Monte San Nicolo Rosso
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Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
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roasted lamb, pasta with wild boar ragù, aged pecorino cheese
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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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1898 by Francesco Nicosia, Cantine Nicosia is a historic family-owned winery located in Trecastagni on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy. Today, under the stewardship of Carmelo Nicosia and his sons, the estate champions sustainable and organic viticulture across its high-altitude volcanic vineyards, particularly on the ancient Monte Gorna crater. The winery is highly renowned for its expressive Etna DOC wines crafted from indigenous varieties like Nerello Mascalese and Carricante, as well as its elegant Sosta Tre Santi Metodo Classico sparkling wines.