98	70	10	11.5	–	5	15
Sicilia Passito Bianco	50% Insolia / Catarratto / Grillo / Grecanico / Chardonnay	8	40	50	14	16	11	4	28
Sicilia Passito Rosso	50% Nero d'Avola / Frappato / Nerello Mascalese / Perricone / Syrah	–	40	50	–	17	12	4	32
Sicilia Pinot Grigio Spumante	85% Pinot Grigio	13	91	70	10	11.5	–	5	15
Sicilia Pinot Nero Spumante	85% Pinot Noir	13	91	70	10	11.5	–	5	15
Sicilia Spumante Bianco	50% Catarratto / Inzolia / Chardonnay / Grecanico / Grillo / Carricante / Pinot Nero / Nerello Mascalese / Moscato Bianco / Zibibbo	13	91	70	10	11.5	–	5	15
Sicilia Spumante Rosato	50% Nerello Mascalese / Nero d'Avola / Pinot Nero / Frappato	12	84	70	10	11.5	–	5	15
Sicilia Zibibbo Spumante	85% Zibibbo	13	98	75	10	10.5	6	5	15

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.

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Sicilia Rosso

≥ 50% Nero d'Avola / Frappato / Nerello Mascalese / Perricone / Syrah · Main grape
– other black grapes authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

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Sicilia Rosso Vendemmia Tardiva

≥ 50% Nero d'Avola / Frappato / Nerello Mascalese / Perricone / Syrah · Main grape
– other black grapes authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

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Sicilia Rosso Riserva

≥ 50% Nero d'Avola / Frappato / Nerello Mascalese / Perricone / Syrah · Main grape
– other black grapes authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

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Sicilia Carignano-Alicante

≥ 15% Carignan · Main grape
≥ 15% Alicante · Main grape

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Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Merlot

≥ 15% Nero d'Avola · Main grape
≥ 15% Merlot · Main grape

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Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Perricone

≥ 15% Nero d'Avola · Main grape
≥ 15% Perricone · Main grape

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Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Cabernet Sauvignon

≥ 15% Nero d'Avola · Main grape
≥ 15% Cabernet Sauvignon · Main grape

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Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Syrah

≥ 15% Nero d'Avola · Main grape
≥ 15% Syrah · Main grape

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Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Cabernet Franc

≥ 15% Nero d'Avola · Main grape
≥ 15% Cabernet Franc · Main grape

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Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Pinot Nero

≥ 15% Nero d'Avola · Main grape
≥ 15% Pinot Noir · Main grape

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Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Nerello Cappuccio

≥ 15% Nero d'Avola · Main grape
≥ 15% Nerello Cappuccio · Main grape

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Sicilia Bianco

≥ 50% Insolia / Catarratto / Grillo / Grecanico / Chardonnay · Main grape
– other white grapes authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

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Sicilia Bianco Vendemmia Tardiva

≥ 50% Insolia / Catarratto / Grillo / Grecanico / Chardonnay · Main grape
– other white grapes authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

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Sicilia Bianco Superiore

≥ 50% Insolia / Catarratto / Grillo / Grecanico / Chardonnay · Main grape
– other white grapes authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

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Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Frappato

≥ 15% Nero d'Avola · Main grape
≥ 15% Frappato · Main grape

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Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Nerello Mascalese

≥ 15% Nero d'Avola · Main grape
≥ 15% Nerello Mascalese · Main grape

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Sicilia Bianco Riserva

≥ 50% Insolia / Catarratto / Grillo / Grecanico / Chardonnay · Main grape
– other white grapes authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

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Sicilia Inzolia

≥ 85% Inzolia · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

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Sicilia Catarratto

≥ 85% Catarratto · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

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Sicilia Grillo

≥ 85% Grillo · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

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Sicilia Nerello Mascalese-Merlot

≥ 15% Nerello Mascalese · Main grape
≥ 15% Merlot · Main grape

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Sicilia Nerello Mascalese-Nerello Cappuccio

≥ 15% Nerello Mascalese · Main grape
≥ 15% Nerello Cappuccio · Main grape

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Sicilia Syrah-Merlot

≥ 15% Syrah · Main grape
≥ 15% Merlot · Main grape

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Sicilia Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon

≥ 15% Syrah · Main grape
≥ 15% Cabernet Sauvignon · Main grape

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Sicilia Syrah-Alicante

≥ 15% Syrah · Main grape
≥ 15% Alicante · Main grape

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Sicilia Syrah-Carignano

≥ 15% Syrah · Main grape
≥ 15% Carignan · Main grape

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Sicilia Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon

≥ 15% Merlot · Main grape
≥ 15% Cabernet Sauvignon · Main grape

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Sicilia Merlot-Syrah

≥ 15% Merlot · Main grape
≥ 15% Syrah · Main grape

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Sicilia Chardonnay

≥ 85% Chardonnay · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

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Sicilia Frappato-Syrah

≥ 15% Frappato · Main grape
≥ 15% Syrah · Main grape

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Sicilia Carricante

≥ 85% Carricante · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

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Sicilia Grecanico

≥ 85% Grecanico · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

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Sicilia Fiano

≥ 85% Fiano · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

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Sicilia Damaschino

≥ 85% Damaschino · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Frappato-Cabernet Sauvignon

≥ 15% Frappato · Main grape
≥ 15% Cabernet Sauvignon · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Perricone-Nerello Mascalese

≥ 15% Perricone · Main grape
≥ 15% Nerello Mascalese · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Rosato

≥ 50% Nero d'Avola / Frappato / Nerello Mascalese / Perricone / Syrah · Main grape
– other black grapes authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Nero D`Avola

≥ 85% Nero d'Avola · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Viognier

≥ 85% Viognier · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Müller Thurgau

≥ 85% Müller-Thurgau · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Sauvignon Blanc

≥ 85% Sauvignon Blanc · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Pino Grigio

≥ 85% Pinot Grigio · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Moscato Bianco

≥ 85% Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Frappato

≥ 85% Frappato · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Nerello Mascalese

≥ 85% Nerello Mascalese · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Perricone

≥ 85% Perricone · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Syrah

≥ 85% Syrah · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Nerello Cappuccio

≥ 85% Nerello Cappuccio · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Cabernet Franc

≥ 85% Cabernet Franc · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Vermentino

≥ 85% Vermentino · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Zibibbo

≥ 85% Zibibbo · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Catarratto-Chardonnay

≥ 15% Catarratto · Main grape
≥ 15% Chardonnay · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Catarratto-Grillo

≥ 15% Catarratto · Main grape
≥ 15% Grillo · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Catarratto-Inzolia

≥ 15% Catarratto · Main grape
≥ 15% Inzolia · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Catarratto-Viogner

≥ 15% Catarratto · Main grape
≥ 15% Viognier · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Catarratto-Fiano

≥ 15% Catarratto · Main grape
≥ 15% Fiano · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Grecanico-Inzolia

≥ 15% Grecanico · Main grape
≥ 15% Inzolia · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Grecanico-Chardonnay

≥ 15% Grecanico · Main grape
≥ 15% Chardonnay · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Grecanico-Viogner

≥ 15% Grecanico · Main grape
≥ 15% Viognier · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Grecanico-Fiano

≥ 15% Grecanico · Main grape
≥ 15% Fiano · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Carricante-Chardonnay

≥ 15% Carricante · Main grape
≥ 15% Chardonnay · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Carricante-Catarratto

≥ 15% Carricante · Main grape
≥ 15% Catarratto · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Carricante-Grecanico

≥ 15% Carricante · Main grape
≥ 15% Grecanico · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Grillo-Grecanico

≥ 15% Grillo · Main grape
≥ 15% Grecanico · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Grillo-Viognier

≥ 15% Grillo · Main grape
≥ 15% Viognier · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Grillo-Sauvignon

≥ 15% Grillo · Main grape
≥ 15% Sauvignon Blanc · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Grillo-Chardonnay

≥ 15% Grillo · Main grape
≥ 15% Chardonnay · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Inzolia-Chardonnay

≥ 15% Inzolia · Main grape
≥ 15% Chardonnay · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Merlot

≥ 85% Merlot · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Cabernet Sauvignon

≥ 85% Cabernet Sauvignon · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Pinot Nero

≥ 85% Pinot Noir · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Nocera

≥ 85% Nocera · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Mondeuse

≥ 85% Mondeuse · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Carignano

≥ 85% Carignan · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Alicante

≥ 85% Alicante · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Petit Verdot

≥ 85% Petit Verdot · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Sangiovese

≥ 85% Sangiovese · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Inzolia-Viognier

≥ 15% Inzolia · Main grape
≥ 15% Viognier · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Inzolia-Grillo

≥ 15% Inzolia · Main grape
≥ 15% Grillo · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Inzolia-Sauvignon

≥ 15% Inzolia · Main grape
≥ 15% Sauvignon Blanc · Main grape

Blend rules

Sicilia Carricante Spumante

≥ 85% Carricante · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Catarratto Spumante

≥ 85% Catarratto · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Chardonnay Spumante

≥ 85% Chardonnay · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Frappato Spumante

≥ 85% Frappato · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Grecanico Spumante

≥ 85% Grecanico · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Grillo Spumante

≥ 85% Grillo · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Moscato Spumante

≥ 85% Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Nerello Mascalese Spumante

≥ 85% Nerello Mascalese · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Nero D`Avola Spumante

≥ 85% Nero d'Avola · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Passito Bianco

≥ 50% Insolia / Catarratto / Grillo / Grecanico / Chardonnay · Main grape
– other white grapes authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Passito Rosso

≥ 50% Nero d'Avola / Frappato / Nerello Mascalese / Perricone / Syrah · Main grape
– other black grapes authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Pinot Grigio Spumante

≥ 85% Pinot Grigio · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Pinot Nero Spumante

≥ 85% Pinot Noir · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Spumante Bianco

≥ 50% Catarratto / Inzolia / Chardonnay / Grecanico / Grillo / Carricante / Pinot Nero / Nerello Mascalese / Moscato Bianco / Zibibbo · Main grape
– other white grapes authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Spumante Rosato

≥ 50% Nerello Mascalese / Nero d'Avola / Pinot Nero / Frappato · Main grape
– other black grapes authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Blend rules

Sicilia Zibibbo Spumante

≥ 85% Zibibbo · Main grape
≤ 15% other grapes of the same colour authorised in Sicily · Others allowed

Other varieties allowed

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

25 varieties · 4 wines

Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Merlot, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nocera, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo

28 varieties · 11 wines

Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Merlot, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo

27 varieties · 7 wines

Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Merlot, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo

27 varieties · 7 wines

Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Merlot, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo

27 varieties · Sicilia Perricone, Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Perricone, Sicilia Perricone

Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Merlot, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo

27 varieties · Sicilia Syrah, Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Syrah, Sicilia Syrah

27 varieties · Sicilia Nerello Cappuccio, Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Nerello Cappuccio, Sicilia Nerello Cappuccio

Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Merlot, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo

27 varieties · Sicilia Cabernet Franc, Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Cabernet Franc, Sicilia Cabernet Franc

Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Merlot, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo

27 varieties · Sicilia Merlot, Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Merlot, Sicilia Merlot

Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo

27 varieties · Sicilia Cabernet Sauvignon, Sicilia Nero d’Avola-Cabernet Sauvignon, Sicilia Cabernet Sauvignon

Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Calabrese, Carignan, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Merlot, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo

27 varieties · 7 wines

27 varieties · Sicilia Nocera, Sicilia Nocera

Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Merlot, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo

27 varieties · Sicilia Mondeuse, Sicilia Mondeuse

Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo

27 varieties · Sicilia Carignano, Sicilia Carignano

Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Merlot, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo

27 varieties · Sicilia Alicante, Sicilia Alicante

Aglianico, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Merlot, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo

27 varieties · Sicilia Petit Verdot, Sicilia Petit Verdot

27 varieties · Sicilia Sangiovese, Sicilia Sangiovese

26 varieties · Sicilia Carignano-Alicante

Aglianico, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Merlot, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo

24 varieties · Sicilia Bianco, Sicilia Bianco Vendemmia Tardiva

Albanello, Carricante, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Fiano, Glera, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

29 varieties · 20 wines

Albanello, Ansonica, Carricante, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Fiano, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

28 varieties · Sicilia Inzolia, Sicilia Inzolia-Chardonnay

Albanello, Carricante, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Fiano, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

27 varieties · 6 wines

Albanello, Ansonica, Carricante, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Fiano, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

28 varieties · 6 wines

Albanello, Ansonica, Carricante, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Fiano, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

26 varieties · Sicilia Nerello Mascalese-Merlot

Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo

26 varieties · Sicilia Nerello Mascalese-Nerello Cappuccio

Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Merlot, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo

26 varieties · Sicilia Syrah-Merlot, Sicilia Merlot-Syrah

Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Tannat, Tempranillo

26 varieties · Sicilia Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon

26 varieties · Sicilia Syrah-Alicante

26 varieties · Sicilia Syrah-Carignano

28 varieties · 7 wines

Albanello, Ansonica, Carricante, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Fiano, Glera, Grillo, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

26 varieties · Sicilia Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon

Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Calabrese, Carignan, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo

26 varieties · Sicilia Frappato-Syrah

Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Merlot, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Tannat, Tempranillo

28 varieties · 6 wines

Albanello, Ansonica, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Fiano, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

28 varieties · Sicilia Fiano

Albanello, Ansonica, Carricante, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

28 varieties · Sicilia Damaschino

Albanello, Ansonica, Carricante, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Fiano, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

26 varieties · Sicilia Frappato-Cabernet Sauvignon

Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Calabrese, Carignan, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Merlot, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo

26 varieties · Sicilia Perricone-Nerello Mascalese

Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Merlot, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nocera, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo

28 varieties · Sicilia Viognier

28 varieties · 4 wines

Albanello, Ansonica, Carricante, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Fiano, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

28 varieties · Sicilia Vermentino

26 varieties · Sicilia Catarratto-Grillo

Albanello, Ansonica, Carricante, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Fiano, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

26 varieties · Sicilia Catarratto-Inzolia

Albanello, Carricante, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Fiano, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

26 varieties · Sicilia Catarratto-Viogner

26 varieties · Sicilia Catarratto-Fiano

Albanello, Ansonica, Carricante, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

27 varieties · Sicilia Grecanico-Inzolia

Albanello, Carricante, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Fiano, Glera, Grillo, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

27 varieties · Sicilia Grecanico-Viogner

27 varieties · Sicilia Grecanico-Fiano

Albanello, Ansonica, Carricante, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Glera, Grillo, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

26 varieties · Sicilia Carricante-Catarratto

Albanello, Ansonica, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Fiano, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

27 varieties · Sicilia Carricante-Grecanico

Albanello, Ansonica, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Fiano, Glera, Grillo, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

27 varieties · Sicilia Grillo-Grecanico

Albanello, Ansonica, Carricante, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Fiano, Glera, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

27 varieties · Sicilia Grillo-Viognier

27 varieties · Sicilia Grillo-Sauvignon

Albanello, Ansonica, Carricante, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Fiano, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

25 varieties · 7 wines

Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Carignan, Catanese Nero, Ciliegiolo, Corinto Nero, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Merlot, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo

27 varieties · Sicilia Inzolia-Viognier

27 varieties · Sicilia Inzolia-Grillo

Albanello, Carricante, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Fiano, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

27 varieties · Sicilia Inzolia-Sauvignon

Albanello, Carricante, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Fiano, Glera, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

22 varieties · Sicilia Spumante Bianco (white), Sicilia Spumante Bianco (white), Sicilia Spumante Bianco (white)

Albanello, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Fiano, Glera, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia di Lipari, Manzoni Bianco, Minnella Bianca, Montonico Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau, Petit Manseng, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino, Vernaccia di S. Giminiano, Viognier, Zibibbo

In the vineyard and cellar: rules for every wine

3,200

Vines per hectare, minimum

Training

Systems allowed

controspalliera; alberello

No forcing

Forcing the vines is prohibited

Permitted

Irrigation

Cellar

Where the wine must be made

Within the production zone

Allowed

Enrichment (chaptalisation)

02 · Climate fingerprint

The climate

The growing season averages 21.7 °C, very hot on Gregory Jones's scale, with 2,503 growing degree days (Winkler V).

The average year 1991–2020, vineyards at about 140 m

Monthly mean, °CRain, mmGrowing season

Growing-season temperature: 21.7 °C; Very hot · above 21 °C (Jones)
Growing degree days: 2,503; Region V: 2,222 and over degree days
Growing-season rain: 218 mm; Of 557 mm a year
Harvest rain: 123 mm; September–October

Copernicus ERA5-Land monthly averages at 3 vineyard points (Vineyard point 1, 217 m; Vineyard point 2, 28 m; Vineyard point 3, 176 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.

Lower confidence:Monthly reanalysis in moderately complex terrain; not yet checked against a weather station.

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. Delia NivolelliVery similarCompared with Sicilia: same season warmth, similar rain.

2. BinissalemVery similarCompared with Sicilia: same season warmth, wetter (+25 mm).

3. EriceVery similarCompared with Sicilia: same season warmth, wetter (+30 mm).

Growing-season temperature

Sicilia

21.7 °C

Delia Nivolelli

21.7 °C

Binissalem

21.8 °C

Erice

21.8 °C

Growing degree days

Sicilia

2,503

Delia Nivolelli

2,514

Binissalem

2,517

Erice

2,530

Growing-season rain

Sicilia

218 mm

Delia Nivolelli

221 mm

Binissalem

243 mm

Erice

247 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, 123 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: Sicilia (version published by MASAF up to May 2023, via the Internet Archive; later amendments not yet included) · 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

Still to check (3)

Generated from EU reference data: check against the current product specification.
From the specification: Two-variety wines must come only from the two named grapes, the minor one at least 15%; their yields and analytical limits follow the single-variety types (mainly the larger variety), so their values are left null. Rosso Superiore is in the register but the text sets no rules for it. The yield table gives figures for bianco, rosso, rosato and spumante, though the text also says these follow the limits of their component varieties. Spumante bianco and rosato may be Charmat or classic method (classic method: min. 12% vol total, 5.5 g/l acidity for bianco), so sparkling_method is null; varietal spumanti are Charmat only. Many types are 'dal secco all'abboccato', so sweetness is null. No minimum riserva ageing period is stated in the rules; vendemmia tardiva and passito use grapes dried on or off the vine. New plantings are 3,200 vines/ha; tendone is allowed for replanting Nero d'Avola in Agrigento and Caltanissetta.
National tier (DOC/DOCG) not captured yet; rules extracted from the specification text.