IGT · since 1999
Valle Belice
Wine · PGI · 4 municipalities
Recognised in 1999, the Valle Belice IGT spans four Sicilian municipalities, including Menfi and Santa Margherita di Belice. While this territory historically overlaps with the 'Menfi bianco' wine profile documented in Garoglio’s 1953 enological literature, today's designation is distinguished from its peers by a strict dual-variety labeling rule: when two grape varieties are named on a label, each must contribute more than 15% of the blend and be listed in descending order of volume. Yields are restricted to 17.0 tonnes per hectare for red wines, which must achieve a minimum alcohol content of 11.0% by volume.
11% vol min170 q/ha maxsource ↗
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The facts
- Colour
- ruby red
- Taste
- dry to sweet, harmonious, characteristic
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Valle Belice produced?
- Valle Belice is produced in 4 municipalities in Sicily, Italy: Contessa Entellina, Menfi, Montevago, Santa Margherita di Belice.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Valle Belice?
- The minimum alcohol content of Valle Belice is 11% vol.
- What does IGT mean?
- IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) identifies wines typical of a broader geographic area, with more flexible rules than DOC/DOCG.