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Monreale DOC
Cool interior hills at 400 to 700 meters behind the Norman cathedral town, with clay and limestone soils that suit both native grapes and Syrah. Syrah has become the calling card: peppery, with black olive, plum and violet and fresher acidity than the coast gives. Perricone, a local red with sour cherry, tar and bitter tannin, is the native worth seeking. Most growers use Sicilia DOC, but Sallier de La Tour, Feudo Disisa and Alessandro di Camporeale keep the name on some labels.
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| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallier de La Tour | Monreale Syrah Tasca d'Almerita's Camporeale estate, peppery, fresh, affordable Syrah; La Monaca is the top cru at 30 to 40. | $15 to $20 | Wine-Searcher |
| Feudo Disisa | Monreale Perricone A chance to taste Perricone on its own: sour cherry, tar and firm, bitter tannin. | $18 to $25 | Wine-Searcher |
| Alessandro di Camporeale | Monreale Catarratto Benedè Organic Catarratto, green apple, herbs and a chalky finish; some vintages labeled Sicilia DOC. | $15 to $20 | Wine-Searcher |