Generazione Mille898 Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, slow-cooked beef stew, aged pecorino cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Generazione Mille898' collection by Cantine Nicosia pays homage to the historic founding year of 1898, when Francesco Nicosia first began his winemaking journey in Sicily. While the family is deeply rooted in the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, this range explores the diverse terroirs of broader Sicily, showcasing how international varieties adapt to the island's sun-drenched climate. The Syrah is crafted from grapes grown in soils that benefit from intense Mediterranean sunshine balanced by cooling coastal breezes. Vinified primarily in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its fresh, fruit-forward character, this wine offers an expressive profile of dark plums, blackberries, and the grape's signature cracked black pepper, wrapped in a smooth, approachable structure.
🍾 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
Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13%