Falde Rosso
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled pork chops, pasta bolognese, medium-aged cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched hills of Sicily, Cantine Nicosia's Falde Rosso is a vibrant expression of the island's modern winemaking renaissance. The name 'Falde' refers to the slopes or skirts of the hills, hinting at the diverse topography where these grapes thrive. This red blend harmoniously marries Sicily's signature native red grape, Nero d'Avola, with the international Syrah, which has found a highly congenial second home in the island's warm climate and varied soils. Crafted to highlight fresh fruit character rather than heavy oak influence, the wine undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel. This preserves the bright, juicy red berry aromas and Mediterranean herb notes that define its approachable, convivial personality. It is a testament to Nicosia's ability to craft wines that are both deeply rooted in Sicilian tradition and effortlessly accessible.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1898 by Francesco Nicosia on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna, Cantine Nicosia has evolved across five generations into an ambassador of Sicilian viticulture. Today steered by Carmelo Nicosia alongside his sons Francesco and Graziano, the estate combines modern winemaking precision with deep regional tradition under the guidance of head enologist Maria Carella. Vineyards span key microclimates across the island, notably the terraced volcanic sands and decomposed lava fields of Monte Gorna near Trecastagni at roughly 700 meters elevation, as well as limestone-rich calcareous soils in Vittoria. Working through certified organic farming and vegan-certified protocols, Nicosia focuses heavily on indigenous Sicilian varieties. Their benchmark white expressions—spanning Generazione Mille898 mono-varietals like Grillo, Insolia, and Catarratto, through to volcanic Etna Bianco and aromatic Balanubi bottlings—are distinguished by mineral tension, saline clarity, and authentic varietal character.
🍇 Grapes
Nero d'Avola, Syrah