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Salaparuta (DOC)

	DOC Map:     Region: Sicily
	Varieties:
	Type Bianco: Catarratto, 60-100%; other local white varieties, up to 30%. Type Rosso: Nero d’Avola, 65-100%; other local red varieties, up to 35%. Type Novello: Nero d’Avola, 50-80%; Merlot, 20-50%; other local red varieties, up to 30%. 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:

Salaparuta (DOC)    Bianco  White, Dry    Cabernet Sauvignon  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Catarratto  White, Dry    Chardonnay  White, Dry    Grillo  White, Dry    Insolia  White, Dry    Merlot  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Nero d'Avola  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Novello  Red, Dry    Rosso  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months    Syrah  Red, Dry Riserva  Red, Dry, Aged 24 months

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