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A rare red Sicilian grape producing fine light to medium-bodied red wines reminiscent of Pinot Noir.

The Comprehensive Guide to Nerello Mascalese | Wine Folly

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<section id="intro">A rare red Sicilian grape producing fine light to medium-bodied red wines reminiscent of Pinot Noir. The best examples are found growing on the volcanic soils of Mount Etna.</p>
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<h3>Primary Flavors</h3>
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<li class="flavor-cherry">Dried Cherry</li>
<li class="flavor-orange-peel">Orange Zest</li>
<li class="flavor-oregano">Dried Thyme</li>
<li class="flavor-brown-sugar">Allspice</li>
<li class="flavor-crushed-rocks">Crushed Gravel</li>
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<h3>Taste Profile</h3>
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<div class="label sweetness">Bone-dry</div>
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<div class="label body">Medium-light Body</div>
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<div class="label tannins">Medium Tannins</div>
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<div class="label acidity">Medium-high Acidity</div>
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<div class="label alcohol">11.5–13.5% ABV</div>
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<h3>Handling</h3>
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<small>SERVE</small><br />
<small>55–60°F / 12-15°C</small><br />
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<li class="glass-aroma-collector"><span class="handling-value"><br />
<small>GLASS TYPE</small><br />
Aroma Collector</span></li>
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<small>DECANT</small><br />
30 Minutes</span></li>
<li class="ageing-4"><span class="handling-value"><br />
<small>CELLAR</small><br />
10+ Years</span></li>
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<h3>Food Pairing</h3>
<p>Try Nerello Mascalese with lighter meats including poultry or pork with roasted tomato or red pepper, and spices like oregano, thyme, coriander and sage.</p>
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Nerello Mascalese

Primary Flavors

Taste Profile

Handling

Food Pairing

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