Sosta Tre Santi
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, wild boar ragu, aged pecorino cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Sosta Tre Santi represents the pinnacle of Cantine Nicosia's red winemaking, crafted as a tribute to the local heritage of Trecastagni, whose name is historically linked to the 'Three Saints'—Alfio, Filadelfo, and Cirino—who stopped here during their journey. Sourced from high-altitude vineyards on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, particularly the ancient Monte Gorna crater, this Etna Rosso Riserva is made from Nerello Mascalese. The vines thrive in dark, mineral-rich volcanic sands, experiencing extreme diurnal temperature shifts that impart remarkable elegance and complexity. The wine undergoes long maceration on the skins and is aged for approximately 24 months in French oak barrels, followed by extensive bottle refinement, resulting in a deeply structured red with notes of wild berries, spices, and volcanic minerality.
🍾 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 100%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14%