/kontˈes͡sa entellˈina/
- Sicily
- Vineyard Area: 54,60 HectaresÂ
- Year Appellation Started: 1993
- Appellation Last modified: 2014
- Red Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Nero d’Avola, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Syrah
- White Grapes: Inzolia, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Chardonnay, Fiano, Inzolia, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
- White (Bianco)
- Rosso (Red)
- Vendemmia tardiva
- Still White Wine: 100% Fiano or Viognier. Minimum 85% Inzolia or Catarratto or Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc or Grecanico + maximum 15% of other grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region. Minimum 50% Inzolia + the rest made of other white grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.Â
- Still Red Wine: minimum 85% Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot or Nero d’Avola or Pinot Nero or Syrah + maximum 15% of other grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region. Minimum 50% Nero d’Avola and/or Syrah +Â the rest made of other white grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region. Minimum ageing 24 months of which – 6 in oak.Â
- Total Production: 2.192 Hectolitres
- White Wine: N/A
- Rose Wine: N/A
- Red Wine: N/A
- Contessa Entellina DOC is located in the southwestern part of Sicily, in the province of Palermo. The vineyards are situated around the town of Contessa Entellina, which is set in the hilly terrain of the region.