contessa entellina

The denomination Contessa Entellina DOC is found in the internal area of central western Sicily and includes only the small territory of the municipality of Contessa Entellina in the province of Palermo.

The main white grape variety of the territory is inzolia accompanied by catarratto, grecanico, sauvignon, chardonnay, fiano and vionier. The Contessa Entellina DOC rosé and red wines are mainly produced with Nero d'Avola , syrah , cabernet sauvignon , pinot nero and merlot . For the Rosso Riserva type there is a minimum aging period of 2 years, of which at least 6 months in wooden containers.