/riˈɛzɪ/
- Sicily
- Vineyard Area: 12 Hectares
- Year Appellation Started: 2001
- Appellation Last modified: 2014
- Red Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese, Merlot, Nerello Mascalese, Syrah
- White Grapes: Chardonnay, Inzolia
- Sparkling
- White (Bianco)
- Rosso (Red)
- Rosato
- Sparkling: minimum 75% Inzolia and Chardonnay + maximum 25% other white non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.
- Still White Wine: minimum 85% Inzolia or Chardonnay + maximum 15% other white non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region for monovarietal.
- Still Rosato Wine: 50%-75% Calabrese + 25%-50% Nerello Mascalese and/or Cabernet Sauvignon + the rest can be made of other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.
- Still Red Wine: minimum 80% Calabrese and Cabernet Sauvignon + maximum 20% other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region. Minimum 85% Calabrese or Merlot or Syrah or Cabernet Sauvignon + maximum 15% other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.
- Passito: minimum 75% Inzolia and Chardonnay + maximum 25% other white non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.
- Total Production: 318 Hectolitres
- White Wine: N/A
- Rose Wine: N/A
- Red Wine: N/A
- Riesi DOC may be a lesser-known wine region, but it offers a unique blend of historical significance, diverse grape varieties, and a commitment to quality.