Sosta Tre Santi Brut Rose Millesimato
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon, tuna tartare, mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
The Sosta Tre Santi line pays homage to a cherished local legend in Trecastagni, where the three patron saints—Alfio, Filadelfo, and Cirino—stopped to rest during their arduous journey. Crafted on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, this Millesimato Metodo Classico Rosé is a brilliant expression of Nerello Mascalese, the region's noble red grape. Grown in fertile, mineral-rich black volcanic soils at high altitudes, the grapes benefit from dramatic diurnal temperature shifts, preserving their vibrant acidity. The wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle, followed by an extended maturation on its lees for at least 20 months. This traditional method coaxes out complex autolytic notes while maintaining the wild strawberry, pomegranate, and distinct volcanic minerality that define Etna's unique terroir.
🍾 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
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5%