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Contessa Entellina

Contessa Entellina DOC (Sicilia) at a glance: 17 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. Listed types include Ansonica and Bianco. The technical sections cover grape yields, minimum maturation, market-release rules for the relevant wine types.

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Production rules at a glance

Quick overview of the key requirements. Values and conditions can vary by wine type: consult the detailed rules and official source.

RegionSiciliaProvincePalermo

Wine typesAnsonica, Bianco, Cabernet Sauvignon, Catarratto, Chardonnay, Fiano, Grecanico, Merlot, Nero d’Avola, Pinot nero, Rosato, Rosso, Rosso Riserva, Sauvignon, Syrah, Vendemmia tardiva, Viognier

Grape varieties / compositionVaries by wine type: see the comparison below

Maximum grape yield12 t/haMaximum wine yield84 hl/ha

Minimum planting density—Minimum alcoholic strength11.5% vol

Ageing18 monthsMinimum ageing in wood6 months

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Wine type A · referenceWine type B · comparison

ParameterAnsonicaBiancoΔ vs A

ColourWhiteWhite—

Grape varietiesANSONICA min 85%ANSONICA min 50%—

Maximum grape yield12 t/ha12 t/ha0 t/ha (0%)

Maximum wine yield84 hl/ha84 hl/ha0 hl/ha (0%)

Minimum planting density———

Ageing———

Minimum ageing in wood———

Minimum alcoholic strength11.5% vol11% vol-0.5% vol (-4.3%)

Minimum total acidity4.5 g/l4.5 g/l0 g/l (0%)

Minimum sugar-free extract17 g/l17 g/l0 g/l (0%)

Release for consumption———

AAnsonicaBBianco

Colour

AWhite

BWhite

Δ vs A—

Grape varieties

AANSONICA min 85%

BANSONICA min 50%

Δ vs A—

Maximum grape yield

A12 t/ha

B12 t/ha

Δ vs A0 t/ha (0%)

Maximum wine yield

A84 hl/ha

B84 hl/ha

Δ vs A0 hl/ha (0%)

Minimum planting density

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

Ageing

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

Minimum ageing in wood

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

Minimum alcoholic strength

A11.5% vol

B11% vol

Δ vs A-0.5% vol (-4.3%)

Minimum total acidity

A4.5 g/l

B4.5 g/l

Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)

Minimum sugar-free extract

A17 g/l

B17 g/l

Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)

Release for consumption

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

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TECHNICAL DATA

Structured data by wine type

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Data by wine type

Numeric values come from the shared structured database. Official names, geographical names and regulatory wording are kept in Italian where appropriate.

Ansonica

Grape compositionANSONICA min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha—10.5%Coltura specializzata per nuovi impianti/reimpianti; escluso tendone.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%84 hl/haVinificazione/affinamento in legno consentiti

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

paglierino più o meno intenso;11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Bianco

Grape compositionANSONICA min 50%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha—10.5%Coltura specializzata per nuovi impianti/reimpianti; escluso tendone.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%84 hl/haVinificazione/affinamento in legno consentiti

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

paglierino più o meno intenso, talvolta con riflessi verdolini;11% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape compositionCabernet sauvignon min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha—11%Coltura specializzata per nuovi impianti/reimpianti; escluso tendone.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%84 hl/haVinificazione/affinamento in legno consentiti

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino intenso;12% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Catarratto

Grape compositionCATARRATTO BIANCO COMUNE, CATARRATTO BIANCO LUCIDO

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha—10.5%Coltura specializzata per nuovi impianti/reimpianti; escluso tendone.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%84 hl/haVinificazione/affinamento in legno consentiti

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

paglierino più o meno intenso, talvolta con riflessi verdolini;11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Chardonnay

Grape compositionChardonnay min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha—10.5%Coltura specializzata per nuovi impianti/reimpianti; escluso tendone.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%84 hl/haVinificazione/affinamento in legno consentiti

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

paglierino più o meno intenso;11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Fiano

Grape compositionFIANO min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha—10.5%Coltura specializzata per nuovi impianti/reimpianti; escluso tendone.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%84 hl/haVinificazione/affinamento in legno consentiti

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

paglierino più o meno intenso, talvolta con riflessi verdolini;11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Grecanico

Grape compositionGARGANEGA min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha—10.5%Coltura specializzata per nuovi impianti/reimpianti; escluso tendone.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%84 hl/haVinificazione/affinamento in legno consentiti

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

paglierino più o meno intenso, talvolta con riflessi verdolini;11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Merlot

Grape compositionMerlot min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha—11%Coltura specializzata per nuovi impianti/reimpianti; escluso tendone.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%84 hl/haVinificazione/affinamento in legno consentiti

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino, tendente al granato se invecchiato12% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Nero d’Avola

Grape compositionNero d'Avola min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha—11%Coltura specializzata per nuovi impianti/reimpianti; escluso tendone.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%84 hl/haVinificazione/affinamento in legno consentiti

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino, talvolta con riflessi granati se invecchiato;12% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Pinot nero

Grape compositionPinot nero min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha—11%Coltura specializzata per nuovi impianti/reimpianti; escluso tendone.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%84 hl/haVinificazione/affinamento in legno consentiti

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino, tendente al granato se invecchiato;12% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Rosato

Grape composition—

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha—10.5%Coltura specializzata per nuovi impianti/reimpianti; escluso tendone.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%84 hl/haVinificazione/affinamento in legno consentiti

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosato talvolta con riflessi aranciati;11% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l

Rosso

Grape composition—

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha—11%Coltura specializzata per nuovi impianti/reimpianti; escluso tendone.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%84 hl/haVinificazione/affinamento in legno consentiti

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino, talvolta con riflessi granato specie se invecchiato;11.5% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Rosso Riserva

Grape composition—

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha—11%Coltura specializzata per nuovi impianti/reimpianti; escluso tendone.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%84 hl/haVinificazione/affinamento in legno consentiti

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

invecchiamento24 months6 months—

Minimum total 24 months: 6 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 18 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino tendente al granato;12% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Sauvignon

Grape compositionSauvignon min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha—10.5%Coltura specializzata per nuovi impianti/reimpianti; escluso tendone.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%84 hl/haVinificazione/affinamento in legno consentiti

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

paglierino più o meno intenso;11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Syrah

Grape compositionSyrah min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha—11%Coltura specializzata per nuovi impianti/reimpianti; escluso tendone.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%84 hl/haVinificazione/affinamento in legno consentiti

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino, talvolta con riflessi granati se invecchiato;12% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Vendemmia tardiva

Grape compositionANSONICA min 50%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General8 t/ha—15%Coltura specializzata per nuovi impianti/reimpianti; escluso tendone.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking60%48 hl/haAppassimento sulla pianta; raccolta non prima del 1 ottobre; vinificazione in legno; affinamento legno obbligatorio

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

invecchiamento18 months6 months—

Minimum total 18 months: 6 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 12 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

paglierino carico tendente al dorato;15% vol4.5 g/l24 g/l

Viognier

Grape compositionVIOGNIER min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha—10.5%Coltura specializzata per nuovi impianti/reimpianti; escluso tendone.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)

Winemaking70%84 hl/haVinificazione/affinamento in legno consentiti

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

paglierino più o meno intenso, talvolta con riflessi verdolini;11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

Zona di produzione Contessa EntellinaOfficial Italian wording

Articolo 3 Zona di produzione Le uve destinate alla produzione dei vini a denominazione di origine controllata “Contessa 3 Entellina” bianco, rosso e rosato, devono provenire da vigneti coltivati all'interno dei confini territoriali del comune di Contessa Entellina in provincia di Palermo.

Art. 3

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