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Riesi (DOC)

	DOC Map:     Region: Sicily
	Varieties:
	Vine variety requirements for this appellation's area change according to type. Type Bianco: Ansonica and/or Chardonnay: 75%; other local non-aromatic white varieties, up to 25%. Type Rosso: Calabrese and/or Cabernet Sauvignon, 80%; other local red varieties, up to 15%. Type Rosato: Calabrese, 50-75%; Nerello mascalese and/or Cabernet Sauvignon, 25-50%; other local non-aromatic varieties, up to 25%. Type Superiore: Calabrese, 85%; other local non-aromatic red varieties, up to 15%.

	Types:
	Riesi (DOC)    Bianco  White, Dry Vendemmia Tardiva  White, Sweet, Aged 24 months Spumante  Spumante, White, Dry    Rosato  Rosé, Dry    Rosso Novello  Red, Dry  Red, Dry, Aged 4 months    Superiore  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 36 months

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