Red Wine - Rosso

Product Description

Nicosia Rosso, straight from the sun-drenched region of Sicily. This harmonious red wine combines the warmth and exuberance of Sicilian nature. With aromas of red-berry fruit and a crisp, stony finish, it's perfect for pairing with pasta, meats, and cheeses.

Product Details

• Origin: Italy
• Region: Sicily
• Appellation: Etna
• Vintage: 2021
• Varietal: Nero d'Avola, Shiraz/Syrah
• Size: 750ml
• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 14%
• Serving temperature:: 16-18°C

Tasting Notes

The Nicosia Rosso has aromas of red jam and spices, with an elegant balsamic note. Upon tasting, the tannins are sweet, and the palate is warm, smooth, and persistent, resulting in a sweet but not cloying, very soft, and universally appealing red wine, suitable for pairing with various grilled meat dishes.

Pairing Ideal with tasty pasta dishes, roasted and grilled meats, cold cuts and semi-aged cheeses

Professional Ratings

• James Suckling: 93
  • Review: Sleek and slightly austere, but with wonderful red-berry fruit and a slew of wild herbs, this is an exciting, lighter-weight Etna red with a crisp, stony finish. Drink or hold.
• Wine Spectator
  • Review: Aromatic, with graphite, violet, and spice notes, this balanced, easy-drinking red offers flavors of ripe cherry and plum fruit, with light tannins. Drink now.

About the Winery

Founded in 1898 on the slopes of Mount Etna, Nicosia is a historic family-owned winery that has been passed down from father to son for five generations. The winery is dedicated to producing great Sicilian wines that embody the light and warmth of the Mediterranean climate, the strength of its people, and the untamed, exuberant character of the Etna volcano.