Cantine Nicosia
The Nicosia family have been producing wine for five generations since 1898, when Francesco Nicosia, the great-grandfather of the current owner, decided to open his first wine shop in Trecastagni, on the eastern slope of Mount Etna. This was the golden age of Etna wines, which – even then – were renowned and esteemed across Europe for their great quality and “volcanic” personality.
Today, Cantine Nicosia is a multi-award winning wine company, producing some of the best wines that Sicily has to offer, focusing on the finest native and international grape varieties applying the principles of sustainable viticulture.
The vineyards of Trecastagni with their distinctive lava terraces completely restructured and replanted with the native varieties used for Etna DOC wines, Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio for the red, and Catarratto and Carricante for the white. The quality of the soil was formed through the disintegration of lavas and eruptive material ejected from Mt. Etna, Europe’s most active Volcano.
Just a few miles from the southernmost tip of the Italian peninsula, is the lively agricultural centre of Vittoria, home to Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico. Here nature still conveys all the colours, smells and sensations of a beautifully preserved landscape, where located is the vineyards that grow Nero d’Avola, Frappato and Syrah.
Hybla Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2022
Hybla is a modern interpretation by Cantine Nicosia of the Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, a famed Sicilian red wine with ancient and noble origins. This blend of Nero d’Avola and Frappato grapes has a typical cherry-red colour with vivid violet highlights, and a rich aroma of red fruit and floral notes. Its smooth taste pairs very well with the typical flavours of Mediterranean cuisine.
Aged mainly in stainless steel vats, a short aging in tonneaux and at least 6 months in the bottle
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Ideal with tasty pasta dishes, grilled meats, cold cuts and semi-aged cheeses, it pairs very well with many typical dishes of Mediterranean cousine |
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An intense fruity aroma featuring notes of raspberries and blackberries on the nose and soft and well-balanced with a good structure on your palate. |
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Nero d'Avola 60%, Frappato 40%, DOCG Sicilia |
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13.5% Vol, 750ml |
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Best served 16/18 °C |
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Southern Sicily |
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Organic |
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Bibenda 2019 - Italian Sommelier Foundation 89pt Gold Guide I Vini di Veronelli 2021 3 stars Vinibuoni d’Italia 2021 - Touring Club |
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You’ll love Hybla if you enjoy: A smooth, medium bodied and fruity red wine |
Cantine Nicosia
The Nicosia family have been producing wine for five generations since 1898, when Francesco Nicosia, the great-grandfather of the current owner, decided to open his first wine shop in Trecastagni, on the eastern slope of Mount Etna. This was the golden age of Etna wines, which – even then – were renowned and esteemed across Europe for their great quality and “volcanic” personality.
Today, Cantine Nicosia is a multi-award winning wine company, producing some of the best wines that Sicily has to offer, focusing on the finest native and international grape varieties applying the principles of sustainable viticulture.
The vineyards of Trecastagni with their distinctive lava terraces completely restructured and replanted with the native varieties used for Etna DOC wines, Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio for the red, and Catarratto and Carricante for the white. The quality of the soil was formed through the disintegration of lavas and eruptive material ejected from Mt. Etna, Europe’s most active Volcano.
Just a few miles from the southernmost tip of the Italian peninsula, is the lively agricultural centre of Vittoria, home to Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico. Here nature still conveys all the colours, smells and sensations of a beautifully preserved landscape, where located is the vineyards that grow Nero d’Avola, Frappato and Syrah.