Etna Rosso DOC Lenza di Manti is a red produced by Tenute Nicosia in Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy. Made from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Etna Rosso
Region: Sicily
Country: Italy
Grapes: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
A classic expression of Mount Etna's volcanic terroir, this Nerello Mascalese-led blend delivers red cherry and dried rose aromas lifted by a saline, stony minerality that is the hallmark of the appellation. The palate is light-to-medium bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity — closer in spirit to Burgundy than to the richer styles of southern Sicily. As a non-vintage blend, it is approachable and consistent, designed for everyday drinking rather than extended cellaring.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Sicily, Italy
Sicily is the large Mediterranean island off the toe of Italy, and one of the country's most exciting and fast-improving wine regions.
Nerello Mascalese
Nerello Mascalese is a red grape from Sicily, most celebrated on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna.
Nerello Cappuccio
Nerello Cappuccio is a red grape from Sicily, grown chiefly on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, where it plays a supporting role alongside the more celebrated Nerello Mascalese.
More wines
From Tenute Nicosia
- Fondo Filara Nerello Mascalese Sicilia — Tenute Nicosia, Sicilia
More red wines from Sicily
- 'a Rina — Girolamo Russo, Etna Rosso
- Carusu — Terrazze dell'Etna, Etna
- Due Nerelli — Traforato, Etna
- Etna Rosso — Graci, Etna Rosso
Frequently asked questions
Where is Etna Rosso DOC Lenza di Manti from?
Etna Rosso DOC Lenza di Manti is produced by Tenute Nicosia in Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy.
What grapes are in Etna Rosso DOC Lenza di Manti?
Etna Rosso DOC Lenza di Manti is a blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio.