Generazione Mille898 Merlot
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted pork loin, classic beef lasagna, medium-aged cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
The Generazione Mille898 line by Cantine Nicosia pays tribute to the historic founding year of 1898, when Francesco Nicosia first established the family's winemaking legacy in Sicily. While the estate is deeply rooted in the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, this collection explores how classic international varieties adapt to the broader, sun-drenched terroirs of Sicily. Grown in vineyards that benefit from intense Mediterranean sunshine and cooling sea breezes, this Merlot develops a distinctly Sicilian character. The resulting wine is a harmonious blend of international elegance and southern Italian warmth, characterized by soft, velvety tannins, rich dark fruit notes, and a subtle hint of Mediterranean scrub.
🍾 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
Merlot