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Salaparuta

Salaparuta DOC (Sicilia) at a glance: 16 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. Listed types include Salaparuta Bianco and Salaparuta Cabernet Sauvignon. The technical sections cover grape yields, minimum ageing, 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.

RegionSiciliaProvinceTrapani

Wine typesSalaparuta Bianco, Salaparuta Cabernet Sauvignon, Salaparuta Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva, Salaparuta Catarratto, Salaparuta Chardonnay, Salaparuta Grillo, Salaparuta Inzolia, Salaparuta Merlot, Salaparuta Merlot Riserva, Salaparuta Nero d’Avola, Salaparuta Nero d’Avola Riserva, Salaparuta Novello, Salaparuta Rosso, Salaparuta Rosso Riserva, Salaparuta Syrah, Salaparuta Syrah Riserva

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

Maximum grape yield13 t/haMaximum wine yield—

Minimum planting density3,500 vines/haMinimum alcoholic strength12% vol

Ageing24 monthsMinimum ageing in wood6 months

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ParameterSalaparuta BiancoSalaparuta Cabernet SauvignonΔ vs A

ColourWhiteRed—

Grape varieties—Cabernet sauvignon 85–100%—

Maximum grape yield13 t/ha11 t/ha-2 t/ha (-15.4%)

Maximum wine yield———

Minimum planting density3,500 vines/ha4,000 vines/ha+500 vines/ha (+14.3%)

Ageing———

Minimum ageing in wood———

Minimum alcoholic strength12% vol13% vol+1% vol (+8.3%)

Minimum total acidity4.5 g/l5 g/l+0.5 g/l (+11.1%)

Minimum sugar-free extract17 g/l25 g/l+8 g/l (+47.1%)

Release for consumption———

ASalaparuta BiancoBSalaparuta Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

AWhite

BRed

Δ vs A—

Grape varieties

A—

BCabernet sauvignon 85–100%

Δ vs A—

Maximum grape yield

A13 t/ha

B11 t/ha

Δ vs A-2 t/ha (-15.4%)

Maximum wine yield

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

Minimum planting density

A3,500 vines/ha

B4,000 vines/ha

Δ vs A+500 vines/ha (+14.3%)

Ageing

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

Minimum ageing in wood

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

Minimum alcoholic strength

A12% vol

B13% vol

Δ vs A+1% vol (+8.3%)

Minimum total acidity

A4.5 g/l

B5 g/l

Δ vs A+0.5 g/l (+11.1%)

Minimum sugar-free extract

A17 g/l

B25 g/l

Δ vs A+8 g/l (+47.1%)

Release for consumption

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

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Common questions

How long must Salaparuta be aged?

For the Salaparuta Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva wine type, the specification records at least 24 months of ageing. Other wine types may have different requirements; see the detailed rules below.

When can Salaparuta wine be released for sale?

The permitted release depends on the rules for the specific wine type and, where required, its vintage. Check the official specification and the calculator where applicable.

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.

Salaparuta Bianco

Grape composition—

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type13 t/ha3,500 vines/ha11.5%Vigneti rivendicabili dal terzo anno dall’impianto.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche previste.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo paglierino più o meno intenso12% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Salaparuta Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape compositionCabernet sauvignon 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,000 vines/ha12.5%Vigneti rivendicabili dal terzo anno dall’impianto.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche previste.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino13% vol5 g/l25 g/l

Salaparuta Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva

Grape compositionCabernet sauvignon 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,000 vines/ha13.5%Vigneti rivendicabili come Riserva dal quarto anno dall’impianto.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Invecchiamento obbligatorio per l’uso della menzione Riserva.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing24 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 rubino14% vol5 g/l25 g/l

Salaparuta Catarratto

Grape compositionCATARRATTO BIANCO COMUNE, CATARRATTO BIANCO LUCIDO

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type13 t/ha3,500 vines/ha11.5%Vigneti rivendicabili dal terzo anno dall’impianto.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche previste.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

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

Salaparuta Chardonnay

Grape compositionChardonnay 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha3,500 vines/ha12.5%Vigneti rivendicabili dal terzo anno dall’impianto.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche previste.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo più o meno intenso13% vol4.5 g/l19 g/l

Salaparuta Grillo

Grape compositionGRILLO 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type12 t/ha3,500 vines/ha11.5%Vigneti rivendicabili dal terzo anno dall’impianto.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche previste.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

giallo più o meno intenso12% vol4.5 g/l17 g/l

Salaparuta Inzolia

Grape compositionANSONICA 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type12 t/ha3,500 vines/ha11%Vigneti rivendicabili dal terzo anno dall’impianto.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche previste.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

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

Salaparuta Merlot

Grape compositionMerlot 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,000 vines/ha12.5%Vigneti rivendicabili dal terzo anno dall’impianto.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche previste.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino13% vol4.5 g/l23 g/l

Salaparuta Merlot Riserva

Grape compositionMerlot 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,000 vines/ha13.5%Vigneti rivendicabili come Riserva dal quarto anno dall’impianto.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Invecchiamento obbligatorio per l’uso della menzione Riserva.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing24 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 rubino14% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Salaparuta Nero d’Avola

Grape compositionNero d'Avola 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type12 t/ha4,000 vines/ha12.5%Vigneti rivendicabili dal terzo anno dall’impianto.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche previste.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso intenso13% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Salaparuta Nero d’Avola Riserva

Grape compositionNero d'Avola 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,000 vines/ha13.5%Vigneti rivendicabili come Riserva dal quarto anno dall’impianto.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Invecchiamento obbligatorio per l’uso della menzione Riserva.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing24 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 intenso14% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Salaparuta Novello

Grape compositionMerlot 20–100%, Nero d'Avola 50–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type13 t/ha4,000 vines/ha11%Vigneti rivendicabili dal terzo anno dall’impianto.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche previste.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino11.5% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l

Salaparuta Rosso

Grape compositionNero d'Avola 65–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type13 t/ha4,000 vines/ha12%Vigneti rivendicabili dal terzo anno dall’impianto.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche previste.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso intenso12.5% vol4.5 g/l19 g/l

Salaparuta Rosso Riserva

Grape compositionNero d'Avola 65–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,000 vines/ha13.5%Vigneti rivendicabili come Riserva dal quarto anno dall’impianto.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Invecchiamento obbligatorio per l’uso della menzione Riserva.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing24 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 carico14% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Salaparuta Syrah

Grape compositionSyrah 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,000 vines/ha12.5%Vigneti rivendicabili dal terzo anno dall’impianto.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche atte a conferire le caratteristiche previste.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino intenso13% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Salaparuta Syrah Riserva

Grape compositionSyrah 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type11 t/ha4,000 vines/ha13.5%Vigneti rivendicabili come Riserva dal quarto anno dall’impianto.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Invecchiamento obbligatorio per l’uso della menzione Riserva.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees

Ageing24 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 intenso14% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

Zona di produzione SalaparutaOfficial Italian wording

Articolo 3 Zona di produzione delle uve Le uve destinate alla produzione dei vini a denominazione di origine controllata «Salaparuta» devono provenire da vigneti ubicati in terreni vocati alla qualita' all'interno dei confini territoriali del comune di Salaparuta.

Art. 3

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