Contea di Sclafani / Valledolmo–Contea di Sclafani DOC
Synopsis
History: Established as a DOC in 1996
Vineyard Area: 19 ha / 47 acres (2019)
Production: 1,030 hl / 11,400 cases (5-year average)
Principal White Grape Varieties:
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): Minimum 95% Catarratto + OAG
- Riserva (Bianco)
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Any proportions of Nero d’Avola and/or Perricone
- Riserva (Rosso)
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Bianco Vendemmia Tardiva (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 95% Catarratto + OAG
- Rosso Vendemmia Tardiva (Rd, RdSw): Any proportions of Nero d’Avola and/or Perricone
Significant Production Rules
- Minimum vineyard elevation: 300 m (985 ft)
- Grapes for Vendemmia Tardiva must be dried on or off the vine until at least October 1 before pressing
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Vendemmia Tardiva (13.0% potential); 11.5% for Bianco; 12.0% for Bianco Riserva and Rosso; 12.5% for Rosso Riserva
- Aging: For Bianco Riserva, minimum 1 year (ERD = November 1, V+1); for Vendemmia Tardiva, minimum 18 months, including 6 months in barrel (ERD = May 1, V+2); for Rosso Riserva, minimum 2 years (ERD = November 1, V+2)
Last Disciplinare Modification:
2017-05-09
Notes:
Note: Before 2017, this denomination also produced rosato and sparkling wines and allowed numerous other grape varieties
