Tenute Nicosia Contrada Monte Gorna Etna Rosso
Translucent ruby with garnet highlights. The nose is complex, offering wild strawberry, red cherry, and pomegranate, with notes of rose petal, volcanic ash, dried herbs, and subtle spice. The palate delivers bright red fruit with hints of orange peel, iron, and smoky mineral tones. Tenute Nicosia, a family-owned estate founded in 1898, is located on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. The winery is committed to sustainable viticulture, producing wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region. Nicosia is a dynamic, modern and efficient company that looks towards the future, but without forgetting tradition.
Classification: DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata)
Grape Varietal: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
Feature: Sustainable, Organic, Vegan
Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
Appellation: Etna
Grape Profile: Nerello Mascalese provides structure, acidity, and red fruit with mineral tension. Nerello Cappuccio adds softness, color, and aromatic lift. Together, they create wines that are fresh, aromatic, and mineral-driven with Burgundian-like elegance.
Region Profile: Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, is one of Italy’s most distinctive wine regions. Vineyards are planted at high elevations (often 600–1,000+ meters), where cooler temperatures and large diurnal shifts preserve acidity and aromatics. The soils are composed of volcanic ash, basalt, and lava fragments, providing excellent drainage and imparting a signature mineral character.
Pair with: Grilled and roasted white and red meats. Roasted poultry and earthy vegetables like roots and mushrooms.. Rich tomato-based dishes like pasta and pizza. Charcuterie. Aged cheeses like pecorino and parmigiano-reggiano.
