Wine · Grape variety · Short entry
Nerello Mascalese
Nerello Mascalese is a Sicilian red grape associated with the Catania area. The nursery describes substantial variation between biotypes, including differences in how evenly bunches ripen.
Bunch and berry form
Rauscedo describes large three-lobed leaves and long conical or pyramidal bunches with one or more wings. The berries are elliptical, with thick waxy skins. A single uniformly round, compact generic bunch would miss these features.
Growing and making wine
The technical account favours dry settings and restrained soil fertility, while identifying difficulties under prolonged drought and wet conditions. Its general wine description combines violet-like aromas, tannin and acidity, with capacity for medium-term ageing. Exact harvest dates and wine styles remain dependent on site and method.
How it connects
Wine region
- grows Etna
