Nerello mascalese

[2] The Nerello Cappuccio, is used together with mascalese in the Etna DOC as a blending grape that adds color and alcohol to the wine.

[1] An Italian study published in 2008 using DNA typing showed a close genetic relationship between Sangiovese on the one hand and ten other Italian grape varieties on the other hand, including Nerello.

[3] The organoleptic characteristics of the monovarietal Nerello Mascalese generally are a ruby red color, with subtle grenade tones; a strong fruity scent of red berry fruits, with slight floral shades, a spicy hint, and a delicate effusion of vanilla and tobacco, with a persistent trace of licorice; and a dry, tannic, persistent and harmonic taste, with a strong body.

At sight, the wine seems surely more mature than it appears when smelled or tasted.

Treating this vine variety in a traditional way, it can produce a wine presenting the above-described characteristics.