Generazione Mille898 Frappato
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled tuna steak, roasted chicken, tomato-based pasta dishes
✨ Technical Specifications
The Generazione Mille898 line by Cantine Nicosia pays tribute to the winery's founding year of 1898, celebrating over a century of Sicilian winemaking heritage. While the Nicosia family is famous for their high-altitude volcanic wines on Mount Etna, this bottling shines a spotlight on Frappato, one of Sicily's most historic and charismatic indigenous red grapes. Sourced from vineyards that benefit from the island's intense sunshine and cooling sea breezes, this wine is crafted entirely in stainless steel tanks to preserve its delicate floral aromas and bright red fruit profile. It represents a joyful, fresh, and highly approachable style of Sicilian red wine that captures the vibrant spirit of the Mediterranean coast.
🍾 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
Frappato
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5%