Nerello Mascalese from Monterossa offers a pale-colored wine with red fruit flavors, volcanic notes, high acidity, and firm but fine tannins. With its mountainous character shaped by altitude, lava soils, and bright acidity, this wine has savory impressions reminiscent of cherry, cranberry, rose, dried herbs, smoke, and stony volcanic elements. While the body is lighter than many southern Italian reds, it provides a strong frame for dishes like mushrooms, poultry, pork, oily fish, and charred vegetables—perfect for those who enjoy the aromatic profile of Pinot Noir or Nebbiolo but want a Sicilian twist.
| TTB ID | 19162001000298 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | MONTEROSSO |
| Fanciful name | VOLCANO 17 |
| Class / type | — |
| Origin / appellation | — |
| Grape varietals | NERELLO MASCALESE |
| Approval date | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Status | APPROVED |
| Serial number | 190021 |
| Permit number | CA-I-4580 |
| Producer name & address | VINITY WINE COMPANY, VINITY WINE COMPANY, INC. 5950 DOYLE ST STE 11 EMERYVILLE CA 94608 |
| TTB record | View on TTB COLA Online → |
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