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Benanti Il Monovitigno Nerello Mascalese (Sicilia)
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
carnes picantes · carnes grelhadas · cordeiro · caça
Rated vintages
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200789 pts
A pure expression of Nerello Mascalese, this delicate wine opens with aromas of wild berry, smoky spice, crushed stone and tobacco. It shows a dry, dusty finish, with subtle accents of cassis and dried raspberry.
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200690 pts
Il Monovitigno is a pure expression of Nerello Mascalese—Mt. Etna's most promising variety—with aromas of black olive, Indian spice, mesquite, black fruit and volcanic ash. It's tonic and fresh in the mouth and encourages a pairing with spicy meat recipes.