Fontanarossa di Cerda

The Protected Geographical Indication Fontanarossa di Cerda, includes white wines (also sparkling), red wines (with sparkling and novello variants) and rosé wines (with sparkling versions).

Grapes

The vines suitable for the production of IGP wines "Fontanarossa di Cerda", are Inzolia, Catarratto, Trebbiano, Chardonnay, Nero d'Avola, Perricone, Nerello mascalese, Cabernet Sauvignon. In order to include on the label the specification of one of the varieties Ansonica or Inzolia, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Nero d'Avola, wines must be made from at least 85% of the corresponding grapes, while the remaining 15% may come from other varieties, suitable for cultivation in Sicilia.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The white "Fontanarossa di Cerda'; PGI are straw yellow in colour with a fruity aroma and a dry to sweet, savoury flavour. The red, on the other hand, is ruby red in colour, with a complex, fruity bouquet and a dry to sweet, harmonious taste. Finally, the rosé type has a cherry-pink colour, accompanied by an intense and persistent aroma and a dry to sweet, characteristic flavour. The minimum total alcoholic strength by volume shall be 9,00% vol. for sparkling wine, 10,50% vol. for white and rosé wine, 11,00% vol. for young wine, 11,50% vol. for red wine.

Grape production area

The production area includes the municipality of Cerda, in the province of Palermo, characterized by hills of medium fertility.

Specificity and historical notes

The winemaking tradition of the province of Palermo dates back to ancient Greece: in the nearby city of Himera were found several finds related to the production, transport and consumption of wine. The most recent period of the "Ducea di Fontanarossa" from which the name of the present PGI derives, is one of the pinnacles of the history of wine in this area.


Source: MIPAAF - Ministry of agricultural, food and forestry policies