Lenza di Munti 720 Rosato
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled swordfish, pasta alla Norma, cured meats
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the high-altitude volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, Lenza di Munti 720 Rosato takes its name from the 'lenze'—the traditional narrow terraces of lava stone that carve the Sicilian mountainside—and the specific elevation of 720 meters above sea level where the vineyards thrive. This extreme viticultural environment, defined by fertile black volcanic sands and dramatic diurnal temperature swings, shapes a rosé of remarkable tension and character. Crafted primarily from the indigenous Nerello Mascalese grape, the wine undergoes brief skin contact to extract its brilliant pale-pink hue, followed by fermentation and short aging in stainless steel to preserve its vibrant fruit and mineral-driven energy. It beautifully captures the dual nature of Etna: the fiery intensity of the volcano tempered by the cool, alpine-like breezes of the high slopes.
🍾 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, Nerello Cappuccio
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5% - 13%