Wines made from Nerello mascalese grapes of Sicile - Page 2
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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 31% of Nerello mascalese
- EarthPresent in 16% of Nerello mascalese
- OakPresent in 14% of Nerello mascalese
- Black fruitPresent in 11% of Nerello mascalese
- SpicesPresent in 8% of Nerello mascalese
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Nerello mascalese
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Nerello mascalese
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Nerello mascalese
- CherryPresent in 1% of Nerello mascalese
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Nerello mascalese
- CheesePresent in 1% of Nerello mascalese
- PomegranatePresent in 1% of Nerello mascalese
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Nerello mascalese
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Nerello mascalese
- FloralPresent in 1% of Nerello mascalese
News about the grape variety Nerello mascalese
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