Places of incomparable beauty, scattered between Palermo and Monreale. Architectural gems such as the monumental complex of Monreale, inscribed in the Unesco World Heritage List in 2015.
In 2024, the Monreale DOC Wine Consortium approved a new production regulation, the result of a shared process of analysis, discussion, and valorization of the territory.
This is not just a set of technical rules, but a true identity tool: a document that protects the quality of the wines and strengthens the connection with the area’s winemaking roots, guiding production toward ever greater territorial coherence.
The choice of grape varieties reflects this vision: Catarratto, Perricone, and Syrah form the backbone of the denomination, alongside Inzolia and Nero d’Avola, used in blends in precise proportions to ensure balance and stylistic recognition.
Specifically, the production regulations state:
Monreale Bianco DOC: minimum 60% Catarratto, with a possible contribution of up to 40% Inzolia
Monreale Rosso DOC (and Riserva): minimum 60% Perricone, possibly blended with Nero d’Avola
Monreale Rosato DOC: same base as the Rosso, with at least 60% Perricone and complemented with Nero d’Avola
Monreale Syrah DOC (Rosso, Rosato, and Riserva): minimum 85% Syrah
This regulatory framework strengthens the denomination’s production consistency, while also enhancing the grape varieties’ ability to express the diverse nuances of the Palermo vineyard.
Places of incomparable beauty, scattered between Palermo and Monreale. Architectural gems such as the monumental complex of Monreale, inscribed in the Unesco World Heritage List in 2015.
In 2024, the Monreale DOC Wine Consortium approved a new production regulation, the result of a shared process of analysis, discussion, and valorization of the territory.
This is not just a set of technical rules, but a true identity tool: a document that protects the quality of the wines and strengthens the connection with the area’s winemaking roots, guiding production toward ever greater territorial coherence.
The choice of grape varieties reflects this vision: Catarratto, Perricone, and Syrah form the backbone of the denomination, alongside Inzolia and Nero d’Avola, used in blends in precise proportions to ensure balance and stylistic recognition.
Specifically, the production regulations state:
Monreale Bianco DOC: minimum 60% Catarratto, with a possible contribution of up to 40% Inzolia
Monreale Rosso DOC (and Riserva): minimum 60% Perricone, possibly blended with Nero d’Avola
Monreale Rosato DOC: same base as the Rosso, with at least 60% Perricone and complemented with Nero d’Avola
Monreale Syrah DOC (Rosso, Rosato, and Riserva): minimum 85% Syrah
This regulatory framework strengthens the denomination’s production consistency, while also enhancing the grape varieties’ ability to express the diverse nuances of the Palermo vineyard.