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Sambuca di Sicilia

Sambuca di Sicilia DOC (Sicilia) at a glance: 13 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. Listed types include Sambuca di Sicilia Ansonica / Inzolia / Insolia and Sambuca di Sicilia 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.

RegionSiciliaProvinceAgrigento

Wine typesSambuca di Sicilia Ansonica / Inzolia / Insolia, Sambuca di Sicilia Bianco, Sambuca di Sicilia Cabernet Sauvignon, Sambuca di Sicilia Chardonnay, Sambuca di Sicilia Grecanico, Sambuca di Sicilia Merlot, Sambuca di Sicilia Nero d’Avola, Sambuca di Sicilia Passito, Sambuca di Sicilia Rosato, Sambuca di Sicilia Rosso, Sambuca di Sicilia Rosso Riserva, Sambuca di Sicilia Sangiovese, Sambuca di Sicilia Syrah

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

Maximum grape yield12 t/haMaximum wine yield—

Minimum planting density3,200 vines/haMinimum alcoholic strength11% vol

Ageing24 monthsMinimum ageing in wood6 months

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ParameterSambuca di Sicilia Ansonica / Inzolia / InsoliaSambuca di Sicilia BiancoΔ vs A

ColourWhiteWhite—

Grape varietiesANSONICA 85–100%ANSONICA 50–100%—

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

Maximum wine yield———

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

Ageing———

Minimum ageing in wood———

Minimum alcoholic strength11% vol11% vol0% vol (0%)

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

Minimum sugar-free extract14 g/l14 g/l0 g/l (0%)

Release for consumption———

ASambuca di Sicilia Ansonica / Inzolia / InsoliaBSambuca di Sicilia Bianco

Colour

AWhite

BWhite

Δ vs A—

Grape varieties

AANSONICA 85–100%

BANSONICA 50–100%

Δ vs A—

Maximum grape yield

A12 t/ha

B12 t/ha

Δ vs A0 t/ha (0%)

Maximum wine yield

A—

B—

Δ vs A—

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

A11% vol

B11% vol

Δ vs A0% vol (0%)

Minimum total acidity

A4.5 g/l

B4.5 g/l

Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)

Minimum sugar-free extract

A14 g/l

B14 g/l

Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)

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.

Sambuca di Sicilia Ansonica / Inzolia / Insolia

Grape compositionANSONICA 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha10.5%Densità minima nuovi impianti/reimpianti 3200 ceppi/ha; vigneti esistenti almeno 2500.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Vinificazione e/o affinamento anche in recipienti di legno; pratiche tradizionali leali e costanti.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

paglierino più o meno intenso11% vol4.5 g/l14 g/l

Sambuca di Sicilia Bianco

Grape compositionANSONICA 50–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha10.5%Densità minima nuovi impianti/reimpianti 3200 ceppi/ha; vigneti esistenti almeno 2500.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Vinificazione e/o affinamento anche in recipienti di legno; pratiche tradizionali leali e costanti.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

paglierino più o meno intenso, talvolta con riflessi verdognoli11% vol4.5 g/l14 g/l

Sambuca di Sicilia Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape compositionCabernet sauvignon 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type12 t/ha3,400 vines/ha11.5%Densità minima nuovi impianti/reimpianti 3400 ceppi/ha; vigneti esistenti almeno 2700.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Vinificazione e/o affinamento anche in recipienti di legno; pratiche tradizionali leali e costanti.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rubino intenso12% vol4.5 g/l21 g/l

Sambuca di Sicilia Chardonnay

Grape compositionChardonnay 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha10.5%Densità minima nuovi impianti/reimpianti 3200 ceppi/ha; vigneti esistenti almeno 2500.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Vinificazione e/o affinamento anche in recipienti di legno; pratiche tradizionali leali e costanti.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

bianco paglierino più o meno intenso, talvolta con riflessi verdognoli11% vol4.5 g/l14 g/l

Sambuca di Sicilia Grecanico

Grape compositionGrecanico 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha10.5%Densità minima nuovi impianti/reimpianti 3200 ceppi/ha; vigneti esistenti almeno 2500.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Vinificazione e/o affinamento anche in recipienti di legno; pratiche tradizionali leali e costanti.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

paglierino più o meno intenso11% vol4.5 g/l14 g/l

Sambuca di Sicilia Merlot

Grape compositionMerlot 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type12 t/ha3,400 vines/ha11.5%Densità minima nuovi impianti/reimpianti 3400 ceppi/ha; vigneti esistenti almeno 2700.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Vinificazione e/o affinamento anche in recipienti di legno; pratiche tradizionali leali e costanti.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rubino tendente al granato se invecchiato12% vol4.5 g/l19 g/l

Sambuca di Sicilia Nero d’Avola

Grape compositionNero d'Avola 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type12 t/ha3,400 vines/ha11.5%Densità minima nuovi impianti/reimpianti 3400 ceppi/ha; vigneti esistenti almeno 2700.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Vinificazione e/o affinamento anche in recipienti di legno; pratiche tradizionali leali e costanti.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rubino con riflessi granato specie se invecchiato12% vol4.5 g/l19 g/l

Sambuca di Sicilia Passito

Grape compositionANSONICA 50–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type12 t/ha3,200 vines/ha15.5%Densità minima nuovi impianti/reimpianti 3200 ceppi/ha; vigneti esistenti almeno 2500.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine45%—Appassimento dopo la raccolta in idonei locali condizionati fino al raggiungimento del titolo naturale minimo 15,5%.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

dal dorato all’ambrato16% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l

Sambuca di Sicilia Rosato

Grape compositionNero d'Avola 50–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type12 t/ha3,400 vines/ha11.5%Densità minima nuovi impianti/reimpianti 3400 ceppi/ha; vigneti esistenti almeno 2700.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Vinificazione e/o affinamento anche in recipienti di legno; pratiche tradizionali leali e costanti.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosato più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l15 g/l

Sambuca di Sicilia Rosso

Grape compositionNero d'Avola 50–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type12 t/ha3,400 vines/ha11.5%Densità minima nuovi impianti/reimpianti 3400 ceppi/ha; vigneti esistenti almeno 2700.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Vinificazione e/o affinamento anche in recipienti di legno; pratiche tradizionali leali e costanti.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rubino, talvolta con riflessi granato12% vol4.5 g/l19 g/l

Sambuca di Sicilia Rosso Riserva

Grape compositionNero d'Avola 50–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type12 t/ha3,400 vines/ha11.5%Densità minima nuovi impianti/reimpianti 3400 ceppi/ha; vigneti esistenti almeno 2700.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Invecchiamento obbligatorio per la 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 tendente al granato12.5% vol4 g/l21 g/l

Sambuca di Sicilia Sangiovese

Grape compositionSangiovese 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type12 t/ha3,400 vines/ha11.5%Densità minima nuovi impianti/reimpianti 3400 ceppi/ha; vigneti esistenti almeno 2700.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Vinificazione e/o affinamento anche in recipienti di legno; pratiche tradizionali leali e costanti.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

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

Sambuca di Sicilia Syrah

Grape compositionSyrah 85–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)

Wine type12 t/ha3,400 vines/ha11.5%Densità minima nuovi impianti/reimpianti 3400 ceppi/ha; vigneti esistenti almeno 2700.

Winemaking

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

Finished wine70%—Vinificazione e/o affinamento anche in recipienti di legno; pratiche tradizionali leali e costanti.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract

rosso rubino carico12% vol4.5 g/l19 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

Zona di produzione Sambuca di SiciliaOfficial Italian wording

Articolo 3 Zona di produzione Le uve destinate alla produzione del vino a denominazione d'origine controllata "Sambuca di Sicilia" bianco, rosso e rosato, con o senza le specificazioni e le menzioni di cui al precedente

Art. 3

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