Hailing from Mt. Etna, this wine demonstrates lively and energetic flavors reflective of the volcanic soil in which these old vines have grown for decades. Made of Nerello Mascalese and a splash of Nerello Capuccio, you will find many rich layers to this wine with flavors of black cherry, strawberry, pomegranate, earth, and peppery spice. Impressively long and velvety on the finish, accented by firm tannins and fresh acidity. For those new to Nerello Mascalese (“nair-rello mask-ah-lay-zay”), it is a light-bodied Italian red wine that offers fantastic value and a taste profile that is often likened to Pinot Noir.
Calabretta, Sicilia IGT (Sicily, Italy) Nerello Mascalese 2010
By Miranda Franco