Monreale DOC

Region: Sicilia

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 2000

Vineyard Area: 46 ha / 114 acres (2021)

Production: 750 hl / 8,300 cases (2022)

Principal White Grape Varieties:

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Perricone, Syrah

Styles and Wine Composition

WHITE WINES

Bianco (Wh): Minimum 60% Catarratto; maximum 40% Ansonica (locally Inzolia)

ROSATO WINES

Rosato (Ro): Minimum 60% Perricone; maximum 40% Nero d’Avola
Syrah (Rd): Minimum 85% Syrah + OARG

RED WINES

Rosso (Rd): Minimum 60% Perricone; maximum 40% Nero d’Avola
Syrah (Rd): Minimum 85% Syrah + OARG
Riserva (Rosso, Syrah)

Significant Production Rules

Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco, Rosato, and Syrah Rosato; 12.0% for non-riserva Rosso and non-riserva Syrah; 12.5% for Riserva
Aging: For Riserva, minimum 2 years (ERD = November 1, V+2)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

02/03/2024