IGT · since 2011
Terre Siciliane
Wine · PGI · 391 municipalities
Established in 2011, the Terre Siciliane IGT spans 391 municipalities across Sicily, including Acate and Aci Castello. While the denomination permits maximum yields of up to 18 tonnes per hectare for white wines, it enforces a highly unusual labeling restriction that sets it apart from neighbouring designations. Despite being among the island's most emblematic grapes, both Grillo and Calabrese (Nero d'Avola) are explicitly excluded from the standard 85% varietal-labeling rule. Producers are legally barred from naming either variety in the optional ampelographic information on the label, forcing a focus on other regional grapes like Catarratto Bianco Comune.
Nero d'Avola (Calabrese) %11% vol min160 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense ruby red
- Taste
- from dry to medium-dry, harmonious
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Terre Siciliane produced?
- Terre Siciliane is produced in 391 municipalities in Sicily, Italy: Acate, Aci Bonaccorsi, Aci Castello, Aci Catena and more.
- What grape is Terre Siciliane made from?
- Terre Siciliane is made from Nero d'Avola (Calabrese), Grillo, Catarratto Bianco Comune (min 85%), Nerello Mascalese (min 85%), Frappato (min 85%), Zibibbo (min 85%), Grecanico dorato (min 85%), Nerello Cappuccio (min 85%), Perricone (min 85%), Carricante (min 85%).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Terre Siciliane?
- The minimum alcohol content of Terre Siciliane is 11% vol.
- What does IGT mean?
- IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) identifies wines typical of a broader geographic area, with more flexible rules than DOC/DOCG.