Wines made from Nerello mascalese grapes of Sicile
Discover the best wines made with Nerello mascalese as a single variety or as a blend of Sicile.
More informations about the variety Nerello mascalese
A very old grape variety grown in Italy, more precisely in the north of Sicily on the slopes of Mount Etna and in Sardinia. Its origin would be Greek because it was reported in Greece in the 7th century B.C. It is the result of a natural intraspecific crossing between sangiovese or nielluccio and mantonico bianco. It should not be confused with nerello capuccio and pignatello nero. It should be noted that Nerello mascalese seems to be a grape variety adapted to altitude, as is the case in Sicily where it is planted at a rate of 6,000 and 9,000 vines per hectare. It is practically unknown in other wine-producing countries, which is certainly due to its late ripening.
More informations about the region of Sicile
Sicily is the Southernmost region of Italy, and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For over 2500 years, Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been an important centre of Mediterranean viticulture, although the reputation and style of its wines have changed considerably over time. The island was once best known for its Sweet muscatels (see Pantelleria), and later for its fortified Marsala. Today, many of its best-known wines are Dry table wines produced under the regional designation IGT Terre Siciliane, or Sicilia DOC (see below).
What are the typical flavors of the Nerello mascalese grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 83% of Nerello mascalese
- EarthPresent in 82% of Nerello mascalese
- OakPresent in 76% of Nerello mascalese
- Non oakPresent in 69% of Nerello mascalese
- Black fruitPresent in 64% of Nerello mascalese
- SpicesPresent in 62% of Nerello mascalese
- MicrobioPresent in 39% of Nerello mascalese
- Citrus fruitPresent in 28% of Nerello mascalese
- VegetalPresent in 26% of Nerello mascalese
- FloralPresent in 25% of Nerello mascalese
- CherryPresent in 23% of Nerello mascalese
- StrawberriesPresent in 21% of Nerello mascalese
- Dried fruitPresent in 20% of Nerello mascalese
- RaspberryPresent in 19% of Nerello mascalese
- MineralityPresent in 18% of Nerello mascalese
- PlumPresent in 17% of Nerello mascalese
- Tree fruitPresent in 17% of Nerello mascalese
- SmokePresent in 17% of Nerello mascalese
- Red fruitPresent in 17% of Nerello mascalese
- LeatherPresent in 16% of Nerello mascalese
News about the grape variety Nerello mascalese
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