Santa Margherita di Belice

About the wine

The Santa Margherita di Belice DOC, located in the province of Agrigento, represents a historic viticultural area in southwestern Sicily. The denomination covers both white and red wines, often labeled by their primary varietals. White wines are typically based on a blend of Ansonica, Grecanico, and Catarratto, resulting in straw-yellow, fresh, and harmonious wines with delicate fruity notes. The red wines, centered on Nero d’Avola blended with Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, offer a ruby-red profile with good structure and subtle tannic elegance. The region's hilly terrain, characterized by clay-rich soils and a classic Mediterranean climate, provides an ideal environment for these grapes. The wines are known for their balanced chemical-physical profiles and consistent quality, reflecting a long-standing local tradition of winemaking that dates back to ancient times. The DOC mandates specific density and yield controls to ensure the integrity of the final product.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production area is strictly limited to the communes of Santa Margherita di Belice and Montevago, situated in the province of Agrigento in southwestern Sicily. The zone is characterized by hilly terrain at approximately 400 meters above sea level, located between the Belìce, Senore, and Carboj rivers, benefiting from clay-based soils and a Mediterranean climate.