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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Nerello Cappuccio - Nerello Mascalese is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Sicily, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium-high tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red cherries, earth, rose petals, savory, fragrant and spicy.
The regions that matter for it are Etna, Faro and Lamezia.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Nero d’Avola.
Watch for the synonyms: Nerello Calabrese.
At the table it suits beef, venison, chilis & hot spicy food, tomato-based dishes and chocolate & caramel.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Beef
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Venison
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Chilis & Hot Spicy Food
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Tomato-based Dishes
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Chocolate & Caramel
Also labelled.
Nerello Calabrese.
Bottles to look for.
- Azienda Agricola Tornatore 'Trimarchisa' Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy
- Benanti Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy
- Benanti Rovittello 'Particella No. 341' Etna Rosso Riserva, Sicily, Italy
- Benanti Serra della Contessa 'Particella No. 587' Etna Rosso Riserva, Sicily, Italy
- Cottanera Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy
- Federico Graziani Profumo di Vulcano Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy
- Girolamo Russo 'a Rina Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy
- Girolamo Russo 'San Lorenzo' Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy
Nerello Cappuccio - Nerello Mascalese: common questions
01.What does Nerello Cappuccio - Nerello Mascalese taste like?+
Nerello Cappuccio - Nerello Mascalese tastes of red cherries, earth, rose petals, savory, fragrant and spicy. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium-high tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Nerello Cappuccio - Nerello Mascalese from?+
Nerello Cappuccio - Nerello Mascalese originates in Sicily, Italy.
03.Where is Nerello Cappuccio - Nerello Mascalese grown?+
The key regions for Nerello Cappuccio - Nerello Mascalese are Etna, Faro and Lamezia.
04.What food pairs with Nerello Cappuccio - Nerello Mascalese?+
Pour it with beef, venison, chilis & hot spicy food, tomato-based dishes and chocolate & caramel.
05.What else is Nerello Cappuccio - Nerello Mascalese called?+
Nerello Cappuccio - Nerello Mascalese is also labelled Nerello Calabrese.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.