Cantine Nicosia Fondo Filara Etna Rosso Sicily
Vintage - 2018
Region - DOC Etna, Sicily
Grapes - Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
ABV - 13%
Viticulture - Organic
Everybody needs a little bit of Etna in their lives. Yes that’s right we’re talking Mount Etna. A wine that is as rich and unique as it’s provenance, it will wrap you up warmly with wild red berries and soft spice.
The Sicilian varieities Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio thrive on the volcanic, mineral abundant soils of Mount Etna and at a nice alitude where the cooler nights help the fruit retain freshness and acidity. The combo of the Nerello brothers is a good partnership, Mascalese being the brooding big brother imparting darker fruits, spice and tannins whilst Cappuccio is more fun-loving, elegant and perfumed. Intelligent wine ageing, 50% in barriques for 6 months followed by 4 months in large oak casks and finally 6 months in bottle, combines the two Nerellos together in luscious harmony.
