Generazione Mille898 Grillo
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Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1–3 years of the vintage release to fully appreciate its vibrant fruit profile and crisp acidity.
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Grilled seafood, pasta with clams, fresh goat cheese
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The 'Generazione Mille898' range by Cantine Nicosia pays tribute to the historic founding year of 1898, celebrating over a century of Sicilian winemaking heritage. While the family is deeply rooted on the slopes of Mount Etna, this expression showcases Grillo, one of Sicily's most celebrated indigenous white grape varieties. Historically famous as the backbone of Marsala, Grillo has undergone a modern renaissance as a dry, aromatic table wine. Cultivated in vineyards that benefit from the intense Sicilian sun and cooling maritime breezes, the grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness to preserve their natural acidity. Vinified entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, this wine captures the pure, vibrant essence of the variety, offering a sensory journey filled with notes of citrus blossoms, white peach, and a distinct saline minerality that speaks of the Mediterranean coastline.
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Founded in 1898 by Francesco Nicosia, Cantine Nicosia is a historic family-owned winery located in Trecastagni on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy. Today, under the stewardship of Carmelo Nicosia and his sons, the estate champions sustainable and organic viticulture across its high-altitude volcanic vineyards, particularly on the ancient Monte Gorna crater. The winery is highly renowned for its expressive Etna DOC wines crafted from indigenous varieties like Nerello Mascalese and Carricante, as well as its elegant Sosta Tre Santi Metodo Classico sparkling wines.