Tenute Orestiadi Molino a Vento Nerello Mascalese 2022

The 2022 Tenute Orestiadi Molino a Vento made from 100% Nerello Mascalese, a name that exotically rolls off the tongue and tastes divine; Nerello Mascalese has truly become one of Italy's and Sicily's most important red varietals. Produced on Sicily's spectacular Mount Etna landscape Nerello Mascalese carries a major price tag of anywhere between $45-50+...but not here! This sub-$30 Nerello Mascalese delivers wonderfully red-fruited sensations, with wild berry notes and gently spiced profile, with hints of cinnamon; all in a lighter style, which is classic Nerello Mascalese. If you missed out on the crazy rush for this last time then it might be an opportune time to stock up on this great value 100% Nerello Mascalese.

''The wines of Sicily have never been better than they are right now. The combination of drastically diverse terroirs, the quality on offer has created an embarrassment of riches for the discerning wine lover.” Eric Guido, Vinous Media

''Stylistically Nerello Mascalese falls between Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo in style.  Like Pinot Noir it can produce fruit forward elements with a crisp acidity. Aromatically, Nerello Mascalese wines have the distinctive red fruit notes of strawberry, red cherry and raspberry. They can be very floral, and sometimes exhibit the rose petal aroma that Nebbiolo is known for.'' Joseph Micallef, Forbes.com