The Sambuca di Sicilia DOC is an appellation in the province of Agrigento, in Sicily. It was born in 1995. The municipality of Sambuca di Sicilia also falls within the area of the Menfi DOC.
Ansonica and Nero d'Avola
The Bianco comes from at least 50% Ansonica, called Insolia or Inzolia here. The Rosso and the Rosato come from at least 50% Nero d'Avola. Many wines name a single variety on the label, with at least 85%: among the whites Ansonica, Chardonnay and Grecanico; among the reds Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Nero d'Avola, Sangiovese and Syrah, which the rules spell «Sirah».
The Riserva and the Passito
The Riserva, for the Rosso and the single-variety reds, ages at least 24 months, including six in barrel, and is released from 1 November of the second year after the harvest. The Passito comes from at least 50% Ansonica, with at most 50% Grillo and Sauvignon. The minimum alcohol is 11%.
