Nerello Mascalese
Imagine a grape variety growing high on the slopes of an active volcano – that's Nerello Mascalese . Its home is Sicily, more precisely the region around Mount Etna , where the vines thrive in mineral-rich volcanic soils. What makes it so special is its elegant, almost delicate character, more reminiscent of a Pinot Noir than a powerful southern Italian wine: a light ruby red in the glass, fragrant with red berries, sour cherries, and a subtle smoky minerality that reflects the volcano on which it grows.
Nerello Mascalese is one of the most exciting discoveries in the Italian wine world in recent years – winemakers on Mount Etna are demonstrating the potential of these often decades-old vines. At Vinoscout, you'll find 11 carefully selected wines of this variety, from accessible entry-level wines starting at €7.99 to ambitious wines for connoisseurs up to €162.18.
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Mundus Vini Gold 2023
Awarded by Mundus Vini
Berlin Wine Trophy 2023
Awarded by Berlin Wine Trophy
Falstaff Rosé-Trophy 21
Awarded by Falstaff
SommCon 2021 Gold Medal
Awarded by SommCon
Mondial des Vins Extrêmes 2023 - Großes Gold
Awarded by Mondial des Vins Extrêmes (CERVIM)
Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri 2024
Awarded by Gambero Rosso
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Nerello Mascalese – Sicily's volcanic grape variety from Mount Etna
Nerello Mascalese is a red grape variety from Sicily that is primarily at home on the slopes of Mount Etna. The wines produced from it have attracted worldwide attention in recent years – and for good reason. Those who drink Nerello Mascalese get red wines with a light color, lively acidity, and an unmistakable mineral note that one inevitably associates with the volcanic soil of Mount Etna. The tannins are often fine and silky, the style more elegant than powerful – comparisons to Burgundy are not uncommon.
Origin: Mount Etna as terroir
The variety is firmly rooted in Mount Etna on Sicily. The volcanic ash, the altitude, and the large temperature differences between day and night significantly shape the character of these wines. Wineries like Firriato, Donnafugata, and Planeta are among the most well-known addresses for Etna Rosso DOC – all three are represented at Vinoscout.
Discover Nerello Mascalese at Vinoscout
In our range, you will find 11 wines that show the full spectrum of this variety – from an accessible entry-level to a grand Riserva. Planeta Etna Rosso (from 15.40 EUR) or the Donnafugata Sul Vulcano (18.95 EUR) are an ideal starting point. Those who want to delve deeper should reach for the Signum Aetnae Riserva from Firriato (162.18 EUR) – one of the most ambitious wines in our range. A Rosato from Mount Etna is also included if you want to get to know the variety from a lighter side.