Alcamo
Wine · PDO · 10 municipalities
Established in 1973 across ten Sicilian municipalities including Calatafimi-Segesta, the Alcamo DOC distinguishes its portfolio through strict geographic and viticultural boundaries. While the base white wine requires a minimum of 60% Catarratto and achieves a minimum alcohol level of 11.0% vol, the specialized 'Classico' designation elevates these rules. Unlike neighboring Sicilian white appellations, Alcamo Classico restricts production exclusively to a historic subzone situated at a minimum of 250 meters elevation. It mandates at least 80% Catarratto, specifically the bianco comune or bianco lucido varieties, yielding a targeted, altitude-defined wine that cannot legally combine with any other qualifying terms.
The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense straw yellow, sometimes with greenish reflections
- Taste
- dry, fresh, balanced
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alcamo produced?
- Alcamo is produced in 10 municipalities in Sicily, Italy: Alcamo, Balestrate, Calatafimi-Segesta, Camporeale and more.
- What grape is Alcamo made from?
- Alcamo is made from Catarratto (min 60%), Ansonica o Inzolia, Grillo, Grecanico, Chardonnay, Muller Thurgau e Sauvignon (da soli o congiuntamente), altri vitigni idonei alla coltivazione in Sicilia (fino al 20%, entro il tetto complessivo).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Alcamo?
- The minimum alcohol content of Alcamo is 11% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.