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Marsala (DOC)

	DOC Map:     Region: Sicily
	Varieties:
	Vine variety requirements for this appellation's area change according to type. Types Oro and Ambra: Grillo and/or Catarratto and/or Ansonica and/or Damaschino, 100%. Type Rubino: Perricone and/or Calabrese and/or Nerello mascalese, 70%; other local white varieties, up to 30%.

Types:

Marsala (DOC)    Fine Oro or Ambra  White, Dry, Aged 12 months  White, Sweet, Aged 12 months    Fine Rubino  Red, Dry, Aged 12 months  Red, Sweet, Aged 12 months    Superiore Oro or Ambra  White, Dry, Aged 24 months Riserva  White, Dry, Aged 48 months  White, Sweet, Aged 24 months Riserva  White, Sweet, Aged 48 months    Superiore Rubino  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 48 months  Red, Sweet, Aged 24 months Riserva  Red, Sweet, Aged 48 months    Vergine and/or Soleras Oro or Ambra  White, Dry, Aged 60 months Stravecchio or Riserva  White, Dry, Aged 120 months  White, Sweet, Aged 60 months    Vergine and/or Soleras Rubino  Red, Dry, Aged 60 months Stravecchio or Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 120 months  Red, Sweet, Aged 60 months

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