Generazione Mille898 Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled seafood, creamy pasta dishes, roasted chicken
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Generazione Mille898' line by Cantine Nicosia pays homage to the historic founding year of 1898 when Francesco Nicosia first established the family's winemaking legacy in Sicily. This Chardonnay, classified under the Sicilia DOC, represents a harmonious dialogue between a noble international variety and the sun-drenched, mineral-rich soils of the island. Cultivated in vineyards that benefit from intense Mediterranean sunlight and cooling diurnal temperature shifts, the grapes undergo careful temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel to preserve their vibrant fruit character. The resulting wine beautifully captures the essence of Sicilian terroir, offering a bright, elegant expression of Chardonnay that balances rich tropical fruit aromas with a distinct, refreshing mineral backbone. It stands as a tribute to over a century of family dedication to quality viticulture.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1898 by Francesco Nicosia, Cantine Nicosia is a historic Sicilian estate situated on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna in Trecastagni. Guided by five generations of family ownership, the winery is a passionate ambassador of Sicily's volcanic terroir and native grape heritage, championing certified organic viticulture and modern, sustainable winemaking. The estate is particularly acclaimed for its expressive Monte Gorna cru wines and the sophisticated Sosta Tre Santi collection, which features terroir-driven red and white Etna DOC expressions alongside exceptional Metodo Classico sparkling wines crafted from Carricante and Nerello Mascalese.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13%