Hybla
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 2–5 years from the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit and freshness.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted chicken, pasta alla Norma, medium-aged cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Named after the legendary Sicanian king Hyblon and the historic Iblei hills of southeastern Sicily, Hybla is Cantine Nicosia's elegant tribute to Cerasuolo di Vittoria, the island's only DOCG appellation. This red wine is a classic blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato, grown in the characteristic sandy, iron-rich soils of the region. Nero d'Avola provides the wine with its structure, deep color, and dark cherry fruit, while Frappato infuses the blend with vibrant acidity, fresh wild strawberry aromas, and a delicate floral bouquet. Fermented and aged in stainless steel to preserve its bright, fruit-forward character, Hybla beautifully captures the sun-drenched Mediterranean climate tempered by cool evening breezes, resulting in a remarkably balanced and graceful red wine.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1898 by Francesco Nicosia on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna, Cantine Nicosia has evolved across five generations into an ambassador of Sicilian viticulture. Today steered by Carmelo Nicosia alongside his sons Francesco and Graziano, the estate combines modern winemaking precision with deep regional tradition under the guidance of head enologist Maria Carella. Vineyards span key microclimates across the island, notably the terraced volcanic sands and decomposed lava fields of Monte Gorna near Trecastagni at roughly 700 meters elevation, as well as limestone-rich calcareous soils in Vittoria. Working through certified organic farming and vegan-certified protocols, Nicosia focuses heavily on indigenous Sicilian varieties. Their benchmark white expressions—spanning Generazione Mille898 mono-varietals like Grillo, Insolia, and Catarratto, through to volcanic Etna Bianco and aromatic Balanubi bottlings—are distinguished by mineral tension, saline clarity, and authentic varietal character.
🍇 Grapes
Nero d'Avola, Frappato