/sˈanta marɡerˈita dˈi bˈɛlit͡ʃe/
- Sicily
- Vineyard Area: 0 HectaresÂ
- Year Appellation Started: 1996
- Appellation Last modified: 2014
- Red Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Nero d’Avola
- White Grapes: Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Grecanico Lucido, InzoliaÂ
- White (Bianco)
- Rosso (Red)
- Still White Wine: minimum 85% Catarratto or Grecanico or Inzolia + maximum 15% of other white grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region. 30%-50% Inzolia + 50%-70% Grecanico and/or Catarratto Bianco Lucido + maximum 15% of other white grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.
- Still Red Wine: 20%-50% Nero d’Avola + 50%-80% Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon + maximum 15% of other red grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.
- Total Production: 0 Hectolitres
- White Wine: N/A
- Rose Wine: N/A
- Red Wine: N/A
- The town of Santa Margherita di Belice has historical importance and is known for its connection to the famous Italian writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, author of “The Leopard” (“Il Gattopardo”). The town and its surroundings have a rich cultural heritage that influences its winemaking traditions.