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Santa Margherita di Belice (DOC)

DOC Map:     Region: Sicily
 
Varieties:
Vine variety requirements for this appellation's area change according to type.

Type Bianco: Ansonica, 30-50%; Grecanico and/or Catarratto bianco lucido, 50-70%; other local white varieties, up to 15%.
Type Rosso: Nero d'Avola, 20-50%; Sangiovese and/or Cabernet sauvignon, 50-80%; other local red varieties, up to 15%.
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:

Santa Margherita di Belice (DOC)
   Ansonica
 White, Dry
   Bianco
 White, Dry
   Catarratto
 White, Dry
   Grecanico
 White, Dry
   Nero d'Avola
 Red, Dry
   Rosso
 Red, Dry
   Sangiovese
 Red, Dry


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