Generazione Mille898 Nero d'Avola
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pasta alla Norma, grilled lamb chops, medium-aged cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Generazione Mille898' line by Cantine Nicosia pays tribute to the historic foundation of the estate in 1898 by Francesco Nicosia. This Nero d'Avola represents a celebration of Sicily's most famous indigenous red grape, sourced from vineyards that benefit from the island's intense sunshine and cooling sea breezes. Crafted to showcase the pure, vibrant character of the variety, the wine undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel to preserve its bright fruit profile. It weaves a story of family dedication spanning over a century, offering a classic expression of Sicilian terroir with rich aromas of dark cherries, plums, and subtle herbaceous undertones reminiscent of the 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
Nero d'Avola
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13%