Vulkà Etna Rosso is a red produced by Tenute Nicosia in Etna, Etna, 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
Region: Etna
Country: Italy
Grapes: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
Tenute Nicosia's entry Etna Rosso from the volcano's slopes: about 80% Nerello Mascalese with Nerello Cappuccio. Pale and perfumed, with red cherry, wild strawberry and pomegranate over dried Mediterranean herbs and a smoky, ashy minerality; medium-bodied, fresh and lightly grippy.
Serving: Serve at 15–17 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
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
- Etna Rosso DOC Lenza di Manti — Tenute Nicosia, Etna Rosso
- Fondo Filara Nerello Mascalese Sicilia — Tenute Nicosia, Sicilia
- Vulkà Etna Bianco — Tenute Nicosia, Etna
More red wines from Etna
- Arcuria — Graci, Etna
- Etna Archineri — Pietradolce, Etna
- Etna Calderara — Calcagno, Etna
- Etna Rosso — Calcagno, Etna
Frequently asked questions
Where is Vulkà Etna Rosso from?
Vulkà Etna Rosso is produced by Tenute Nicosia in Etna, Etna, Italy.
What grapes are in Vulkà Etna Rosso?
Vulkà Etna Rosso is a blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio.