Fondo Filara Nerello Mascalese Sicilia is a red produced by Tenute Nicosia in Sicilia, Sicily, Italy. Made from Nerello Mascalese. 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: Sicilia
Region: Sicily
Country: Italy
Grapes: Nerello Mascalese
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
A fresh, approachable expression of Nerello Mascalese from Sicily's Nicosia estate, showing red cherry and dried herb character underpinned by a lively, saline acidity that reflects the island's volcanic soils. The tannins are fine-grained and the structure is closer to a Pinot Noir than a typical southern Italian red — elegant rather than powerful. It's a versatile, food-friendly wine that drinks well slightly cool.
Serving: Serve at 15–17 °C.
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.
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More red wines from Sicily
- 'a Rina — Girolamo Russo, Etna Rosso
- Calderara — Tornatore, Etna Rosso
- Carusu — Terrazze dell'Etna, Etna
- Castelmedio Nerello Mascalese — Fazio, Terre Siciliane
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fondo Filara Nerello Mascalese Sicilia from?
Fondo Filara Nerello Mascalese Sicilia is produced by Tenute Nicosia in Sicilia, Sicily, Italy.
What grapes are in Fondo Filara Nerello Mascalese Sicilia?
Fondo Filara Nerello Mascalese Sicilia is made from Nerello Mascalese.