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Ghiaia Nera Nerello Mascalese

Tascante

Sicilia · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Nerello Mascalese
Country
Italy
Region
Sicilia
Appellation
Sicilia
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled meats · pasta with tomato sauce · roast lamb

Rated vintages

  • 201491 pts

    Made entirely from Nerello Mascalese, this vibrant wine opens with blue flower, red-skinned berry and thyme aromas. The fresh, juicy palate delivers red cherry, strawberry, cinnamon and licorice flavors framed by fine-grained tannins. Enjoy through 2023.

  • 201091 pts

    Tascante is a new brand from Tasca d'Almerita that is derived from the words “Tasca” and “Etna” spelled backwards. From the slopes of the mighty Sicilian volcano, this wine is loaded with mineral, dark spice, ginger, forest berry and dried herb. The mouthfeel is tight and lean,…