DOC · since 2004
Riesi
Wine · PDO · 3 municipalities
Established in 2004 across the Sicilian municipalities of Butera, Mazzarino, and Riesi, the Riesi DOC represents an intriguing viticultural paradox, currently recording zero verified producers. When active, its production guidelines set it apart from neighboring Sicilian appellations through highly demanding parameters. For example, its base red wines must contain at least 80 percent Calabrese or Cabernet Sauvignon. More distinctively, the late-harvest (vendemmia tardiva) tier prohibits harvesting before 10 October, forcing growers to dry the grapes directly on the vine to achieve a minimum of 120 grams of residual sugar per liter.
Calabrese (Nero d'Avola) e/o Cabernet Sauvignon 80%0 yrs ageing11% vol min110 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
Producers0 verified
The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense ruby red, with possible garnet reflections
- Taste
- dry, harmonious
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Riesi produced?
- Riesi is produced in 3 municipalities in Sicily, Italy: Butera, Mazzarino, Riesi.
- What grape is Riesi made from?
- Riesi is made from Calabrese (Nero d'Avola) e/o Cabernet Sauvignon (min 80%), altri vitigni a bacca rossa non aromatici idonei alla Sicilia.
- How long must Riesi age?
- Riesi must age at least 4 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Riesi?
- The minimum alcohol content of Riesi 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.