DOC · since 1999
Delia Nivolelli
Wine · PDO · 4 municipalities
Recognised in 1999, the Delia Nivolelli DOC occupies four Sicilian municipalities, including Marsala and Salemi, yet stands in quiet contrast to its famous fortified neighbour by focusing on dry table wines. Despite its flexible regulations permitting thirteen distinct varietal labels alongside blended reds requiring at least 65% of grapes like Nero d'Avola or Cabernet Sauvignon, the appellation currently records zero verified producers. For the rosso base, rules mandate a minimum alcohol content of 11.5% vol and a maximum yield of 12.5 tonnes per hectare, defining dry, sapid wines that develop delicate, vinous aromas and garnet-red hues with orange reflections when aged.
Nero d'Avola, Pignatello o Perricone, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah e Sangiovese (da sole o congiuntamente) 65%11.5% vol min125 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
Producers0 verified
The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense red, lively garnet, with orange highlights when aged
- Taste
- dry, sapid, warm, harmonious, pleasantly tannic, tending towards velvety with aging
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Delia Nivolelli produced?
- Delia Nivolelli is produced in 4 municipalities in Sicily, Italy: Marsala, Mazara del Vallo, Petrosino, Salemi.
- What grape is Delia Nivolelli made from?
- Delia Nivolelli is made from Nero d'Avola, Pignatello o Perricone, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah e Sangiovese (da sole o congiuntamente) (min 65%), altri vitigni a bacca nera idonei alla coltivazione in Sicilia, autorizzati/raccomandati in provincia di Trapani.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Delia Nivolelli?
- The minimum alcohol content of Delia Nivolelli is 11.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.