Generazione Mille898 Nerello Mascalese
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pasta alla Norma, roasted pork loin, medium-aged pecorino cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Generazione Mille898 line by Cantine Nicosia celebrates the historic founding year of 1898, honoring over a century of family winemaking on the volcanic soils of Sicily. This Nerello Mascalese is crafted to express the elegant, vibrant side of Sicily's noble red grape. Sourced from selected vineyards where the vines thrive in mineral-rich soils, the wine undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel to preserve its bright primary fruit aromas. It offers a beautiful expression of the island's unique terroir, balancing wild red berry notes with hints of Mediterranean herbs, floral nuances, and a characteristic volcanic minerality that reflects the ancient heritage of Sicilian 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
Nerello Mascalese
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13%