DOC · Sicilia

Menfi

Menfi DOC (Sicilia) at a glance: 60 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. Listed types include Menfi Aglianico and Menfi Aglianico Rosato. The technical sections cover grape yields, minimum maturation, market-release rules for the relevant wine types.

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

RegionSiciliaProvinceAgrigento

Wine typesMenfi Aglianico, Menfi Aglianico Rosato, Menfi Alicante, Menfi Alicante Bouschet, Menfi Alicante Bouschet Rosato, Menfi Alicante Rosato, Menfi Bianco, Menfi Bianco Passito, Menfi Bianco Superiore, Menfi Bianco Vendemmia Tardiva, Menfi Cabernet Franc, Menfi Cabernet Franc Rosato, Menfi Cabernet Sauvignon, Menfi Cabernet Sauvignon Rosato, Menfi Catarratto, Menfi Catarratto Superiore, Menfi Chardonnay, Menfi Chardonnay Spumante, Menfi Chardonnay Superiore, Menfi Chenin Blanc, Menfi Chenin Blanc Spumante, Menfi Damaschino, Menfi Fiano, Menfi Fiano Superiore, Menfi Frappato, Menfi Frappato Rosato, Menfi Grecanico, Menfi Grecanico Spumante, Menfi Grecanico Superiore, Menfi Grillo, Menfi Inzolia, Menfi Merlot, Menfi Merlot Rosato, Menfi Moscato Bianco, Menfi Moscato Bianco Spumante, Menfi Nerello Mascalese, Menfi Nerello Mascalese Rosato, Menfi Nero d’Avola, Menfi Nero d’Avola Riserva, Menfi Nero d’Avola Rosato, Menfi Perricone, Menfi Perricone Riserva, Menfi Perricone Rosato, Menfi Petit Verdot, Menfi Petit Verdot Rosato, Menfi Pinot Grigio, Menfi Pinot Nero, Menfi Pinot Nero Rosato, Menfi Rosato, Menfi Rosso, Menfi Rosso Passito, Menfi Rosso Riserva, Menfi Sauvignon, Menfi Spumante Bianco, Menfi Spumante Rosato, Menfi Syrah, Menfi Syrah Riserva, Menfi Syrah Rosato, Menfi Vermentino, Menfi Viognier

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

Maximum grape yield12 t/haMaximum wine yield84 hl/ha

Minimum planting density3,200 vines/haMinimum alcoholic strength12% vol

Ageing12 monthsMinimum ageing in wood—

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Wine type A · referenceWine type B · comparison

ParameterMenfi AglianicoMenfi Aglianico RosatoΔ vs A

ColourRedRosé—

Grape varietiesAglianico min 85%Aglianico min 85%—

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

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

Minimum planting density3,200 vines/ha3,200 vines/ha0 vines/ha (0%)

Ageing———

Minimum ageing in wood———

Minimum alcoholic strength12% vol11.5% vol-0.5% vol (-4.2%)

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

Minimum sugar-free extract23 g/l17 g/l-6 g/l (-26.1%)

Release for consumption———

AMenfi AglianicoBMenfi Aglianico Rosato

Colour

ARed

BRosé

Δ vs A—

Grape varieties

AAglianico min 85%

BAglianico min 85%

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

A3,200 vines/ha

B3,200 vines/ha

Δ vs A0 vines/ha (0%)

Ageing

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

Minimum ageing in wood

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

Minimum alcoholic strength

A12% vol

B11.5% vol

Δ vs A-0.5% vol (-4.2%)

Minimum total acidity

A4.5 g/l

B4.5 g/l

Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)

Minimum sugar-free extract

A23 g/l

B17 g/l

Δ vs A-6 g/l (-26.1%)

Release for consumption

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

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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.

Menfi Aglianico

Grape compositionAglianico min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino, talvolta intenso12% vol4.5 g/l23 g/l

Menfi Aglianico Rosato

Grape compositionAglianico min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosa più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Menfi Alicante

Grape compositionALICANTE min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino più o meno intenso12% vol4.5 g/l23 g/l

Menfi Alicante Bouschet

Grape compositionALICANTE BOUSCHET min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino più o meno intenso12% vol4.5 g/l23 g/l

Menfi Alicante Bouschet Rosato

Grape compositionALICANTE BOUSCHET min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosa più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Menfi Alicante Rosato

Grape compositionALICANTE min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosa più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Menfi Bianco

Grape compositionANSONICA, CATARRATTO BIANCO COMUNE, CATARRATTO BIANCO LUCIDO, Chardonnay, Grecanico, GRILLO

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l16 g/l

Menfi Bianco Passito

Grape compositionANSONICA, CATARRATTO BIANCO COMUNE, CATARRATTO BIANCO LUCIDO, Chardonnay, Grecanico, GRILLO

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General8 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine50%40 hl/haAppassimento sulla pianta o dopo la raccolta con metodi ammessi dalla normativa.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

dal giallo paglierino al dorato16% vol4 g/l28 g/l

Menfi Bianco Superiore

Grape compositionANSONICA, CATARRATTO BIANCO COMUNE, CATARRATTO BIANCO LUCIDO, Chardonnay, Grecanico, GRILLO

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General10 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%70 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing12 months——

Minimum total 12 months: 0 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

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso12% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l

Menfi Bianco Vendemmia Tardiva

Grape compositionANSONICA, CATARRATTO BIANCO COMUNE, CATARRATTO BIANCO LUCIDO, Chardonnay, Grecanico, GRILLO

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General8 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine60%48 hl/haAppassimento sulla pianta o dopo la raccolta con metodi ammessi dalla normativa.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

dal giallo paglierino al dorato15% vol4 g/l22 g/l

Menfi Cabernet Franc

Grape compositionCABERNET FRANC min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General11 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%77 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino più o meno intenso12% vol4.5 g/l23 g/l

Menfi Cabernet Franc Rosato

Grape compositionCABERNET FRANC min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General11 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%77 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosa più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Menfi Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape compositionCabernet sauvignon min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General11 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%77 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino più o meno intenso12% vol4.5 g/l23 g/l

Menfi Cabernet Sauvignon Rosato

Grape compositionCabernet sauvignon min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General11 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%77 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosa più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Menfi Catarratto

Grape compositionCATARRATTO BIANCO COMUNE, CATARRATTO BIANCO LUCIDO

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l

Menfi Catarratto Superiore

Grape compositionCATARRATTO BIANCO COMUNE, CATARRATTO BIANCO LUCIDO

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General10 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%70 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing12 months——

Minimum total 12 months: 0 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

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso12% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l

Menfi Chardonnay

Grape compositionChardonnay min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General11 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%77 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l19 g/l

Menfi Chardonnay Spumante

Grape compositionChardonnay min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General11 t/ha3,200 vines/ha10.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%77 hl/haFermentazione naturale in bottiglia o in autoclave.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11.5% vol5 g/l15 g/l

Menfi Chardonnay Superiore

Grape compositionChardonnay min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General9.5 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%66.5 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing12 months——

Minimum total 12 months: 0 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

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso12% vol4.5 g/l19 g/l

Menfi Chenin Blanc

Grape compositionChenin Blanc min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino con eventuali riflessi verdolini11.5% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l

Menfi Chenin Blanc Spumante

Grape compositionChenin Blanc min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha10.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haFermentazione naturale in bottiglia o in autoclave.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11.5% vol5 g/l15 g/l

Menfi Damaschino

Grape compositionDamaschino min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Menfi Fiano

Grape compositionFIANO min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General10 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%70 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l19 g/l

Menfi Fiano Superiore

Grape compositionFIANO min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General9 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%63 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing12 months——

Minimum total 12 months: 0 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

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso12% vol4.5 g/l19 g/l

Menfi Frappato

Grape compositionFRAPPATO min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino12% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l

Menfi Frappato Rosato

Grape compositionFRAPPATO min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosa più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Menfi Grecanico

Grape compositionGrecanico min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11% vol4.5 g/l16 g/l

Menfi Grecanico Spumante

Grape compositionGrecanico min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha10.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haFermentazione naturale in bottiglia o in autoclave.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11% vol5 g/l15 g/l

Menfi Grecanico Superiore

Grape compositionGrecanico min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General10 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%70 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing12 months——

Minimum total 12 months: 0 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

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l16 g/l

Menfi Grillo

Grape compositionGRILLO min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l19 g/l

Menfi Inzolia

Grape compositionANSONICA min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l

Menfi Merlot

Grape compositionMerlot min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino più o meno intenso12% vol4.5 g/l23 g/l

Menfi Merlot Rosato

Grape compositionMerlot min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosa più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Menfi Moscato Bianco

Grape compositionMOSCATO BIANCO min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General11 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%77 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino con eventuali riflessi verdolini11.5% vol4.5 g/l19 g/l

Menfi Moscato Bianco Spumante

Grape compositionMOSCATO BIANCO min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General11 t/ha3,200 vines/ha10.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%77 hl/haFermentazione naturale in bottiglia o in autoclave.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11.5% vol5 g/l15 g/l

Menfi Nerello Mascalese

Grape compositionNERELLO MASCALESE min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino tenue12% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l

Menfi Nerello Mascalese Rosato

Grape compositionNERELLO MASCALESE min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosa più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Menfi Nero d’Avola

Grape compositionNero d'Avola min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino, talvolta intenso12% vol4.5 g/l24 g/l

Menfi Nero d’Avola Riserva

Grape compositionNero d'Avola min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

invecchiamento24 months——

Minimum total 24 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 24 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 talvolta intenso, tendente al granato12% vol4.5 g/l24 g/l

Menfi Nero d’Avola Rosato

Grape compositionNero d'Avola min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosa più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Menfi Perricone

Grape compositionPERRICONE min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino intenso12% vol4.5 g/l22 g/l

Menfi Perricone Riserva

Grape compositionPERRICONE min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

invecchiamento24 months——

Minimum total 24 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 24 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 intenso, tendente al granato12% vol4.5 g/l22 g/l

Menfi Perricone Rosato

Grape compositionPERRICONE min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosa più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Menfi Petit Verdot

Grape compositionPETIT VERDOT min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino, talvolta intenso12% vol4.5 g/l23 g/l

Menfi Petit Verdot Rosato

Grape compositionPETIT VERDOT min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosa più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Menfi Pinot Grigio

Grape compositionPINOT GRIGIO min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General11 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%77 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l

Menfi Pinot Nero

Grape compositionPinot nero min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General11 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%77 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino, talvolta intenso12% vol4.5 g/l23 g/l

Menfi Pinot Nero Rosato

Grape compositionPinot nero min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General11 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%77 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosa più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Menfi Rosato

Grape compositionALICANTE, ALICANTE BOUSCHET, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, NERELLO MASCALESE, Nero d'Avola, PERRICONE, Syrah

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosa più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Menfi Rosso

Grape compositionALICANTE, ALICANTE BOUSCHET, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, NERELLO MASCALESE, Nero d'Avola, PERRICONE, Syrah

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l22 g/l

Menfi Rosso Passito

Grape compositionALICANTE, ALICANTE BOUSCHET, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, NERELLO MASCALESE, Nero d'Avola, PERRICONE, Syrah

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General8 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine50%40 hl/haAppassimento sulla pianta o dopo la raccolta con metodi ammessi dalla normativa.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino, tendente al granato con l’invecchiamento16% vol4 g/l28 g/l

Menfi Rosso Riserva

Grape compositionALICANTE, ALICANTE BOUSCHET, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, NERELLO MASCALESE, Nero d'Avola, PERRICONE, Syrah

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

invecchiamento24 months——

Minimum total 24 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 24 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 più o meno intenso, tendente al granato11.5% vol4.5 g/l22 g/l

Menfi Sauvignon

Grape compositionSauvignon min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General11 t/ha3,200 vines/ha10.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%77 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino con eventuali riflessi verdolini10.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Menfi Spumante Bianco

Grape compositionANSONICA, CATARRATTO BIANCO COMUNE, CATARRATTO BIANCO LUCIDO, Chardonnay, Grecanico, GRILLO

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha10.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haFermentazione naturale in bottiglia o in autoclave.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11.5% vol5 g/l15 g/l

Menfi Spumante Rosato

Grape compositionFRAPPATO, NERELLO MASCALESE, Nero d'Avola, Pinot nero

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha10.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haFermentazione naturale in bottiglia o in autoclave.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosato più o meno intenso11.5% vol5 g/l15 g/l

Menfi Syrah

Grape compositionSyrah min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino intenso12% vol4.5 g/l23 g/l

Menfi Syrah Riserva

Grape compositionSyrah min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha12%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

invecchiamento24 months——

Minimum total 24 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 24 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 intenso12% vol4.5 g/l23 g/l

Menfi Syrah Rosato

Grape compositionSyrah min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosa più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Menfi Vermentino

Grape compositionVERMENTINO min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino con eventuali riflessi verdolini11.5% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l

Menfi Viognier

Grape compositionVIOGNIER min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

General12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%84 hl/haPratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche proprie della tipologia.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l19 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

Zona di produzione MenfiOfficial Italian wording

Articolo 3 Zona di produzione La zona di produzione delle uve destinate alla produzione dei vini a Denominazione di Origine Controllata “Menfi” comprende: La zona di produzione delle uve destinate alla produzione dei vini a Denominazione di Origine Controllata “Menfi ” comprende: tutto il territorio amministrativo del Comune di Menfi (Ag) identificato catastalmen te con i fogl i di mappa dal numero 1 al numero 99; -parte del territorio amministrativo del Comune di Sciacca (Ag) identificato catastalmente con i fogli di mappa numero 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,10,11,13,14,15,16 e 23, che risultano confinare: ad Ovest dal punto di confluenza del foglio 67 del Comune di Sambuca di Sicilia, si discende verso Sud lungo il confine dello stesso Comune e si prosegue lungo il confine est del Comune di Menfi fino a raggiungere il limite Sud del foglio di mappa catastali numero 23 del Comune di Sciacca; a Sud con il limite del foglio di mappacatastali 23; ad Est il confine è rappresentato dai limiti orientali dei fogli di mappa catastali numero 23, 16, 15, 11, 6, 7 e 4. A Nord con il limite settentrionale del foglio di mappa numero 4, 3, 1 ed i confini de l Lago Arancio; ad Est con il territorio del Comune di Sambuca di Sicilia foglio di mappa 69. Il territorio ricade nella zone denominate Costa Finocchiara, Vallone Caricagiachi, Piana Grande di Misilifurme, Ulmo, Maroccoli e Monte Cirami. Parte del territorio amministrativo del Comune di Sambuca di Sicilia (Ag) identificato catastalmente dai fogli di mappa numero 50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,66,67, e 69. Per quanto riguarda i fogli di mappa catastali numero 50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,66 e 67 questi confinano: ad Ov est con il confine orientale del foglio 23 del Comune di Menfi, per proseguire verso Est lungo il confine dei fogli 41 e 43 dello stesso Comune e risalire verso nord lungo il confine del Comune di Sciacca e fino al punto di confluenza con il foglio 1 dello stesso Comune; a Nord con il territorio del Comune di Santa Margherita di Belìce. Il territorio ricade nelle zone denominate Arancio, Arancio Piccolo, Misilibesi e Tardara. Per quanto riguarda il foglio di mappa numero 69, questo si trova a Sud -Ovest del comune di Sambuca di Sicilia, ed il territorio ricade nella zone denominate Fondacazzo e Cellaro. -Parte del territorio amministrativo del Comune di Castelvetrano (Tp) identificato catastalmente con i fogli di mappa numero 119,131,132,145,146,157 e 168, confinanti ad Est e a Nord con il confine 4 amministrativo del comune di Menfi, ad Ovest con il fiume Belìce fino alla foce, e a Sud con il Mare Mediterraneo. Il territorio ricade nelle zone denominate Casuzze, Case Nuove, Moscafratta, Serralunga, Belicello e Belìce.

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