DOC · since 2006
Mamertino
Wine · PDO · 31 municipalities
Recognized in 2006, the Mamertino DOC of Sicily spans 31 municipalities, including Castroreale and Alì Terme. What distinguishes this denomination from neighboring island appellations is the precise compositional ratio of its foundational white blend. Unlike nearby single-varietal wines, the Mamertino Bianco baseline mandates a minimum of 45% Catarratto alongside a joint pairing of Grillo and Ansonica, which must each contribute at least 10% to the final blend. Yielding a maximum of 11.0 tons per hectare, these grapes deliver a dry, balanced profile characterized by a straw-yellow color with greenish reflections and a distinctly fruity aroma.
Grillo e Ansonica o Inzolia (congiuntamente, min. 10% ciascuno) 35%11.5% vol min110 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense straw yellow, sometimes with greenish highlights
- Taste
- dry, balanced
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mamertino produced?
- Mamertino is produced in 31 municipalities in Sicily, Italy: Alì, Alì Terme, Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, Basicò and more.
- What grape is Mamertino made from?
- Mamertino is made from Grillo e Ansonica o Inzolia (congiuntamente, min. 10% ciascuno) (min 35%), Catarratto (min 45%), altri vitigni a bacca bianca idonei alla coltivazione in Sicilia.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Mamertino?
- The minimum alcohol content of Mamertino is 11.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.