Monte San Nicolo Rosso
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted lamb, pasta with wild boar ragù, aged pecorino cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the steep, terraced slopes of Monte San Nicolò—an ancient, extinct volcanic cone on the southeastern flank of Mount Etna near Trecastagni—this elegant red wine is a profound expression of its extreme terroir. The vineyard's dark, mineral-rich volcanic sands, coupled with high altitudes and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts, shape a wine of remarkable tension and complexity. Crafted primarily from the indigenous Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes, the wine undergoes traditional fermentation and aging in oak to soften its vibrant tannins while preserving its bright red fruit and volcanic minerality. Local folklore speaks of these ancient craters as resting giants, whose fiery breath left behind the fertile black soils that today yield wines of ethereal perfume, wild herb notes, and a distinct smoky undertone.
🍾 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)
13%