Micina Nerello Mascalese Cellaro wines

Micina Nerello Mascalese 2023 Cellaro Winery - Wines in Sambuca di Sicilia

Micina wine by Cellaro is produced from grapes grown on the fertile hill of Miccina. This hill owes its name to the kitten of a local farmer, well known for his love for the vineyard. He managed to produce excellent grapes despite adverse weather events and his secret was his love for cats and for everything that nature offers. After his death, the farmer's kitten continued to meow every night not only to claim him but also to remember the potential of that extraordinary land. This story inspires the Cellaro winery that produces the Micina Nerello Mascalese wine, a one-of-a-kind red wine.

Denomination: Terre Siciliane IGP

Type: Red Wine

Grape Variety: 100% Nerello Mascalese

Production Area: Sambuca di Sicilia, in the province of Agrigento

Training System: Guyot

Harvest: manual harvest

Vinification: the grapes are lightly pressed to avoid green tannins

Fermentation: maceration at a controlled temperature for about 10-12 days, performing regular pumping over in stainless steel tanks

Malolactic Fermentation: yes

Aging: in French and American oak barrels for a few months

Alcohol content: 13% vol

Color: intense ruby ​​red

Nose: bouquet with strong notes of red fruits and spices, with a pleasant balsamic hint

Palate: soft, balanced, characterized by medium-persistent tannins, a spicy flavor and notes of dried plum

Pairings: Micina Nerello Mascalese wine enhances structured dishes based on red meats. To try with wild boar in Sicilian sauce with aromatic herbs, a typical dish from the Sambuca di Sicilia area

Serving temperature: 16-18°C

Bottled at origin by Cantina Cellaro s.c.a. – Sambuca di Sicilia (AG) - Italy