Generazione Mille898 Merlot
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Typically best enjoyed within 2–5 years from vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit profile and smooth texture.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted pork loin, classic beef lasagna, medium-aged cheeses
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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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.