Salina
Wine · PGI · 4 municipalities
Established in 1999, the Salina IGT encompasses the entire volcanic Aeolian archipelago, including the active volcanic soils of Stromboli and Vulcano. Cultivated on highly permeable, sandy regosols, these wines reflect a unique island terroir managed by only 12 verified producers. Distinct from neighboring mainland denominations, Salina permits strict dual-variety labeling only when the blend derives 100% from two named grapes, with each contributing at least 15% of the volume. Furthermore, unlike parallel Italian PGI regulations, Salina's standard does not list specific grape varieties in its core text, deferring broadly to Sicily's regional catalog while enforcing a minimum alcohol level of 10.5% for dry styles.
The facts
- Colour
- ruby red
- Taste
- dry to sweet, harmonious, characteristic
The producers 12
+ 6 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Salina produced?
- Salina is produced in 4 municipalities in Sicily, Italy: Leni, Lipari, Malfa, Santa Marina Salina.
- What grape is Salina made from?
- Salina is made from vitigni idonei alla coltivazione nella Regione Siciliana (elenco non riportato nel testo estratto, rif. Allegato 1).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Salina?
- The minimum alcohol content of Salina is 10.5% vol.
- What does IGT mean?
- IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) identifies wines typical of a broader geographic area, with more flexible rules than DOC/DOCG.