Generazione Mille898 Nerello Mascalese
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Typically best enjoyed within 2–5 years from the vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit character and elegant structure.
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Pasta alla Norma, roasted pork loin, medium-aged pecorino cheese
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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.
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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.