Riesi DOC

  • Sicily
  • Vineyard Area: 12 Hectares 
  • Year Appellation Started: 2001
  • Appellation Last modified: 2014
  • 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.

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