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Cantine Nicosia, a wine producer from Sicily, based in the town of Trecastagni near to Catania. It's a family-run company with a long winemaking tradition, linked firmly to the territory around the Etna volcano, in the southeastern part of the island. Francesco Nicosia founded a winery in 1898, when the wine of Sicily was produced in large amounts and exported all over the world. Then was already appreciated the charm of the wine from the surroundings of Etna, reminding of volcanic minerals. Over the past few decades the panorama of Sicilian wine has been evidently transformed. Thanks to courage and persistence of the current owner, Carmelo Nicosia, and his sons, Francesco and Graziano, today Cantine Nicosia is a recognized and well-known brand in the entire island. Big sums were involved to provide modern technical facilities and to project environmentally friendly vineyards, using a little amount of or almost no chemicals. The majority of Nicosia's vineyards spread over the Etna DOC zones, or in the direct proximity to the Etna volcano, which is still active. This zone gives autochthonous red wines, Nerello Cappuccio and Nerello Mascalese, and Carricante among whites. Other vineyards are located further to the south, in the surroundings of the town of Victoria, where, for the present, is produced Sicily's only DOCG wine, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, made from the local grapes, Nero d'Avola and Frappato.

The passion for winegrowing inherited from generation to generation makes the wines of Cantine Nicosia authentic. It's worth to discover what it means to taste wines originating from the foothills of volcano.

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  • Grillo - Italian wine wine dry
    1. Producer:
      Cantine Nicosia
    2. Region:
      Sicily
    3. Grape:
      Grillo (100%)
    4. Classification:
      IGT Terre Siciliane
    5. Vintage:
      2019
    6. Capacity:
      0.75 l

    A dry white wine made from native Sicily grape Grillo. Another autochthonous white wine of Sicily, equally aromatic and fresh. It’s a perfect accompaniment with fish-based dishes and sea food.

    Color: straw yellow with greenish reflections.
    Aroma: aromatic, notes of citrus, nettle and mint.
    Flavor: soft, mineral.
    Food matching: excellent with olive oil-fried sardines in breadcrumbs with capers, almonds, parsley and olives; raw fish and crustaceans.
    Serving temperature: 10°C/12°C.
    Alcohol content: 12,5%.

  • Grillo - Italian wine wine dry
    Grillo
    Cantine Nicosia - Sicily
    Grillo (100%)
    IGT Terre Siciliane - 2019 - 0.75 l
  • Insolia - Italian wine wine dry
    1. Producer:
      Cantine Nicosia
    2. Region:
      Sicily
    3. Grape:
      Insolia (100%)
    4. Classification:
      IGT Terre Siciliane
    5. Vintage:
      2019
    6. Capacity:
      0.75 l

    A dry white wine made from native Sicily grape Insolia. A unique wine popular on the whole island, known as Ansonica. Gently aromatic, with balanced acidity, soft and with a marked mineral note.

    Color: intense straw yellow.
    Aroma: aromatic, notes of exotic fruits.
    Flavor: soft, mineral.
    Food matching: excellent with pasta with sardines, fish, white meats, grilled vegetables.
    Serving temperature: 10°C/12°C.
    Alcohol content: 12,5%.

  • Insolia - Italian wine wine dry
    Insolia
    Cantine Nicosia - Sicily
    Insolia (100%)
    IGT Terre Siciliane - 2019 - 0.75 l
  • Frappato - Italian wine wine dry
    1. Producer:
      Cantine Nicosia
    2. Region:
      Sicily
    3. Grape:
      Frappato (100%)
    4. Classification:
      IGT Terre Siciliane
    5. Vintage:
      2019
    6. Capacity:
      0.75 l

    A dry red wine made from native Sicily grape Frappato.This grape was already famous in the XVII century. The classic zone of cultivation is located in the south-eastern Sicily. Frappato has an aroma of ripe fruits and enhances by freshness. An ideal accompaniment with many dishes, from starters to the main course. Not aged in wood.

    Color: ruby red with purple reflections.
    Aroma: fresh, fruity, notes of blueberry and blackberry.
    Flavor: soft, harmonious, juicy.
    Food matching: ideal for pasta sauce with eggplant and tomato, cured meats, pizza, and also fish with aromatic spices.
    Serving temperature: 13°/15°C.
    Alcohol content: 12,5%.

  • Frappato - Italian wine wine dry
    Frappato
    Cantine Nicosia - Sicily
    Frappato (100%)
    IGT Terre Siciliane - 2019 - 0.75 l
  • Nero di Avola - Italian wine wine dry
    1. Producer:
      Cantine Nicosia
    2. Region:
      Sicily
    3. Grape:
      Nero di Avola (100%)
    4. Classification:
      IGT Sicilia
    5. Vintage:
      2019
    6. Capacity:
      0.75 l

    A dry red wine made from native Sicilia grape Nero di Avola. A light wine to drink everyday after the meal, not aged in wood.

    Color: ruby red.
    Aroma: rich, fruity, notes of cherry and morello.
    Flavor: delicate, warm.
    Food matching: excellent with pasta gratin and pasta sauces like ragù, lasagna, roast and stewed meats.
    Serving temperature: 16°/18°C.
    Alcohol content: 12,5%.

  • Nero di Avola - Italian wine wine dry
    Nero di Avola
    Cantine Nicosia - Sicily
    Nero di Avola (100%)
    IGT Sicilia - 2019 - 0.75 l
  • Syrah - Italian wine wine dry
    1. Producer:
      Cantine Nicosia
    2. Region:
      Sicily
    3. Grape:
      Syrah (100%)
    4. Classification:
      IGT Sicilia
    5. Vintage:
      2019
    6. Capacity:
      0.75 l

    A dry red wine made from Syrah. It‘s a pleasant wine to drink after the meal, gentle and fruity, not aged in wood. It belongs to the range of Nicosia‘s classic wines.

    Color: ruby red with purple reflections.
    Aroma: rich, notes of fruit jam and black pepper.
    Flavor: warm, long lasting.
    Food matching: excellent with sauces like boar ragù, grilled meats, rabbit in sweet-sour sauce.
    Serving temperature: 16°/18°C.
    Alcohol content: 13%.

  • Syrah - Italian wine wine dry
    Syrah
    Cantine Nicosia - Sicily
    Syrah (100%)
    IGT Sicilia - 2019 - 0.75 l
  • Nero di Avola - Italian wine wine dry
    1. Producer:
      Cantine Nicosia
    2. Region:
      Sicily
    3. Grape:
      Nero di Avola (100%)
    4. Classification:
      IGT Sicilia
    5. Vintage:
      2019
    6. Capacity:
      0.75 l

    A dry red wine made from native Sicily grape Nero di Avola. It‘s the most popular red grape variety associated with the sunny island. The classic zone of cultivation is located in the mid-southern part of the island, in the province of Syracuse. Nero di Avola from the Fondo Filara range is gentle and fruity contrary to the western part where this grape gives more structured wines. This wine was aged for 6 months in small French oak barrels, barriques.

    Color: intense ruby red.
    Aroma: rich, notes of cherries and sweet spices.
    Flavor: warm, soft, slightly tannic.
    Food matching: excellent with pastas and ragù lasagna, lamb, roast and stewed meats.
    Serving temperature: 16°/18°C.
    Alcohol content: 13,5%.

  • Nero di Avola - Italian wine wine dry
    Nero di Avola
    Cantine Nicosia - Sicily
    Nero di Avola (100%)
    IGT Sicilia - 2019 - 0.75 l
  • Etna Rosso - Italian wine wine dry
    1. Producer:
      Cantine Nicosia
    2. Region:
      Sicily
    3. Grape:
      Nerello Mascalese (80%), Nerello Cappuccio (20%)
    4. Classification:
      DOC
    5. Vintage:
      2017
    6. Capacity:
      0.75 l

    A dry red wine made from native Sicily grapes, Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappucino. It comes from vineyards situated between 650 and 750 meters above sea level, on the slopes of the Etna volcano. The volcanic soil, on which grapes thrive, rich in minerals and lava, make the wines from the Etna DOC zone are characterized by rich aromas and unique delicateness. This wine was aged for 8 months in wood, in small French oak barrels - barriques, and then in large casks. A special selection of grapes originating from a vineyard called Fondo Filara.

    Color: ruby red.
    Aroma: vinous, notes of red fruits, spice and liquorice.
    Flavor: warm, soft, round.
    Food matching: excellent with meat-stuffed ravioli, grilled ribs, lamb roast.
    Serving temperature: 16°/18°C.
    Alcohol content: 13%.

  • Etna Rosso - Italian wine wine dry
    Etna Rosso
    Cantine Nicosia - Sicily
    Nerello Mascalese (80%), Nerello Cappuccio (20%)
    DOC - 2017 - 0.75 l