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Monreale (DOC)

	DOC Map:     Region: Sicily
	Varieties:
	Vine variety requirements for this appellation's area change according to type. Type Rosso: Calabrese or Nero d'Avola and Perricone 50%, other local red varieties up to 50%. Type Bianco: Catarratto and Ansonica or Inzolia 50%, other local white varieties up to 50%. Varietal types: the blend proportions are always the same, variety indicated in the type name, 85%; other similar varieties admitted under the DOC law, 15%.

Types:

Monreale (DOC)    Ansonica or Inzolia  White, Dry Superiore  White, Dry, Aged 6 months    Bianco  White, Dry Superiore  White, Dry Vendemmia Tardiva  White, Sweet    Cabernet Sauvignon  Red, Dry Novello  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Calabrese or Nero d'Avola  Red, Dry Novello  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Catarratto  White, Dry Superiore  White, Dry, Aged 6 months    Chardonnay  White, Dry Superiore  White, Dry, Aged 6 months    Grillo  White, Dry Superiore  White, Dry, Aged 6 months    Merlot  Red, Dry Novello  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Perricone  Red, Dry Novello  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Pinot Bianco  White, Dry Superiore  White, Dry    Pinot Nero  Red, Dry Novello  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Rosato  Rosé, Dry    Rosso  Red, Dry Novello  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Sangiovese  Red, Dry Novello  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Syrah  Red, Dry Novello  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months

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