DOC area for red wines, rosé wines and white wines in the Italian region or the island of Sicily. The zone includes the municipalities of Alcamo, Calatafimi, Castellammare del Golfo and Gibellina in the province of Trapani, and Balestrate, Camporeale, Monreale, Partinico, San Cipirello and San Giuseppe Jato in the province of Palermo.
The pure varietal wines must contain at least 85% of the respective variety, a maximum of 15% can also be other approved varieties. The white wines are Ansonica(Inzolia), Catarratto Bianco, Chardonnay, Grecanico(Garganega), Grillo, Müller-Thurgau and Sauvignon(Sauvignon Blanc). The red wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabrese(Nero d'Avola), Merlot and Syrah.
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