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Sambuca di Sicilia (DOC)

	DOC Map:     Region: Sicily
	Varieties:
	Vine variety requirements for this appellation's area change according to type. Type Bianco: Ansonica, 50-100%; other local non-aromatic white varieties, up to 50%. Type Passito: Ansonica, 50-100%; Grillo and/or Sauvignon, up to 50%. Types Rosso and Rosato: Nero d'Avola, 50-100%; other local non-aromatic red varieties, up to 50% Varietal types: the blend proportions are always the same, variety indicated in the type name, 85-100%; other local non-aromatic white varieties, up to 15%.

Types:

Sambuca di Sicilia (DOC)    Ansonica  White, Dry    Bianco  White, Dry    Cabernet Sauvignon  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Chardonnay  White, Dry    Grecanico  White, Dry    Merlot  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Nero d'Avola  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Passito  White, Sweet    Rosato  Rosé, Dry    Rosso  Red, Dry, Aged 6 months Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Sangiovese  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Sirah  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months

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