DOC · since 2009
Noto
Wine · PDO · 4 municipalities
In Sicily, the Noto DOC—which spans four municipalities including Avola and Pachino—stands out for its dual identity. Originally recognized in 1974 solely for its 100% Moscato bianco wines, the denomination expanded in 2008 to integrate red wines, including Noto Nero d'Avola which requires a minimum of 85% of this black grape. A distinct regulatory feature of the appellation's sweet wines is that the Moscato Passito di Noto can legally carry the specific designation 'vino ottenuto da uve appassite al sole' on the label, provided the harvested grapes are dried exclusively under the open sun.
Moscato bianco 100%11.5% vol min125 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
Producers0 verified
The facts
- Colour
- ranging from more or less intense golden yellow to amber
- Taste
- aromatic, characteristic of Moscato
- Consortium
- Consorzio Valdinoto →
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Noto produced?
- Noto is produced in 4 municipalities in Sicily, Italy: Avola, Noto, Pachino, Rosolini.
- What grape is Noto made from?
- Noto is made from Moscato bianco (min 100%).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Noto?
- The minimum alcohol content of Noto 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.