Nerello Mascalese is a red wine grape from the Etna region in Sicily.
Strawberry |
Red Cherry |
Cherry |
Plum |
Licorice |
Spices |
Leather |
Volcanic |
Wild Strawberry flavors are typical for Nerello Mascalese, with hints of Cinnamon.
Nerello Mascalese is light in color and tannins but big on flavor and acid.
BODY: | Light | ||
TANNINS: | Low | ||
FRUIT: | Medium - High | ||
ACIDITY: | High | ||
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Antipasti |
Salami |
Ham |
Soups |
Pasta |
Mushroom |
Risotto |
Truffle |
Pizza |
Sandwitch |
Hamburger |
Chili |
Goose |
Duck |
Rabbit |
Pork |
Nerello Mascalese is very food friendly, much like Pinot Noir.
It can be paired with a wide variety of dishes, especially grilled or roasted white meat.
Spices:
Basil. Cilantro. Coriander. Mint.
Comté. Brie. Camembert. Jarlsberg. Goat.
Ragusano. Pecorino. Caciocavallo.
Sicilian Specialities:
Caponata (Coocked Veggies).
Pasta con Sarde (Sardines).
Anelletti al Forno (Baked Pasta).
Involtini alla Siciliana (Veal Rolls).
Pick a Burgundy Glass for swirling & releasing the wine aromas. The shape of the glass captures and directs the delicate aromas to your nose and leads the wine to the tip of your tongue for a better reception of the tastes. The Burgundy glass was designed for the delicate and aromatic red wine Bourgogne Rouge, made from Pinot Noir grapes in Bougogne (Burgundy). |
Wild Strawberry flavors are typical for Nerello Mascalese, with hints of Cinnamon.
Strawberry |
Red Cherry |
Cherry |
Plum |
Licorice |
Spices |
Leather |
Volcanic |
Nerello Mascalese is light in color and tannins but big on flavor and acid.
BODY: | Light |
TANNINS: | Low |
FRUIT: | Medium - High |
ACIDITY: | High |
ALCOHOL: | 13-15% ABV |
Serving temperature: 16-17°C (61-63°F) |
Nerello Mascalese is very food friendly, much like Pinot Noir. It can be paired with a wide variety of dishes, especially grilled or roasted white meat.
Antipasti |
Salami |
Ham |
Soups |
Pasta |
Mushroom |
Risotto |
Truffle |
Pizza |
Sandwitch |
Hamburger |
Chili |
Goose |
Duck |
Rabbit |
Pork |
Antipasti. Charcuterie.
Pasta. Sicilian Pesto.
Mushroom. Truffle.
Roasted Mushrooms. Mushroom Risotto.
Grilled or Roasted White Meat.
Poultry. Duck. Goose. Rabbit.
Grilled Pork. Ham. Bacon. Veal.
Salmon. Tuna. Swordfish.
Spices: Basil. Cilantro. Coriander. Mint.
Comté. Brie. Camembert. Jarlsberg. Goat.
Ragusano. Pecorino. Caciocavallo.
Caponata (Coocked Veggies).
Pasta con Sarde (Sardines).
Anelletti al Forno (Baked Pasta).
Involtini alla Siciliana (Veal Rolls).
Pick a Burgundy Glass for swirling & releasing the wine aromas. The shape of the glass captures and directs the delicate aromas to your nose and leads the wine to the tip of your tongue for a better reception of the tastes. The Burgundy glass was designed for the delicate and aromatic red wine Bourgogne Rouge, made from Pinot Noir grapes in Bougogne (Burgundy). |
Nerello Mascalese is the main grape in the Etna DOC Rosso (1968):
Name | Alcohol | Grapes |
Rose Rosato | 12.5% | Min 80% Nerello Mascalese. Max 20% Nerello Cappuccio. |
Red Rosso | 12.5% | Min 80% Nerello Mascalese. Max 20% Nerello Cappuccio. |
Red Riserva | 13.0% | Min 80% Nerello Mascalese. Max 20% Nerello Cappuccio. |
Lately, Etna Rosso has ben known as "Burgundy of the Mediterranean".
The wine is produced on the belt that covers the slopes of Etna, in Sicily.
The vineyards grow on volcanic soils, giving the characteristic aromas, while the steady stream of smoke provides nutrients for the terroir.
Low rainfall, well-drained soils, Mediterranean climate, high elevation, and cooler nights are ideal conditions.
Etna D.O.C. territory is closely tied to the biggest active volcano in Europe - Etna. Much of it is covered with crops and natural vegetation. Among the cultivated species the grape vine has always played a major role.
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
35% Cataratto |
13% Chardonnay |
Red Wines |
White Wines |
Cerasuolo |
Carricante |
Rosè Wines |
Dessert Wines |
Volcanic mountains, volcanic hills and dark volcanic soil is covering most of Sicily, but is most significant around the Volcano Mount Etna.
Sicily is excellent for high-quality winemaking. With Mediterranean influences as well as lots of sunshine, the overall climate is warm and dry.
But, the island has mountains, and the benefit of altitude helps to moderate heat, preserve acidity, and even out ripening.
Winds from the oceans protect grapes from frost and mildew, and the harvest is one of the longest in Italy (90 days).
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